Public Auditorium

at 500 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland , 44114 United States

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Public Auditorium
500 Lakeside Avenue
Cleveland , OH 44114
United States
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Public Auditorium is a multi-purpose performing arts, entertainment, sports, and exposition facility located in the civic center district of downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The 10,000-capacity main auditorium shares its stage with a second venue housed at the facility: the 3,000-capacity Music Hall. Although Public Auditorium was planned and funded prior to World War I, construction did not begin until 1920, and the building did not open until 1922. Designed by city architect J. Harold McDowell and Frank Walker of Walker and Weeks in a neoclassical style matching the other Group Plan buildings, it was the largest of its kind when opened, then seating 11,500.Construction and expansionThe auditorium cornerstone was laid October 20, 1920, and the completed building was dedicated April 15, 1922. Smith & Oby was one local company involved in the project, at the time the largest convention hall in the United States. In 1927, the Music Hall was added at the south end of the auditorium. The main arena floor is 300x and 80ft high. No columns were used in its construction. The main stage is 140x with a 72x proscenium arch. The stage is set between the main hall and Music Hall and is shared by both halls using a curtain system. A key attraction was a spectacular pipe organ, Opus 328, the largest ever built at one time by E.M. Skinner with 10,010 pipes and 150 direct speaking stops.

Reviews for Music Hall Cleveland

Kevin S.

Keith Richards and the X-pensive Winos was my favorite show here. Sheer pandemonium from start to finish. I've also seen Erasure, Tears for Queers, Debbie... Read more

Michael B.

We went to see the Moscow Ballet performance of the Nutcracker. We had to stand out in freezing temperatures queuing for 15 minutes because there was only... Read more

Julia B.

Awesome place to see a concert! The sound here is so great! They always get pretty good artists to play because of it's great reputation. If your in the... Read more
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Summary

Public Auditorium is Cleveland based place and this enity listed in Event Venue category. Located at 500 Lakeside Avenue OH 44114. Contact phone number of Public Auditorium: (216) 348-2211

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