Here's a look back at them: (For simplicity, theaters operating outside of the downtowns ... and opened in 1906 as a vaudeville theater. One of the first bookings was Al Jolson.

The Variety Theatre, a west side Cleveland landmark, was one of many venues that made the city a major stop on the vaudeville circuit in the early 20th century. Vaudeville — an American stage ...

In 1913, producers Martin Beck, B.F. Keith, and E.F. Albee opened the Palace, a premiere vaudeville theatre that became synonymous with show business excellence and attracted legendary performers ...

Here’s a look at some of the city’s historic theaters that helped define the vaudeville era in San Diego. The Grand Theatre: Where Houdini Dared the Impossible View of Griswold Building at ...