The entire 8th street cluster of theatres is puzzling. At some point, I’ll post what I’ve researched on this. For now, just know that up and down 8th were a lot of theatres with similar names, often run by the same people: Empire, Empress, 2 Majestic’s, 2 Orpheums, a Black Cat, possibly a Strand, as well as temporary names Iowa/Sherman/Pantages!
The entire 8th street cluster of theatres is puzzling. At some point, I’ll post what I’ve researched on this. For now, just know that up and down 8th were a lot of theatres with similar names, often run by the same people: Empire, Empress, 2 Majestic’s, 2 Orpheums, a Black Cat, possibly a Strand, as well as temporary names Iowa/Sherman/Pantages!