 |
|
AP US News Video
 |
Barberton Health Commissioner Paulette Kline discusses th ... |
|
Barberton Health Commissioner Paulette Klein discusses th ... |
|
Akron Polymer Systems Presidnet and CEO Frank Harris comm ... |
|
Tim Smucker talks about 2Q earnings at Smucker Corp. ... |
|
Woodridge linebacker Cam Hilling is the subject of this w ... |
Services
Email News
copyright © 2009 AkronNewsNow.com
NewsAUDIO Final Act: Carousel Theatre Faces Closure
1/2/2009 1:07:51 PM | Lindsay McCoy
Employees at the Carousel Dinner Theatre may take their final bows this weekend. On New Year's Eve, employees say they were told the theatre would shutdown soon.
advertisement
WEWS News Channel 5 reports the theatre is closing its doors, but the owner has declined to comment when it will happen.
Akron Deputy Mayor Dave Lieberth explained it was not secret the entertainment venue was facing financial trouble. Lieberth noted that with consumer spending down, and a variety of other activities in the entertainment market, the theatre wasn't seeing as much revenue.
"The dollar that's being spent on live entertainment is shrinking and so people who would spend dollars on live entertainment, are being more cautious," Lieberth added.
LISTEN To Lieberth Explain The Trouble The Theatre Was FacingThe owner is expected to make an official announcement Monday. The theatre employs more than 150 people.
"We trust the owner of the theatre will announce a plan for any transition that is to occur," Lieberth said.
Many tickets for the 2009 shows have already been sold.
On The Web: www.newsnet5.com
Content © AkronNewsNow.com. All rights reserved.
|
Yahoo! Buzz |
 |
 Stumble It! |
 del.icio.us |
 Seed Newsvine |
Comments
posted at 1/3/2009 6:21:08 PM (4054)
rjtrains said:
I guess that is what happens when you move to the toilet of Ohio. I would encourage all businesses to move out of the city of Akron.
posted at 1/5/2009 7:59:07 AM (4061)
skylar.sutton said:I would argue it has less to do with the location and more to do with the show selections. They've picked acts that target the 75+ crowd. Try selecting acts that a younger audience would enjoy and they might have sold more tickets.
If you wish to leave a comment, please log in or register.
|
|
|
|
|