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markdereng commented about RKO Grand Theatre on Oct 31, 2006 at 8:02 pm

I recall reading somewhere that the original 1880 structure was either an Adler & Sullivan OR Dankmar Adler solo. Can anyone substantiate this?
In July 1940 the house hosted pre-Broadway tryout of “Hold On To Your Hats” which was Al Jolson’s final appearance in a stage musical. It co-starred his estranged wife, Ruby Keeler. Reportedly, they were at each others throats the entire time Keeler remained with the show.
Does anyone know if one DECENT photo or sketch of this theatre exists?