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State Theatre Center for the Arts was originally open in 1922 as a “picture palace” in Uniontown, Pennsylvania and was considered “the largest, finest, and most beautiful playhouse in Western Pennsylvania.” It started showing silent movies and hosting Vaudeville acts, accompanied by a Pleubet Master Organ located in the orchestra pit. During the era of popularity of swing music and the big band, the theatre started presenting live music performances of such big names as Paul Whiteman, Glen Gray, and the Dorsey Brothers.
The rise of television took its toll on the theatre, which was forced to close in June 1973. In 1988 the theatre was acquired by the Greater Uniontown Heritage Consortium, which started presenting touring professional productions, from Broadway musicals to Big Bands, symphonies, dance and dramatic performances. In 2007, The Theatre started showing the greatest movies ever made on the big screen, making the theatre a “picture palace” again. The theatre also hosts concerts, local dance recitals, high school musicals, and local civic events.
State Theatre Center for the Arts, 37 E Main St, Uniontown, PA 15401, Phone: 724-439-1360
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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