More than 100 years ago Mark Twain graced the stage of the Centre Theater in Norristown, and now John O’ Hurley, Mr. Peterman on Seinfeld and the host of the National Dog Show, is following up that act as he comes to town to talk about his book, the book that inspired “The Perfect Dog.”

Among the milestones that define the Centre Theater’s 22-year history, the painstaking renovation that makes its debut in November stands alongside the appearance of the Broadway-like sign that began turning heads at 208 DeKalb St. in the summer of 2012, writes Gary Puleo for timesherald.com. 

[uam_ad id=”54865″]

The sign had sealed the building’s stature as a true landmark in Norristown, and now events director Matt Durkin, who had come on board as a performer with the resident company he co-founded, Starving Artist Prevention, sees the renovation as topping off the theater’s long-held potential.

“Nov. 9 will be the first time that audiences have a chance to see the fully renovated theater, with the Starving Artist Prevention musical production of “The Perfect Dog,” from the book by John O’Hurley,” said Durkin, a West Norriton native. “I’m thrilled about the renovation so far and I think audiences will be thrilled about it too.”

On Nov. 15, O’Hurley, host of The National Dog Show Presented by Purina Thanksgiving Day special on NBC, will be on stage taking questions from the audience about his book.

“So with all of the exciting times coming to the theater I can’t help but look back at where we came from. I remember walking into the little black box theater in September of 2014 and thinking “this place has a lot of potential” here we are four short years later and we’re finally seeing that progress.”

The historic building had initially opened in 1851 as the Odd Fellows lodge hall and public auditorium, providing primarily vaudeville entertainment for travelers from many corners of the region.

To read the complete story click here. 

To get your tickets to the show click here. 

[uam_ad id=”54875″]