John Purdie named Mount Baker Theatre Executive Director
After serving as Mount Baker Theatre’s Interim Executive Director since January 2020, John Purdie has been appointed by the Board of Directors as the new Executive Director.
A Message from MBT Executive Director Regarding COVID-19
On behalf of the MBT Board and Staff, I want to share an update with you about Theatre operations while we navigate the public health emergency. To help keep our employees and community members healthy, the Mount Baker Theatre Box Office is currently operating remotely . . .
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Brad Burdick to Retire as Executive Director of Mount Baker Theatre
Following a fruitful career at the historic theatre, Burdick looks forward to the future
After serving as the Executive Director of the Mount Baker Theatre for 23 years, Brad Burdick will retire on January 15, 2020. The Theatre will host an open-house style retirement celebration for Burdick on January 15 from 3:30-6:00 PM at Mount Baker Theatre. This event is open to the public.
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Mount Baker Theatre Announces Major Capital Campaign and Projects to “Continue the Legacy” of MBT’s Mission
Mount Baker Theatre announces a major capital campaign and resulting series of projects scheduled to begin in 2020 to save history and fund the future. Named “Continuing the Legacy,” this campaign acknowledges the community that saved MBT’s historic theatre building from demolition in 1983, and encourages renewed stewardship by our community today to ensure this cultural asset stays vibrant long into the future.
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Mount Baker Theatre Cheers on Beloved Resident Magician John Walton Competing on Prime Time for Penn & Teller
Bellingham, WA— Mount Baker Theatre announces MBT resident magician John Walton will be competing on the national TV show Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Monday, September 30, 2019 at 8pm PST on The CW. Mr. Walton, a Bellingham native, was chosen from magicians all over the world to appear on the episode that will feature four magicians each trying to fool Penn & Teller with their best trick.
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In Memory of Bill Charles
Bill was quite a man and quite a volunteer. I'll always admire his dedication, positive attitude, and willingness to quietly solve problems and fix things. He was so passionate about the Mount Baker Theatre's Organ. He spent countless hours working away on stage and up in the organ bays making sure the organ would work whenever we needed it. He regularly came down to the theatre to make sure the organ was good to go when we had tours or performances. He was always in a great mood and eager to share the organ with anyone who was interested.
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Gem Hidden in the Walls of Mount Baker Theatre
One of the many things that makes Bellingham so special is its catalogue of local relics. One such item lives in the heart of downtown, at our very own Mount Baker Theatre: a fully functional pipe organ.Click here to read more
Glenn and the MBT Squeaky Seat Crew
Mount Baker Theatre (MBT) is celebrating its 90th birthday. Thanks to community support and renovations the building looks great. But behind the nonagenarian’s lobby doors is a man who has been helping daily for the past six years to keep things sparkling clean and squeaky free –MBT’s Head Custodian Glenn Curtright.Click here to read more
10 Fun Facts about MBT’s Fabulous Chandelier
Did you know that Mount Baker Theatre is celebrating its 90th birthday this year? And perhaps one of the most memorable fixtures in the entire historic building is the original chandelier hanging from the ceiling of the Main Stage auditorium. Of all the many questions asked about the theater’s amazing Moorish-Spanish décor, perhaps the most have been about this fantastic fixture. So in honor of MBT’s nine decades as a downtown landmark, here are the answers to the most frequently asked queries about its legendary chandelier!Click here to read more
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