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Taft Theatre

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Designation
  
Cincinnati Landmark

Capacity
  
2,500

Phone
  
+1 513-232-6220

Type
  
Performance

Opened
  
1928

Owner
  
Scottish Rite

Taft Theatre

Operator
  
Music & Event Mgmt. Inc., Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra

Address
  
317 E 5th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USA

Similar
  
Aronoff Center, Cincinnati Music Hall, US Bank Arena, Taft Museum of Art, Riverbend Music Center

Profiles

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The Taft Theatre is a 2,500-seat theater, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, at 317 East Fifth Street. The theatre was built in 1928, as evidenced by its Art Deco interior. 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. It is home to the Cincinnati Children's Theatre. 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.

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It is used for Broadway shows, concerts, comedy and other special events.

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.

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References

Taft Theatre Wikipedia