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Title
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AMC to Revive Empire
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Description
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''AMC Entertainment is joining the Cordish Co. in a blockbuster plan to return movies to the Empire Theater and energize the Midland Theatre complex with live music and housing.'' The joint venture in the Power & Light District will cost $60 million. The redevelopment plan ''calls for the historic Empire Theater at 14th and Main streests to be restored as a six-screen movie theater using state-of-the-art digital technology to be operated by AMC. A restaurant also will be located in the 84-year old building.'' The Midland will be improved and repositioned as a live music venue featuring national, regional and local bands, and other entertainment. The adjoining office building will be converted into 40 residential condominiums. This downtown area, which includes the new H&R Block headquarters and the new Sprint arena, is also called Kansas City Live.
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Date
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2005-07-15
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Theaters Will Act in P & L District's Success
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Description
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Article describes two historic theaters that are being renovated as part of the Kansas City Power & Light District project. The Empire Theater, known henceforth as Mainstreet Theater will be a six-screen digital movie house with restaurant and bar. The Midland Theatre will serve as an alternative venue for acts not requiring the large crowd capacity of the Sprint Arena.
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Date
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2008-05-09
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
