New Shakespeare Theatre
Cedar City, Utah
On 16 February 2012, the Utah Shakespeare Festival announced plans to build a $26.5 million Shakespeare theater on 200 West, between Center Street and College Avenue. The new 900-seat theater will feature amenities missing from the current Adams Memorial Shakespearean Theatre, such as public restrooms and a backstage area. A retractable roof will expand the season and allow for possible year-round usage. The playhouse will allow for additional performances, which will draw an additional 30,000 patrons to Cedar City and increase the economic impact of the Festival by an estimated $8 million annually.
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Mel Thorley Returns to Manage Theatres
Iron County Record, 9 May 1940, page 1
Mel Thorley, who has been living in California for the past several months, has returned to Cedar City, and has again taken over the management of the Parks and Avalon theatres, a position he left to move to the coast.
Deck Roberts, who has managed the theatres during Mr. Thorley's absence, will be transferred to Ephraim, leaving for his new position early next week.
Mel announces that Mrs. Thorley will probably not return to Cedar City until some time in June.