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The Oriental, In Milwaukee
Pins from various anniversary events at The Oriental

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 is the longest continuously running location for The Rocky Horror Picture Show, with it’s first weekly showing in January of 1978.

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.

Currently owned and operated by Landmark Theatres, the current cast is Sensual Daydreams. They perfom once a month on the second Saturday.


External Links

Cinema Treasures [1]