Taft Theatre
39°06′06″N 84°30′28″W / 39.101729°N 84.507732°W
Address | 317 E 5th St Cincinnati, OH 45202-3309 |
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Location | Downtown Cincinnati |
Owner | Scottish Rite |
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Designation | Cincinnati Landmark |
Capacity | 2,500 |
Opened | 1928 |
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The Taft Theatre is a 2,500-seat
All seats are unobstructed, giving every seat a clear view of the stage. It is part of the Masonic Temple Building at Fifth and Sycamore streets.[1] It is home to The Children Theatre of Cincinnati.
As of 2010, it is operated by Music & Event Management Inc., a subsidiary of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Music & Event Management Inc. also operates Riverbend Music Center and PNC Pavilion.
The theatre underwent $3 million worth of upgrades and renovations for air conditioning, seating, restroom improvements and other amenities.[2]
It is used for
The theatre played host to the politically motivated Vote for Change Tour on October 2, 2004, featuring performances by Keb' Mo', Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne.[3]
External links
References
- Singer, Allen J. (2005), Stepping Out in Cincinnati: Queen City Entertainment 1900-1960, Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, ISBN 0-7385-3432-3
- ^ a b Singer 2005, p.70.
- ^ Cincinnati's Taft Theatre packing the house since $3.2M renovation was completed
- ^ "Setlists: 2004". www.backstreets.com.