Historical Tour of the Historic Theater June 19, 2012

The Music Hall will open its doors monthly for guided tours, taking visitors behind the scenes and through the restorations, renovations and history of the celebrated 1878 theater, designated "An American Treasure" by the U.S. Senate. Arranged and guided by Music Hall Historian Zhana Morris, also the theater's production manager, the tour paints a full picture of the history of the hall, including the tales of sailors who rigged the theater in the late 19th Century, its flashy and famous owners, and stars across three centuries. Its performers have ranged from Mark Twain to Wynton Marsalis and David Crosby; Vaudeville acts with elephants to 'RENT' the musical and violinist Joshua Bell. Visitors will see the passage of time through the building's award-winning restorations and renovations which have brought back details dating back to 1878 and 1901, the hall's periods of architectural significance.