The Historic Ritz Theatre
The Ritz Theater, Talladega, AL. ... Ritz Theatre (circa 1936) is considered one of the best surviving examples of the Art Deco mainstreet theatres of the 1930's.
Talladega's Ritz Theatre (circa 1936) is considered one of the best surviving examples of the Art Deco mainstreet theatres of the 1930's. Careful restoration of the landmark's extraordinary facade - comprised exclusively of opaque structural glass, a common constructoin material used lavishly during the Deco period in buildings like the Rockerfeller Center in New York City - was completed in late 1997 with perfectly matched antique vitrolite glass by renowned St. Louis artisan Timothy J. Dunn.
The historic Ritz Theatre reopened on February 16, 1998 as the premiere performing arts center of East Central Alabama with a concert by the National Symphony String Quintet.
The extraordinary success of the Historic Ritz Theatre as a regional performing arts center is due largely to the generous support of our FRIENDS of the Ritz.
INTRODUCING THE ARTS TO OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS...
As the Ritz concept was formed years ago, one of the primary purposes was to bring the arts and culture to the young citizens of Talladega and the surrounding areas. This purpose continues to be the driving force behind our existence, with performances each year by The Birmingham Children's Theatre as well as the opportunity for local talent to shine with the Missoula Children's Theatre annual productions.
Your contributions, annual Friends of the Ritz membership renewals and attendance at each show produced throughout the year help keep the doors open and events like these available to our future generations.
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