Bing Crosby Theater, Neoclassical theater in Spokane, United States.
The Bing Crosby Theater is a neoclassical performing arts venue in downtown Spokane, Washington, with a seating capacity of around 800. The interior features ornate plasterwork and decorative ceiling details that give the space a formal, old-world look.
The building opened in 1914 as the Clemmer Theater and changed names several times over the following decades. In 2006, it was renamed to honor Bing Crosby, who had grown up in Spokane.
The theater takes its name from Bing Crosby, the singer and actor who grew up in Spokane and became one of the most recognized American entertainers of the 20th century. His name above the entrance reminds visitors of the strong tie between the city and its most famous son.
The theater is on West Sprague Avenue in central Spokane and easy to reach on foot from nearby streets. Check the program in advance and look up any bag or entry guidelines before you arrive.
Bing Crosby never performed on the stage of the theater that now carries his name. The connection between the performer and the building is purely symbolic, rooted in his origins in the city rather than any appearance there.
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