Oriental Theater (Denver)

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Oriental Theater
Oriental Theater.JPG
Exterior view of venue from Tennyson St. (c.2009)
Address4335 W 44th Ave
Denver, CO 80212-2302
Location Tennyson Art and Business District
OwnerScott La Barbera, Andrew Bercaw
Capacity 707 (general admission)
575 (seated/reserved)
Construction
Broke groundJuly 8, 1927 (1927-07-08)
OpenedDecember 24, 1927 (1927-12-24)
Renovated1994, 2005, 2011, 2016
Construction cost$200,000
($2.88 million in 2018 dollars [1] )
ArchitectLeo Andrew Desjardins
Website
Venue Website
Oriental Theater
Architectural style Exotic Revival
NRHP reference # 97001167
Added to NRHPSeptember 26, 1997

The Oriental Theater, is a historic theater is located in Berkeley neighborhood of Denver, Colorado. [2] Since opening in 1927, [3] the venue has hosted numerous functions both private and public. [3] The venue allows minors and consumers over 21 to function together, rather than having to be separated by their ages. It is currently used as a live music venue and is registered with the National Register of Historic Places.

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History

The Oriental Theater was built in 1927 [3] and originally started off as showcasing movie films. [3] In 1960 the owners decided to put in new seats and carpet to attract customers [2] but due to the lack of response the theater had to close.

After 45 years of inactivity, it was purchased by Scott Labarbera, in 2005, and turned into a live music venue. [2] Labarbera was owner from 2005 and sold to Jim Norris and 3 Kings Tavern Entertainment in 2009. [2] In 2011 Scott Labarbera, Andy Bercaw and Lara Moore bought back the theater but the opening was shortly lived. They were forced to shut down for renovation to the building due to part of the structure almost falling on concert goers during an event. [4] In 2012 after the much needed fixes and help of investors, the venue was re-opened. [3] Presently the theater host's some of Denver's largest events with local and national acts and has the same owner. [2]

Performers

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