Code,319003 Subject,John Hemsath Date, Interviewer, Abstract,"John Hemsath provides an in-depth retrospective of the history and evolution of Cleveland's Playhouse Square. Beginning with Vaudeville and spanning through the ongoing renovations and present, most subjects that relate to the theater are touched upon. However, a majority of the discussion revolves around issues pertaining to restoration and revitalization of the various theaters." Special Notes,"(extremely informative, lots of quotable material) Playhouse Square, restoration, euclid avenue" minutes:,44 minutes 0,introduction and background: remembering movies at Playhouse Square (State Theatre lobby) 1,"Playhouse Square: renovation/rejuvination, national reputation, theatre district status" 2," economic importance to city of cleveland, Alan Freid/rock and roll at Stouffer Bldg" 3,"Playhouse Square, Ray Shepardson: revitalization of playhouse square" 4," original revitalization plan, funding" 5,"Playhouse Square, George Voinovich: political support " 6,"Playhouse Square, restoration and redevelopment: precedents" 7," zoning issues, birth of theatre restoration industry" 8,"Ohio Theatre, restoration: long process of recreating original interior" 9, 10, plaster recasting 11,"Palace Theatre, restoration: plaster scaliola (10:50)" 12, recreating original interior (chinese fishbowls and palm trees) 13, funding (private and public) 14, programming during renovation 15,Playhouse Square: the show that saved the theatres (details) 16, 17,State Theatre and Hanna Theatre: presenting Broadway shows at Playhouse Square 18, 19,"Allen Theatre, restoration: history, multiple uses (laser light shows, etc.), restaurants" 20," ""mega-musicals"" created a need for another theatre at playhouse square" 21,"Hanna Theatre, revitalization: unexpected purchase becomes successful cabaret" 22, future plans 23,"Playhouse Square, programming for diverse audience: multiple and changing tastes" 24," business considerations, technology drives change" 25,"Playhouse Square, seasonal programming" 26,"Playhouse Square, vaudeville: history" 27," ""Moe Howard and the Three Stooges"" (book)" 28, Palace Theatre amenities for vaudeville performers 29,"Playhouse Square, transition from live entertainment to movies (1927-1960)" 30, 31,Euclid Avenue/Playhouse Square: date destination for teenagers 32, department stores and offices 33,Star Plaza/Playhouse Square: concept and plan 34, 35,"Playhouse Square, Van Dijk plan: concept and execution" 36, 37,"Playhouse Square, other restoration plans" 38,"Playhouse Square, revitalization: building political and public support" 39, 40,"Playhouse Square, guided tours" 41, 42,"Playhouse Square/Cleveland, tourism" 43, 44,end