Mayne Stage
1328 W. Morse Avenue,
Chicago,
IL
60626
1328 W. Morse Avenue,
Chicago,
IL
60626
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According to Chicago’s Forgotten Synagogues book by Robert A. Packer, The name of the synagogue was Congregation Beth Israel Anshe Yanova (House of Israel, Men of Yanova).
From 49th Ward Ald. Joe Moore’s website:
“Rogers Park Business Alliance FUNdraiser at the New Mayne Stage
Get a sneak peak at the new Mayne Stage (formerly the Morse Theater) and help a great cause at the same time. The Rogers Park Business Alliance is hosting its Annual FUNdraiser at the Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse, TOMORROW, Wednesday, April 28th, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
You will be wined and dined with food from Rogers Park restaurants and complimentary beer and wine. Samba music and dancing by Bossa Tres and an amazing silent auction are also on deck. Tickets are just $75."
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They have a new URL. Not much there yet.
http://www.maynestage.com/
According to this article the Morse shall be reopening as the Mayne Stage:
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I just learned of this brouhaha & shuttering from my pretty friend Claire.
Wonderful disappointment Chicago Style.
At least 4 shootings resulting in deaths in the area earilier this yr. Don’t quote me on that.
I supported the foie gras ban.
Seems like a weird situation all around.
Wow. It would be open only 5 months as of tomorrows date. Can’t imagine what any Pritzker would need or expect of it in that amount of time. Guess the economy really is bad.
Maybe the city should have taxed the foie gras instead. And paid up the Millenium Park bills with the proceeds.
From what I’ve been able to piece together, James Pritzker was a silent investor in the project, and has pulled out because they’re not seeing the expected return on investment. (supposedly that’s the reason, at least)
“Liver and let live”?
Interesting article. Not sure what good could ever come out of canceling any upcoming performances. Not really the way to go about building up a newly renovated venue.
Sounds like egos at war. No matter what the problem is, keep the doors open and people coming until it’s resolved.
What would be the point in going public with an internal turmoil? Strange. Especially with so much capitol already spent.
Liver and let live, that’s what I always say.
Are you sure about this? That Tribune story is kind of old and the alderman sent out an e-mail a couple of weeks ago that it was just a rumor and that things were being worked out. He was supposed to be a “mediator”. But things may have changed.
Of course, that may tell us just what kind of mediator he actually is. After all, this is the same guy who wanted foie gras banned. Sent all foie gras fans up to Evanston and other suburbs. Since repealed.
Theater will go dark after this week due to a dispute between the operators and an investor. Time Out Chicago blog post here and a Chicago Tribune story here.
From the Chicago Tribune, 12/9/56:
One of the most successful recent conversions in the north side communities is the changeover of the former Coed theater into the present Beth Israel Anshe Yanova synagogue, 1328 Morse Avenue.
In the main auditorium the newly reupholstered seats will accommodate 600 persons for the Sabbath rites. In daily use, however, is the chapel seating 70 persons created from a portion of the lobby. What had been second floor offices now includes a social hall seating 170 persons, a temporary study for the pastor (sic), classrooms for the Hebrew school, and a well appointed kitchen. The two projection rooms of the theater days are now respectively a cloak room and rest room.
An article from today’s Chicago Tribune on the Morse Theatre and its October 9th opening can be read here.
A few photos can be seen here.
Apparently this theatre was damaged by arson early this morning, but they are still hoping to have it opened Sept 19th.
Looks like it is really moving along.
Wow, it is really happening!
There’s a great site up for The Morse Theatre with “then” and “now” pictures along with renderings of the finished theatre and restaurant. The theatre is supposed to open this fall.
http://www.themorse.com/
It sounds interesting. I didn’t know anything about this place until I heard about the Trib write-up. They have an interesting video, too, that takes you through the place.
I guess this shows how observant I have been as I ride past on the el everyday. I haven’t been up Morse Street in a long time – there must be a lot of changes…. I hope.
Is there any indication regarding what’s to be done about the parking problem there?
This article in today’s Chicago Tribune talks about the Morse becoming a jazz venue.
Some nice photos and story HERE
Architects were Grossman & Proskauer.