19272027
The Centennial
The Carolina Theatre, originally billed as “The Showplace of the Carolinas,” opened on Halloween night in 1927 as a vaudeville theater that was considered to be the finest theater between Washington D.C. and Atlanta.
— days to opening night, 100 years on
On October 31, 1927, Mayor Paul Lindley was issued the first ticket and joined opening night crowds in exclaiming over the glittering crystal chandeliers, gilded railings, marbled columns, and classical statues.
Centennial introduction pending — copy to be supplied by Marketing.
Historical Photos
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February 1927 – Construction of The Carolina Theatre.
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1928 – Junior League of Greensboro Fashion Show.
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December 1930 – Can you find Santa in the picture?
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1952 – The World Premiere of O’Henry’s Full House was shown August 17, 1952.
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1970’s – Lobby and Box Office
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1982 – Scaffolding covers the auditorium to clean Proscenium Arch, Ceiling and Walls from the fire damage.
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2012 – Roberta Flack performed at Carolina Theatre’s annual fundraiser Command Performance on April 19, 2012
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2023 - Finished Façade Renovation
Centennial donation information
Centennial donation details pending. Once the campaign figures are final this becomes a campaign file in src/data/campaigns/ as well.
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