opening were 50 cents for unreserved seats, and 75 cents with a reservation. In February 1935 the World Theater was sold and the new management renamed it the Omaha Theater. It closed on February 26, 1978. When plans for redevelopment of the theater failed, the building was razed in 1980 and a parking garage built at the location. See also History of Omaha List of theaters in Omaha, Nebraska Astro Theater Creighton Orpheum Theater Moon Theater Rialto Theater References External links World Theater Sketch World Theater Historic Postcard World Theater Interior World Theater Grand Opening Advertisement Crane Plumbing Advertisement Featuring The World Theater Omaha Theater Grand Opening Advertisement Wizard of Oz Playing at Omaha Theater Theatres in Omaha, Nebraska Theatres completed in 1922 History of Omaha, Nebraska Downtown Omaha, Nebraska Demolished buildings and structures in Omaha, Nebraska Cinemas and movie theaters in Omaha, Nebraska 1922 establishments in Nebraska 1978 disestablishments in Nebraska Buildings and structures demolished in 1980