Paramount Theatre

352 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, United States

Paramount Theatre

About the Company

rating: 4.8

The Historic Paramount Theatre, Inc., is a 501 c-3 non profit corporation dedicated to the task of preserving and maintaining the landmark. Our mission statement, written in our bylaws: To preserve this unique historic landmark and enrich the community through its use. We create our own diversified programming that engages and encourages the widest scope of patrons in Abilene. The non-profit is equally dedicated to mission of making the facility available for usage by the largest number of individuals, groups, arts organizations, businesses, and corporations possible.

Categories

  • Performing arts theater
  • Movie theater

Contact Information

Phone: +1 325-676-9620

Website: http://paramount-abilene.org/

Address: 352 Cypress St, Abilene, TX 79601, United States

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Reviews

Review №1

Rating: 5

It was so beautiful inside the show was very nice

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

My daughter and I seen Lorrie Morgan there thats a really good show

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Was a nice little theater saw a small concert

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Great show and music

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

A beautiful venue. The place clean well maintained and just annexing. Will return.

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

My daughter has been in many Jr plays there! I actually worked there once when I was a kid! Love the place!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

First class theater and performers!! So comfortable and the staff are so caring. You will not be disappointed and should absolutely take a chance and catch a traveling or local show. We love this place, even driving from Dallas!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

The Paramount Theatre is simply beautiful. There is a lot of character to this building. Gr8 place to come for a night of family fun and entertainment.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

amazing place. we love the history and the environment.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

When we arrived here in 2011, we said that we were going to do the minimum time time and leave this place as soon as possible. Shortly after arriving, we were driving around getting familiar with the city and came across the Paramount. We loved the building, and we just had to visit it. We were amazed by it and thought it couldnt get any better. My kids fell in love with Indiana Jones because of the Paramount. We have watched all kinds of movies and shows. After every event my wife and I are like, there is no way that they cant top this event. We always task about the excellent job that George has done with the building, bringing different event abs even allowing the Scouts to manage parking. After the Randy Traviss concert, this time Im sure that it will be hard to top that one but still. We are ashtrays looking forward to our next event. Best place in town. Thank you for keeping the history alive for those of us who are sentimental about it.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Love taking the family there.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

We enjoy going to the Paramount. Its a beautiful theater. They recently replaced all of the seating downstairs, and the seats are comfortable. Acoustics are great. Ive attended movies, plays, church services, and musical productions here. The concession stand is downstairs. There is an accessible restroom on the main floor, and others are located downstairs. The decor is classic, and there are twinkling lights in the ceiling of the theater.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 4

It has the old touch.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Wonderful edifice. Absolutely the place to be.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 2

Very disappointing. We went twice. The first time we asked to visit inside they said it s not possible today but to come back the next day as it would be open. Closed the next day as well!!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Great venue. Been to several concerts. Really good acoustics, but lead singer is never quite loud enough.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Had a great time at the Jimmy Fortune concert. Great venue.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 4

Went there for a rock concert. The venue is nice we lioved the asthetics of it, the ceiling had a real cool lighting effect. The sound system was on point. They however did run out of their alcoholic beverages. It was cool that they gave you a koozie with each beer purchased. I do not know if that is a regular occurrence. Regular concessions were located on the basement level. Which consisted of the norm for a theater.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

So cool! Very cheap tickets and epic movies!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Great theater. We watched The Goonies

Date: 6 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Cool place to see movies in a classic theater!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

The dance review was fabulous! Abilene has a lively local arts community.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

We saw 3 Doors Down here several years ago, and Blue October last week. Great venue. The lead vocal was a bit hard to hear. Maybe they could resolve that for next show.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

This is a fantastic historical venue with great acoustics for concerts. Located within walking distance of the convention center and DoubleTree.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Received season passes from my daughter for all 12 of this years movies. Lots of memories and lots of fun. The folks that operate the Paramount are the best. Always a good experience.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 3

I can see the appeal for sure but unfortunately it wasnt for us. The screen is small and the audio was not good. We left at intermission because my wife and I were both so uncomfortable and could barely make out the sound. My daughter stayed and finished the movie though.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

The unknown tour it was great bless experience to do with great friends

Date: 7 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

This place!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

This is a great, nostalgic theatre, that brings you back in time to when a theatre gave you a magical experience,

Date: 8 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Exactly what I always wanted in a theater! Such a beautiful historical theater and events venue. They have great films each year as well as hosting plays, ballets and concerts. This year we went to see White Christmas on the big screen there and it was so much great fun! Families with kids all dressed up and meeting up with friends and extended family for the movie. Tons of seating as it has multiple floors. So there s floor seats and various balcony sections. They have a concessions in the lowest level and the upper floor of one balcony has a small drink bar at many events. Always very clean and enjoyable venue. Some events are every year and so you may need to purchase tickets ahead and head there extra early to get close parking as well as preferred seating options. We are on the mailing list and we follow them on social media to stay up to date with their upcoming events. Totally worth it and important part of the local history to support!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Nothing is ever bad at the Paramont Theater.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Gorgeous. Seats are a little bit narrow for todays healthy person

Date: 9 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

I love bringing my family here. Whether its a movie or the Nutcracker, it never disappoints. Best popcorn too.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

A unique experience at one of Abilenes historical treasures.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

We loved it! The picture quality was amazing, as well as the acoustics.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Love attending events here

Date: 9 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

So beautiful inside!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Great place for entertainment

Date: 9 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

I love this theater. Very unique atmosphere.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

An experience you wont soon forget. Restoration was exceptional. One of, if not the best attractions in Abilene.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

It was our first time visiting and saw The Nutcracker it was fantastic we plan on going again, thank you for having us

Date: 10 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Watching The Nutcracker... Beautiful!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 3

Great everything ! 5 yrs ago. NOW 5 yrs later....Why not have better family films, not like Planes and Trains???

Date: 10 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

I absolutely love this place! Everything I have seen here, musicals, movies, and plays, have been superb

Date: 10 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Came to see Cory Asbury. This theatre is gorgeous.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Historical building, have attended many events/movies here. Highly recommend

Date: 10 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

We are new in town from Houston and knew that we would miss going to downtown theaters when we moved here. This place is awesome and helps us miss Houston a little less

Date: 11 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Nicely remodeled theater. Concert was a great experience

Date: 11 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Nice place

Date: 11 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

A fantastic place to watch great movies. Good popcorn, new seats. Beautiful atmosphere. The place to go when you want to watch older movies.

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Im glad this venue is opening to multicultural events. All it needs is more advertising and more relevance in the media. Sky is the limit for this theater.

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

great old theater. nice to see older movies on the big screen. it is also nice that they still have the tradition of a brief intermission. will definitely be back.

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Historic and fun

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Great venue. Friendly & helpful staff. John Conlee was a great show. Band was really good, just wish the keyboard hadnt been quite as loud. Singer should be most prominent.

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Everyone needs to see a movie here. Its an experience like no other.

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

What an amazing place to take your family! Travel back in time when you go to the Paramount Theater.

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Very nice theater. Family and friends really enjoyed the production. We will definitely come back in the future.

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 1

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

The best way to see a stage show or movie on the big screen

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Wonderful staff, so friendly and knowledgeable. Beautiful performances with brilliantly talented artists!

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

My first event in this Historic Fully restored Paramount Theater was Karate Kid movie. What a blast!

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Beautiful venue, comfortable seating

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Me and my wife and sister-in-law had wonderful time! Very nice theater!

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

I really enjoyed visiting this theatre! It is very beautiful and the production was amazing! The only negative complaint that I have is for such a huge theatre, 12 stalls is not enough to accommodate such a large crowd, especially for females, in a timely manner. But I will definitely return here and wait the long line if I must.

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Nostalgic location, saw Sweeney Todd loved it! They have wine and beer now! Will come back again.

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Beautiful atmosphere and talented artists!

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Beautiful Theater, nice concert venue. Comfortable seats, aisles between seats narrow, whole row must stand to let a person in or out

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

The place gave the feeling a vibe of stepping back in time to the days when the theater was a place to go. Had a great atmosphere, friendly staff, very clean, and very beautiful.

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

One if the best shows Ive ever seen in such a beautiful setting. Which alone was worth the trip just to see the theater.

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Ill say this much it was really awesome from the painting on the ceiling to the stage it has a really great atmosphere

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 4

Parking was a little difficult. My dad is disabled and we had to walk a distance. Need more handicap spaces. The theater itself was beautiful

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Attended a recital for my granddaughter. Purchased the tickets online very easily. The theatre was beautiful and I loved the performance. Will definitely return again.

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Great food and staff. They never disappoint.

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

We love the paramount and everything about it! The remodel with the new chairs is so nice. I love that the chairs look original but are a little bigger. It s a beautiful building that you should experience at least once!

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

A great place to catch a show.

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

Such a great place to keep rich downtown history alive

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 4

The only problem i have is the crazy high processing fee per ticket. I understand having a processing fee, but to pay an almost 18% processing PER ticket is ridiculous. We dont go often because the fee is so high. And its too bad because they have really neat productions.

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Absolutely wonderful old theater. Very beautiful with a time gone by atmosphere

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

The Paramount Theatre is a true gem and the new, more comfortable seats make it even more wonderful! It was perfect for the Hayes Carll concert!

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Amazing facility!! Not a bad seat anywhere!!

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

A beautiful historic theatre still in use today. We were allowed to walk around and marvel at its grandeur. From the balcony view the big picture of the room. The young man at the front answered questions and gave general information. I m glad Abilene is preserving it as well as many buildings downtown.

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

My First time to The Paramount Theatre, It is a Stunning venue

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

What a cool, historic venue! This place is a treasure. If you have a chance to see almost anything here, its probably worth going just to check out the theater. (Ok, maybe not like a Siberian Musk-ox bellowing contest, unless thats your thing. Find something you like.)

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Perfect place for families

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Beautiful old theatre. Great events.

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Great history and friendly

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Lovely restoration with fine acoustics.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Very friendly

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Great venue! Super clean, staff was terrific!

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

We enjoyed our visit. We watched Polar Express and had a great family night.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Absolutely stunning place. Loved the show and how kind everyone was working there.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Like going back in time with modern amenities. Beautiful restoration and a wide variety of programs from classic movies to modern musicians and more!

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Love The Paramount. I have been there several times in the past 2 years. Saw the radio version of A Christmas Carol recently. It was so good. The seating is comfortable. Had popcorn for the first time. Great theater popcorn. The theater has been kept up very well. Thanks for the friendly volunteers. Merry Christmas

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Love the intricate architecture and ambiance.

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

We could see perfectly, even from the very top row.

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

First class place! We saw The Nutcracker performed by the Abilene Ballet Theater, and was extremely impressed. Not only were we impressed by the show, but the Paramount has a vibe that you just dont get in modern buildings. Go. You wont be disappointed.

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Beautiful theater, and wonderful shows.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Wonderful place to catch a movie or watch live performance. One of those old theater houses, so nostalgic!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

New seats made this place actually useable! I had basically quit going because of the old seats!

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

We went to a concert this evening that was very spirit filled and uplifting. It was absolutely awesome! The performers were Hannah Kerr, Austin French and Big Daddy Weave. Need I say anymore? The performers were so personable and shared their testimonies with us. Very moving! We love those artists!

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Gorgeous venue with amazing acoustics. There is not a bad seat in the entire theatre

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Awesome architecture.

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

I absolutely love this theatre & have my whole life! Tonight, however, was special. This gorgeous historic venue got a glow up with new, and very comfy seats. M11 is mine, my butt sat in it first & no one can take that from me! Seriously, this place is amazing. Go. See a classic movie, eat the best popcorn in town, watch the clouds & stars on the ceiling.

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Wonderful historic theater! Only a Play was fantastic! Great popcorn and concessions. Cant wait for the bigger seats!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Unique atmosphere good for plays and movies

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

I love going to movies here. The age and grace reminds me of how movies used to be experienced.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

A must go experience!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Good shows!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

We went to the production of Hello Dolly! And it was wonderful. The venue was great and so was the performance of the cast and crew. Thank you for a great show!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Beautifully restored movie palace that hosts classic films and live plays. Now includes beer and wine concessions.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

What an awesome place! Truly stepping back to an era where the ambiance matters and the craftsmanship displayed in the stage front was wonderful. Modern sound and projection, with a nostalgic feel.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Very nice and very comfortable

Date: 2 years ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

Its nice. But, while I understand the idea that its historical, Ive got to say that those are the most uncomfortable seats Ive ever had to sit in!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Beautiful historic theater. A/C keeps up with Abilene heat really well!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №186

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Great show by Jay Moore! Always try to attend when hes there!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №192

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

I love this historic movie theater in Abilene, Tx!!! So worth it to go there for a wonderful movie experience!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Great historic theater, really neat stars on the ceiling, shows great classic movies.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 4

Beautiful historical building run by the nicest people. Entry fees are unbeatable for a special night under the stars where you can relive some of the best movies of the past.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

So Pretty . Good family night Must go and see.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Always a good time at a beautiful restored theater

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

I absolutely love the exterior and interior. Its gorgeous!

Date: 2 years ago