Polk Theatre
Lakeland, FL, 33881 US / FL
Location Description
Located in downtown Lakeland, this restored historic vaudeville/movie palace shows films on weekends and features a live Performing Arts Series each year. Enticing locals with the “Hollywood Scandals” were the McCord Dancers, the Sun-Tan Revue, and The Green Pastures. The Chinese Houdini, Li Ho Chang, also performed live on stage, and of particular note was Sally Rand with her famous fan dance. Other notables to perform through the years include, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Gene Krupa, Eddy Arnold, Tom Mix, Gene Autrey, Glenn Miller and the king himself, Elvis Presley in 1956.
Location Category
- AUDITORIUMS / THEATERS - [general]
- AUDITORIUMS / THEATERS - Arts Centers / Stages
- AUDITORIUMS / THEATERS - Arts Centers / Stages
- AUDITORIUMS / THEATERS - Auditoriums / Arenas
- AUDITORIUMS / THEATERS - Concert Halls
- AUDITORIUMS / THEATERS - Movie Theaters
- CITIES / TOWNS - [general]
- CITIES / TOWNS - Downtowns
- PARKS - Amusement Parks
- PARKS - Amusement Parks
Architecture Style
- 1920s - 1930s
- Italianate
