Victoria Theatre marks 150th anniversary

The Victoria Theatre is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Originally named the Turner Opera House, Dayton's oldest theatre opened Jan. 1, 1866. LISA POWELL / STAFF

The Victoria Theatre is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Originally named the Turner Opera House, Dayton's oldest theatre opened Jan. 1, 1866. LISA POWELL / STAFF

The Victoria Theatre Association has marked its 150th year open.

Sue Stevens, vice president of marketing and communications, said Friday evening was really the “finale” of the 150th celebration, with the premiere of a new 30-minute documentary about the theatre.

The document, produced in collaboration with ThinkTV, tells the history of the building that has sit at First and Main streets since 1866.

“It’s had many lives and it has many stories to tell,” Stevens said of the theater.

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