Test Your Theatre Knowledge Before Conclave Theatre Tour 2016!

Chicago Theatre, image American Theatre Architecture Archive

Did you know….

• When the Chicago Theater opened in 1921, the matinee admission price was 25¢

• The iconic ‘CHICAGO’ sign on State Street almost spelled out ‘CAPITOL’ for the original intended name Capitol Theatre

• On October 22, 1988, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. gave their final ‘Rat Pack’ performance at the Chicago Theatre

• The balcony, which is cantilevered over the main floor, weighs 68 tons

Chicago Theatre, stage view from balcony; image American Theatre Architecture Archive

• The façade of the theatre facing State Street is a replica of the Arc de Triomphe

• Frank Sinatra was the first artist to sign the backstage wall

         Join us in Chicago for Conclave Theatre Tour 2016!

Visit more than 20 of the city’s legendary historic theatres during a fun filled week with our members.

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ABOUT THEATRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA: Founded by Ben Hall in 1969, the Theatre Historical Society of America (THS) celebrates, documents and promotes the architectural, cultural and social relevance of America’s historic theatres. Through its preservation of the collections in the American Theatre Architecture Archive, its signature publication Marquee™ and Conclave Theatre Tour, THS increases awareness, appreciation and scholarly study of America’s theatres.

Learn more about historic theatres in the THS American Theatre Architecture Archives and on our website at historictheatres.org