Taft Theatre
theater in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
The Taft Theatre is a theater, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The theatre was built in 1928 with an Art Deco interior.
It is part of the Masonic Temple Building at Fifth and Sycamore streets. In 2010, Music & Event Management Inc., a subsidiary of Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, took over operation of the theater. Music & Event Management Inc. leased the space from Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, the building's owners.
It is used for Broadway shows, concerts, comedy and other special events.
Architecture
The theater is constructed in both Art Deco and neoclassical styles, and features a warm red-green color scheme inside. All seats are unobstructed, giving every seat a clear view of the stage.
History
Construction on the theater began in 1925, and concluded in 1928.
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