State Theatre of Ithaca Season Program Spring 2020

STATE THEATRE OF ITHACA SPRING 2020

SPRING 2020 Season-At-A-Glance

FRI 1/17

STATE THEATRE

WED 1/22

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SAT 2/1

PRESIDENT: Rob Gearhart

FRI 2/28

VICE PRESIDENT: Fred Bonn SECRETARY: Ethan Ash TREASURER: Kim Yeoh PAST PRESIDENT: Chet Osadchey DIRECTORS: Phil Blackman Amy Dickinson Kelsey Gardner Kathryn Foley Kristin Gutenberger John Guttridge Wendy Marsh Natalie E. Matychak Ellen McCollister Scott Nostrand, P.E. ••••••• EXCLUSIVE TALENT BUYER: DSP SHOWS •••••••

STATE THEATRE STAFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Doug Levine DIRECTOR OF THEATRE OPERATIONS: Jean Hubbell DIRECTOR OF MARKETING: Casey Martin Development Coordinator: Rachel Grant Audience Service Manager: Sarah Flenders PRODUCTION MANAGER: Rob Natoli BOX OFFICE ASSOCIATE: Kristen Avery BACK OF HOUSE SUPERVISOR: David Santos Cover Photo: Summer, 1957 Photograph courtesy of The History Center in Tompkins County

SAT 2/29 SUN 3/1 SAT 3/7

THURS 3/12 FRI 3/13 SAT 3/14 WEDS 3/25 SUN 3/29 SUN 4/5 THURS 4/9 TUES 4/14 SAT 4/18 FRI/SAT 4/24 -25 SUN 4/26 SUN 5/3 TUES 5/5 SAT 5/8 SAT 6/6

FALL 2020: WED 9/16 FRI 10/2

MIKE GORDON GREENSKY BLUEGRASS HILBY: THE SKINNY GERMAN JUGGLE BOY KAMASI WASHINGTON THE MACHINE PERFORMS PINK FLOYD ROSANNE CASH AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH GRAHAM NASH O.A.R. SRING FLING TOUR JACK HANNA: INTO THE WILD LIVE TIG NOTARO BELA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL AN AFTERNOON WITH DAVID SEDARIS THE BEACH BOYS WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? ALMOST QUEEN ITHACA BALLET PRESENTS: GISELLE SPLASH N’ BOOTS AN EVENING WITH

BPO PRESENTS: MAY AN EVENING WITH

THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS

10TH ANNUAL BENEFIT MY STATE!

CELTIC WOMAN

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DAKHABRAKHA ROBIN TROWER

S TAY T U N E D F O R M O R E S H O W ANNOUNCEMENTS! ARE YOU ON OUR EMAIL LIST? S I G N U P AT:

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The information in this program is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing. We apologize for any errors or omissions.

Through our sponsorship of the CFCU Community Credit Union at the State Theatre, we hope to enrich and transform generations and communities.

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・Easy walking distance to the State Theatre and an eclectic mix of restaurants and shops ・170 guestrooms and suites ・New 90 guest rooms in north wing to include elegant patio and fireplace suites ・Business Center ・Large fully equipped fitness center ・Indoor pool ・Complimentary Wi-Fi ・Complimentary shuttle to Cornell, Ithaca College, and the Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport ・Convenient parking on-site and across the street in a covered garage ・Max’s Classic American Grill

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Welcome to The State Theatre of Ithaca’s Spring Season Celebrating 10 Years of Not-for-Profit Success!

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hank you for choosing to spend your time with us today. The 2019/20 Season officially marks TEN YEARS in existence for State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc., the 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that owns and operates The State Theatre.

We have managed to make many improvements to this historic building throughout the last decade. Our biggest accomplishment over the past few months was replacing the theatre’s outdated heating system. With assistance from community-minded supporters, consisting of both foundations and individual donors, we installed a brand new steam boiler that will help keep us warm for many years to come. New L.E.D. lights were installed on the back panels of our iconic marquee, providing a brighter and more energy efficient glow for this important piece of history, which has illuminated downtown Ithaca for the past 90 years. Additional projects are planned to improve the patron experience while increasing the efficiency of this historic building.

None of these improvements could be accomplished without the direct support from foundations, corporations and individuals like you. Like almost every other historic theater, the cost of running and maintaining The State is not covered by ticket sales. Please consider making a gift to The State Theatre and help ensure that it remains a vital fixture in Tompkins County’s arts landscape. All gifts are tax-deductible. With continued community support, The State Theatre will continue to thrive. To make a donation, simply visit: https://www.stateofithaca.org/support/ While you leaf through these pages, please take note of the local businesses that support this theatre with their ads and sponsorships. When you patronize them, let them know how much you appreciate their support of The State Theatre of Ithaca.

As always, if your visit could be improved in any way, please let an usher, staff member, or a member of our security team know as soon as possible. Our first goal is to provide a safe and pleasant experience while enriching your life through the arts.

Enjoy the show and thanks again for being here!

Doug Levine Executive Director

Welcome to the 2019/20 Season at the State Theatre of Ithaca!

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hether this is your first show at the Theatre or you are a frequent attendee, we hope that you feel right at home in this very special venue. Last season was an exciting year for both the State Theatre of Ithaca and DSP Shows. The State Theatre celebrated its 90th season with a jam-packed calendar of events, including over 30 DSP-presented shows. DSP Shows celebrated our 10th year as a company and were awarded the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce award for Entrepreneur of the Year, thanks in large part to the economic impact of patrons attending shows at the State Theatre. We are showing no signs of slowing down during the State’s 91st season—we already have 26 shows booked, and more to come!

We are excited to present a diverse lineup of artists in our 13th season booking the State Theatre. With incredible artists such as blues legend Robert Cray Band, country icon Kip Moore, indie songstress Cat Power, Ukranian folk ensemble Dakhabrakha, the legendary Elvis Costello, and comedian Paula Poundstone, the 2019-2020 season has something for everyone. We are proud to cater to adults and kids alike; our family series will be one to remember, with shows including the Zuzu African Acrobats, Josh Gates, The Monster Who Ate My Peas, and the return of Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live!

We are fortunate to live in a community that values the arts, and thanks to YOU, our small town of Ithaca has become a touring destination for world class artists!

Without your patronage, we wouldn’t be where we are now, and we cannot thank you enough for your continued support of this historic venue. It’s truly amazing how far we have come. Thirteen years ago, the State Theatre was in great despair and almost closed its doors forever. Through community support and a fresh perspective on booking, we have been able to not only keep our doors open, but also to thrive! We will only keep thriving if patrons like you continue to frequently attend our events. So, join our mailing list at dspshows.com, tell your friends about the shows you’re excited to attend, and continue to help spread the word about YOUR theatre, the State Theatre of Ithaca!

All the best, Dan Smalls Exclusive Talent Buyer

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DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

AN EVENING WITH

MIKE GORDON FRIDAY

JAN. 17 —2020— 8:00PM

Mike Gordon (bassist and co-founder of the seminal improvisational rock band Phish) returns with his band in support of new album, OGOGO, produced by GRAMMY Award winning Shawn Everett. Gordon’s five-piece band includes Scott Murawski, Robert Walter (Greyboy Allstars), John Kimock, and Craig Myers.

DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

GREENSKY BLUEGRASS WEDNESDAY

JAN. 22 —2020— 8:00PM

After 18 years together, up to 175 shows per year, nearly 1,000 different setlists, six studio albums, and a litany of live releases, Greensky Bluegrass embodies more than just music for members Anders Beck, Michael Arlen Bont, Dave Bruzza, Mike Devol, and Paul Hoffman.

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RULES No outside food or beverages are permitted in the theatre. Empty bottles/containers are allowed and the theatre has a water fountain.

—OPEN DAILY AT 4PM—

Smoking and VAPING is NOT permitted in any public buildings in New York State. This includes the use of Electronic Cigarettes

SUPPORTING THE STATE SINCE 1999

Late comers will not be admitted until a suitable break during the performance.

ITHACA’S HAPPIEST HAPPY HOUR!

Mobile telephones and electronic devices are to be turned off during all performances.

Photography, video cameras and audio recorders will not be permitted without the consent of the promoter. Please leave these devices at home or in your car.

No animals are allowed inside the theatre unless they are Service Animals.

For shows that do allow Re-Entry, please present your ticket stub when re-entering the theatre.

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HILBY: THE SKINNY GERMAN JUGGLE BOY SATURDAY

FEB. 1 —2020— 6:00 PM

A true Ithaca Favorite! Don’t miss Hilby The Skinny German Juggle Boy with Special Guests on The State Theatre Stage! As Hilby says, “See you out there somewhere!

Just remember to keep breezing rhyzmically.”

DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

KAMASI WASHINGTON FRIDAY

FEB. 28 —2020— 8:00 PM

Kamasi Washington is a LA-based saxophonist, composer, and bandleader who was branded the future of the new jazz on the arrival of his three-disc The Epic. While the term has been bandied about since the 1950s, what it refers to in his case is Washington’s diversity given his wide experience playing with artists of many disciplines. His sound draws few boundaries between modal and soul-jazz, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music.

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DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

THE MACHINE PERFORMS PINK FLOYD SATURDAY

FEB. 29 —2020— 8:00 PM

When Pink Floyd released The Wall in 1979, it brought the legendary band into a different realm. The Machine presents a special 40th Anniversary performance of The Wall in its entirety as only The Machine can, plus an encore featuring fan favorites from other Floyd albums.

Featuring the Interstellar Lights.

DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

ROSEANNE CASH SUNDAY

MARCH 1 —2020— 8:00 PM

Rosanne Cash is on tour with She Remembers Everything, a poetic, lush and soulful collection of songs.

A pioneer of new country who brought a sensitive quality to her singing and later blossomed into a clever, soulsearching songwriter as well.

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Proud to support the State Theatre of Ithaca and its mission to enhance the cultural life of our downtown community!

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DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

AN INTIMATE EVENING OF SONGS AND STORIES WITH:

GRAHAM NASH SATURDAY

MARCH 7 —2020— 8:00PM

Legendary artist Graham Nash is a twotime Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee - with Crosby, Stills, and Nash and with the Hollies. He was also inducted twice into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, as a solo artist and with CSN, and he is a GRAMMY Award winner.

DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

O.A.R. SPRING FLING TOUR THURSDAY

MARCH 12 —2020— 8:00PM

Rockville, Maryland, roots-and-reggae band transcended jam band cliches to become one of the ‘00s most popular live acts. And, who are they in 2019?

Well, they’re The Mighty O.A.R.

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JACK HANNA’S INTO THE WILD LIVE! FRIDAY

MARCH 13 —2020— 7:00PM

Jack Hanna is the host of his Emmy award-winning television shows Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild (now streaming on Hulu!) and Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown.

He is also the Director Emeritus of the famous Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and The Wilds. Through his decades of experience with animals around the globe, Jack will have many great stories to tell to the animal lovers of Central New York.

DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

TIG NOTARO SATURDAY

MARCH 14 —2020— 8:00PM

Tig Notaro is a groundbreaking stand-up comedian, actor, writer, producer, and director originally from Mississippi. Hailed for her effortless storytelling and fearless stage presence, her subject matter ranges from the delightfully absurd to the monumentally serious. Rolling Stone recently named Tig “one of the 50 best stand-up comics of all time.”

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DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

BELA FLECK & THE FLECKTONES WEDNESDAY

MAR. 25 —2020— 8:00PM

Banjoist Béla Fleck, harmonica and keyboardist Howard Levy, bassist Victor Wooten and percussionist / drumitarist Roy “Future Man” Wooten have been creating some of the most forward thinking music during their long, storied career.

MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL SUNDAY

MAR. 29 —2020— 7:00PM

COME JOIN OUR SISTERHOOD! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, not enough sex, too much sex and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you cheering and dancing in the aisles!

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OUR DIVERSE BEERS ARE PROUDLY

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DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

AN AFTERNOON WITH

DAVID SEDARIS SUNDAY

APRIL 5 —2020— 3:00PM

Join best-selling author and NPR contributor, David Sedaris for an afternoon featuring all-new stories, an audience Q&A, and a book signing.

DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

THE BEACH BOYS THURSDAY

APRIL 9 —2020— 8:00PM

You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they’ve had and how many millions of albums they’ve sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you’re assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. This band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions.

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CELEBR

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CESS! 2009-2019

Tax-deductible gifts from donors allow us to program our stage with a diverse array of live, engaging performances and enables us to preserve, maintain and improve the functionality and comfort of this beautiful, historic building as we remain this community’s center of performing arts activity.

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WHOSE LIVE ANYWAY? TUESDAY

APR. 14 —2020— 8:00PM

Enjoy a completely improvised 90-minute show of games, scenes and songs that will tickle not only your funny bone, but every bone in your body. Cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis, and Joel Murray will leave you gasping with the very witty scenes they invent before your eyes.

ALMOST QUEEN SATURDAY

APRIL 18 —2020— 8:00PM

THE most authentic QUEEN live show since the days of QUEEN themselves. A deliberate four piece band, Almost Queen delivers a live performance showcasing signature four part harmonies and intricate musical interludes. Donning genuine costumes, Almost Queen recaptures the live energy and precision that is the ultimate Queen experience.

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Catch as Catch Can by Mia Chung Mar 15 - Apr 4, 2020

Mr. Joy by Daniel Beaty Apr 26 - May 10, 2020

Shape by Kara-Lynn Vaeni Jun 7 - Jun 21, 2020

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SUMMER 2020 MAINSTAGE

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SPLASH ‘N BOOTS SUNDAY

APR. 26 —2019— 2:00PM

Splash’N Boots rose to prominence in the hearts and minds of families through music, live shows and television. Their music creates family dance parties; it is a soundtrack to bedtimes, mealtime and all moments in between.

BINGHAMTON PHILHARMONIC PRESENTS

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU THURSDAY

APRIL 9 —2020— 8:00PM

The Binghamton Philharmoic performs the music of Star Wars! Forty years ago, the empire struck back! Now it’s your hometown orchestra’s turn to use the force and perform more pulsepounding scores from the Star Wars films. Come join us...it is useless to resist!

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DSP SHOWS PRESENTS

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS TUESDAY

MAY 5 —2020— 8:00 PM

In honor of the album that made them an international act, They Might Be Giants is celebrating Flood’s 30th anniversary in 2020 by performing the album, in its entirety, on stages in select cities across the US. The show is “an evening with” and TMBG will play two full sets with their barnstorming live band featuring the show-stopping Curt Ramm on trumpet.

This is a strict 16+ Only ID’s will be checked at the doors

YOUR 501(C)3 NOT FOR PROFIT STATE THEATRE OF TIHACA PRESENTS:

THE 10TH ANNUAL

BENEFIT MY STATE!

The State Theatre is an icon of downtown Ithaca’s arts and entertainment community, and the nonprofit arts, in general, are an important part of the fabric of this community. “Benefit My State” offers a fun way for the community to add extra support to downtown Ithaca’s last remaining historic performing arts venue.

Stay tuned for more information!

FRIDAY

MAY 8 —2020—

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IC3 is a proud supporter of the State Theatre!

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MADSTONE PRESENTS

CELTIC WOMAN TUESDAY

JUNE 6 —2020— 7:30 PM

Celtic Woman is an all-female Irish musical ensemble conceived and created by David Kavanagh, Sharon Browne and David Downes, a former musical director of the Irish stage show Riverdance.

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Interested in reaching over 60,000 people while supporting Ithaca’s last remaining majestic theatre?

Consider placing an ad or sponsoring a show this coming fall.

For details, please contact: Doug Levine, Executive Director 607-277-8283 ext. 800 doug@stateofithaca.com

Casey Martin, Director of Marketing 607-277-8283 ext. 802 Casey@stateofithaca.com

Orchestral Series / Chamber Music Series / Holiday Pops FREE Family Concert & Storytime series / Youth Orchestra Visit our website to view the full season calendar, guest artists, and special programs for students!

Season Sponsor

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2019-20 STATE THEATRE

VOLUNTEERS

Thanks to our volunteers, for their support last season. Below is our list of dedicated community members. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact Sarah Flenders at Sarah@stateofithaca.com or 607-277-8283 ext. 803.

Aaron Guilbeau Allen Minsky Amy Bartimer Amy Panek Andy Boehm Anne Rosenberg Aron Gutman Barbara Horton Barbara Hotchkiss Barbara Raab Bernie Heath Betty Windstein Brigid Shipman Bunny DeMember Catherine Colgan Catherine Layton Chris Devenpeck Chris Jolluck Christine Finnigan Chuck Kroll Colleen Wright Connie O’Brien Dan Brewton Dan Klein Darius Preikstas David Hopkins Diane Olden Diane Stone Dick Crepeau Donna Catone Edna Brown Eileen O’Connor Ellie Rosenberg Erin Caruth Esther Herkowitz

Fullis Conroy Gary Fine Gene Lovelace Greg Wooster Gretchen Hildreth Gwyneth Lymberis Hank Faber Heather Dunbar Hillary Creedon Holly Gump Jack Katz Jack Vanderzee Janice Frossard Jason Wilson Jim Groves Jim Holahan Jim Perkins Joan (Joni) Spielholz Joan Jedele Joanne Trutko Joe McMahon Joe Wetmore Judy Groves Kaile Tsapis Karen Edelstein Kate Dickin Kate O’Neal Kathy Chapman Kathy Duell Kathy Earnest-Koons Keith McCafferty Kelly Johnson Laurel Matsudaira Leslie Kinsland Liane Fitzgerald Linda Hoisington

Linda Santos Lingli Ma Lisa Todzia Liza Burger Lori Abbott Lori Conger Lynn Moshen Marek Przezdziecki Margaret McCasland Mary Bacharach Melody Johnson Meredith Conroy Mike Greene Mike Mann Mike Stanely Miriam Epstein Nancy Cusumano Pennee Barresi Penny Turco Poppy Singer Rachael Biggane Ray Stiefel Rebecca Elgie Rebecca Plante Rhonda Poyer Rick Rogers Ronald Liso Sandra Kisner Sarah Wright Spike Terry Greer Theresa Stanley Vilasini Mills Vivian Lorenzo Wendy Gilmore-Fitzgerald Wendy Lyon

The State Theatre would like to extend a very special thanks to Cynthia and Leslie Kinsland for once again donating the use of their grand piano for the 2019-2020 season.

It has graced our stage for the past 14 seasons.

STATE THEATRE

POLICIES BOX OFFICE: (607) 277-8283

Our tickets are sold through the State Theatre Box Office located at 105 West State St/MLK Jr St., and Online at www.stateofithaca.com.

STATE THEATRE BOX OFFICE HOURS

• Wednesday through Friday 10 am to 5 pm • Saturday 11 am to 4pm • On Sunday, Monday and Tuesday performance days, The State Theatre Box Office opens two hours before doors open, and will remain open until one hour past curtain.

• Group sales are sold through The State Theatre Box Office at (607) 277-8283

BOX OFFICE POLICIES

When the Box Office receives your order, you will be assigned the seats you’ve chosen or the next best, unless you specify otherwise. Tickets will be mailed, unless the performance is less than 10 days away, in which case they will be held in paid reservations (will call). When you receive your tickets, check them carefully and let us know immediately if you have any concerns.

EVERY PERSON, REGARDLESS OF AGE, MUST HAVE A TICKET TO BE ADMITTED TO A PERFORMANCE. THERE CAN BE NO EXCEPTIONS NO REFUNDS

The only circumstance when a refund for tickets or ticket processing fees will be allowed is when The State Theatre cancels a performance.

EXCHANGES

State Theatre Members may exchange their tickets for another event provided they do so within 48 hours of the event. There can be no exchanges the day of the show, and no exchanges will be permitted for single ticket buyers. Exchanges must be of equal value or the buyer must pay the difference for a higher ticket price exchange.

Exchanges for tickets of a lesser value are not eligible for a refund of the difference.

LOST TICKETS

GIFT CERTIFICATES

State Theatre gift certificates are available in any denomination and can be used for nearly all shows.

They’re not redeemable for concessions or alcohol.

They are available at the State Theatre Box Office.

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

If a performance takes place, despite weather conditions, The State Theatre will not issue refunds to patrons who did not attend. When in doubt, call 607-277-8283 to confirm a performance.

LATE SEATING

Late seating of patrons is often disruptive to audience members seated on a timely basis. Therefore, patrons arriving late for a performance may be required to stand or sit in a pre-designated area of the theatre until intermission or until an appropriate break allows seating without disruption to the performance and our patrons.

SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED

Seating for the physically challenged (those not limited to a wheelchair) is available in all orchestra sections.

Wheelchair and companion seating is available in the right and left orchestra sections. Please specify wheelchair seating or describe any special needs when ordering your tickets. We currently are not able to provide audio description or sign interpretation for most events, however we can accommodate requests for small groups. Please call the theatre office for hearing or visually impaired requests.

THANK YOU FOR NOT SMOKING

New York State Law prohibits smoking in the theatre.

There is a designated smoking area outside of the theatre and clear of the entrances.

RENT OUR THEATRE

Many organizations use The State Theatre to present entertainment, celebrate significant events, for business and social functions or for fundraising events. Please contact info@stateofithaca.com

The Box Office can reprint your tickets provided you have the credit card used for the purchase or the transaction information. Call us at 607-277-8283 to replace your lost tickets.

The State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc. would like to thank the City of Ithaca’s Community Development Block Grant Program for all of their generous support. Additionally, we are grateful for the assistance received from the Tompkins County Tourism Program, the Community Arts Partnership, and all of the wonderful donors who continue to make this dream a reality.

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A BRIEFOFHISTORY THE STATE THEATRE A

s one of the region’s most significant and historic arts venues, The State Theatre of Ithaca is proud to commemorate its 90th anniversary with a celebration of local music and performers. The historic building has long served the community as a gathering place, dating back to its earliest days as a garage and car dealership.

Opening Act Less than a decade after the first Ford Model T rolled off the assembly line, The Ithaca Journal announced construction of an automobile garage at 107-119 W. State Street on June 8, 1915.

Although advertisements for the garage began appearing in November, construction was completed by end of December. The building’s architect, Henry N. Hinckley, had graduated from Cornell University’s College of Architecture only four years earlier. Born in Trumansburg, Hinckley would have a long career in Ithaca as a banker, city building commissioner, residential property manager, and antique collector.

His home at 410 E. Seneca Street became the Hinckley Foundation Museum after his death in 1969.

The fireproof garage was a two-story (plus basement) building of buffcolored brick with a copper front and large plate-glass windows. Built by the Ithaca Security Company, a mortgage and real estate firm, the building was called the Security Garage and leased to the Bovard Brothers, who advertised it as “all that the name implies” and “the most complete repair shop in Central New York.”

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ing also contained a machine shop, paint shop, and vulcanizing plant with an electric elevator to move vehicles between levels. A compressed air system for inflating tires was available both curbside and inside. With capacity for 200 cars, the garage sold brands like Overland, Willys-Knight, Oakland, KissleKar, Cole Eight, and Detroit Electric, bringing electric vehicles to Ithaca long before the introduction of charging stations and the Tesla Roadster. The vehicle repairs and sales were supplemented by a livery and taxicab service. The building also housed the Universal Motor Company sales room and service station for Ford automobiles, claiming that “a complete car can be built from parts in our stockroom.”

By 1919, these businesses were replaced by The Finger Lakes Garage, Inc., which sold Franklin, Overland, and Studebaker automobiles while advertising skilled mechanics and quick service.

The building was also used for community functions and meetings. It served as a polling place for the first district of Ithaca’s second ward, which now votes at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center. As early as February 1916, the Security Garage hosted an Ithaca Board of Commerce banquet. As possibly the building’s first major musical event, the banquet was followed by a performance of the Bakeshop Orchestra under the direction of S. H. Ayer, a Class of 1914 Cornellian who wrote the music and lyrics for the school song “Cornell Victorious.”

From Sales Floor to Stage The 1920s saw the growing popularity of large, ornate “movie palaces.” The era of silent films, such as those produced in Ithaca by Theodore and Leopold Wharton from 1914 to 1919, was transitioning to “talkies” following the popularity of The Jazz Singer in 1927. At the time, Ithacans could view movies at downtown theaters like the Lyceum, Crescent, and Strand.

In 1928, the Finger Lakes Garage relocated to 110 W. Green Street. The State Street building was sold to Cornell Theaters, Inc., a group of Elmira investors who planned to open a new theater in Ithaca. The corporation was led

by Lewis Henry, a 1909 Cornell graduate who briefly served in the U.S. House of Representatives to fill a vacancy from 1922 to 1923.

After failing to win reelection, he returned to his legal career and business interests in Elmira. Henry joined with an associate at his law firm, Arthur F. McCann, a 1916 Cornell graduate and son of a noted Elmira judge. Henry and McCann also included experienced theater owners Harry and Benjamin Berinstein. Only two years earlier, the brothers had taken over management of a new theater in Elmira, today known as the Clemens Center.

By 1928, they owned and operated seven theaters ranging across New York from Dunkirk to Elmira to Albany.

The conversion of the garage into a majestic theater was led by architect Victor Rigaumont, who had recently completed extensive renovations to what is now the Lucille Ball Little Theatre in Jamestown, NY. Rigaumont designed or renovated more than forty theaters throughout the northeast during his career, an enterprise that he called the “Gold Rush Theatre Building Business.” Some of Rigaumont’s remaining buildings include the Smith Opera House in Geneva, NY; Barrow Civic Theater in Franklin, PA; Erie Playhouse in Erie, PA; and Oaks Theater in Oakmont, PA. The construction was completed by a local firm owned by Jes J. Dall, Jr., a

Cornell classmate of McCann who constructed buildings throughout Cornell, Ithaca, and Cayuga Heights.

Although the garage’s exterior remained largely unchanged besides the addition of a marquee and ticket booth, Rigaumont transformed the interior with a mixture of Moorish, Renaissance Revival, and Collegiate Gothic styles. A steam shovel was used to excavate the orchestra pit and 150 tons of steel girders were removed from the building. Furnishings and equipment were provided by a number of local businesses. The Schumann baby grand piano came from Hickey’s Music Store and the neon sign Flexlume from Signs of Buffalo, both still in business today. Ithaca’s Rothschild’s Department Store provided the seats.

The organ, the largest ever provided to a theater by the Link Organ Company of Binghamton, cost approximately $26,000, had around 2,000 pipes, and used 20,000 feet of wiring. The Link Organ Company ceased production the following year, making it one of their last.

The new facility included 3,100 light bulbs, 2,012 letters for the marquee, 1,818 seats, 32 drop sets for vaudeville productions, and 8 dressing rooms. The iconic neon sign outside with red letters and a green border, considered the largest in the Southern Tier at the time, was so unique that newspapers included scientific explanations of neon lighting, noting that it was “invented in Europe and is now used almost exclusively on Broadway.”

Rigaumont also introduced elements of atmospheric theaters, a popular trend at the time. The ceiling was dotted with lights to simulate twinkling stars along with a cloud machine to add further ambiance. Constellations of the Zodiac completed the ceiling design.

Inspired by Ithaca’s “educational atmosphere,” Rigaumont incorporated collegiate symbolism throughout the interior. Along the left and right sides of the stage are emblems representing the eight individual colleges of Cornell University (as

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of 1928), while directly above the stage are six shields for Navy, Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, the Carnegie Institute of Technology (Rigaumont’s alma mater, now Carnegie Mellon University), Yale, and Army. Emblems representing the United States are on the left wall to the side of the stage, with emblems for Oxford University and two of its colleges on the right wall. The ceiling showcases emblems of over 60 other colleges and universities, with Cornell University’s emblem front and center. Windows throughout the building include stained glass designs depicting the insignia of Cornell fraternities and honor societies.

Curtains Up With opening night set for Thursday, December 6, 1928, workmen rushed to complete the renovations and interior decorations on time. The newly-hired general manager for the theater, Joseph Saperstein, arrived in Ithaca on the Saturday before opening, leaving his job as manager of Harmanus Bleecker Hall in Albany. Saperstein had started his theater career as a program boy at the Rand Opera House in Troy, NY, before owning a circuit of theaters in Connecticut and serving as president of the Theater Owners of Connecticut.

The Cornell Daily Sun dedicated five full pages to articles and advertisements about the State Theatre on opening day, with details on the design, construction, management, and performers. The paper’s editorial read: “To the new State Theater which is throwing wide its doors this evening, we open our hearts and our purse. Magnificent and splendid without a trace of garishness or tinsel, this stately dignified theater is easily Ithaca’s loveliest building.” Twenty Cornell students in tuxedos were hired as ushers. With doors opening at 6:00 p.m., tickets priced at 50 cents sold out within the hour for the opening performance at 6:45 p.m.

The evening began with an organ recital by noted organist Harry Springer, followed by newsreels, and

then remarks by Joseph F. Hickey, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and founder of Hickey’s Music Center. Theater corporation president Lewis Henry gave remarks on behalf of the theater. The main event was Paul Tremaine and his Aristocrats of Modern Music, a dance band of 21 “peppy, snappy entertainers” described in advertisements as “rhythm running riot,” an avalanche of melody,” “syncosymphonic-syncopation,” and “something different every minute.” Tremaine’s ensemble had performed throughout the country, making a name for itself as jazz’s popularity grew. For the theater opening, they featured singers and dancers the Swift Sisters (Helen and Mary), Johnny Scott, and Ruth Ford. The live performance was followed by a showing of Show Girl, a silent comedy-drama film that had debuted in September. Based on a novel of the same name by J. P. McEvoy, the film starred Alice White as aspiring Broadway star Dixie Dugan.

With a second performance of the “gala bill” of live music and film scheduled for 9:00 p.m., crowds began to gather outside before the first show had finished, with one report noting that attendees “overflowed the sidewalk outside the theater and blocked traffic on West State Street.” The show was staged twice per night that Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, followed the next week by showings of West of Zanzibar, a silent film starring Lon Chaney as a vengeful magician and Lionel Barrymore as his rival.

Intermezzo Within two weeks of opening, crowds at The State Theatre were so common that an auxiliary box office had to be installed on State Street to cut down on delays. On January 20, 1929, six weeks after opening, the first “sound motion picture” was shown.

Alias Jimmy Valentine, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s first partially talking film, led the way for films advertised later that year as “100% talking.” In March 1929, locals were treated to film footage of Cornell itself, with advertisements reading, “Hear and See Students Going to Class, Talk by Coach Jack Moakley, Boxing By

Students.” Recorded by Fox Movietone, the campus footage was incorporated into newsreels shown throughout the country. Perhaps the most unusual performance was by Mary the rhinoceros in May 1934, who toured the country promoting the film Tarzan and His Mate before ending up in a circus.

From its start, The State Theatre found ways to give back to the community, often hosting benefit shows featuring vaudeville, film, and music.

During the Great Depression, the theater worked with local organizations to host December benefits in support of unemployed Ithacans. In 1935, the theater hosted a charity event for families affected by the devastating local flood. But as films grew in popularity, live performances and vaudeville entertainment were gradually phased out of the regular schedule.

Although The State Theatre was originally the only property owned by Cornell Theaters, Inc., the corporation acquired the Strand, Crescent, and Lyceum theaters in 1929.

In 1930, the Temple Theater was added and the Crescent was converted to a dance hall. Julius Berinstein, uncle of the Berinstein brothers who founded Cornell Theaters, became the new general manager and remained in the role for decades. The four downtown theaters were particularly popular with college students, and Cornellians of the mid-twentieth century fondly remember a time when the theaters could be identified by nicknames based on geographic distance from the campus: the near-near (Strand), far-near (Temple), near-far (State), and far-far (Ithaca).

In 1965, Cornell Theaters, Inc. completed a monopoly by acquiring the last independent theater in town, adding the Ithaca Theater to its portfolio of the Strand, Temple, and State downtown, as well as the Dryden Drive-In and the Cinema near Triphammer Mall. But audiences were dwindling and the enormous State Theater rarely reached capacity. Four years later, just over forty years since the founding of the Cornell Theaters corporation, all six of their properties were leased to Panther Theater Corp. of New York City for $3.5 million.

In 1976, The State Theatre balcony was walled off to create a second screen. The first floor became State

I and the second floor was billed as State II “under the stars and clouds.” That same year, the Pyramid Mall (now Shops at Ithaca Mall) opened with a fourscreen cinema, drawing more moviegoers away from downtown. The other downtown cinemas gradually closed their doors until only the State remained. Over the next two decades, the theater continued showing films and the occasional live performance or speaker, but the building gradually deteriorated with little upkeep.

The theater was purchased by Joe Ciaschi in 1989, who sold it in 1994 to the non-profit Ithaca Performing Arts Center (IPAC) for $390,000. Volunteers led by the IPAC began efforts to preserve and restore the building, while still hosting occasional events and performances. In early 1996, the balcony wall separating the theater into two cinemas was removed after twenty years. The State Theatre was added to the National Register of Historic Places later that year, but the IPAC had fallen behind on mortgage payments by 1997, prompting the property to be sold at a foreclosure auction. Ciaschi purchased it once again, for $290,000, with hopes that it could still be restored.

Second Act At this point, Historic Ithaca took an active role in preserving the building. With a feasibility study on the landmark completed by the Community Arts Partnership, Historic Ithaca bePhoto: Jon Reis Photography, 1976 gan negotiations to purchase the building, acquiring it in May 1998 with support from a New York State matching grant and significant community contributions. Over the next decade, the non-profit organization rallied community and grant support to begin the daunting restoration process.

Using their historic preservation expertise, Historic Ithaca installed a new roof with thermal insulation, repaired plasterwork, updated lighting and electrical systems, replaced plumbing and heating systems, and learned how to run a theater. During this process, the American Institute of Architects recognized the State Theatre as one of the 60 Most Significant Architectural Landmarks in New York State in 1999.

On December 5, 2001, The State Theatre reopened with an event billed as a “Community Ceremony and Celebration,” the culmination of tre-

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mendous time, energy, and philanthropy from community volunteers, local businesses, and local and state governments. Historic Ithaca continued to lead phase two of the renovation, including facade and marquee restoration, accessibility improvements, and restoration of interior design elements. In spring 2009, Historic Ithaca sold the property to State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc., a new non-profit organization dedicated to the continued preservation and operation of the building, allowing Historic Ithaca to return to its core mission of promoting architectural preservation programs and services throughout the local community.

Over the last decade, State Theatre of Ithaca, Inc. has continued to invest in improving the building. In 2010, major upgrades were completed to the stage and fly-gallery, including a $92,000 rigging project that added 13 counterweight line sets to the existing system allowing greater programming options and a more professional production space.

Other projects over the last decade include repairing and repainting damaged plaster throughout the interior (2011), installing a digital movie projector to bring movies back (2012), upgrading the backstage and artist hospitality area (2014), and renovating the balcony level restrooms (2015). Additional projects include improvements to the entire front entrance and lobby, repairing and replacing the ceiling “starlight” bulbs, converting many of the over 3,000 light bulbs to light-emitting diode (LED) technology, adding an insulated load-in door to improve energy efficiency, improving accessibility, and restoring the original 1928 poster boards on the exterior of the building that showcase upcoming performances.

The State Theatre of Ithaca recently completed a renovation project that improved the quality of experience for visitors, particularly those who require greater accessibility. Prior to the summer of 2018, only 5 out of the theatre’s 1600 seats, were ADA compliant. This project increased that number to 12 ADA compliant seats, which were installed in strategic locations around the downstairs orchestra section and in areas near the top of the downstairs seating area. The State Theatre consulted with the Finger Lakes Independence Center and received guidance on how to distribute the seats, accounting for ideal sight lines to the stage. Additionally, the theatre installed two extra wide “buddy” seats which can accommodate couples, parents with small children and larger patrons who don’t feel comfortable in the regular-sized theatre seats. The State Theatre also added more than 30 new cushioned removable seats to the front orchestra section,

which has a newly refinished floor. They will be used for reserved-seated shows, but can be packed away easily for general admission events, creating more space in front of the stage. This entire project, including the new seats and additional work to the theater, cost around $100,000 in total, and were the theatre’s biggest upgrades since a major renovation of the primary restroom facilities during the summer of 2015.

In an effort to make Ithaca’s last remaining historic performing arts theatre more inclusive for all populations, The State Theatre has been exploring ways to improve accessibility for several years and is looking forward to future renovations.

Without the support, hard work, and dedication of countless individuals and numerous local organizations, The State Theatre would not have reached its 90th birthday. Not only is the building an historic and culturally important landmark, it is a testament to Ithaca’s community spirit and investment in the arts. Happy birthday, State Theatre, and best wishes for 91 more years of entertainment.

Enjoy a great performance here tonight.

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