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The Egyptian Theatre

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The Egyptian Theatre is a historic performing arts and movie venue in downtown Boise, Idaho.

Last updated September 15, 2026

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Overview

The Egyptian Theatre is described as Boise's premier historical theatre, located in the heart of downtown Boise at the corner of Capitol Blvd. and Main St. It operates as a performing arts and movie venue, hosting concerts, opera performances, guest speakers, film festivals and movie premieres, and is equipped with 35mm, BluRay, DVD and 70mm equipment for business, conferences, weddings, private parties, corporate events and benefits. It opened for business with "Don Juan" on April 19, 1927, and is the last of the downtown single screen theatres. A 1999 restoration was commissioned by the Hardy Foundation, Inc., with Project Architect Gregory A. Kaslo, AIA.

History

The Egyptian Theatre opened for business with "Don Juan" on April 19, 1927. It was also known by guests as the Fox in the 1930's, the ADA in the 1940's and again as the Egyptian in the late 1970's, and is the last of the downtown single screen theatres. A 1999 restoration of the Egyptian was commissioned by the Hardy Foundation, Inc., with Project Architect Gregory A. Kaslo, AIA. The theatre is located in the heart of downtown Boise at the corner of Capitol Blvd. and Main St.

Products and positioning

Boise's premier historical theatre and a cherished historical landmark.

Product categories. Movie screenings · Concerts · Opera performances · Guest speaker events · Film festivals · Movie premieres · Private and corporate events

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