![]() When it re-opened in 1980, it could only seat 2,736 people.Ħ Hurricane Katrina, 2005 The Saenger Theatre suffered massive water damage due to the rising flood waters in New Orleans. In 1978, the Theatre was sold again and renovated. On September 29, 1977, the Theatre became a historic landmark. The upstairs theatre was known as the Saenger Orleans. In 1964, the Theatre was sold again and was made into two smaller theatres. ![]() ![]() There are 150 lights in the ceiling made to look like constellations.ĥ Historic Landmark The Theatre was sold in 1929 for $10 million. The arcade (arches) of the SaengerĤ The Blue Dome The Theatre was built with a blue-domed sky including twinkling lights so it felt like you were sitting outside under the stars. The inside of the theatre was of the Italian Renaissance period The inside of the theatre was said to have “an acre of seats in a garden of Florentine splendor”. The ticket price for the first show, a silent movie and stage play, was 65 cents. The Saenger Theatre opened on February 4, 1927. That was a lot of money in 1927! It had 4,000 seats and it took 3 years to build. SwopeĢ The Beginning The Saenger Theatre was designed by Emile Weil and built by Julian Saenger in 1924. Surprise! Live - Calling All B.B.Presentation on theme: "The History of the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, Lousiana"- Presentation transcript:ġ The History of the Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, Lousianaīy Emily Law Homeroom Teacher – Mrs. October 9, 2021: Trombone Shorty & New Orleans Avenue October 1-3, 2021: Escape to Margaritaville September 29, 2021: Shinedown with special guest Ayron Jones September 24, 2021: Leanne Morgan: Big Panty Tour September 20, 2021: Counting Crows: The Butter Miracle Tour 2021 September 25, 2021: Primus - A Tribute to Kings September 3-5, 2021: Cody Jinks with Special Guest Whiskey Myers July 26, 2021: Lindsey Stirling - The Artemis TourĪugust 27, 2021: George Lopez: OMG Hi! Comedy Tour at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre July 15, 2021: Sebastian Maniscalco- Nobody Does This tour Plus, t he calendar of events that the Saenger released has some pretty awesome performances that I am looking forward to seeing. This theatre has seen a lot over the years and I am so excited that it will be reopening again. ![]() Nearly two years later and the Saenger Theatre will finally open its doors to patrons. ![]()
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