The Hilbert Circle Theatre, originally called the Circle Theatre, is in

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, on Monument Circle. It was built in 1916 and consists of a Neoclassical style, white glazed

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entrance section with a brick

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section behind. The front façade is slightly curved. It was originally built as a "deluxe movie palace." ''Note:'' This includes and Accompanying photographs Reopening on October 12, 1984, the Circle Theatre is home to the

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. In December 1996, it was renamed the Hilbert Circle Theatre after being endowed by Stephen Hilbert, founder of CNO Financial Group, and his wife Tomisue. The theatre holds 1,660 seats and has space for an 87-member ensemble. It is now home to a 3-manual 24-rank Wurlitzer theatre organ. It was listed on the

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in 1980. It is located in the Washington Street-Monument Circle Historic District.

Notable events

The theatre hosted the Weightlifting Competition during the

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. The venue hosted

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'' for a week of episodes during

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in 2012.On the set with Jimmy Fallon
''WTHR.com''. Retrieved February 1, 2012.

References

External links

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Official website
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