Charline McCombs Empire Theatre

Among the celebrities who trod the boards of the Empire Theatre before its motion picture prime were Roy Rogers and Trigger; Mae West put in an appearance, too. Fallen into disrepair and shuttered for 2 decades, this 1914 opera house made its grand re-debut in 1998 after a massive renovation. Smaller than its former rival the Majestic , just down the block, the Empire hosts a similarly eclectic...

Posted on April 10, 2007. Brought to you by frommers.

It was good enough for vaudeville; now it's even better for music and theater events.

In Short
The Charline McCombs Empire Theatre's intimate setting makes for excellent sightlines. Due to adjustable orchestra platforms, the space not only accommodates theater settings,...

Posted by by Contributor at Citysearch on September 08, 2004. Brought to you by Citysearch.

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100

Just very beautiful in there and the performers are real close. In the back rows you still can see the performers. Not real close but you still can see great

Posted by Patsy F on November 18, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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100

Great theater! If you're in San Antonio, you need to check it out!

Posted by Carole Kane on September 07, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

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80

Had a wonderful time with my wife watching Ralpie Mae. Just wish there was a little more leg room

Posted by Wayne Howard on June 25, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

A fantastic quaint music venue

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100

This is a great place for music. You will not be far from the performers wherever you sit. But be forewarned. It is an old theater. This means a lot of stairs and bathrooms all the way in the basement. There is one elevator, but it gets busy. So just go light on the liquor at the bars (on several...

Posted by Steve Y on May 25, 2014. Brought to you by tripadvisor.

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100

Can't Wait for The Preservation Hall Jazz Band to come. Will be there.

Posted by CJ Vlaun on September 13, 2013. Brought to you by facebook.

This venue for arts, born in 1913 CE, was then the largest theater in the city. Now managed by the Arts Center Enterprises, Inc. (who also manage the Majestic Theatre), it has been renovated with an elegant decor. Creative architectural designs have been incorporated and the adjustable main floor gives scope to various seating arrangements. It is an ideal venue to host events, such as seminars...

Posted on December 27, 2015. Brought to you by cityseekr.

This 1914 opera house made its grand re-debut in 1998 after a massive renovation. The Theatre offers a number of performances from rock to children's theater.

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Empire Theatre is located at 208 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX. This location is in the Downtown San Antonio neighborhood..

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This venue for arts, born in 1913, was then the largest theatre in the city. Now managed by the Arts Center Enterprises, Inc., it has been renovated with an elegant décor. Creative architectural designs have been incorporated and the adjustable main floor gives scope to various seating arrangements. It is an ideal venue to host events, such as seminars and conferences, besides performing arts...

Posted on August 20, 2011. Brought to you by wcities.