Framed by an ornate proscenium arch and hidden by a supple plastic scrim, splendid sea creatures swim. (Actually, they are elaborate rod puppets manipulated by masked Kabuki-like figures.) Subtle l… ...

Ornate details of the auditorium include copper cornices and hand-painted proscenium murals. A new 1900s-replica chandelier was hung during June 2025, more than 100 years after the original fell ...

Ornate details of the auditorium include copper cornices and hand-painted proscenium murals. A new 1900s-replica chandelier was hung during June 2025, more than 100 years after the original fell ...

Decorative features include painted cherubs, American flags and a female figure, arms outstretched, at the peak of the proscenium arch. Portsmouth was typical of small cities where locals flocked ...