The Alhambra Theater in Hopkinsville, Kentucky was built in the 1920s. It was a classic movie house, but also was used by the vaudeville circuit. The Alhambra was in continuous use as a movie theater until the 1980s. Threatened by the developments of cineplexes, the Pennyroyal Arts Council took over The Alhambra. Today it is a performance venue showing plays and musical acts.
The Virginia Theater in Champaign, Illinois was built in 1921. A classic movie palace, The Virginia Theater was also used as a vaudeville venue and has been a performance venue for many years. They are trying to restore and rennovate the theater, but funding is limited and they are trying to be innovative with events that will encourage audiences. They are a venue for classic films and some current films. The Champaign Urbana Theater Company performs an average of four musical productions a year at the Virginia Theater. There are also a few other, smaller movie theaters in the area. Some of them show a combination of classic and independent films.
The Alhambra Theater in Hopkinsville, Kentucky was built in the 1920s. It was a classic movie house, but also was used by the vaudeville circuit. The Alhambra was in continuous use as a movie theater until the 1980s. Threatened by the developments of cineplexes, the Pennyroyal Arts Council took over The Alhambra. Today it is a performance venue showing plays and musical acts.
The Virginia Theater in Champaign, Illinois was built in 1921. A classic movie palace, The Virginia Theater was also used as a vaudeville venue and has been a performance venue for many years. They are trying to restore and rennovate the theater, but funding is limited and they are trying to be innovative with events that will encourage audiences. They are a venue for classic films and some current films. The Champaign Urbana Theater Company performs an average of four musical productions a year at the Virginia Theater. There are also a few other, smaller movie theaters in the area. Some of them show a combination of classic and independent films.