Empire's 100th on TV
Hey, you might even get your face on television.
This year marks the centennial birthday of the glorious Charline McCombs Empire Theatre downtown, and the theatre will be celebrating all year.
First up: a party thrown by “San Antonio Living” at the theatre. And you’re invited to be part of the telecast.
The live TV show will air from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday on WOAI-TV.
If you’re interested in being in the audience, RSVP as soon as possible today to nbaca@cegroupinc.net or call 210-569-6910.
You’ll need to arrive at the Empire, 226 N. St. Mary’s St., by 9 a.m. Friday and stay through the end (11 a.m.).
For 100 years, the Empire has brought laughter, romance, music and drama to life on its stage. Twenty years after the theatre fell into disrepair, Las Casas Foundation helped restore it to its original beauty. Ever since, Las Casas has done its best to keep the theater gorgeous and viable.
During the hour, “Living” also will toast Las Casas’ efforts to help talented students realize their dreams by awarding performing arts scholarships to assist them in pursuing a college education.
According to the lifestyle show’s host Shelly Miles, who will be at the helm Friday with her sometimes co-host Alanna Sarabia (see photo above), the broadcast will be a fun and lively one. It will include performances by three of Las Casas’ young scholarship winners. You’ll also be entertained by opera as well as a jazz band and be treated to a behind-the-scenes theater tour of murals from past performances at the Empire.
Psst! “Living” also will unveil its own new mural at the theatre; and I hear it’s something to behold.
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