Historical November–December 1999 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
In December, 1999, Contemporary Productions announced that that copresidents Steven F. Schankman and Irv Zuckerman have formed a partnership with Joe Edwards and Pat Hagin to operate their new live entertainment facility for St. Louis.
The Pageant will be the primary tenant of a new building owned by Joe Edwards and located on the large vacant lot at 6161 Delmar Blvd. in the City of St. Louis.
The 50,000 square foot three-story structure will include 14,000 square feet of office space and two retail storefronts. New parking lots will be located east of the new building and to the rear.
The 1,500+ capacity venue will play host to the best in live entertainment from rock, pop, jazz, and blues, from newly signed acts to established headliners and will have many features to enhance the nightclub entertainment experience, including state of the art production, superior sight lines and balcony seating. Commenting on the new partnership, building owner Joe Edwards said, “we’re incredibly excited about Contemporary Production’s involvement in the Pageant, and believe it ensures that it will be world-class venue from the day we open the doors.” Steve Shankman stated, “Irv and I are very pleased to be in partnership with Joe and Pat in this exciting new venture.’ Zuckerman continued, “We have produced shows in St. Louis for over 30 years.
The Pageant is a perfect new venue for St. Louis.” Shankman and Zuckerman also expressed pride in their participation in a project that will help revitalize the neighborhood where they both grew up. Joe Edwards, who also owns Blueberry Hill and The Tivoli Theatre in the Loop, lives in the neighborhood as well. Groundbreaking for The Pageant will be held this winter, after financing is finalized. Edwards said that the venture has received approvals from the City, for compliance with the Delmar Redevelopment Guidelines, zoning variance, and liquor license.
He expects to announce a major office tenant shortly.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 1999.
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