The deal to restore Duluth’s historic Norshor Theatre has finally come together, and renovation work is underway. Last week, WDSE-TV‘s Almanac North hosts Dennis Anderson and Julie Zenner discussed the project with Duluth Mayor Emily Larson and Duluth Playhouse Executive and Artistic Director Christine Gradl Seitz.
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Tonight Zenith City on Tap presents “The NorShor: Duluth’s Marquee Movie House” live at Glensheen. I’ll be presenting the history of the 1941 Art Deco movie house—about to undergo a $30 million restoration—along with the stories of the two theaters that preceded it at the same location: the 1910 Orpheum vaudeville house and the 1889 Temple Opera House. Doors open at 6:45; program begins at 7:30. This event is free and open to the public.
Duluth Playhouse posted this image on Facebook of the balcony movie screen coming down.
Next step: Dig out the floor to create an orchestra pit. Photo by Tim Huber of Johnson-Wilson Constructors from the NorShor Theatre Facebook page.