The Joy Theater - 12/29/11 || © 2011 Marc Pagani Photography
Last night, The Joy Theater opened its doors to the general public for the first time since 2003 with a performance by Irma Thomas and Lance Ellis to help the the 1947 Canal Street theater spring back into action. Marc Pagani was there to capture photos of what will surely be the first of many magical nights on Canal Street.
Irma Thomas at the Joy Theater – 12/29/11 || © 2011 Marc Pagani Photography
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