Bama Theatre Interior

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Title

Bama Theatre Interior

Subject

Theaters
Whilldin, D.O. (David Oliver, 1881-1970

Description

This is the interior of the Bama Theatre, designed in 1938 by architect D.O. Whilldon. "The house of the theatre is actually a reproduction of the courtyard of the Davanzati Palace of Florence, Italy with the orchestra and balcony sections decorated as a Spanish courtyard, complete with balconies and ironwork. The murals on the acoustical panels, painted by Italian-born scenic designer Navino Nataloni, and the twinkling stars and clouds on the night sky ceiling complete the open-air feel of the performance hall. The Theatre was converted to a performing arts center in 1976 and was completely renovated for live theatrical use." The Arts Council of Tuscaloosa

Source

City of Tuscaloosa

Contributor

Jason Townsend (Description)

Type

Photograph

Identifier

468

Coverage

Tuscaloosa (AL)

Original Format

Photograph