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The Herbst Theatre, located in the center of the War
Memorial Veterans Building, is a vital and active performance
venue for numerous organizations presenting a wide range of
artistic, cultural and entertainment programming. Originally
designed as the Veterans Auditorium, the theatre was refurbished
and renamed Herbst Theatre in 1977. It was on this stage that
the United Nations Charter was signed on June 26, 1945, making
the Herbst Theatre of singular and international historic
importance.
Entrance to the Herbst Theatre is through a stately foyer
off of the Veterans Building main lobby. Once inside the auditorium,
patrons encounter eight large, brilliantly-colored beaux-arts
murals (created by Frank Brangwyn for the 1915 Panama
Pacific International Exposition) and five chandeliers hanging
from a luxurious blue and gold-leaf ceiling. The Herbst Theatre
provides a refreshingly intimate atmosphere for classical
music performances, recitals, dramatic presentations, dance,
lectures, films and other activities.
For specific information about rental availability and fees for the Herbst Theatre,
please contact Stephanie Smith, Booking Administrator.
Take a virtual
look at the Herbst Theatre, courtesy of Ken Turkowsky
of Apple (QuickTime VR 155kb). Visit
Apple's site for QuickTime plug-in information.
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