The Baker Theater was once the largest vaudeville playhouse in the region. Now the historic property is listed for sale.

Seating capacity will increase from just over 200 to nearly 500 seats, transitioning out of the current dinner-theater setting, according to community development director John McCurdy.

ROGERS -- The City Council unanimously approved Tuesday spending $2.4 million to complete renovation of the Victory Theater into a modern venue for both concerts and theater with more than double ...

Pastor's theater featured a mix of family-friendly entertainment, including comedy sketches, songs, and specialty acts, which set a precedent for the format that would come to be known as vaudeville.

Built in 1927, the Variety is now dark and vacant. But in the dim light, Pacini sees something more. "The only thing this theater says to me in its darkness right now is 'When vaudeville went dark.'" ...

The theater company has a studio at 1 Father Devalles Blvd. City property records show the Royal was last sold for $10,000 in April 2022, and is owned by 277 Brightman Street LLC.

ROGERS -- An interior restoration project at Victory Theater will make the downtown venue available for live music and larger crowds. Seating capacity will increase from just over 200 to nearly ...