. . . Performances At Englert Theatre -- Both Then and Now
During its historic commercial years, vaudeville acts on national tours made regular stops at Englert Theatre, providing a principal source of local public entertainment. The Englert stage was graced by such "old time" notables as Ethel Barrymore, Ed Wynn, Lynn Fontanne, and golden-throated Sarah Bernhardt, touted during her era as "the greatest actress of all time."
Since its re-opening as a civic venture in the modern era, tireless efforts to keep the refurbished facility fully employed included an important initial core use through a 2004 agreement with the University of Iowa for its use during as many as 40 nights each year. The Englert currently typically provides live events during more than 225 nights annually. Varied volunteer opportunities always are available.
As a legitimate playhouse during this current civic reincarnation, the Englert also has hosted widely heralded groups and performers such as The Second City, Paula Poundstone, New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Greg Brown, and many others. The theater also is the primary venue for Landlocked Film Festival.
For a quick look at the current variety of offerings at Englert Theatre, please see http://englert.org/
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