Opened by M. Hlady in 1944, the Lyric Theatre in Beausejour was operated by subsequent owner Mike Baxter for 30 of its 71 years. Diminishing attendance and the movie industry’s conversion to digital technology were contributing factors to closure of the theatre in 2015.
The building was occupied by a retail shop at the time of a 2023 site visit.
Lyric Theatre at Beausejour (September 2014)
Source: George Penner
Interior of the Lyric Theatre at Beausejour (April 2017)
Source: George Penner
The former Lyric Theatre at Beausejour (January 2023)
Source: Alisa KehlerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.06178, W96.51481
denoted by symbol on the map above
We thank Alisa Kehler for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by George Penner.
Page revised: 15 January 2023
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