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Originally Posted by Westsidelife
I personally have no desire for these historic movie palaces to be used for movie screenings/premieres (what a waste that would be) and live comedy acts. I want actual live theatrical performances, both touring Broadway shows and local productions. Think a dozen Pantages Theaters all concentrated on 7 city blocks, plus another eight within neighboring blocks.
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I read an article a few yrs ago of an interview of the person in charge of theatrical productions for the disney company. He was asked why disney, based in LA, didn't put more effort into shows nearer its hometown. He pointed out the way that plays get enough business to run for yrs & yrs & yrs in NYC, far less anywhere else. Makes me think of the bank robber who's asked why he always held up banks. his reply: cuz that's where the money is.
I like how you're thinking....& wishing....big, so I don't want to discourage it. But I do remember my reaction a few yrs ago to the idea of a huge apt tower like parkfifth being built at 5th & olive st....& believing the hood finally.....finally!!!....had matured enough to support something as ambitious as that. of course, I always hope I'm being too skeptical.
btw, the name of the owners of the figaro is mgaieth, which is quite unusual. But I just assumed it was of french derivation, since the owners originally are from France. but since I don't know enough about etymology, I guess it may mean they were immigrants there, just as they're immigrants here.
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