Local glories : opera houses on main street, where art and community meet /
Satterthwaite, Ann,1931-author.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 395-412) and index.
Introduction -- pt. one. A heady time: thousands of opera houses. -- 1. Signs of civilization ; 2. A time of change ; 3. Culture and the public -- pt. two. On stage: performances, performers, and patrons. 4. Early struggles ; 5. Theater thrives ; 6. Celebrities and stars ; 7. Other entertainments and enlightenments ; 8. Music and opera ; 9. What the public wants -- pt. three. In town: public hall and public roles. 10. Business connections ; 11. Public places and civic events ; 12. Challenges ; 13. Immigrants ; 14. Symbols of pride -- pt. four. Born again: revived opera houses and their communities. 15. The phoenix rises ; 16. Successes ; 17. Engines for regeneration ; 18. Like family ; 19. Connecting again -- Afterword -- Appendix: A listing of extant opera houses by state.
Theater
Centers for the performing arts
Theater and society
HISTORY / United States / General.
HISTORY / Social History.
HISTORY / United States / State & Local / General.
Centers for the performing arts.
Theater.
Theater and society.
Opernhaus.