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Vest Pocket Theatre

Proscenium
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14832 Grand River Ave.

Detroit, Michigan 48227

United States

Live Performance Active Eras:
  • 1969 – 1972
Also Known As:
  • Great Lakes Theatre(1927 – 1969)

Description

Although primary a cinema, this venue may have hosted some vaudeville in its early days. In 1969 it was converted for live performances but lasted only a few years. The space was then converted into a church for Bread of Life Gospel Ministry.

Year Built

1927

Year Demolished

2019

Seating Capacity

1,795 seats

Architect

George DeWitt Mason

Sources

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TypeDateTitleProductionStageActions
Newspaper Clipping6 Nov 1969'Boys in the Band'- Sharp, Witty, Well Done (Detroit Free Press)The Boys in the BandVest Pocket Theatre
Newspaper Clipping2 Nov 1969ad for The Boys in the Band at Vest Pocket Theatre (Detroit Free Press)The Boys in the BandVest Pocket Theatre