Broadway Theatre, Performing arts center in Broadway district, Saskatoon, Canada.
Broadway Theatre is a performing arts center and movie theater in the Broadway neighborhood of Saskatoon, Canada, listed as a municipal heritage property. The building has a main hall used for theatre productions, film screenings, and concerts, along with smaller spaces for other events.
The theatre opened in 1946, shortly after the end of World War II, and quickly became a gathering place for cultural events in the city. It was later designated as a municipal heritage property, a status that helped protect its original structure.
The Broadway Theatre sits in the Broadway district, one of the more active neighborhoods in Saskatoon, known for its independent shops and cafes lining the street. A visit to the theatre often becomes part of a longer outing in this part of the city.
The venue is in the Broadway neighborhood, within walking distance of downtown Saskatoon and served by public transit. Checking the program ahead of time is a good idea since the events on offer change depending on the season.
The Streamline Moderne building, designed by George Forrester with Webster and Gilbert, opened on December 5, 1946. Its proscenium stage of black masonite measures 10.79 metres wide and 7.32 metres deep, and the screen is 7.8 metres wide with a projection throw of 31.39 metres. The lobby keeps its terrazzo flooring and recessed valance lighting around the doorways.
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