Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts, Art Deco theatre in downtown Salina, United States.
The Stiefel Theatre is an Art Deco movie house in downtown Salina featuring ornate interior decoration and seating for 1,265 patrons. The room blends historical architectural elements with contemporary stage equipment and performance infrastructure.
The building opened in 1931 as the Fox-Watson Theatre, designed by the Boller Brothers architectural firm, making it a significant structure from that era. It was designated to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, securing its protected heritage status.
The venue serves as a gathering place where community members and visitors experience touring shows, orchestral concerts, and dance productions together. It functions as a cultural hub that brings people together for live performances throughout the year.
The facility sits in a convenient downtown location with parking nearby, making it easy to find and access. Visitors should check ahead for current events and opening times, as these change based on the performance schedule.
The theater closed in 1987 when shopping mall cinemas drew away audiences, leaving the building unused for years. The community rallied to restore it, and it reopened in 2003 after being donated to the city in 1989, marking a return to cultural life.
Location: Salina
Architects: Boller Brothers
Architectural style: Art Deco
Capacity: 1265
Address: 151 South Santa Fe Avenue, Salina, KS 67402
Website: http://stiefeltheatre.org
GPS coordinates: 38.83847,-97.60876
Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00
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