What has made the Coleman Theatre Beautiful?

About this episode

This episode explores the history and restoration of the Coleman Theatre Beautiful in Miami, Oklahoma.

This month’s How Curious episode covers the dazzling history of Miami, Oklahoma’s Coleman Theatre Beautiful — from its whirlwind 1929 construction to its vaudeville heyday, near‑loss, and remarkable community-led restoration. Join Rachel Hopkin as she explores the people, performances, and passions that kept this beloved Route 66 treasure alive.

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Hopkin

Topics covered

• history
• theatre
• community restoration
• vaudeville
• Route 66

Keywords

• Coleman Theatre Beautiful
• Miami Oklahoma
• vaudeville
• community restoration
• Route 66

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Coleman Theatre Beautiful

Places: Miami, Oklahoma, Route 66

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