Miller Theatre

708 Broad Street,
Augusta, GA 30901

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Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on June 1, 2012 at 1:14 am

Yep. but at least it will be saved.

rnordan
rnordan on May 31, 2012 at 10:54 pm

African Queen, ah yes, what a great classic. Unfortunately with the present plans for the Miller, those days are gone. Such a shame.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on May 31, 2012 at 6:39 pm

June 1 1952 and “THE AFRICAN QUEEN” opens here to large crowds.

rnordan
rnordan on March 9, 2012 at 5:06 pm

Oh….makes sense.

Cajun
Cajun on March 9, 2012 at 5:03 pm

rnordan, I was responding to rivest266 who posted about grand opening ads of various Augusta theaters in the past.

rnordan
rnordan on March 9, 2012 at 4:36 pm

Not likely to see that in here. Announcing a Grand Opening was a bit premature. You would need to contact Symphony Orchestra Augusta for that info.

Cajun
Cajun on March 9, 2012 at 4:34 pm

I don’t see any links to the grand opening ads listed in your posts on the various theaters….?

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on March 9, 2012 at 4:22 pm

Augusta Chroncile March 4 2012 had a nice report that Miller Theatre project is advancing and hope to open in 2014-15 season.

rivest266
rivest266 on February 19, 2012 at 4:59 pm

I uploaded the February 25th, 1940 grand opening ad here.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on December 22, 2011 at 1:12 am

It was Augusta’s Largest,if they expand stage, which they will have to do, they figure to lose about 500 seats.Right now there are NO seats on the bottom only the balcony.

rlausche
rlausche on November 6, 2011 at 10:59 pm

I went to this theater in the summer and fall of 1965. I was station at Ft Gordon. It was nice to go to. Made me forget about the army for a few hours. Was a beautiful cinema.

Jack Oberleitner
Jack Oberleitner on October 30, 2011 at 9:24 pm

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Cajun
Cajun on October 30, 2011 at 6:10 pm

Mordan, Thanks for update. I grew up in Augusta and went to all the old downtown theaters(Miller, Imperial, Rialto, Modjeska) as well as the auditorium. In fact my 1958 high school graduation from Richmond Academy was held at Bell Auditorium

rnordan
rnordan on October 30, 2011 at 5:24 pm

Cajun, The Bell Auditorium was built as a WPA project post-depression era, with federal money and next to free labor. Yes it is still open, but pretty much a dump. The Miller opened in 1940 with private sector money, with smart business people at the helm. The eonconmy of the 1960s & 1980’s pretty much did the Miller in. But the building, now stabilized by the efforts of Peter Knox IV, is structurally very sound. It just requires some additional work to get it up and running again. We will see what happens.

Cajun
Cajun on October 30, 2011 at 1:42 pm

Is the old Bell Auditorium, built around the same time as the Miller, still open for public events?

rnordan
rnordan on October 30, 2011 at 1:40 am

Give it to Mike Deas and Augusta Amusements. He will maintain its' historical integrity and work well with area arts groups.

HenrySchmidt
HenrySchmidt on October 24, 2011 at 6:16 pm

Amen! This makes a lot more sense than an enlarged stage intruding itself into the house, which IMO would destroy the unique character of the Miller that we all admire. It would preserve the pit elevator, a rarity in any but the most elaborate production houses, while providing the opportunity to rebuild and re-equip the stage, backstage, and wing space, bringing them up to modern standards. IIRC, there is empty land behind the stage house; wonder what the ownership situation is?

mdeas19652
mdeas19652 on October 24, 2011 at 3:11 am

IMO, the best solution for the Miller is to knock out the back wall and extend the stage back. For many reasons – 1) preserve 1500 seat capacity 2) add more dressing rooms downstairs 3) add more restrooms downstairs 4) create new load in door which will keep 18 wheelers from completely blocking Ellis Street.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on October 22, 2011 at 10:41 pm

Henry, Michael Deas is on Facebook, he is taking care of the theatre .i know he would be glad to talk about the MILLER.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on October 22, 2011 at 10:21 pm

Henry, the stage is just so small, that there is no other way,Augusta AMusements.com might be able to give you a bit more info.

HenrySchmidt
HenrySchmidt on October 11, 2011 at 2:33 am

500?! Geez, that’s a third of the house! What kinds of performances are envisioned for the enlarged stage? IMO such drastic alteration will destroy the very qualities that make this house such a valued venue. I’d like to see the specifics—-any references (newspaper, etc.)?

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on October 10, 2011 at 11:20 pm

Have been told the stage, which is small, will have to be enlarged at the loss of around 500 seats, still will seat more than the IMPERIAL across the street……

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on October 10, 2011 at 11:18 pm

Miller has been sold and will be SAVED,Augusta Arts Group bought it.

Mike Rogers
Mike Rogers on August 13, 2011 at 10:34 pm

Bet you saw some 007’s here.they all played the Miller riausche.