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A history of Cleveland's Playhouse Square

Title
A history of Cleveland's Playhouse Square / Michael R. Routa.
Author
Routa, Michael R.
Publication
Charleston, SC : History Press, 2021.

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Description
140 pages : illustrations, portraits; 23 cm
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.
Alternative Title
  • Playhouse Square
  • Cleveland's Playhouse Square
Subject
  • Playhouse Square Center > History
  • Playhouse Square Center
  • 1900-1999
  • Theater > Ohio > Cleveland > History > 20th century
  • Theaters > Ohio > Cleveland > History > 20th century
  • Theater
  • Theaters
  • Cleveland (Ohio) > History > 20th century
  • Ohio > Cleveland
Genre/Form
  • History.
  • Instructional and educational works.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-140).
Contents
Cleveland's theater roots -- Turn of the century and foundations of Playhouse Square -- Architects, builders and buildings -- Opening nights -- Music, musicians and movies -- First theater managers -- Changing entertainment options -- Welcome Mr. First-Nighter -- A tale of two anniversaries -- Rebirth -- Volunteers -- The future and the next one hundred years.
Call Number
MWED (Cleveland) 21-3767
ISBN
  • 9781467149983
  • 1467149985
LCCN
2021938380
OCLC
1252763272
Author
Routa, Michael R., author.
Title
A history of Cleveland's Playhouse Square / Michael R. Routa.
Publisher
Charleston, SC : History Press, 2021.
Type of Content
text
still image
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-140).
Chronological Term
1900-1999
Research Call Number
MWED (Cleveland) 21-3767
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