Gothic Theatre

The Gothic Theatre opened in 1925, as a movie theater, later becoming a concert venue. It was the first location in Denver to show talkies. The theater quickly became a popular entertainment destination among local society. The Gothic's distinguished art decor and architecture, including rounded walls and recessed inlets, are still present today, providing a historical backdrop to modern entertainment. In the 1940s, the Gothic experienced a change of ownership. As a result, the exterior was changed to conform to modern times. As time passed the Gothic had many different owners, each struggling to gain success with the theater, with the movie house eventually shuttered. ==Restoration==

In 1998, two friends who had a passion for music restored the Gothic, surpassing its original design and entering the venue to the ranks of the most renowned theaters in Colorado. They bought the building out of bankruptcy, ultimately saving it from demolition. Deciding to keep the historical interior, they rebuilt the theater from the foundation to the roof. ==Notable shows==

The Gothic has hosted many distinguished shows since its opening. Local bands, as well as nationally-recognized acts, are showcased. Nirvana chose the venue for one of the earliest public performances of "Smells Like Teen Spirit", June 10, 1991, prior to its release. ==Production information==

The Gothic is located on Englewood's historic South Broadway Street, and has a capacity of just less than 1000. It offers a full bar, a standing room only section as well as a seated section. All tickets, however, are sold as general admission. Included in the theater is a 20-foot retractable movie screen with a projector. The stage is 25 by 18 feet, with 19 feet of space from the stage to the lighting truss. While liquor sales are banned at all-ages concerts in the city of Denver, the Gothic is able to sell alcohol at all of its shows, due to its Englewood location. ==See also==