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The historic Midland Theatre is located in downtown Kansas City and will reopen in the summer of 2008.

This grand theatre was built in 1927 and has played host to such artists as Faith Hill, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Willie Nelson, Duran Duran, The Moody Blues, Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Buble, R Kelly, and JethroTull. The history and beauty of the structure will be restored and the sound, lighting and amenities enhanced. A true landmark will be returned to the people of Kansas City.

The Midland was built by Marcus Loew in 1927 at a cost of $4 million and is the largest historic theater within 250 miles of the city. The Midland, designed by architect Thomas W. Lamb, was the first theater in the country to have air conditioning.

The theater is also well known for its over 500,000 feet of gold leaf, five giant Czechoslovakian hand-cut crystal chandeliers, irreplaceable art objects and precious antiques, and spectacular wood and plaster work. In 1966, The Loew’s Midland Threatre briefly became a bowling venue until purchased later that same year by AMC Theatres. It became one of the largest movie palaces in the world.

The Midland Theatre was listed to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1977.

Now operated by AEG Live, the theatre will reopen in summer 2008 as a theatrical and live entertainment venue.

Capacity: 2,800 plus.

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