The Hanna Theater Curtain was sent out for conservation assessment in 2007 and is now being stored, indefinitely inaccessible for viewing. When we know what it will cost to perform the necessary preservation treatment and perhaps have it mounted somewhere for long-term viewing, we will probably need to conduct a fundraising drive. Comments, questions and suggestions are appreciated and may be sent to the Special Collections Librarian at w.barrow@csuohio.edu, or telephoned to him at (216) 687-6998.

The Hanna Theater Curtain as it hung backstage at the Hanna Theater, in 1971. The curtain is crowded with drawings, posters, signatures and pictures from "West Side Story, "Play It Again Sam," "Canterbury Tales, "The Music Man," "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," and other plays and musicals. Notice the many original drawings from "Kismet" and other shows; this original, irreplaceable artwork makes the curtain special.
(Photo: Tom Prusha, 1971)

Another view of the "Kismet" drawing from the 1965 production, which featured Farley Granger and Chester Morris. Also visible: drawings from "Beyond the Fringe" and "Second City."
(Photo: CSU Digital Production, 2003)

The cast of "Godspell" puts its logo on the Hanna Theater Curtain, 1973. Also visible: Original artwork from "Damn Yankees," "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," and "Fiorello!"
(Photo: Bernie Noble, 1973)

Close-up of the "Godspell" poster, for the national tour of 1973.
(Photo: William Reiter, 2003)

The Hanna Curtain today, spread out in the Special Collections Unit, Cleveland State University Library.
(Photo: William Reiter, 2003)

Artwork enlivens the colorful poster for "Pippen," (1975).
(Photo: William Reiter, 2003)

Full view of "Pippen", and neighboring posters, "Crimes of the Heart," "Deathtrap" and "Salute to Broadway," sewn into the curtain liner.
(Photo: CSU Digital Production, 2003)

The Cleveland Ballet's "Ozone Hour." One of the many curiosities sewn into the curtain: a deflated balloon.
(Photo: CSU Digital Production, 2003)

An original drawing of Patrice Munsel, star of the operetta, "The Merry Widow," is one of many such drawings which make the curtain priceless.
(Photo: William Reiter, 2003)

A whimsical, original drawing from the play, "Hostile Witness" by Jack Roffey. These unique drawings give the curtain its special character.
(Photo: William Reiter, 2003)

Cast members used pen, crayon, or whatever was handy to leave their mark on the curtain. Here, Henry Fonda and the cast of "Clarence Darrow" (1974) have inscribed their names.
(Photo: William Reiter, 2003)

Canada's Old Vic was one of many international companies to play the Hanna. This shirt is from their 1984 U.S. Tour of "Macbeth."
(Photo: CSU Digital Production, 2003)

Vibrant color, from the National Chinese Opera Theater; December, 1973.
(Photo: CSU Digital Production, 2003)

Signatures appear to dance and spin around the logo of "Dancin" sewn into the Hanna Curtain.
(Photo: William Reiter, 2003)

T-shirts for the shows "Dancin" and "Double Dragon," covered with cast signatures.
(Photo: William Reiter, 2003)

A colorful poster from the 1969 production of "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown," featuring the popular "Peanuts" characters.
(Photo: CSU Digital Production, 2003)

"Nunsense", a doll crafted and sewn into the curtain.
(Photo: CSU Digital Production, 2003)

"Half A Sixpence", the London musical comedy hit.
(Photo: CSU Digital Production, 2003)

Colorful, humorous poster for the Jerome Kern musical, "Very Good Eddie."
(Photo: CSU Digital Production, 2003)

Colorful posters for the comedy, "Apple of his Eye," and the musical, "Funny Girl."
(Photo: William Reiter, 2003)

Close-up: "Apple of his Eye," with cast signatures.
(Photo: William Reiter, 2003)

"Children of a Lesser God".
(Photo: William Reiter, 2003)

Poster for the Broadway comedy, "The Last of Mrs. Cheyney," written by Frederick Lonsdale; with Deborah Kerr.
(Photo: William Reiter, 2003)

"Chicago: A Musical Vaudeville".
(Photo: CSU Digital Production, 2003)

"The Roar of the Greasepaint, the Smell of the Crowd", a musical by Anthony Newley.
(Photo: CSU Digital Production, 2003)