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Located
In Historic Downtown Longview,
WA USA
Theatre
1231 Vandercook Way
Longview, WA
98632
Box Office
1538 Commerce Avenue,
Longview,
Washington
98632
(360) 575-8499
or toll free at
(888)-575-8499
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2008-09 Season Announcement coming soon... |
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This is a “once in a generation” opportunity
to help us restore this Historic Landmark
for future generations to enjoy. |
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Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts
Sunday, May 4
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Celebrate four generations of history at the Columbia Theatre. Experience the fun
and excitement of a working vaudeville theatre.
Antique cars & historic stagecoach,
1925 movie house with Charlie Chaplin shorts and historical film clips;
reenactments with local celebrities who impersonate some of the Columbia’s most
famous and “infamous” characters; theatrical vignettes and behind-the-scenes tours of
the backstage, basement and more. Featured appearances by John Philip Sousa, RA
Long, Wesley Vandercook and Theatre Manager WG Ripley.
>>>>>*Activity Schedule*<<<<< |
Featuring:
- Early Talkie: Alfonsina, Daughter of Peppino by Caroline Wood
- Tapestry tap dance group: A Chorus Line
- Broadway Musical Medley from Rainier School District: Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Little Shop of Horrors and Wicked
- Play rehearsal: RA Long: Timber Baron by Dr. Travis Cavens
with Dr. Phyllis Cavens and Dr. Travis Cavens
- Vaudeville Singing Auditions: Sue Hinshaw,
her students & WG Ripley, Theatre Manager
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Dr. Marion Clark as
John Philip Sousa |
The $12.6 million capital campaign is happening now, and we want
your support. Learn more about the project, the timeline and what
the renovation will accomplish.
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A Special Thanks is due to the following individuals and organizations that generously helped with the research, planning and execution of the Columbia Theatre’s Living Theatre Tour: |
- Lisa Allen – Banda’s Bouquets
- Ron Berg & Candy Fountain
- Cascade Players
- Jennifer Cheney – Costume Director
- Michael Cheney – Artist Director
- John & Mary Chilson – The Merk
- Columbia Theatre Guild & Ushers
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- Karen Dennis – Longview Public Library
- David Freece – Cowlitz County Historical Museum
- Donna Gerlock – Clatskanie Cruisers
- Rob Lewis – Historic Stagecoach
- Mark Plotkin – Model A’s of Cowlitz County
- Kelly Ragsdale – Technical Director
- Slocum House Theatre Company
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Long-Bell’s Private Railroad car in Longview 1925.
Mrs. & Mrs. RA Long, Wesley Vandercook (third from left) and others. |
Daily News Headline following two sold-out concerts.
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Officers of Columbia Theater Company 1925
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Sample Ticket from one of the “first” events at the Columbia Theatre in March 1925, just prior to the April 4, 1925 Grand Opening.
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Daily News Headline following two sold-out concerts.
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Daily News ad for the John Philip Sousa concerts on
January 25, 1926. |
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Historic Stagecoach, on loan from Cowlitz County Historical Museum
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Members of Tapestry & Sophisticats tap dance groups.
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Aerial Photo of Longview: 1920’s May Day Celebration on Jefferson Square. See Columbia Theatre in distance. |
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