All about the Historic Savannah Theater; 10 18

The Savanah Theater facade

Our next stop was to verify the location and directions of The Savannah Theatre where we would be returning to watch a musical revue in the evening.   The Theater is celebrating its 200^th anniversary having opened its doors in 1818. It is one of the country's oldest operating. The theatre has undergone different face-lifts, including a transition to its current Art Deco style as a result of the 1948 fire and has served as both a movie theatre and a live performance venue. This gorgeous and historic theatre rests in the heart of the Savannah Chippewa Square Historic District.

 

Once we saw the place we were all in.

Just a few of the stars that have performed at the Savannah Theatre include Oscar Wilde, Lillian Russell, Otis Skinner, Sarah Bernhardt, and W.C. Fields, among others. Edwin Booth, the brother of the infamous assassin of President Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth, was also a performer that worked this wonderful theatre. Booth performed a range of Shakespearean roles such as 'Hamlet,' 'Iago,' and 'King Lear.' One of the most notable performances to have taken place in the Historic Savannah Theatre was baseball star Ty Cobb in his role of 'The College Widow' in 1911. Located in the theatre lobby are several newspaper articles, artifacts, and photographs on display to detail the illustrious history of the theatre and how it came to be the beautiful building we see today! 

 But Bruce seemed more impressed  that the Theater was located near Hull Street than any of the historical architecture .

We returned that evening  

to see the limited engagement Piano Men show starring three very talented pianists:  Charles, Sterling, and Bobby. 

Add in singers Matthew & Michelle Meece plus Josh Holley on guitar with his great moves, Danielle Walker on the Sax, Chris Fullerton on drums and our night was made. 

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The show was excellent. Wonderful music, and the pianists were incredible. Loved the music of  Elton John, 

 Louis Armstrong / Ella  Fitzgerald,

 Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Carol King,and many more. The singers did a great job. Fun and entertainingThey had us laughing and cheering and singing along throughout the entire show.