Broomfield Auditorium Upgrades Coming this Fall

By Bette Erickson

The beloved Broomfield Auditorium is currently closed for some exciting updates!

Opening in 2001 adjacent to the public library, the auditorium is intended to serve as an affordable cultural space for local groups and community events. The 286-seat performance venue (with six accessible seats) is undergoing a renovation that will improve safety for staff and performers, enhance technical usefulness, and support high-quality performance experiences for both the community and the performers.

With an annual 25,000 attendees each year, and entertainers from more than 50 different groups, the “Audi” offers some 120 days of programming including rehearsals, performances, school programs, meetings, and events.

Although Estephan Rivera is relativley new to Broomfield, he says he’s already attended numerous events at the auditorium in the short two years he’s lived here.

“The Audi is easy to get to, affordable, and I like the size of the venue,” he explained.

The closure might be inconvenient for some, but the anticipated project benefits will outweigh the inconvenience. Improvements include replacing outdated systems with energy-efficient, modern lighting and audio technology; improved safety and efficiency with a ceiling-mounted light grid; and enhancing sound quality through acoustic improvements.

Also in the works is upgrading lighting controls and dimming systems and providing flexible lighting options for various types of performances. The renovation also will feature new audio equipment, and speakers and rack systems. Sidewall drapery will also improve acoustics to reduce echo and improve sound quality.

“It’s a beautiful venue and the audience seats are comfortable. It is an important venue for attendees,” said popular Broomfield resident Dr. Christina LynnCraig. Tina performs four times a year at the Audi with ASTER Women’s Chamber Choir and the Broomfield Music Teachers Association program featuring Magical Musicales. “These young performers with Magical Musicales are always made to feel very welcome,” she explained.

She added, “Mat Kitchen is the technical director [at the auditorium]. He’s very experienced and helps us with live-streaming.”

The Auditorium has relied on much of its original sound and lighting equipment for over two decades, as described on the Broomfield project website. These systems are now well beyond their intended lifespan, with outdated components increasingly difficult to replace, as parts are often no longer available. The renovation was slated to begin years ago. The continued delays over the past five years, right around the time of COVID restrictions, underscore the urgency of this long-overdue upgrade.

The 286-seat Broomfield Auditorium at 3 Community Road is fully booked for 2025 and 2026. The facility, opened in 2001, is currently undergoing renovation. It was closed July 28 and will reopen on October 31, 2025. Visit www.Broomfield. org/AuditoriumRenovation for more information.

Visit www.Broomfield.org/ AuditoriumRenovation for more information or call 720-887-2310 or email: Auditorium@Broomfield.org.

Bette Erickson writes about people, places and events. Contact her at bette_erickson@hotmail.com.