Opening a window on a storied past, long-time Indianapolis television journalist and lifelong theatregoer Howard Caldwell presents the story of the magnificent theatres of Indianapolis. Caldwell shares with us the pleasure these majestic spaces brought to thousands of Hoosiers during their glory days—when an outing to the theatre was a special event and film was still a marvel of technology. He discusses the roles played by the greatest stars of the day and relates the origins of Indy’s famous theatres: the Murat, the Circle, the Indiana, the English, and the Lyric, to name a few. Caldwell points out which theatres featured burlesque shows and vaudeville routines explores the traditions of regional and national theatre productions, notes when the first motion pictures and talkies came to town, and highlights old time musical reviews and symphonic performances. Vividly illustrated with rare photos and anecdotes, The Golden Age of Indianapolis Theaters celebrates the city's rich theatre tradition.