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In 1913, the Robinson Grand Theater was opened in downtown Clarksburg. The Robinson Grand, a pioneer in its era, became the thirteenth theater in the United States to be equipped with sound technology in 1927. During its golden age, it hosted a diverse array of events, including movies, plays, wedding receptions, and the Miss West Virginia Pageant.
Upon opening, the WVU schools of Theatre and Dance, Arts and Design, and Music were moved into the Creative Arts Center from there previous respective buildings. Multiple tenants have moved into the Canady Creative Arts Center including the West Virginia University Arts and Entertainment, and the West Virginia Public Theatre. Both groups use ...
The Capitol Theatre, designed by architect Charles W. Bates of Wheeling, was built by general contractor R. R. Kitchen at a cost of $1,000,000 and first opened on Thanksgiving day 1928. The theater initially presented movies and stage shows and later concerts by the Wheeling Symphony Society, which moved into the building in 1929.
Cottrill's Opera House, known since 1915 as Sutton's Opera House or Sutton Theater, is a historic vaudeville and movie theater building in Thomas, Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1902 and is a rectangular brick building with a high front that appears to be four stories tall.
Victoria Theater in 2015. First opening its doors in 1904, Victoria Theater is the oldest operating theater in West Virginia.Located in the registered historic market district of the city of Wheeling, the Victoria is a ~800 seat Victorian style theater with many Beaux-Arts design influences.
West Virginia State University held its commencement ceremonies in the Coliseum until 2013. Recently the Coliseum started hosting more concerts in the area bringing icons such as Judas Priest, Jelly Roll, Motionless In White and Heart to the city. The Charleston Light Opera Guild conducts performances in the Little Theater throughout the year. [10]
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Metropolitan Theatre is a historic theater building located at Morgantown, Monongalia County, West Virginia.It opened July 24, 1924, two-and-a-half years after construction began, and consists of a single floor auditorium with balcony.