Sun Theatre
3627 Grandel Square,
St. Louis,
MO
63108
3627 Grandel Square,
St. Louis,
MO
63108
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Additional Info
Previously operated by: Fox Circuit, Fox Theatres (Reading, PA)
Firms: Widdmann & Walsh
Functions: Performing Arts
Previous Names: Victoria Theatre, Fox-Liberty Theatre, Lyn Theatre, 400 Club, World Theatre
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Opened in 1913 as the 1,500-seat Victoria Theatre, presenting German language plays. it was renamed Fox-Liberty Theatre on September 29, 1918 when it was taken over by William Fox.
The Sun Theatre closed around 1973 as a movie theatre. For a while operated as a nightclub which eventually closed and the building slid into a state of dereliction. Following a $11m restoration the Sun Theatre reopened as a performing arts center on May 10, 2014. It now has a reduced seating capacity of 800 by closing off the rear orchestra and rear balcony seating areas which have been converted into classrooms for the Grand Center Arts Academy.
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Recent comments (view all 13 comments)
It was announced that an arts school may restore the Sun theatre as its main performance space in the near future.
I drove by the Sun last night and the marquee was lit. I took pictures if anyone is interested.
The Western wall has been repaired!! There is serious talk of restoration occurring in the near future. Does anyone else have informnation on this??
Dateline of the numberous name changes of this theatre:
1913 – Victoria; 1918 – Fox Liberty; 1924 – Liberty/Liberty Music Hall; 1932 – World; 1932 – Liberty (again); 1932 – World (again); 1936 – Lotus Club; 1942 – Hi-Hat Club; 1943 – 400 Club; 1950 – Sun; 1950 – Lyn.
The last theatrical use I could find was on New Years' Eve 1956.
Restoration of this theatre is underway! It will be restored to its original condition ( although seating will be reduced to about 800)
great. what is the plan for it? a music venue?
Nevermind. Arts Academy. How great this gem has been saved! http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news/2013/01/04/115-million-sun-theater-renovation.html
Hi, I’m the Technical Theatre Coordinator for Grand Center Arts Academy. And yes, this theatre (The Victoria) will be our new home sometime late spring of 2014. I’m working on a history of the building. Does anyone have any details of the time when it was the Sun?? Thanks L.D. Lawson-Mixon
Grand Center Arts Academy, is this a private or taxes supported concern? Curious as to where the $11 million is coming from?
Theatre reopened on May 10, 2014.