I simply can’t remember the Burwell holding 780 seats. I remember at least 400, but beyond that, not so sure. The place was especially beautiful at night. And when you combined that night view with the smell of the fresh bread from the nearby Stork bakery…Ahhhhhh
Yes, the Burwell was one of a kind. JUR theatre operations eventually left the adjacent building for a suite near the Smoot theatre across town. The rocker chairs at the Burwell are still the most comfortable I’ve ever experienced.
Although this place was “cookie cutter” when it first opened, it offered some distinct advantages. The projection staff cared about a strong exhibition and the front house staff strived for a clean and pleasant experience.
Operations aside, this theatre had some nicely equipped auditoriums. The picture and sound in its biggest houses were amazing. All good things must end, and this place could be good when it was done right.
Town Square actually opened in December 1984.
I simply can’t remember the Burwell holding 780 seats. I remember at least 400, but beyond that, not so sure. The place was especially beautiful at night. And when you combined that night view with the smell of the fresh bread from the nearby Stork bakery…Ahhhhhh
Yes, the Burwell was one of a kind. JUR theatre operations eventually left the adjacent building for a suite near the Smoot theatre across town. The rocker chairs at the Burwell are still the most comfortable I’ve ever experienced.
Although this place was “cookie cutter” when it first opened, it offered some distinct advantages. The projection staff cared about a strong exhibition and the front house staff strived for a clean and pleasant experience.
Operations aside, this theatre had some nicely equipped auditoriums. The picture and sound in its biggest houses were amazing. All good things must end, and this place could be good when it was done right.
Yes, Cinema 2 was outfitted for 70MM. It was used at least once during the summer of 1989…perhaps later.