The Egyptian Theatre, Movie theater in downtown Boise, US.
The Egyptian Theatre is a movie theater in downtown Boise featuring distinctive Egyptian Revival architecture. Its interior displays ornate lotus-bud pillars, truncated pyramids, and intricate Egyptian motifs throughout the space.
The building was constructed in 1927 and was originally called the Ada Theater. It received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
The theater hosts classic films, live performances, and concerts today while serving as the primary venue for Opera Idaho productions. It has become a gathering place for people interested in performing arts.
The theater is located downtown and is easily accessible to visitors. You can purchase tickets at the box office and find information about current showtimes and events.
Architect Frederick C. Hummel drew inspiration from discoveries in King Tutankhamun's tomb for the design. This influence from the early 1920s made the theater reflect a cultural fascination of that era.
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