Bluebird Theater
Thompson Theater (1914-22)
Exterior of the venue (c. 2009)
Address3317 E Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80206-1713
LocationCity Park
OwnerAEG Rocky Mountains
OperatorAEG Live
Capacity550
Construction
OpenedJuly 1914[1]
Closed1987-94
Reopened1994
ArchitectHarry W.J. Edbrooke
Website
Venue Website
Bluebird Theater
Arealess than one acre
Architectural styleLate 19th and Early 20th Century American Movements
NRHP reference No.97000018[1]
Added to NRHPJanuary 31, 1997

The Bluebird Theater (originally known as the Thompson Theater) is a theater in Denver, Colorado on East Colfax Avenue. The theater was designed by Harry W.J. Edbrooke and built during 1913–1914. It was renamed in 1922.[1][2][3] It is currently used as a live music venue.

It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[1]

History

Interior view of the main hall and stage in 2011

The Bluebird Theater was built in 1913 and originally named after the prominent Denver grocer and druggist, John Thompson. The theater was renamed in 1922 and became an important part of the community. The theater was also initially a movie house and went through various phases over the years. In 1994, Chris Swank and Evan Dechtman invested in the Bluebird and it re-opened as a live music venue, as it remains today. The theater is laid out in tiers with a balcony overlooking the entire space. In 2006, AEG Live took over the Bluebird Theater and made significant upgrades.

Noted performers

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ↑ "Colorado Architects Biographical Sketch: Harry W.J. Edwards" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 19, 2012. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
  3. ↑ "About Bluebird Theater". Archived from the original on June 19, 2011.


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