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Bonham Theater

Built in 1926 by Universal Pictures and a Bonham Theatersmall 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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