Mill Run Playhouse

Mill Run Playhouse

Mill Run Playhouse (aka Mill Run Theatre)[1] was a 1600 seat[2] theater in the round in Niles, Illinois. It was built in 1965 on the grounds of the Golf Mill Shopping Center[3] and was demolished in August 1984.[4] Its last show was a performance by Lou Rawls on August 1.[5]

References

  1. ^ "In the Round Down the Drain", Chicago Tribune: p. N16, December 23, 1983 
  2. ^ "'Good Theatre is Right Here' is Mill Run Producer's Credo", The Des Plaines Suburban Times: p. 8, February 7, 1968 
  3. ^ "Niles Built on Fertile Farmland", Chicago Tribune: p. F19, June 25, 1986 
  4. ^ "Sneed & Lavin INC.", Chicago Tribune: p. 20, July 26, 1984 
  5. ^ "Plan Ahead", Chicago Tribune: p. E8, July 26, 1984 

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