GSJ’s DEBUT at the STUNNING Lincoln Theatre in Marion, VA!

This venue has such a cool history… it opened on July 1, 1929 with admission being $0.50 for adults and $0.25 for children. Charles C. Lincoln , Sr. sought the services of New York’s Novelty Art Studios to design the interior of the theatre, which was meant to evoke the feeling of walking into an ancient Mayan temple. Elaborate bas relief glyphs were designed to adorn the walls and proscenium. At the time, Mayan Revival had emerged as a popular architectural style of the Art Deco period and was a unique contrast to the many Oriental and Egyptian style movie palaces being built across the country. Lincoln invested $150,000 in the theatre, equivalent to approximately $2 million in today’s currency. A local artist was commissioned to paint those beautiful murals depicting scenes in American and local history… at $50 a piece.

Happen to have any friends or family in southwest Va? Please spread the word and let them know that tickets are now available! It will be pretty cool to see the big GSJ bulb sign on this stage. More info on the other dates and venues coming soon!