Results tagged “York Symphony Orchestra” from York Town Square

The York Little Theatre and York Symphony Orchestra trace their roots to the Depression era. Here, Charles Budesheim's Symphonic Orchestra plays at the Valencia in 1931. According to the York Symphony Orchestra's "75 Years" book, many members went on to play in the York Symphony. Background posts: Many national stars first performed on YLT's stage, Musicians hawked tickets for first YSO concert and Stand-in stole the show in YLT's "Inherit the Wind." .

A joint York Little Theatre/York Symphony Orchestra production of Stephen Sondheim's "Follies" brings together several historical connections.

In an e-mail, YLT's Bob Hildebrand ticked off several historical links to the March 8 performance at Penn State York's Pullo Family Performing Arts Center:

The Lions state convention took place at York's Valencia Ballroom in June 1938. This was typical of the scope of the gatherings taking place at the ballroom in those days. In addition to the dancing, the Valencia played host to industrial expositions, business shows and fashion shows. The ballroom continues to play host to dinners and meetings today. Background post about York's contributions to the national entertainment world: Cameron Mitchell, Craig Sheffer, Dixie Chick born here.

Deb Hummel, a York Daily Record copy editor and avid auction goer, showed me the Valencia Ballroom's 10th anniversary book. It celebrated a decade under Tassia family ownership.

Some snippets from the book about the iconic South George Street ballroom: