Oriental Theater (Denver, Colorado)
| Address | 4335 W 44th Avenue |
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| Location | Denver, Colorado |
| Owner | Scott Labarbera |
| Type | Theater |
| Seating type | Theater seats |
| Capacity | 1000 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1927 |
| Renovated | 2005 |
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The Oriental Theater, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Colorado, is located in Denver's Berkeley neighborhood. Since opening in 1927, the venue has hosted numerous functions both private and public. The venue allows minors and consumers over 21 to function together, rather than having to be separated by their ages. It is currently used as a live music venue and is registered with the National Register of Historic Places.
The Oriental Theater was built in 1927 and originally started off as showcasing movie films. In 1960 the owners decided to put in new seats and carpet to attract customers but due to the lack of response the theater had to close.
After 45 years of inactivity, it was purchased by Scott Labarbera, in 2005, and turned into a live music venue. Labarbera was owner from 2005 and sold to Jim Norris and 3 Kings Tavern Entertainment in 2009. In 2011 Labarbera bought back the theater but the opening was shortly lived. He was forced to shut down for renovation to the building due to part of the structure almost falling on people during an event. In 2012 after the much needed fixes and help of investors Labarbera re-opened the venue. Presently the theater host's some of Denver's largest events with local and national acts and has the same owner.
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