The Story of the Birdcage Theatre: From Family Venue to Haunted Hotspot

The Birdcage Theatre, established in Tombstone, Arizona in 1881 by William Bill Hutchinson, was originally envisioned as a family-friendly entertainment venue. However, this vision quickly faltered as affluent audiences failed to materialize. Instead, the theatre attracted a different crowd—miners seeking alternative forms of entertainment. This shift reflects the economic realities of the time, where the anticipated affluent patronage did not sustain, ultimately changing the theatre's purpose and character.

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