Although the historic Boone Theater has been sitting empty since 1970, that’s all about to change.
Located in the historic 18th and Vine jazz district (1701 E. 18th St., KCMO), the 1924 theater is undergoing an $8.7 million makeover, and as part of it, the theater will house the Black Movie Hall of Fame.
Originally conceptualized by the Hall of Fame’s executive director Shawn Edwards in 2003, the Black Movie Hall of Fame will now have a permanent home in the theater. Edwards, who is a film and television producer, says he felt “obligated” to highlight Black actors and filmmakers. The Hall of Fame is set to feature artifacts and classic movie posters as well as interactive presentations and videos…