Shubert Theatre

Joplin Avenue & 7th Street,
Joplin, MO 64801

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missmelbatoast
missmelbatoast on September 22, 2009 at 6:58 pm

These two houses are similar in design, but list different architects.
http://www.cinematour.com/tour/us/12455.html

raybradley
raybradley on September 21, 2009 at 7:17 pm

This information comes from the description supplied with the postcards.

“They [Shubert Bros] hired Joplin architect Austin Allen to design the building and supervise its construction.
At the Shubert’s grand opening on January 20, 1908, "one of the greatest theatrical nights” in Joplin history, patrons paid $10 a seat to watch “Maria of the Lowlands,” starring Bertha Kalich, an outstanding actress of the period. After that evening, the Shubert beat the competition hands down, siphoning away business from the venerable Club Theatre.
Local newspapers gushed about the ambiance and amenities of the new playhouse, where “quiet, rich elegance pervades” in the green, gold, and ivory decorations. A huge canopy of glass, steel, and burnished copper over the three double doors made for a grand entrance sheltered from the weather. The 40 x 80 feet stage accommodated just about any production imaginable. Joplin’s well-heeled citizens could reserve special box seating in the orchestra and first balcony; the auditorium seated 1,520 on its main floor and two balconies. Visiting performers appreciated the fifteen posh dressing rooms, each equipped with electricity, hot and cold water, and handsome mirrors. "

raybradley
raybradley on September 21, 2009 at 7:00 pm

These multiple Shubert Theatre postcard views seem to span various time periods. Also included is the Club Theatre.
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raybradley
raybradley on September 21, 2009 at 6:40 pm

Shown here is a vintage postcard image of the Shubert Theatre.
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