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A history of Cleveland's Playhouse Square / Michael R. Routa.
Van Pelt Library PN2277.C57 R68 2021
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Routa, Michael R., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Playhouse Square Center.
- Theater--Ohio--Cleveland--History--20th century.
- Theater.
- Theaters--Ohio--Cleveland--History--20th century.
- Theaters.
- Playhouse Square Center--History.
- History.
- Cleveland (Ohio)--History--20th century.
- Cleveland (Ohio).
- Ohio--Cleveland.
- Genre:
- History.
- Instructional and educational works.
- Physical Description:
- 140 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 23 cm
- Other Title:
- Playhouse Square
- Cleveland's Playhouse Square
- Place of Publication:
- Charleston, SC : History Press, 2021.
- Summary:
- Cleveland was one of the largest cities in America when Playhouse Square opened as a testament to the city's splendor. In 1921, Loew's State, Loew's Ohio, the Hanna Theatre and the Allen opened their doors, and Keith's Palace Theater, then the world's finest theater, greeted patrons in 1922. For fifty years, these theaters prospered before falling on hard times. Three even faced demolition. But through visionary planning, hard work and civic pride, these magnificent show palaces survived and thrive today, and Playhouse Square Center is once again the largest theater center outside of New York's Lincoln Center. Playhouse Square volunteer Redcoat and tour guide Michael R. Routa celebrates the people who made and saved theater in Cleveland.
- Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: 1. Cleveland's Theater Roots
- 2. Turn Of The Century And Foundations Of Playhouse Square
- 3. Architects, Builders And Buildings
- 4. Opening Nights
- 5. Music, Musicians And Movies
- 6. First Theater Managers
- 7. Changing Entertainment Options
- 8. Welcome Mr. First-Nighter
- 9. A Tale Of Two Anniversaries
- 10. Rebirth
- 11. Volunteers
- 12. The Future And The Next One Hundred Years.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-140).
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Class of 1894 Fund.
- ISBN:
- 9781467149983
- 1467149985
- OCLC:
- 1252763272
- Publisher Number:
- 99989367533
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