This evening I saw the show, Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the Warner which is beautifully decorated for the Christmas and holiday season. The tour schedule for Cirque Dreams is @ http://www.cirqueproductions.com/
MikeR: Thanks for your on site report as to the deterioration of this once great theatre. I, too, hope that it can be resurrected as the diamond-shaped wall lighting fixtures and ornate railings sound really nice….amazing that they are still there!
I agree…no tax revenue! It would make the theatre more appealing with up and running businesses on both sides to help bring in patrons for them and for the cinema.
I agree, but the campaigns are over! I will have to ask the owner of the Palace what the status is for those 2 storefronts. The one has window curtains….so not sure.
Lost: After a closer inspection I see that the marquee is new, but too bad the neighboring storefronts aren’t more attractive with nice retail businesses.
Lost: Do you know what year the above photo was taken? I hope to see this theatre in the coming days as I’ve communicated with the current owner, Jay Ruof. The latest news is that the marquee was restored so not sure about this photo and it’s era?
After viewing the July 24, 2009 posted photo it looks like the building was pressure cleaned in the renovation process and it looks like the building next door needs it next!
tisloews: Interesting to read that there was talk of tearing down the old Opry, but then again it doesn’t surprise me after learning that Nashville demolished the Tennessee Theatre with all of its country decor.
The above link really gives anyone interested in purchasing your book a wonderful opportunity to see some inside pages and read about you and the others involved in putting together this book about the beautiful Rapp & Rapp Warner Theatre of Erie PA.
Warner Lady: Thanks, Barb for posting your book information. Since purchasing it I haven’t been able to put it down. I recommend to anyone who is interested in theatre and the Warner name to pick up or order this book for their theatre library…it’s a true cinema treasure! ;–)
I was able to spend the day in Akron today, afterall, and my visit included an unscheduled tour of this Eberson atmospheric theatre by Mr. Howard Parr, Executive Directior….thank you as it is always a thrill to see one of Mr. Eberson’s atmospheric theatres!
Thanks Chuck for the 1981 photo as I had never seen that one. Now on that corner there is nothing except the brick building that housed the auditorium.
Mark: I had been wondering about the status of the Carolina and then read your July 1 post. Thank you, but the key words are “the economy” so hopefully it will recover enough to support construction in 2011.
“The White building to the right of the theater and the Church next door are still there.” You answered my question though I’d love to see a photo of the high rise condo that sits on the former theatre site.
The tour has been postponed until next spring, but I did receive in the mail today a lovely booklet that was offered in 2002 when the theatre re-opened after a massive restoration project. It is free by just calling the box office number that is given on their website.
4 theatres on the same side on the church as one time! Interesting yet so sad that at least one of them couldn’t have been saved and restored to enjoy today. I guess folks are only interested in seeing the Grand Olde Opry, present and former.
Also see the function is listed as a “shopping center”!
norelco: What is the status of this Warner Theatre as it is listed as closed?
This evening I saw the show, Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the Warner which is beautifully decorated for the Christmas and holiday season. The tour schedule for Cirque Dreams is @ http://www.cirqueproductions.com/
MikeR: Thanks for your on site report as to the deterioration of this once great theatre. I, too, hope that it can be resurrected as the diamond-shaped wall lighting fixtures and ornate railings sound really nice….amazing that they are still there!
I agree…no tax revenue! It would make the theatre more appealing with up and running businesses on both sides to help bring in patrons for them and for the cinema.
I agree, but the campaigns are over! I will have to ask the owner of the Palace what the status is for those 2 storefronts. The one has window curtains….so not sure.
Both storefronts have vintage glass above their entrances which makes them both appealing to the eye, in that regard.
Lost: After a closer inspection I see that the marquee is new, but too bad the neighboring storefronts aren’t more attractive with nice retail businesses.
Lost: Do you know what year the above photo was taken? I hope to see this theatre in the coming days as I’ve communicated with the current owner, Jay Ruof. The latest news is that the marquee was restored so not sure about this photo and it’s era?
After viewing the July 24, 2009 posted photo it looks like the building was pressure cleaned in the renovation process and it looks like the building next door needs it next!
This theatre has undergone a remarkable art deco renovation and I hope to see it this winter along with the Gone With the Wind Museum in Marietta GA.
tisloews: Interesting to read that there was talk of tearing down the old Opry, but then again it doesn’t surprise me after learning that Nashville demolished the Tennessee Theatre with all of its country decor.
The above link really gives anyone interested in purchasing your book a wonderful opportunity to see some inside pages and read about you and the others involved in putting together this book about the beautiful Rapp & Rapp Warner Theatre of Erie PA.
Warner Lady: Thanks, Barb for posting your book information. Since purchasing it I haven’t been able to put it down. I recommend to anyone who is interested in theatre and the Warner name to pick up or order this book for their theatre library…it’s a true cinema treasure! ;–)
Nice to read that the marquee has been restored! Congratulations to the Palace owner and staff.
I was able to spend the day in Akron today, afterall, and my visit included an unscheduled tour of this Eberson atmospheric theatre by Mr. Howard Parr, Executive Directior….thank you as it is always a thrill to see one of Mr. Eberson’s atmospheric theatres!
Thanks Chuck for the 1981 photo as I had never seen that one. Now on that corner there is nothing except the brick building that housed the auditorium.
Mark: I had been wondering about the status of the Carolina and then read your July 1 post. Thank you, but the key words are “the economy” so hopefully it will recover enough to support construction in 2011.
“The White building to the right of the theater and the Church next door are still there.” You answered my question though I’d love to see a photo of the high rise condo that sits on the former theatre site.
My tour has been postponed, not the tour..in general as they have monthly tours.
The tour has been postponed until next spring, but I did receive in the mail today a lovely booklet that was offered in 2002 when the theatre re-opened after a massive restoration project. It is free by just calling the box office number that is given on their website.
Nashville has simply demolished too many theatres over the years!
tisloews: Too bad you don’t still have some seats from the Paramount…designed by Eberson!
4 theatres on the same side on the church as one time! Interesting yet so sad that at least one of them couldn’t have been saved and restored to enjoy today. I guess folks are only interested in seeing the Grand Olde Opry, present and former.
Another Loews gone and it was designed by Thomas Lamb! The Akron Civic Theatre in Akron Ohio was a Loews, too.