| A major landmark artistic destination in Seattle, | | | | illustrious theatrical street. It is through this |
| the 5th Avenue Theatre has thrilled audiences | | | | practice that the theatre has earned a reputation |
| with spectacular theatrical performances since | | | | for being a testing ground. |
| 1926. In its earliest days the theatre was the site | | | | Successful shows that made their mark here |
| of various vaudeville shows that featured some | | | | before lighting up Broadway include Jekyll and Hide |
| of the most popular acts of the time. | | | | as well as The Wedding Singer. The 5th Avenue |
| It eventually evolved in to a movie theatre | | | | Theatre also goes beyond by offering a range of |
| before it finally ran in to financial troubles and was | | | | special events in addition to special educational |
| scheduled for demolition. However, before | | | | programmes designed for school children and |
| demolition could begin a group of businessmen and | | | | adults. |
| community leaders banded together to save this | | | | One other interesting aspect about 5th Avenue |
| prominent venue from its disastrous fate. The | | | | Theatre lies in its architectural style. The interiors |
| theatre underwent a staggering $2.6 million | | | | of the theatre are not of a typical theatre that |
| renovation and emerged stronger than ever. | | | | one would expect. Instead the interiors are all |
| Today 5th Avenue Theatre presents a range of | | | | Chinese influenced presenting another unique and |
| Broadway shows, musical revivals of the highest | | | | attractive aspect of this destination that truly |
| standards and a host of not for profit shows by | | | | enhances the overall experience. |
| the 5th Avenue Theatre Association. This theatre | | | | When travelling to this part of the United States |
| is also famous for being used to screen shows | | | | visitors will be confronted with a host of Seattle |
| that are heading for Broadway. This means that | | | | hotels. Whatever your requirements with the |
| visitors to this venue will be able view shows that | | | | range of hotels in Seattle you are ensured of |
| are destined for Broadway before they reach the | | | | finding an option suitable to you. |