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Cannon Center
Proscenium255 N. Main St.
Memphis, Tennessee 38103
United States
Live Performance Active Eras:
- 1927– 1997
- 2003– Present
Also Known As:
- Memphis Auditorium(1924 – 1930)
- Ellis Auditorium(1930 – 1997)
Description
The original Auditorium was demolished in 1999. The new Cannon Center was rebuilt on the same location
Year Built
1924
Seating Capacity
2,072 seats
Architect
George Awsumb
Sources
Newspaper clippings about productions at this stage, or about the stage in general. More source types can be added later.
| Type | Date | Title | Production | Stage | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newspaper Clipping | 28 Aug 1959 | 'Fair Lady' Ticket Sales Start Sunday (Wisconsin State Journal) | My Fair Lady (1st National Tour) | Ellis Auditorium | |
| Newspaper Clipping | 2 Aug 1959 | ad for My Fair Lady at the Auditorium Music Hall (Commercial Appeal) | My Fair Lady (1st National Tour) | Ellis Auditorium | |
| Newspaper Clipping | 12 Sep 1957 | 'My Fair Lady' Launches Live Show Season (Memphis Press-Scimitar) | My Fair Lady (1st National Tour) | Ellis Auditorium |