Roadside Wire
Theater revival in Skokie in the works
- Published on Friday, 06 January 2012 12:58
Downtown boosters continue to drive the restoration of downtown cinemas and live theater venues.
Skokie holds out hope for historic theater
By Brian L. Cox
Skokie officials are meeting with representatives from various area performing arts groups, hoping to find a way to re-open the recently shuttered Skokie Theatre, according to Mayor George Van Dusen.
“We actively are pursuing an acting company that probably would be the best fit,” said Van Dusen. “We’re in discussions right now.”
A New Year’s Eve performance was the last for the financially troubled Skokie Theatre.