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The Butte Theatre

139 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek, CO 80813
719-689-6402
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Type: Theaters
Owner description: The Butte Opera House is an 1890's era theater refurbished for modern use. Owned and operated by the City of Cripple Creek, the Butte hosts both... more » Owner description: The Butte Opera House is an 1890's era theater refurbished for modern use. Owned and operated by the City of Cripple Creek, the Butte hosts both community and professional performing arts events throughout the year. The Butte is the proud home of The Thin Air Theatre Company, a production company that produces many genres of professional theatre, with an emphasis on Cripple Creek's beloved tradition of Classic Melodrama. « less
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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

I've always loved live theater, and it was great fun. It's always fun to see real people on stage giving their all so that you can have a real theatre experience without going to a large city to do it.

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Pella, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

If you are any where in the area, and there is a show at the Butte-- Thin Aire Theatre, be sure to go ! Great family entertainment, lots of talent in that theatre -for sure, catch the Olieo -definitely will have you laugh til you cry !! The manager of the theatre is very personable, and a good actor himself.... More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2013

I have been to the Butte Theatre several times with my family. We always enjoy the show. One of my fondest memories is that of my two children with tears running down their face from laughing sooooo hard. If you can catch the olie do it.

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2013

Sound too loud and not clear. Actors were good and variety (2 or 3? shows during summer season). Just fix the sound system

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Spearfish, South Dakota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2013

After seeing one play I was hooked. There are not alot of places where you can get this quality of family entertainment. The professional actors with Thin Air Theater Company do a wonderful job. Often times there are community actors who get in on the fun too. The City of Cripple Creek has restored this theater and it is lovely.... More

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Salida Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

We really enjoyed the performance by the Thin Air Theater Company at the historic Butte Theater. Highly recommend to take in a performance!

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Widefield, Colorado, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 10, 2012

My wife and I have been to the Butte on three separate occasions. The first was two years ago, (Oct. 2010), to see "Werewolves of Poverty Gulch". More recently we took in "A Haunting at the Old Homestead", (Oct. 2012), and "A Cripple Creek Christmas Carol" (Dec. 2012). On each occasion we were thoroughly entertained, as well as impressed with... More

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Broomfield, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2012

This is a 197 seat theatre from the late 1800s. The acting is fabulous and the cast of the shows is very talented. I have seen Broadway plays in major cities and this venue is better in many ways. The music is beautiful and the concessions are value priced. When we go for a show we make a day of... More

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Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 3, 2012

My wife was introduced to this little theatre by one of her women's groups and we have gone twice in the last two months. If you have a group looking for an outing or get bored with gambling it a great way to spend a few hours. Well worth the trip from Colorado Springs as well.

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Colorado Springs, CO
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

Small, old fashioned western opera house. They do melodramas as well as some of the standard fare. We saw an original play that was Halloween based. Lots of fun, good acting, nice presentation. Very informal and very friendly. After the play, they present an Olio which really showcases the variety of talents possessed by the company. I strongly recommend.

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