Americana: Old Theatres of the United States
Palace Theatre – Columbus, OH
The Columbus Palace Theatre is located in LeVeque Tower, once known as the Union Citadel, the second tallest skyscraper in Columbus, Ohio, and built in 1927. The theatre, is a 2,695-seat restored movie palace designed and built in 1926 by the American architect Thomas W. Lamb. Today the theater functions as a multi-use performing arts venue owned by the Columbus Association for the Performing Arts. The theatre hosts the Ohio Symphony Orchestra, the Jazz Arts Group, and Broadway-related shows.
Palace Theatre – Louisville, KY
Louisville’s historic Palace Theatre (theater), a building designed in the Spanish Baroque style, by John Eberson, in 1928.
The theatre has seen a number of famous musicians perform over the years, including Frank Sinatra, Dave Matthews, the Back Street Boys, John Mellencamp, Billy Ray Cyrus and Ray Charles.
It was added to the national register of historic places on March 28, 1978.
Capitol Theatre – Salt Lake City, UT
The Capitol Theatre was built in downtown Salt Lake City in 1913, and initially served as a vaudeville house called Orpheum Theater. It host events produced by Ballet West, Utah Opera, and the Children’s Dance Theater. The Theatre seats approximately 2000, and was designed in the Italian Renaissance architectural style.
