I was born in Evanston, and I spent most of my childhood on the North Shore of Chicago. I’ve got fond memories of the Teatro, where I spent many Saturday afternoons and evenings when I lived in Wilmette and Kenilworth. Several of my favorite memories at the Teatro include “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,” “Charade,” and the film musicals “State Fair” and “Bye Bye Birdie” (Ann-Margret lived in Wilmette, and graduated from New Trier High School in 1959). I always enjoyed the special Saturday matinees, which would usually feature science fiction hits of the ‘50s and early '60s (“The War of the Worlds” and “The Time Machine” were most popular and shown often). “Roman Holiday” was the last film shown at the Teatro. The Teatro was a beautiful movie palace. They don’t make 'em like that anymore!
I’ve enjoyed reading all the posts here. Ah, the memories!
I was born in Evanston, and I spent most of my childhood on the North Shore of Chicago. I’ve got fond memories of the Teatro, where I spent many Saturday afternoons and evenings when I lived in Wilmette and Kenilworth. Several of my favorite memories at the Teatro include “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World,” “Charade,” and the film musicals “State Fair” and “Bye Bye Birdie” (Ann-Margret lived in Wilmette, and graduated from New Trier High School in 1959). I always enjoyed the special Saturday matinees, which would usually feature science fiction hits of the ‘50s and early '60s (“The War of the Worlds” and “The Time Machine” were most popular and shown often). “Roman Holiday” was the last film shown at the Teatro. The Teatro was a beautiful movie palace. They don’t make 'em like that anymore!
I’ve enjoyed reading all the posts here. Ah, the memories!