Abstract The Carolina Theatre opened on October 31, 1927, as a 2,200-seat vaudeville theater. Originally billed as "The Showplace of the Carolinas," the Carolina Theatre was considered to be the finest theater between Washington D.C. and Atlanta.The Theatre was part of the Keith Vaudeville chain, and early programs included live performing acts, the Carolina Theatre Orchestra, the Carolina News newsreel, an audience sing-along, and a silent film accompanied by the Robert Morton theatre...

Abstract The collection includes publicity and marketing materials, newspaper clippings, playbills, photographs, and scale models set designs documenting Triad Stage's history.Triad Stage is a regional theatre that was co-founded by Preston Lane and Richard Whittington in 1999. In September 1999, Triad Stage purchased downtown Greensboro's Montgomery Ward building, built in 1936 and vacant for almost 40 years. The founders began renovations on the building in 2001, transforming the space...