I heard that the interior of this theatre was repainted in the last year to accent more of the plasterwork. Anyone heard anything? Also, I would like to see the symphony install some sort of “ grand drape” over the proscenium. That fire curtain thing they have hanging there now looks horrible. Any opinion on this?
After several attempts to find tenants, the owners decided to raze the theatre in December 1978 due to property taxes and little to no chance of leasing the building. Saddly, if they could have held on for a few more years, this situation could have turned around!!
Lak
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Jan 12, 2010 at 5:48 pm
Great info. Still too bad the roof sign is not restored yet! That would make the exterior restoration compltet!!
I was in Birmingham over the weekend, and was surprised to see how abandoned and unkept this section of the city seems to be. It will be hard to get investors to back the Lyric project until the city cleans the area up a bit! The Alabama across the street is beautiful though!
are there any interior shots of this theatre? Is there a stage?
Lak
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Sep 21, 2009 at 4:02 pm
I’m glad the organ is geing heard again. Stan would have wanted it that way. I think that the theatre is looking fantastic recently. I sincerely hope that the management will consider reinstalling the roof sign. That would be the final component to the completion of the exterior. If they don’t, they should at least take down the metal scaffoldinjg. What do you guys at CT think?
Lak
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May 21, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Is the current marquee a 1920’s original or a restoration of a 40’s or 50’s one? Also, can anyone tell my why the Detroit and St. Louis theatres were designed as “ twins”?
Lak
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May 21, 2009 at 7:40 pm
They should replace the current photo on this web site with a photo of the theatre in its restored form.
I thought that Broadway was in dire need of another theatre. Why couldn’t this one be uded? If Broadway is doing as well as they claim, why doesn’t the Shubert Organization or one of the other companys take over? It’s worth a try.
Restoration of this theatre is underway! It will be restored to its original condition ( although seating will be reduced to about 800)
The Western wall has been repaired!! There is serious talk of restoration occurring in the near future. Does anyone else have informnation on this??
The news paper stated that the Fox would go dark for seven weeks for extensive interior and exterior work. Does anyone know if this work is completed?
Are there any existing photos of the interior of this theatre?
I heard that the interior of this theatre was repainted in the last year to accent more of the plasterwork. Anyone heard anything? Also, I would like to see the symphony install some sort of “ grand drape” over the proscenium. That fire curtain thing they have hanging there now looks horrible. Any opinion on this?
Any progress on this theatre’s restoration?
Any current photos of the resotred carriage entrance?
It was announced that an arts school may restore the Sun theatre as its main performance space in the near future.
Does anyone know what happened to the chandaliers and marble box office that were removed from the theatre in 77 when it closed?
The building which housed the Missouri Theatre is set to be redeveloped as a hotel and luxury apartment complex.
After several attempts to find tenants, the owners decided to raze the theatre in December 1978 due to property taxes and little to no chance of leasing the building. Saddly, if they could have held on for a few more years, this situation could have turned around!!
Great info. Still too bad the roof sign is not restored yet! That would make the exterior restoration compltet!!
With landmark status can’t the Liberty entrance and lobby space be reclaimed as well as fire exits etc.?
With landmark status, can’t the original entrance of the Liberty be reclaimed, as well as lobby space and fire exits?
I was in Birmingham over the weekend, and was surprised to see how abandoned and unkept this section of the city seems to be. It will be hard to get investors to back the Lyric project until the city cleans the area up a bit! The Alabama across the street is beautiful though!
The restoration is now complete. Those who have seen it say that it is first rate.
are there any interior shots of this theatre? Is there a stage?
I’m glad the organ is geing heard again. Stan would have wanted it that way. I think that the theatre is looking fantastic recently. I sincerely hope that the management will consider reinstalling the roof sign. That would be the final component to the completion of the exterior. If they don’t, they should at least take down the metal scaffoldinjg. What do you guys at CT think?
Is the current marquee a 1920’s original or a restoration of a 40’s or 50’s one? Also, can anyone tell my why the Detroit and St. Louis theatres were designed as “ twins”?
They should replace the current photo on this web site with a photo of the theatre in its restored form.
I remember visiting a theatre called the Maplewood in 1988 as it was being torn down. It was quite a large structure as I recall.
Was this theatre originally a live theatre?
Does anyone know where to look for interior photos of these buildings? Is there an archive somewhere?
I haven’t heard anymore about it. You could contact Grand Center Inc. in St. Louis and ask them about it!! Let us know what you find out.
I thought that Broadway was in dire need of another theatre. Why couldn’t this one be uded? If Broadway is doing as well as they claim, why doesn’t the Shubert Organization or one of the other companys take over? It’s worth a try.