Stifel Theatre, Saint Louis

The Stifel Theatre is a historic performing arts venue that has undergone a series of transformations and renovations over the years. Originally known as the Municipal Opera House, it was founded in honor of former St. Louis Mayor Henry Kiel and opened in 1934 as part of the Municipal Auditorium and Opera House complex. The theatre operated until 1991, when it and the adjacent Kiel Auditorium were closed so that the auditorium could be demolished and replaced by the Kiel Center, now known as the Enterprise Center.

The Stifel Theatre has a rich history of iconic performances. In 1965, the Rat Pack鈥擣rank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.鈥攑erformed their only televised concert together there, with Johnny Carson as emcee, during a fundraiser for Dismas House, the first halfway house for ex-convicts. After being lost for thirty years, a print of the show was rediscovered and later broadcast on Nick at Nite and released on DVD.

Additionally, in 1978, The Rolling Stones performed a sold-out concert at the theatre with a stripped-down, minimal stage setup. Due to the limited seating, fans who were unable to purchase tickets gathered outside the building in protest, requiring a police presence with dogs to maintain order.

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Sight Name: Stifel Theatre
Sight Location: Saint Louis, USA (See walking tours in Saint Louis)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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