I am the Saenger Theatre
I am not built merely of Marble, Mortar and Steel;
but born with a Heart and Soul and a Purpose, like yourself.
I am the creation and the result of a master mind; the disciple of a dreamer
with whom to dream was to do;
I am a reality loved into life.
I receive you with the hospitality of a hostess in her home as I realize my
responsibility to make you comfortable, to refresh you, to throw about you
the mantle of protection, and to entertain you.
Courtesy is ever my creed; hospitality my religion.
I will render every service to my people and in the future that is
stretching
away from us in a vanishing line,
I will stand steadfast upon the principles that endow me.
I accept the responsibility of giving Mobile the utmost in entertainment.
I hope you will take me to your heart and homes, as a friend for good,
to live among you to the end.
I am a Mobile Institution.
I am the Saenger Theatre.
The above quote came from the opening program on January 19, 1927.
“When Mobile’s Saenger Theatre opened on January 19, 1927, it was the 61st in the Saenger Theatre chain founded by JH and AD Saenger of New Orleans, and located throughout the South, as well in Cuba and Puerto Rico.”
Chuck1231: The above photo site shows an exterior roof design that is similar to the Palace Theatre in Canton Ohio which I will be visiting this coming weekend.
I hope that in time we will know the status of this theatre in Biloxi as I haven’t heard much about any theatres on TV though I do realize this is NOT a priority right now.
This is a college town so glad to read that this MS Saenger Theatre has been restored and today operates as a venue ofr live performances (and movies?)though I wonder what the current status is due to Katrina?
A sidenote……I don’t know if anyone else has noticed, but the times printed along with our names and dates are not correct as my above post was not posted at 5:47am, but rather at 8:46am.
It’s good to see several CT posts in regards to theatres in N.O. and surrounding areas as the folks and devastation of that region are in our thoughts along with their historical theatres. “The Saenger in New Orleans was the flagship of several Saenger theaters throughout the South.”
Closed? And it’s President Clinton’s hometown…give us ‘hope’ for that theatre! It seems there were many theatres with the name Saenger throughout the Gulf Coast region.
Also in the article is the name Misty Sorensen, Director of Marketing and Publicity who was or still is with the Reg Lenna Civic Center so a call to her may just be in order!
TC: The link that you provided on Aug. 26 talks about a Marr & Colton pipe organ that was in this theatre…..“Reports place it in an upstate theater, where it is still in working order.”
Dictionary 101: The Shea’s Theatre in Buffalo presented the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular last November. A beautiful painting of the Shea’s can be found at www.thelmawinter.com listed under Unique Places.
TC: I was in Watkins Glen 2 years ago and did enter this theatre during the vintage racing weekend as they were showing vintage racing footage. At that time I didn’t have the ‘theatre bug’ so I didn’t notice the interior details as pictured in the shutterfly.com photos you have provided CT so will have to look a bit closer the next time I find myself in that beautiful and quaint town in the Finger Lakes Region of NYS.
edward1: Thanks for that LA Times quote! And, I for one, appreciate what other CT members are posting about the present theatre status in New Orleans and surrounding areas though saving lives and pets are of utmost importance.
Ron: So glad that you posted this report here as CT member, Joyfulness asked about the Joy Theatre and a CNN photo which is included with others in the report.
Ron: Thank you for the site you have provided us though my concern is with the lives that are being saved yet we do think of ‘our’ beautiful and historical theatres as well and what Katrina has done to them in New Orleans and the affected Gulf Coast.
I have viewed the slide show and it was wonderful as it did include the beautiful ceiling and the restored chandeliers! This theatre is now on my must-see theatre list!
OK, Thanks for that Sunday a.m. clarification!
I am the Saenger Theatre
I am not built merely of Marble, Mortar and Steel;
but born with a Heart and Soul and a Purpose, like yourself.
I am the creation and the result of a master mind; the disciple of a dreamer
with whom to dream was to do;
I am a reality loved into life.
I receive you with the hospitality of a hostess in her home as I realize my
responsibility to make you comfortable, to refresh you, to throw about you
the mantle of protection, and to entertain you.
Courtesy is ever my creed; hospitality my religion.
I will render every service to my people and in the future that is
stretching
away from us in a vanishing line,
I will stand steadfast upon the principles that endow me.
I accept the responsibility of giving Mobile the utmost in entertainment.
I hope you will take me to your heart and homes, as a friend for good,
to live among you to the end.
I am a Mobile Institution.
I am the Saenger Theatre.
The above quote came from the opening program on January 19, 1927.
“When Mobile’s Saenger Theatre opened on January 19, 1927, it was the 61st in the Saenger Theatre chain founded by JH and AD Saenger of New Orleans, and located throughout the South, as well in Cuba and Puerto Rico.”
Chuck1231: The above photo site shows an exterior roof design that is similar to the Palace Theatre in Canton Ohio which I will be visiting this coming weekend.
I hope that in time we will know the status of this theatre in Biloxi as I haven’t heard much about any theatres on TV though I do realize this is NOT a priority right now.
This is a college town so glad to read that this MS Saenger Theatre has been restored and today operates as a venue ofr live performances (and movies?)though I wonder what the current status is due to Katrina?
A sidenote……I don’t know if anyone else has noticed, but the times printed along with our names and dates are not correct as my above post was not posted at 5:47am, but rather at 8:46am.
It’s good to see several CT posts in regards to theatres in N.O. and surrounding areas as the folks and devastation of that region are in our thoughts along with their historical theatres. “The Saenger in New Orleans was the flagship of several Saenger theaters throughout the South.”
Closed? And it’s President Clinton’s hometown…give us ‘hope’ for that theatre! It seems there were many theatres with the name Saenger throughout the Gulf Coast region.
Would like to see a photo of this art deco theatre.
Cinema Tours lists this theatre as atmospheric, too!?!
The exterior dome on this theatre is really quite an architectural masterpiece!
CantonPalaceTech: When my husband and I meet you next weekend please remind me to ask you about this theatre not being atmospheric anymore!?!
Also in the article is the name Misty Sorensen, Director of Marketing and Publicity who was or still is with the Reg Lenna Civic Center so a call to her may just be in order!
TC: The link that you provided on Aug. 26 talks about a Marr & Colton pipe organ that was in this theatre…..“Reports place it in an upstate theater, where it is still in working order.”
Dictionary 101: The Shea’s Theatre in Buffalo presented the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular last November. A beautiful painting of the Shea’s can be found at www.thelmawinter.com listed under Unique Places.
lostmemory: Wonderful detail photo of the Fox marquee!
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This above website shows 197 New Orleans photos with captions. I found them on www.andrewsullivan.com
TC: I was in Watkins Glen 2 years ago and did enter this theatre during the vintage racing weekend as they were showing vintage racing footage. At that time I didn’t have the ‘theatre bug’ so I didn’t notice the interior details as pictured in the shutterfly.com photos you have provided CT so will have to look a bit closer the next time I find myself in that beautiful and quaint town in the Finger Lakes Region of NYS.
edward1: Thanks for that LA Times quote! And, I for one, appreciate what other CT members are posting about the present theatre status in New Orleans and surrounding areas though saving lives and pets are of utmost importance.
Ron: So glad that you posted this report here as CT member, Joyfulness asked about the Joy Theatre and a CNN photo which is included with others in the report.
Ron: Thank you for the site you have provided us though my concern is with the lives that are being saved yet we do think of ‘our’ beautiful and historical theatres as well and what Katrina has done to them in New Orleans and the affected Gulf Coast.
TC: If you come upon any interior photos, please post.
Thanks for the photos…..sure is art deco and sure is worth restoring for one reason…..the name Eberson!
I have viewed the slide show and it was wonderful as it did include the beautiful ceiling and the restored chandeliers! This theatre is now on my must-see theatre list!
I wish they had included the ceiling in the 360 degree photo!