Connor Palace, Theater in Playhouse Square, Cleveland, United States
Description
Connor Palace is a theater building in Playhouse Square featuring a grand entrance hall decorated with over 150 crystal chandeliers and walls lined with Italian Carrara marble. The building holds more than 2,700 seats across multiple levels and showcases French Renaissance architectural style throughout.
History
The building opened in 1922 as Keith's Palace Theatre and was part of an entertainment chain that featured vaudeville shows. It later transformed into a cinema before eventually becoming a performing arts center.
Culture
The theater reflects early 20th-century entertainment culture, when such venues served as destinations for live performances and later films. Today it functions primarily as a venue for Broadway productions and concerts that draw audiences from across the region.
Practical
The building is located downtown on Euclid Avenue and is easily accessible by public transportation. Visitors should plan ahead since it primarily hosts touring productions and concerts with set performance schedules.
Did you know?
The theater hosted a remarkable wedding in 1926 when two prominent entertainers exchanged vows on stage. This unusual event remains a fascinating chapter in American entertainment history that many visitors overlook.
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