ABILENE GIVES 2020
This year, we celebrate 90 years of magic under the stars at the Paramount Theatre. Abilene has changed a lot since we first opened in 1930, but when the marquee lights up, people know something big is going on downtown. Now a multi-functional venue, the Paramount screens films, produces plays and musicals, is a concert stop for your favorite artists, and serves as the performance home for countless local organizations.
In 2019, we continued to expand our programming and lit up our marquee more than 100 times! 2020 has presented us with some big challenges. Since late February, only one event has taken place at our beloved theatre. But this theatre survived the Dust Bowl, the Great Depression, and World War II. We know that with your help we will be here for our centennial celebration in 2030!
Your support of the Paramount during Abilene Gives will help us fund our live shows. Performers, young and old, don’t pay a dime to participate. With your help we’ve wowed audiences for 28 years with breathtaking sets, one-of-a-kind costumes, stunning projections, and a group of talented performers you might not have known were from our wonderful city! As long as there are talented people in the Big Country, we will keep putting on shows.
