Midland Theatre, Historic entertainment venue in Power & Light District, Kansas City, United States
Description
The Midland Theatre is an entertainment venue in the Power & Light District of Kansas City featuring intricate French and Italian Baroque design elements throughout its spaces. Its interior showcases extensive gold leaf details and five crystal chandeliers in various rooms.
History
The theater was built in 1927 with a Renaissance Revival exterior made of cream-colored glazed terra cotta brick, designed by architect Thomas W. Lamb. Marcus Loew founded this establishment as a major entertainment project for the city.
Culture
The theater transformed from a movie house into a performance venue, now hosting concerts, comedy shows, and theatrical productions for Kansas City audiences. This shift reflects how the city has adapted its historic buildings to serve new forms of entertainment.
Practical
The venue is located downtown and equipped with modern audio systems and flexible seating arrangements for different events. Visitors should check ahead to find out what performances are scheduled before planning their visit.
Did you know?
The venue briefly served as a professional bowling arena in 1961, marking an unexpected chapter in its history. This unusual use shows how the building adapted to host completely different types of events during that time.
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