World War I greatly influenced entertainment at the Opera House, as patriotic rallies and special benefits began to be scheduled along with the regular movies and other live entertainment. The Opera House responded by donating 10% of its gross receipts for the week of June 18 - 25 to the Lead Chapter of the Red Cross. War news releases became a regular part of the evening entertainment and kept audiences informed of important events around the world. The Patriotic War Tax was added to the ticket prices of each performance.
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