Living in a college town has its advantages. While attending Marshall many years ago, I was aware of the special shows they would have come in and perform not only for the student body, but for the citizens of the Huntington area too. However, as a student I did not have the time to attend many of these events. Study - Study - Study!! That's what my college days were like! I wish I had taken advantage of these special shows since I had paid for them when paying my tuition.
It wasn't until Bill and I were married that I actually went to see some of the special artist that were brought in to perform at the Keith Albee Theater. Artist such as Judy Collins, Stan Getz, Wyton Marsalis, YoYo Ma, Emanuel Ax, Itzhak Perlman, Isaac Stern, and the Labeque Sisters - Katia and Marielle. Yes, we have seen some really talented and world renown artist. Had we not lived in the Huntington area, chances are we would not have been able to see most of these artist. Marshall University's Artist Series has taken pride in the fact they are bringing in the best of the best!
As with most shows, we are not permitted to take pictures, but with modern technology many of these artist pictures can be located by simply typing in their name into a search engine of your choice. How I wish I had a picture of these artist with my own camera!!!! These artist were brought in to perform at the Keith Albee Theatre in downtown Huntington.
The Keith Albee is a beautiful theater that opened it's doors back in 1928. It was actually a vaudeville theater which eventually was turned into a movie theater. Mom took us to several movies when we were younger, and the school system had special programs in which they would take the student body to to watch. Not only did I go watch the "silver screen" movies of my day, but it was also the site for the high school graduation of my brothers and me!
When "We Are Marshall" has its premier, the Keith Albee was the place for the first viewing of the movie. The actors, producers, and distinguished member of Marshall, the city, and the state walked the red carpet - actually green carpet - as they do in Hollywood when a film is first shown. It was a great day for Marshall and the city.
Bill and I have tried to see many of the shows that have been brought in by Marshall. This year one that stands out to me is the musical CATS. It was an unbelievable performance. Chances of us seeing a musical would probably have been very unlikely unless we had made a special trip to NYC! The song, "Memories," still remains in my head! The young lady who sang the song was absolutely wonderful.
Later this week we are planning on seeing another show - "The Lord of the Dance!" We have seen the show before, but never at the Keith Albee!! We are both very anxious and excited to see them perform in the beautiful Keith Albee. We have had the tickets for months and will be sitting in the loge section. We try and get tickets that are elevated so I can see!!! Many times I have not been able to enjoy a show because of the tall person in front of me!
This is a picture of two of my friends - Peggy and Trudy - standing out side of the Keith Albee on our graduation day from HHS!
The stage of the Keith Albee.
I don't think the stage looked quite like this when I walked across it to receive my diploma!
. . . looking at the side of the auditorium - breath taking!!!!
My first musical was "CATS"
. . . looking at the side of the auditorium - breath taking!!!!
My first musical was "CATS"
The make-up and costumes were unbelievable!!
As we have gotten older, we enjoy the variety of the talent that Marshall is bringing to the area. We hope to be able to continue attending many of these shows!!!
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Your Marshall days were Study, Study, Study. Mine was more like Girls, Girls, Girls!!!!! That's why I had such "good" grades:)u
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