The 780 seat Lane Theatre was built in 1923 for vaudeville and silent films. In 1938 the Lane was purchased, remodeled and renamed The Vogue. As with many theatres of this era, the decline of the local coal mining economy and population forced it closure in the 1970’s. The Vogue remained unused for over thirty years, falling to ruin, and only recently used as a Haunted House for Halloween. Purchased in 2007, Vogue Theatre Associates is now fund raising for its complete renovation.
WDG took The Vogue Theatre renovation through the Schematic Design Phase to provide VTA with plans, renderings and cost estimates for their fund raising campaign.
The design includes the reduction of the seating capacity to 366 to accommodate a larger stage, orchestra pit, actor and technical staff support spaces, enlarged lobby and coffee shop, and new restrooms. VTA’s vision was to bring an art deco feel back to the Vogue, which includes a new neon clad marquee.
