Located in the heart of Carlisle, this historic theatre has been referred to as "the gem of downtown" since 1939. The Carlisle Regional Performing Arts Center presents musical concerts, independent, foreign, first-run, and award winning films, live theater productions, and programming for children and families. The Theatre is also available for corporate events and meetings, community events,...
The Carlisle Theatre, originally called The Comerford, opened its doors in May of 1939. It was by far the grandest of three movie palaces all within a block of one another and was the first centrally air conditioned building in Carlisle.The Theatre was built in the Art Deco style known as streamlined moderne. From the razzle-dazzle modernistic marquee with its bold Deco lettering, to the richly...