Proctor's Theater

Proctor's Theatre is a former vaudeville house. Many famous artists have performed there, notably Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, Hal Holbrook, Ted Wiles, and George Burns, as well as many others. Since 2007, the name is officially stylized as "Proctors"; however, the marquee retains the apostrophe. The theatre was opened on December 27, 1926. It was designed by architect Thomas Lamb. Four years later it hosted the first public demonstration of television. In 1979 the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places, shortly before being renovated after a long period of decline and neglect. A renovation completed in 2007 added two theatres to the complex, providing a variety of performance spaces. The Main Theatre, with a historic proscenium stage, seats about 2700 people.