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RobbKCity commented about Garden Theatre on Sep 11, 2021 at 3:41 pm

The Garden Theater was for a time called The Hippodrome Theater.

https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/education/student-resources/places/kansas-city/theaters-of-kansas-city

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RobbKCity commented about Globe Theater on Sep 10, 2021 at 9:14 pm

Prior to the Globe Theater at 1112 Walnut, it was called the Majestic Theater.

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RobbKCity commented about Warwick Theatre on Nov 28, 2015 at 2:35 am

The Kansas City Star is reporting that the Warwick Theater has been purchased by the Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre company for use as a live performance venue.

http://www.kansascity.com/entertainment/performing-arts/article46754480.html

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RobbKCity commented about Central Theatre on Jan 8, 2015 at 12:42 am

The address for the Central Theater was 3311 E. 31st Street.

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RobbKCity commented about Neptune Theatre on Jan 8, 2015 at 12:24 am

https://umedia.lib.umn.edu/node/64319?mode=basic

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RobbKCity commented about Lincoln Theatre on Jan 6, 2015 at 5:48 am

1330-1334 East 18th (18th and Lydia) was the actual address of the Lincoln Theater.

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RobbKCity commented about Lincoln Theatre on Jun 21, 2012 at 8:57 am

A photo of the Lincoln Theater can be found at the following link:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v727/FangKC/LincolnTheateron19thSt-2.jpg

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RobbKCity commented about Mainstreet KC at the Power & Light District on Jun 19, 2012 at 3:26 pm

I still feel sad about AMC leaving the Mainstreet because AMC/Durwood Theaters has had a presence in downtown Kansas City for decades. This company was born in Kansas City, Missouri with the purchase of the old Regent Theater downtown. When they move from their headquarters building to Leawood, they won’t have any presence there at all anymore. The Power and Light District was originally Stan Durwood’s (AMC) idea. I wish AMC had ended up with ownership of the Mainstreet after it was restored, and not Cordish. I had hoped at one time that AMC would build a new headquarters building west of the theater.

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RobbKCity commented about New Center Theatre on Aug 4, 2011 at 12:35 am

15th Street was renamed Truman Road.

Here is a link to a photo of the New Center Theater.

http://kchistory.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/Montgomery&CISOPTR=7275&CISOBOX=1&REC=11

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RobbKCity commented about Mainstreet KC at the Power & Light District on Aug 3, 2011 at 11:16 pm

It’s true about there being pens for elephants in the basement and a seal pool. I don’t think the tunnel to the President Hotel remains. It has probably been sealed up on both sides, and the City might have removed it during regular infastructure rebuilding. I haven’t heard of anyone who has seen or been in it.

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RobbKCity commented about Lyric Theatre on Aug 3, 2011 at 11:11 pm

The Kansas City Star recently published an article stating that the University of Missouri-Kansas City is exploring moving the Conservatory of Music and Dance from the campus to downtown’s Lyric Theater, and use it as a student rehearsal and performance space.

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RobbKCity commented about Linwood Theatre on Aug 3, 2011 at 11:08 pm

Here is a link to a book describing the theater.

http://books.google.com/books?id=saMbAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA1641&lpg=PA1641&dq=Linwood+Theater+Kansas+City&source=bl&ots=Gbn6VexfVS&sig=ZqUMeezpCRo4H55K4F0FCHS-eXk&hl=en&ei=oTU6TvqvCMOEtged1_2YAw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=6&ved=0CEQQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=Linwood%20Theater%20Kansas%20City&f=false

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RobbKCity commented about Esquire Theatre on Aug 3, 2011 at 1:35 pm

Image of Esquire Theater front facade.

http://digital.library.umsystem.edu/cgi/i/image/image-idx?sid=738293e1c6fb79905fb58dcaf947adc1;med=1;q1=umkcredic;rgn1=umkcredic_all;size=20;c=umkcredic;lasttype=boolean;view=entry;lastview=thumbnail;subview=detail;cc=umkcredic;entryid=x-015.tif;viewid=015.TIF;start=1;resnum=15

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RobbKCity commented about Aladdin Theatre on Aug 3, 2011 at 1:35 pm

The address of the Aladdin Theater changed when they renamed 15th Street as Truman Road.

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RobbKCity commented about Esquire Theatre on Aug 3, 2011 at 1:27 pm

Image of the Esquire Theater.

http://digital.library.umsystem.edu/cgi/i/image/image-idx?sid=738293e1c6fb79905fb58dcaf947adc1;med=1;q1=umkcredic;rgn1=umkcredic_all;size=20;c=umkcredic;lasttype=boolean;view=entry;lastview=thumbnail;subview=detail;cc=umkcredic;entryid=x-010.tif;viewid=010.TIF;start=1;resnum=10

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RobbKCity commented about Apollo Theatre on Aug 3, 2011 at 1:23 pm

Image of the exterior of the Apollo Theater before facade change.

http://digital.library.umsystem.edu/cgi/i/image/image-idx?sid=738293e1c6fb79905fb58dcaf947adc1;med=1;c=umkcredic;q1=umkcredic;rgn1=umkcredic_all;size=20;lasttype=boolean;view=entry;lastview=thumbnail;subview=detail;cc=umkcredic;entryid=x-001.tif;viewid=001.TIF;start=1;resnum=1

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RobbKCity commented about Empress Theatre on Aug 3, 2011 at 1:19 pm

A postcard of the Empress Theater can be found here:

http://kchistory.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/Mrs&CISOPTR=1117&CISOBOX=1&REC=5

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RobbKCity commented about Vista Theatre on Aug 3, 2011 at 1:02 pm

The Vista Theater building has been demolished.

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RobbKCity commented about Vista Theatre on May 13, 2011 at 7:30 pm

An addition news link about the fire at the Vista Theater.

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RobbKCity commented about Vista Theatre on May 12, 2011 at 8:38 pm

The Vista Theater was destroyed by fire on May 12, 2011. Several businesses occupied the the 79-year-old building, and it appears to be a total loss. Firefighters have yet to discover the cause of the fire.

http://www.kmbc.com/news/27871002/detail.html

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RobbKCity commented about Missouri Theatre on Mar 17, 2011 at 2:12 pm

Missouri Theater complex experiences fire damage; theater saved by fast-acting firefighters.

A fire broke out in the Missouri Theater complex on Feb. 18, 2011. Fast-acting firefighters took drastic action to save the theater itself from fire damage. The theater only sustained smoke damage. Dressing and rehearsal rooms, and theater office space, in adjacent buildings were the only areas significantly damaged by fire.

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http://www.kmbc.com/news/26925078/detail.html

City looks into fire cause

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RobbKCity commented about Mainstreet KC at the Power & Light District on Nov 20, 2008 at 5:03 pm

Construction is ongoing. The reopening date has been changed to summer of 2009.

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RobbKCity commented about Mainstreet KC at the Power & Light District on Sep 10, 2008 at 7:23 pm

The most recent word I’ve heard is that the AMC Mainstreet (formerly the Empire) is set to reopen for film screenings in December, 2008.

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RobbKCity commented about Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland on Sep 9, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Here is an article published in today’s Business Journal of Kansas City describing the renovation and reopening of the Midland Theater. The theater has its' first performance tonight by Melissa Etheridge, who grew up in nearby Leavenworth, KS.

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RobbKCity commented about Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland on Sep 9, 2008 at 7:00 pm

Here is an article published in today’s Business Journal of Kansas City describing the renovation and reopening of the Midland Theater. The theater has its' first performance tonight by Melissa Etheridge, who grew up in nearby Leavenworth, KS.

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