Indiana Theatre

Indiana Theatre Event Center offers a unique setting for a variety of events: weddings, receptions, Tickets were sold for a mere 40 cents at the time.

The historically registered Indiana Theatre opened its doors on January 28, 1922 on the corner of 7th Street and Ohio Street. The silent film “Cappy Ricks” produced by Paramount Pictures’ was the starring attraction that night, accompanied by the Indiana Symphonic Orchestra. Though some things have changed since that historic night, the magic created then continues today. The Indiana Theatre not o

nly holds a special place in the hearts of Terre Hauteans; it also holds a unique place in history as the first prototype for atmospheric theater design. Famed architect John Eberson – creator of the atmospheric style of architecture that would later take America by storm – incorporated his atmospheric concepts into the Indiana Theatre by bringing the outdoors in through stylized motifs, color, and lighting. As the original owner T.W. Barhydt put it, the Indiana Theatre is “more than a theater, more than a picture show, more than a great orchestral concert, more than a building of architectural beauty and comfort,” it was an experience all its own. As a guest enters and walks through the Theatre, he is embraced by lighting and colors that emulate the lifecycle of day created through patterns and colors inspired by 17th century Spanish Andalusia. In the Rotunda the colors shift from light pastel in the churriguerisque to fierce reds and golds of a sunrise in the railing, leaving the remnants of dawn in the deep burgundys of the dome sky. Guided into the promenade, the Lobby acts as the transitory stage of daytime, decorated by 38 male and female statues along both sides and an ornate ceiling with even more faces to fill the lobby with life. Entering into the mystery of nightfall in the Auditorium, the guest experiences the deep tones of reds, blues, and browns against the vibrant atmospheric lighting system which has evolved since the original state-of-of-the-art 1922 system.

12/11/2018

A special celebration to take place at The Copper Bar to remember two very important people in the Indiana Theatre/Copper Bar family, Rick and Marcella Lundstrom.

11/23/2018

The Wizards of Winter with original members of The Trans-Siberian Orchestra - 7PM December 19th!

Tickets available at indianatheater.com

11/22/2018

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

10/30/2018

As we approach Halloween it seems appropriate to introduce the Indiana Theatre's resident ghost, or guardian as we prefer to think of him, Bert Steinhauser.

Mr. Steinhauser served as mechanical director from 1921-1954.

The Indiana Theatre became Bert's final resting place when he unfortunately suffered a heart attack and passed away in the projection booth while running the projector during a film.

Whenever there is a strange sight or sound at the Theatre we know Bert is letting us know he's still around.

10/21/2018

Happy Sunday, everyone! Thank you to all that came to experience 1964: The Tribute last night!

10/17/2018

Meet the original Indiana Theatre executives who made founder T.W. Barhydt's vision come to life. Their work paved the way for 96 years and counting of history.

09/20/2018

Don't miss 1964: The Tribute 8PM Saturday, October 20th at the Indiana Theatre! The show will boast recreations of the greatest classic mega-hits by the Grammy Award-winning Beatles.

Tickets are on sale now here: https://www.itickets.com/events/375998

09/12/2018

Congratulations Kara C, the winner of 2 tickets to see Wizards of Winter on December 19th!

Thank you to everyone who participated and remember ticket pre-sales start tomorrow on indianatheater.com with the code WINTER!

09/07/2018

JUST ANNOUNCED: The Wizards of Winter with original members of The Trans-Siberian Orchestra - December 19th! Tickets go on sale next Friday but you can BEAT THE BOX office and win 2 tickets. Just SHARE this post and TAG a friend to bring in the comments section.

Winner will be drawn on Wednesday! Check back to see if you are the winner and receive a special Pre-Sale code for Thursday!

09/04/2018

A quintessential late 1940's photo of the Indiana Theatre during an evening showing of "It Happens Every Spring".

Address

683 Ohio Street
Terre Haute, IN
47807

Telephone

(812) 232-8076

Website

http://www.IndianaTheater.com/

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