The Aladdin Theater was originally called the Geller’s Theatre when it opened in 1928. It became the Aladdin in 1930 and with the birth of film, served as a family movie emporium before taking a major detour in the 70’s and into the 80’s as an adult movie theater (the number one exhibitor of the X-rated classic Deep Throat). In 1993 Showman began promoting events in the theater and thus began its rise as a Portland destination for live music and comedy and owned today by True West.