The Colonial Theatre - Pittsfield, MA
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The Colonial Theatre is one of America's finest turn-of the centuary theatres still standing.
Waymark Code: WM8NTR
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2010
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The interior of the Colonial Theatre was designed by the famous architectural firm of J. B. McElfatrick and Son. The outside was designed by the Pittsfield firm of Joseph McArthur Vance. The theatre was built in five and one half month at a cost of $70,000.00 and opened on September 28, 1903 with a production of Robin Hood by the Bostonians.
Many big names in entertainment trod the boards of the Colonial Theatre including Ethel and John Berrymore, George M. Cohan, Will Rogers.
Theater Name: The Colonial Theatre
Country: USA
Address:
111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA USA
01201
Web Site: [Web Link]
Venue: Community Theater
Type of Productions:
Multi-use Facility
Restored Building: yes
Date of Construction: 9/28/1903
Architect/Designer: J. B. McElfatick and Son/Joseph McArthur Vance
Stage Type: Proscenium
Seating Capacity: 700
Special Productions/Events/Festivals: Not listed
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