Upcoming ruling pivotal to Missouri Theatre's finances, future

Dispute over restoration costs puts $400,000 at stake
Wednesday, June 23, 2010 | 5:54 p.m. CDT; updated 8:43 p.m. CDT, Wednesday, June 23, 2010

COLUMBIA — The Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts has been in a precarious financial position for the past two years, mostly because of a renovation project that cost an estimated $10 million. Later this summer, the 82-year-old theater's balance sheet will change significantly.

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