Missouri Theatre returns, renovated and ready for drama
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A 56-foot-long overhanging sculpture greets visitors in the lobby of the recently re-opened Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts on Monday. The artwork is dedicated to and bears the lists the names of hundreds of contributors who donated money to the restoration of the theater.
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A large chandelier hangs in the auditorium of the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts on Monday. The restoration of the building, built in 1928, took 10 months to complete.
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Ornately decorated private boxes line the interior of the restored Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts on Monday. Grand re-opening celebrations for the theatre included a performance by Tony Bennett and a 1920s-style circus.