Boulevard Theatres
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| Type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Movie theatres |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Tyler Cooper, Ryan Blasdel |
| Headquarters | Wichita, Kansas |
Number of locations | 2 theatres with 13 screens (2024) |
Areas served | Kansas |
| Website | Official Website |
Boulevard Theatres is a movie theater chain based in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It was founded by Tyler Cooper and Ryan Blasdel in 2021 and is privately-owned.[1]
Overview
[edit]Boulevard Theatres opened its first location May 2022 in Towne West Square.[2] The location is in the former Warren Theatres Movie Machine, a 5 screen multiplex.[3] In preparing this theatre for opening, Boulevard Theatres installed new projectors and sound, refreshed the auditoriums and remodeled the lobby and concessions area, introducing Wichita's first fully self-serve movie theatre concessions.[4]
Expansion
[edit]In January 2024, news broke that Boulevard Theatres was planning to purchase the Regal Warren location in the Old Town neighborhood of Wichita.[5]
At the end of September 2024, Boulevard Theatres announced that it had purchased the Old Town theatre, and would reopen it.[6] On December 20, 2024, the new location began to welcome guests during its "soft opening" while further renovations continued.[7]
Amenities
[edit]In April 2025, the chain announced that it would bring in Wichita's first self-pour taps for alcoholic beverages.[8] The system allows guests to pour their own alcoholic beverage, beer, wine or cocktails, once they have checked-in and received a RFID bracelet. Guests then pour their drink and pay only for what they pour.
References
[edit]- ↑ Rengers, Carrie (23 February 2022). "New five-screen, locally owned movie theater to open in west Wichita". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ↑ Eddy (4 May 2022). "A sneak peek at Boulevard Theatres opening inside Towne West this weekend | Wichita by E.B." WICHITA BY E.B. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ↑ "Towne West to have new 5-screen movie theater". 23 February 2022.
- ↑ Higgins, Eli (23 February 2023). "New locally-owned movie theater opening in west Wichita promises one-of-a-kind experience". KAKE. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ↑ Rengers, Carrie (11 January 2024). "It looks like a new occupant is coming to the former Warren Old Town theater". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 26 January 2024.
- ↑ Chapman, Cale. "Wichita theater chain working to reopen Old Town Warren". KWCH. KWCH. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ↑ Day, Wil. "Movies return to Old Town as Boulevard Theatres opens". KSN. KSN. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ↑ Rengers, Carrie. "Thirsty at the movies? At this theater with a new liquor license, you can serve yourself". Kansas.com. The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved 12 April 2025.