Embassy Theatre (Fort Wayne) facts for kids
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| Address | 125 West Jefferson Blvd Fort Wayne, Indiana United States |
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| Owner | Embassy Theatre Foundation |
| Operator | Embassy Theatre Foundation |
| Type | movie palace and vaudeville house |
| Capacity | 2,471 |
| Screens | 1 |
| Current use | live event venue |
| Opened | May 14, 1928 |
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Embassy Theater and Indiana Hotel
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 Location in Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Built | 1926 |
| Architect | John Eberson |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000041 |
| Added to NRHP | September 5, 1975 |
The Embassy Theatre is a cool performing arts center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA. It has 2,471 seats! It was built way back in 1928. Back then, it was a fancy place to watch movies, called a "movie palace." For a long time, it was also where the Fort Wayne Philharmonic orchestra played their music. Before it was called the Embassy, it was known as the Emboyd Theatre.
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History of the Embassy Theatre
The theatre has been known as the Embassy Theatre since 1952. Right next to the theatre is the Indiana Hotel, which is seven stories tall.
The Famous Pipe Organ
The Embassy Theatre has a very special 1,100-pipe Page theater organ. This huge organ was carefully fixed up between 1976 and 1996. It makes amazing music for shows and events.
Becoming a Historic Place
In 1975, the Embassy Theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a very important building with a lot of history. That same year, the theatre reopened as a place for live performances.
What Happens at the Embassy Today?
Since it reopened, the Embassy Theatre has been a busy place! It hosts many different events. You can see concerts, exciting Broadway shows, beautiful symphonies, and fun family shows there.
Theatre Upgrades and Changes
The stage at the Embassy Theatre was made bigger in 1995. It now measures about 44 feet by 54 feet. The stage has a beautiful red sparkly curtain. At the same time, the lobby and mezzanine areas of the Indiana Hotel were also restored. In 2005, a new sign was added to the front of the theatre, and the sidewalks outside were improved.
More to Explore
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Allen County, Indiana
- List of music venues in the United States
