Muse Theatre
353 N. Main Street,
Osceola,
NE
68651
353 N. Main Street,
Osceola,
NE
68651
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Architects: Leo J. Dworak
Previous Names: Osceola Auditorium Theatre, Rivoli Theatre
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The Osceola Auditorium Theatre was opened on June 19, 1915. Frank Klein purchased the theatre in 1931 and it was renamed Rivoli Theatre. On April 22, 1937 it was refurbished to the plans of architect Leo J. Dworak and renamed Muse Theatre in April 1937. Sold to J.B. Logan in June 1939. The Muse Theatre was closed in 1978. It was demolished in September 1996.
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1940 photo added. Confirmed by locals as demolished.
Harry Musselman opened the Osceola Auditorium Theatre on June 19, 1915 to a crowd of 400. In 1931, Frank E. Klein purchased the Auditorium and changed its name to the Rivoli Theatre.
In 1937, Klein hired Omaha-based architect Leo J. Dworak who – after a major refresh – renamed it the Muse Theatre in April 22, 1937 launching with Robert Taylor in “Personal Property.” The new configuration of the venue removed the 100-seat balcony. Several operators later, Billie Zedicher purchased the theatre in 1956. He was the final operator running the Muse until closure in 1978.
In September of 1996, the former and dilapidated structure was razed. Its 200,000 bricks were purchased and used in a new home construction project. The Muse Theatre sign was preserved and was hanging on the Gathering Grounds Coffee House west wall in the 2020s.