Английская Википедия:Altria Theater
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The Altria Theater, sometimes referred to as "the Mosque," in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, and is the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex. Formerly known as The Mosque and the Landmark Theater, the Altria Theater was originally built for Shriners of the Acca Temple Shrine.
In 1940, the building was purchased by the City of Richmond, which converted much of its interior for municipal use. The Richmond Police Department occupied the theater's basement, where they opened up office space, classrooms, a gymnasium, and a shooting range for the police academy. An underground swimming pool was also maintained, initially for training purposes, until it was filled in with concrete during the 2014 renovation.[1][2] Many are familiar with the basement of the Mosque as the location for VCU class registration, which occurred several times each year.
The name of the theater was changed in 1995 from "The Mosque" to "Landmark Theater" following a year of restoration.[3] After a $10 million renovation gift from the company, the theater was officially dubbed the Altria Theater in February 2014.[4] It annually plays host to big-name musical and theatrical performers.
The theater was designed in Moorish Revival style by Marcellus E. Wright Sr. in association with Charles M. Robinson and Charles Custer Robinson circa 1925. J. R. Ray, of the Richmond Tile and Mosaic Works, was responsible for the widely used ornamental tile, and J. Frank Jones, of the Rambusch Decorating Company, oversaw the interior decoration. The building officially opened in 1927, and was dedicated by the Shriners in 1928.[5][6]
Performers such as Elvis Presley, Jimi Hendrix, Bill Burr, Grateful Dead, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, Roy Buchanan, B B King, Widespread Panic and The Supremes held shows at this venue. Notable Broadway performances such as Wicked, The Lion King, Les Miserables, and Cats have also been past visitors of The Altria Theater.[7]
Statistics
- Theater capacity: 3,565 seats
- Ballroom capacity: 1,100 persons
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2023 shooting
Шаблон:Main On June 6, 2023, a shooting occurred during the graduation ceremony for Huguenot High School. Richmond Public Schools canceled the graduation ceremony for Thomas Jefferson High School that evening following the shooting, and RPS will be fully closed on Wednesday. Two suspects were taken into custody. One suspect remains in custody while the second was cleared and released.[8]
References
External links
- Private page with many pictures and detailed information about historic performances
- Landmark Theater information page
- Photographs of the theater's interior, 1950s
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