First of all, some factual corrections. Our website domain name has changed to www.kenoshatheatre.org The theatre sat 2300 people, and has been described by more than one theater historian as a “shotgun” theatre. The house is very long, but not very wide. This contributes to the excellent acoustics, even to this day. The Kenosha was once part of the Universal chain in its early days, then became part of the Warner Brother’s chain in the 30’s, then Standard Theaters until closing. In 1963, Standard sold the building and placed a deed restriction stating that it could not be used as a theater for 30 years (Standard owned the Lake Theater up the street, and didn’t want competition) For a time the space was used for a flea market, then as warehouse space until being vacated in the late 70’s. Currently, the apartments above the lobby have been renovated and are occupied, and the building is very safe from the wrecking ball.
Right now, the non-profit KTRP is working on defenite restoration plans so we have something to go to when we ask for funding. Several open houses held this summer have helped to bring the project into the public eye. Most, if not all, comments we recieved were very positive. If you would like to schedule a tour for yourself our your group please call us at 262-658-2355 or email at
The Orpheum Theatre in Kenosha Wisconsin can be leased, but the gentleman who owns the building does not want to sell it, as the rest of the building contains storefronts that he is using. The auditorium has been quadded, but the place is ready to go. I can get you more info but email me at .com if you are interested.
The Market Square Cinema is now closed and all of the old theater portion of the mall has been torn out, making it impossible for the theater to reopen again.
This listing is for the Kenosha Theater, which was owned by Universal Pictures.
The organ was removed and is operational in William Barrys basement.
This listing can be removed.
Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. Home to A Prairie Home Companion, a very popular radio series on NPR.
Barbara,
We at the Kenosha Theatre Restoration Project are VERY interested. Please email me at .com with any questions you may have.
www.rhodeopera.com
This was first called the Butterfly. The description is messed up.
As of November 19th, 2003 the Cinema 50 has been demolished to make way for a new Pick ‘N Save food store.
First of all, some factual corrections. Our website domain name has changed to www.kenoshatheatre.org The theatre sat 2300 people, and has been described by more than one theater historian as a “shotgun” theatre. The house is very long, but not very wide. This contributes to the excellent acoustics, even to this day. The Kenosha was once part of the Universal chain in its early days, then became part of the Warner Brother’s chain in the 30’s, then Standard Theaters until closing. In 1963, Standard sold the building and placed a deed restriction stating that it could not be used as a theater for 30 years (Standard owned the Lake Theater up the street, and didn’t want competition) For a time the space was used for a flea market, then as warehouse space until being vacated in the late 70’s. Currently, the apartments above the lobby have been renovated and are occupied, and the building is very safe from the wrecking ball.
Right now, the non-profit KTRP is working on defenite restoration plans so we have something to go to when we ask for funding. Several open houses held this summer have helped to bring the project into the public eye. Most, if not all, comments we recieved were very positive. If you would like to schedule a tour for yourself our your group please call us at 262-658-2355 or email at
Farkas,
The Orpheum Theatre in Kenosha Wisconsin can be leased, but the gentleman who owns the building does not want to sell it, as the rest of the building contains storefronts that he is using. The auditorium has been quadded, but the place is ready to go. I can get you more info but email me at .com if you are interested.
The Market Square Cinema is now closed and all of the old theater portion of the mall has been torn out, making it impossible for the theater to reopen again.