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The '''Taft Theatre''' is a 2,500-seat [[theater]], located in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]], at 317 East Fifth Street. The theatre was built in 1928,<ref name="singer_book_70">Singer 2005, p.70.</ref> as evidenced by its [[Art Deco]] interior. All seats are unobstructed, giving every seat a clear view of the stage. |
The '''Taft Theatre''' is a 2,500-seat [[theater]], located in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]], at 317 East Fifth Street. The theatre was built in 1928,<ref name="singer_book_70">Singer 2005, p.70.</ref> as evidenced by its [[Art Deco]] interior. All seats are unobstructed, giving every seat a clear view of the stage. It is part of the Masonic Temple Building at Fifth and Sycamore streets.<ref name="singer_book_70" /> It is home to the Cincinnati Children's Theatre. As of 2010, it is operated by Music & Event Management Inc., a subsidiary of [[Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra]]. Music & Event Management Inc. also operates [[Riverbend Music Center]] and PNC Pavilion. The theatre will undergo up to $3 million worth of upgrades and renovations for air conditioning, seating, restroom improvements and other amenities. |
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It is part of the Masonic Temple Building at Fifth and Sycamore streets.<ref name="singer_book_70" /> |
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The theatre played host to the politically-motivated [[Vote for Change]] Tour on October 2, 2004, featuring performances by [[Keb' Mo']], [[Bonnie Raitt]] and [[Jackson Browne]]<ref>http://www.backstreets.com/setlists2004.html</ref>. |
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As of 2010, it is operated by Music & Event Management Inc., a subsidiary of [[Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra]]. Music & Event Management Inc. also operates [[Riverbend Music Center]] and PNC Pavilion. The Taft will undergo up to $3 million worth of upgrades and renovations for air conditioning, seating, restroom improvements and other amenities. |
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==Notes== |
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*[http://www.taftevents.com/ Official website] |
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[[Category:Concert halls in the United States]] |
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[[Category:Music venues in Cincinnati, Ohio]] |
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[[Category:Art Deco architecture in Ohio]] |
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Revision as of 02:00, 12 September 2011
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| Address | 317 East Fifth Street Cincinnati, OH United States |
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| Owner | Music & Event Mgmt. Inc., Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra |
| Designation | Cincinnati Landmark |
| Type | Performance |
| Capacity | 2,500 |
| Opened | 1928 |
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| www.tafttheatre.org | |
The Taft Theatre is a 2,500-seat theater, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, at 317 East Fifth Street. The theatre was built in 1928,[1] as evidenced by its Art Deco interior. All seats are unobstructed, giving every seat a clear view of the stage. It is part of the Masonic Temple Building at Fifth and Sycamore streets.[1] It is home to the Cincinnati Children's Theatre. As of 2010, it is operated by Music & Event Management Inc., a subsidiary of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Music & Event Management Inc. also operates Riverbend Music Center and PNC Pavilion. The theatre will undergo up to $3 million worth of upgrades and renovations for air conditioning, seating, restroom improvements and other amenities.
It is used for Broadway shows, concerts, comedy and other special events.
The theatre played host to the politically-motivated Vote for Change Tour on October 2, 2004, featuring performances by Keb' Mo', Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne[2].
Notes
- ^ a b Singer 2005, p.70.
- ^ http://www.backstreets.com/setlists2004.html
References
- Singer, Allen J. (2005), Stepping Out in Cincinnati: Queen City Entertainment 1900-1960, Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, ISBN 0738534323
External links
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