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Mount Baker Theatre\u2019s Centennial Season promotional banner for the 2026-2027 season, at 104 North Commercial St. in Bellingham, Wash.<\/p>\n


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Bellingham\u2019s Mount Baker Theatre<\/a> is celebrating its 100th anniversary and recently announced its lineup of Broadway shows, bands, movies and live entertainment coming to its stage this season. There\u2019s also an update to the historic building in the works.<\/p>\n

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The Mount Baker Theatre announced it 2026-2027 centennial season lineup, \u201cthe largest season in the theatre\u2019s history,\u201d on June 8.<\/p>\n

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Mount Baker Theatre at 104 North Commercial St. in Bellingham, Wash. The Mount Baker Theatre Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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\u201cThe season will bring more than 35 national and international tours to the historic main stage, including six Broadway tours. Featuring a wide range of performing arts, the season reflects the theater\u2019s century-long commitment of enriching and connecting the community to exceptional and dynamic performances. This record-breaking centennial season is made possible through the generous support of returning season sponsors Neeter House of Luxury and Peoples Bank,\u201d a June 8 press release states.<\/p>\n

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The theater will celebrate its official 100-year birthday on April 29, 2027 with a viewing of the first film projected in the theater back in 1927, \u201cSlide, Kelly, Slide.\u201d The viewing will feature a live score played by resident organist Dennis James, who will play on the original 1927 Mighty Wurlitzer pipe organ that was recently restored.<\/p>\n

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The theater is also known for bringing in touring Broadway shows, Grammy award-winning musicians, stand-up comedians and more each year.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a look at the centennial season lineup:<\/p>\n

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Tickets for the centennial season shows go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, July 6. A presale is available for Mount Baker Theatre members at 10 a.m. Monday, June 15.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor 100 years, the Mount Baker Theatre has brought people together through unforgettable shared experiences,\u201d said Lorin O\u2019Grady, MBT marketing director, said in the news release. \u201cThis Centennial Season celebrates not only the history of this extraordinary theater, but the community that has sustained it for generations and the future audiences who will continue to fill these seats for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The theater has also updated its logo to celebrate its 100th year, and will be making updates and restorations to the historic building during the centennial season.<\/p>\n

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Built in 1927 as a movie theater, Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham was placed on the National Historic Landmark Register in 1978. The lobby highlights its Moorish-Spanish motif. Doug J. Scott for Mount Baker Theatre Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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\u201cThis work includes carpeting replacement, updates to the ticketing kiosk, chandelier winches, restoration of the theater\u2019s original pipe organ, and over 1,500 new seats in the main auditorium. Not only will these restorations improve patron comfort and worker safety, the work will ensure the Mount Baker Theatre stays bright and shining for generations to come. Community members are invited to contribute to this work through MBT\u2019s centennial campaign,\u201d the news release states.<\/p>\n

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Mount Baker Theatre is located at 104 North Commercial St. in downtown Bellingham.<\/p>\n

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