I took a break from unpacking when my sister Polly ask be to go to a musical Hello Dolly at the beautiful Casa Manana theater.
Translated, the name of the theater is House of Tomorrow. Looking rather futuristic the domed theater was actually built back in 1958 on land where the original Casa Manana was located.
You see back in 1936 Dallas was chosen over Fort Worth for the Texas Centennial celebrations. Certain Fort Worth officials were furious about this and one man who had the money to do something about it, did. Mr A. Cater set about building exhibits, sideshows, a wild west show and a circus to attract people away from it's rivals (Dallas) event. He even hired Billy Rose (a famous NY showman) to produce the Show of Shows. An outdoor amphitheater seating 4,000 was constructed that even had a mote of spraying fountains that could be operated as a curtain. That complex was dismantled around the time of World War II due to rising costs.
The play was wonderful and the dome theater is the perfect place to see a play or musical up close.
If you have the time...reading about the events here in 1936 may amuse you. Go HERE
The play was wonderful and the dome theater is the perfect place to see a play or musical up close.
If you have the time...reading about the events here in 1936 may amuse you. Go HERE
Quite a structure!
ReplyDeleteDearest Janey,
ReplyDeleteSo glad that sister Polly asked you to join her; perfect distraction from all the work that needs to be completed after the long journey back!
Sending you hugs,
Mariette
I like the dome shape of the building. Very futuristic. The musical must have been a treat too.
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