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The Rylander Theatre was built in 1921 by American businessman Walter Rylander. It hosted the finest live entertainment and motion pictures before closing in 1951. Designed by C.K. Howell of New York, the Rylander was a visiual feast of ornate plaster work, beautiful stencil patterns, and painted murals. Closed for more than 40 years, and then restored and reopened in October 1999, the Rylander is nothing less than stunning and has once again reclaimed its titles as "The Finest Playhouse South of Atlanta."Make your Americus itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
The Mission Statement of the Rylander:
The mission of the Rylander Theater is to provide the community and area visitors a theatre and meeting hall for dramatic and musical stage performances, motion pictures, and lectures, with its unique architecture, artistic legacy and social history to be interpreted through tours and other educational presentations.
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We intended to stay in Americus at the Historic Best Western Hotel to do a few hours of sight seeing around the main streets and were pleasantly surprised to find a local play happening that weekend..... more
We intended to stay in Americus at the Historic Best Western Hotel to do a few hours of sight seeing around the main streets and were pleasantly surprised to find a local play happening that weekend..... more »
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We stumbled upon Americus and, while strolling, upon the Rylander. This is a beautiful, well-restored old-fashioned theater. This is a smaller version of ornate old theaters I've seen in Chicago and..... more
We stumbled upon Americus and, while strolling, upon the Rylander. This is a beautiful, well-restored old-fashioned theater. This is a smaller version of ornate old theaters I've seen in Chicago and..... more »
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Dating back to another period of the history of Americus is the Rylander Theater. Relatively plain in a neoclassical way to its exterior, its interior has been restored to its former art deco glory. When it first opened, the Rylander was a vaudeville theater, which encompasses performances of song, dance and comedy. Step inside for yourself and you’ll soon realize why this performance space has survived for one hundred years. Its thick red velvet curtains decorated with gold brocade are really only just the start. Moving on from its vaudeville days, today ticket holders can enjoy performances of its rare original 1928 Moller Theater Pipe Organ, drama, and musicals.
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If you have never been here take the time to go. It is beautiful inside and the staff are so friendly. I love this place. Go take in a show or event you will not be dissapointed.
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