Stargazers Theatre

Stargazers Theatre & Event Center is a live entertainment venue in Colorado Springs, Colorado, housed in a distinctive dome building originally constructed in 1969 as the United Artist Cinema 150 Cinerama Theater. Designed by architect Vincent G. Raney, the building is one of the few remaining examples of his work from that period, alongside the dome-shaped Cinerama Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in California. The venue was renovated by the Hooton family in 2008, with every interior surface polished, painted, cleaned, and improved, and with major infrastructure upgrades including new heating and air conditioning, a fire prevention sprinkler system, and all-new electrical and plumbing systems. It reopened in February 2009. Since its reopening, Stargazers Theatre and Event Center has hosted thousands of live music concerts, film screenings, a wide variety of other stage performances, corporate business seminars, and trainings. It has also become a popular spot for community-wide events and fundraising events for non-profit organizations and the public. The venue is committed to showcasing local, regional, and national talent, with co-owner John Hooton noting the abundance of talent in the Pikes Peak region, ranging from emerging artists to world-class entertainers. The venue's programming includes tribute acts and touring performers, with featured events such as tributes to the Eagles, Boston, Elton John, and Led Zeppelin, as well as performances by artists like Peter Mayer, Spinphony, and DOTSERO. Stargazers Theatre has been bringing entertainment to audiences for over 17 years according to its website, and its commitment to the community remains strong. The business is privately owned and operated by the Hooton family.

The building now known as Stargazers Theatre and Event Center was built in 1969 as the United Artist Cinema 150 Cinerama Theater. It was designed by architect Vincent G. Raney, and according to the venue's official history, it is one of the few remaining examples of his work from that time period. Another surviving example is the dome-shaped Cinerama Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. The theatre was renovated by the Hooton family in 2008. The renovation was extensive: every interior inch was polished, painted, cleaned, and improved. Infrastructure improvements included new heating and air conditioning, a fire prevention sprinkler system, and all-new electrical and plumbing systems. The size and unique dome design made the project a challenge for every trade. Co-owner Cindy Hooton described the process: "At times it felt like an archeological dig... we worked every day to uncover the beauty and the potential that we knew was there." The venue reopened in February 2009. Since then, Stargazers Theatre and Event Center has hosted thousands of live music concerts, film screenings, a wide variety of other stage performances, corporate business seminars, and trainings. It has also become a favorite spot for community-wide events and fundraising events for non-profit organizations and the public. The venue is committed to showcasing local, regional, and national talent. Co-owner John Hooton stated: "There is so much amazing talent right here in the Pikes Peak region, ranging from the emerging artist to world class entertainers. Our goal..." (the quote is truncated in the source). As of the official website, Stargazers Theatre has been bringing great entertainment to great audiences for over 17 years, and its commitment to the community has never been stronger. The venue continues to present a range of events, including tribute acts and touring performers.

• 2009

  Venue reopens in February as Stargazers Theatre and Event Center.

• 2008

  Theatre renovated by the Hooton family, with extensive interior and infrastructure improvements.

• 1969

  Building constructed as the United Artist Cinema 150 Cinerama Theater, designed by Vincent G. Raney.

A historic, community-oriented live entertainment venue in a unique dome building, showcasing local, regional, and national talent.

Product categories. Live music concerts · Film screenings · Stage performances · Corporate seminars and trainings · Community and fundraising events

1. 1Stargazers Theatre & Event Center – Bringing Great Entertainment to Great Audiencesstargazerstheatre.com
2. 2OUR HISTORY – Stargazers Theatre & Event Centerstargazerstheatre.com
3. 3Stargazers Theatre - Wikidatawikidata.org