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The popular Keswick Theatre was inaugurated on Christmas Eve, in 1928. Recognized for its comfortable atmosphere and perfect sound generation in the entire Philadelphia market, the Keswick was designed by highly praised and ingenious architect Horace Trumbauer, who is also the creator of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Originally serving the purpose of being vaudeville and movie house, the Keswick has so far organized such legends as Stepin' Fetchit, Paul Robeson and Ina Ray Hutton (Betty's sister) with her all-girl band. In 1955, the theater was modernized and refurbished into a cinemascope film house, hosting the area's premiere releases of majority of the big-budget movies of the 50s and '60s. In spring 1980, the Keswick was closed down as a movie theater and was decided to suffer demolition.

The Glenside Landmarks Society, a charitable group, formed with the optimism of restoring it to its previous magnificence, to operate as a performing arts center. It was successfully re-opened in 1981 with a sold-out concert by Fred Waring and the Young Pennsylvanians. Over the next four years, stars like Roberta Peters, Carlos Montoya, Theodore Bikel, Buddy Rich, Lionel Hampton and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band graced the stage. In 1983, The Keswick was named on the National Register of Historic Places, but the charitable group wasn't to meet everyday expenditure, which ultimately, led to the closure of the theater in December 1985.

In March 1988, The Keswick was again opened but this time, under private possession. They effectively dealt with various underlying problems connected with older buildings, considerably amplified the activity at the theater, and successfully created the Keswick in the eyes of the public. During that 15-year possession, the Keswick flourished in reputation and reconstruction. After fund restoration, it served for more than a million dollars in upgrades, together with the addition of better and improved electrical and heating/ventilation systems, reupholstering seats, roof replacement and repair, facade repair, and renovation of the original ornamental plaster.

The Keswick grew technically, additionally, with up to date sound and light equipment and a computerized ticketing system. After this enhancement, the Keswick became known among the famous venues like The Chicago Theatre, Beacon Theatre and Fox Theatre in "Pollstar's Top 50 Theater Venue" and also, became one of the Central Atlantic states' most dynamic and extensive venues, presenting globally highly praised performers suiting practically to the taste and interest of every person. The Keswick also hosts more or less three dozen shows per annum in order to familiarize school children to live theater, plus is also availed as a place for community events with dance recitals, graduations and other functions.

Incessantly, the Keswick is striving to safeguard the glorifying heritage of Theatre. Preservation projects that have been completed are the substitution of the pit seats, the repainting of many rooms and hallways, and backstage dressing room maintenance, new carpets and area rugs, as well as new trash vessels. The latest projects include the replacement of the stage curtain and new doors.A well supplied candy counter with snacks and beverages, and a full-service bar are accessible as per customer?s satisfaction. There are no precincts to taking food or beverages into the auditorium, but in order to lessen lobby clamor during performances, these sometimes close during actual performance time.

Smoking is forbidden allowed in public buildings in Abington Township. Smokers usually are found in front of the building prior to the starting of the shows and during intermissions. Better not forget to hold onto your ticket stub if you leave the building. The audience is forbidden from taking photographs or video recordings as well as audio recordings.The closest ATM's are at Abington Savings Bank on the same block as the Theatre, at the 7-Eleven at Keswick & Easton Rds. There is a Verizon public phone directly in front of the Theatre. For handicapped individuals, The Keswick has special entrances and seating is on one level. A handicapped lavatory is situated in the rear of the main lobby. One can always avail this facility by informing the management at the box office.

About an hour before a show the box office gets extremely busy and may not answer the phone in person and callers will get voice mail. The box office closes after the intermission, if there is one, and therefore no one may be available to answer the phone in person. The security phone number is 215-576-6358, but may or may not be answered during a show for reasons stated above.It is not feasible to make announcements during a show or anywhere in the building. Incase of an emergency, the box office would arrange for an usher or house manager in order to find you in the theatre and must have row and seat location to do so. Lest for emergencies, contact the Abington Township police department at 215-885-4450 who will send off an officer to the Theatre and inform about the circumstances whatsoever.

Incase of theft or lost articles, Keswick is not accountable for them. There is no coat or umbrella check service available at the present time. Please turn in any found items to any usher, house manager or at the box office. Items found by other patrons or during cleaning are kept for 30 days. Articles of clothing are donated to various agencies and eye glasses are donated to the Lions. Wallets, purses, cell phones and jewelry will be returned to valid owners; condition applied is that accurate descriptions and identification is provided. And the articles can be claimed for between 10AM-5PM weekdays.