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Bonham Theater
Built in 1926 by Universal Pictures and a  small
group of local investors, it was constructed in a time frame from
April, 1926 to opening day on Thursday September 28, 1926 where
the crowds numbered for the three performances that day to over
3,000 people. The name Bonham is derived from the then cashier
of the First National Bank, Luther Bonham, who co-ordinated the
group of local investors to help Universal Pictures build the theatre.
In its' early days it was known as "the showplace of southeast
Nebraska."
Today, 81 years later, the Bonham Theatre features two screens.
Having been "twinned" in the early 1980's, the balcony
was walled off to make a second and smaller screen. The main or
ground floor features the largest screen (14 x 30 foot ) in southeast
Nebraska rivaled only by a couple of multipex screens in Lincoln.
The Bonham One ( main floor ) features state-of-the art digital
sound. A six channel DTS sound system will provide moviegoers with
an experience not found in many small town theatres. Seating 230
people, the rows are widely spaced to provide comfort to the point
where one can move through the rows without disturbing fellow moviegoers.
The Bonham Two ( located upstairs in what was formerly the balcony)
seats, at present, 140 people. The original stadium seating is
presently being remodeled and respaced to allow for more a comfortable
moviegoing experience. The sound system is still a mono system
with long range plans to convert to a digital system in the future.
The Bonham Theatre is a "first-run" theatre, meaning
that it plays it 's movies day and date with the larger city theatres.
It may not play all pictures released, but will show all mainstream
pictures that appeal to the widest possible audience. Occasionally,
the owner is so inclined to play a smaller, lesser known picture
to satisfy a personal interest or a request from a group of film
enthusiasts. Depending on film company contracts, most pictures
will play for 14 days. Some may play only 7 days and others may
play as long as four weeks.
519 E St - 1/2 block north of the Historic Square on E Street
(402) 729-2109
Open 7 days a week, the Bonham Theatre operates
year around, being closed only on Christmas eve.
Bonham One
Sunday through Thursday -
one show each evening at 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday -
2 shows each evening at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Bonham Two
Sunday through Thursday - 1 show each evening at 7:45 p.m.
Friday and Saturday - 1 show each evening at 7:30 p.m.
Schedules are subject to change when movies with longer running
times are being shown.
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