The Streamline Moderne style movie theatre was designed by George Forrester with the architectural firm of Webster and Gilbert and opened on December 5, 1946.[2] The theatre was Broadway's entertainment destination during the post-World War II years. It screened popular movies of the period and hosted some live musical performances on the stage in front of the movie screen. Following the neighbourhood's decline starting in the 1950s, the theatre fell into disrepute by the 1970s when it became an "adult" movie theatre. It was restored as an art film cinema and live performance venue during the 1980s.[3] It was designated a municipal heritage property on April 14, 1997.[4]
On August 2, 1993, the Broadway Theatre abruptly closed. After a public fundraising drive, it was purchased by the Friends of the Broadway Theatre, Inc., a non-profit organization with charitable status dedicated to the preservation and renovation of the theatre.[5] It reopened in October 1993, resuming its previous role. In addition to art, Canadian and regional cinema, the theatre also hosts some live music performances.
Facilityedit
The theatre seats 240 in a centre bank of seats with another 95 in each of the side banks for a total of 430 seats, plus 6 wheelchair stations. The stage is of a proscenium style, made of black masonite and measures 10.79 metres (35.4 ft) wide and 7.32 metres (24.0 ft) deep. The movie screen is 7.8 metres (26 ft) wide by 3.77 metres (12.4 ft) high, with a projection throw of 31.39 metres (103.0 ft).[6] The lobby has terrazzo flooring and recessed valance lighting around the doorways to the theatre area.[7]
Operatorsedit
The theatre changed hands and focus several times, including:[8]
^Rivest, Mike. "History of Movie Theatres in Saskatchewan". Retrieved 2011-04-13.
External linksedit
Official website
April 12, 2024
broadway, theatre, saskatoon, broadway, theatre, film, performance, theatre, located, broadway, avenue, nutana, neighborhood, saskatoon, saskatchewan, canada, theatre, canada, only, community, owned, profit, repertory, cinema, broadway, theatreaddress715, broa. The Broadway Theatre is an art film and performance theatre located on Broadway Avenue in the Nutana neighborhood of Saskatoon Saskatchewan Canada The theatre is Canada s only community owned non profit repertory cinema 1 Broadway TheatreAddress715 Broadway AvenueLocationSaskatoon Saskatchewan CanadaCoordinates52 07 06 N 106 39 23 W 52 11833 N 106 65639 W 52 11833 106 65639OwnerFriends of the Broadway Theatre Inc TypeMovie palace Performing arts centerGenre s Art cinemaSeating typeFixed seatsCapacity430ConstructionBuilt1946OpenedDecember 5 1946ClosedAugust 2 1993 re opened October 1993 Websitewww wbr broadwaytheatre wbr ca Contents 1 History 2 Facility 3 Operators 4 References 5 External linksHistory editThe Streamline Moderne style movie theatre was designed by George Forrester with the architectural firm of Webster and Gilbert and opened on December 5 1946 2 The theatre was Broadway s entertainment destination during the post World War II years It screened popular movies of the period and hosted some live musical performances on the stage in front of the movie screen Following the neighbourhood s decline starting in the 1950s the theatre fell into disrepute by the 1970s when it became an adult movie theatre It was restored as an art film cinema and live performance venue during the 1980s 3 It was designated a municipal heritage property on April 14 1997 4 On August 2 1993 the Broadway Theatre abruptly closed After a public fundraising drive it was purchased by the Friends of the Broadway Theatre Inc a non profit organization with charitable status dedicated to the preservation and renovation of the theatre 5 It reopened in October 1993 resuming its previous role In addition to art Canadian and regional cinema the theatre also hosts some live music performances Facility editThe theatre seats 240 in a centre bank of seats with another 95 in each of the side banks for a total of 430 seats plus 6 wheelchair stations The stage is of a proscenium style made of black masonite and measures 10 79 metres 35 4 ft wide and 7 32 metres 24 0 ft deep The movie screen is 7 8 metres 26 ft wide by 3 77 metres 12 4 ft high with a projection throw of 31 39 metres 103 0 ft 6 The lobby has terrazzo flooring and recessed valance lighting around the doorways to the theatre area 7 Operators editThe theatre changed hands and focus several times including 8 1947 1959 Odeon 1967 1975 Famous Players 1977 1983 Adult movie theatre 1984 1993 Still Reel Cinema Chris Jones and Guy Edlund 1987 Movie theatre 1993 Friends of the BroadwayReferences edit SaskPower Financial Support for Broadway Theatre Government of Saskatchewan June 18 2003 Archived from the original on October 10 2010 Retrieved 2011 04 13 Collections Saskatoon Public Library Retrieved 2011 04 13 Ward Caitlin September 10 2007 Changing Lanes Broadway District Filled with Colourful History Planet S Magazine Archived from the original on 2008 06 05 Retrieved 2011 04 13 Broadway Theatre Municipal Heritage Properties City of Saskatoon Planning and Development Branch Archived from the original on 2011 07 06 Retrieved 2011 04 13 Behind the Scenes Broadway Theatre Archived from the original on 2008 04 05 Retrieved 2011 04 13 Broadway Theatre Rental Information PDF Broadway Theatre Archived from the original PDF on 2011 10 02 Retrieved 2011 04 13 The Broadway Theatre Canadian Register of Historic Places Parks Canada Retrieved 2011 04 13 Rivest Mike History of Movie Theatres in Saskatchewan Retrieved 2011 04 13 External links editOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Broadway Theatre Saskatoon amp oldid 1175228501, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
