Englert Theatre, Performance venue in downtown Iowa City, United States.
The Englert Theatre features a restored 1912 facade with a dark canopy and prominent signage that extends to its third level facade.
The theater opened its doors on September 26, 1912, with a local eight-piece orchestra and originally contained 1,079 seats without a center aisle.
The theater presents over 200 live performances annually, including concerts, theatrical productions, dance shows, and collaborations with local arts organizations.
The venue contains 725 seats across multiple levels and maintains a central box office for purchasing tickets to upcoming performances and events.
The Englert Theatre screened Iowa City's first talking motion picture, The Jazz Singer, on June 9, 1928, marking a technological milestone for the region.
Location: Iowa City
Capacity: 725
Address: 221 East Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240
Website: http://englert.org
GPS coordinates: 41.65972,-91.53222
Latest update: March 25, 2025 19:49
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