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==Cast Affiliations==
 
==Cast Affiliations==
 
[[The Celluloid Jam (III)]] (1984-1992)<br>
 
[[The Celluloid Jam (III)]] (1984-1992)<br>
[[Sensual Daydreams (2)]] (1992-2018)<br>
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[[Sensual Daydreams (2)]] (1992-present)<br>
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
Located at 2230 North Farwell Avenue The Oriental Theater in Milwaukeewas until June of 2018 was the longest continuously running location for ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show]]'', with it’s first weekly showing on January 7, 1978.<BR>
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Located at 2230 North Farwell Avenue The Oriental Theater in Milwaukee was is the longest continuously running location for ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show]]'', with its first weekly showing on January 7, 1978.<BR>
  
The ornate movie house was built and opened in 1927 with East Indian décor, and not Asian, as one would expect.  It wasdesigned by Gustave A. Dick and Alex Bauer and features 2 minaret towers, 3 stained glass chandeliers, several hand drawn murals, 6 bigger-than-life Buddhas, dozens of original draperies, 8 porcelain lions, and hundreds of elephants.
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The ornate movie house was built and opened in 1927 with East Indian décor, and not Asian, as one would expect.  It was designed by Gustave A. Dick and Alex Bauer and features 2 minaret towers, 3 stained glass chandeliers, several hand-drawn murals, 6 bigger-than-life Buddhas, dozens of original draperies, 8 porcelain lions, and hundreds of elephants.
 
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Operated by [[Landmark Theatres]] for 42 years, the theater temporarily closed on June 21, 2018 to make way for a new owner, Milwaukee Film.  After theatre renovations, the most recent cast, [[Sensual Daydreams]] resumed performing once a month on the second Saturday, beginning December 14, 2018 and celebrated with a 41st Anniversary show on January 12, 2019.
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Operated by [[Landmark Theatres]] for 42 years, the theater temporarily closed on June 21, 2018 to make way for a new owner, Milwaukee Film.  After theatre renovations, the most recent cast, [[Sensual Daydreams]] resumed performing once a month on the second Saturday, beginning December 14, 2018 and celebrated with a 41st Anniversary show on January 12, 2019.<br>
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The Oriental Theater is featured on [[The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 45th Anniversary Limited Edition Vinyl Picture Disc]].
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Official Fan Site [http://www.rockyhorror.com/participation/showtimes_venueinfo.php?vid=68]<br>
 
The Rocky Horror Picture Show Official Fan Site [http://www.rockyhorror.com/participation/showtimes_venueinfo.php?vid=68]<br>
 
Cinema Treasures [http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/443]
 
Cinema Treasures [http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/443]
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[[Category:Venues|Oriental Theatre]]

Revision as of 22:56, 19 March 2022

The Oriental, In Milwaukee
Pins from various anniversary events at The Oriental
Oriental Theater, Milwaukee; Photo by Bruce Cutter
Oriental Theater, Milwaukee; Photo by Bruce Cutter
Oriental Theater, Milwaukee; Photo by Bruce Cutter

Theater Location: 2230 North Farwell Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Theater Open Date: 1927

Theater Status: Open

Cast Affiliations

The Celluloid Jam (III) (1984-1992)
Sensual Daydreams (2) (1992-present)

History

Located at 2230 North Farwell Avenue The Oriental Theater in Milwaukee was is the longest continuously running location for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with its first weekly showing on January 7, 1978.

The ornate movie house was built and opened in 1927 with East Indian décor, and not Asian, as one would expect. It was designed by Gustave A. Dick and Alex Bauer and features 2 minaret towers, 3 stained glass chandeliers, several hand-drawn murals, 6 bigger-than-life Buddhas, dozens of original draperies, 8 porcelain lions, and hundreds of elephants.

Operated by Landmark Theatres for 42 years, the theater temporarily closed on June 21, 2018 to make way for a new owner, Milwaukee Film. After theatre renovations, the most recent cast, Sensual Daydreams resumed performing once a month on the second Saturday, beginning December 14, 2018 and celebrated with a 41st Anniversary show on January 12, 2019.
The Oriental Theater is featured on The Rocky Horror Picture Show - 45th Anniversary Limited Edition Vinyl Picture Disc.

External Links

The Rocky Horror Picture Show Official Fan Site [1]
Cinema Treasures [2]