Homer Curran

Who was Homer Curran?

Homer F. Curran was an American theatrical producer who had a profound impact on the development of professional theatre on the West Coast of the United States during the first half of the 20th century. Born in Springfield, Missouri, he was educated at Stanford University. After graduating, he purchased and operated the Cort Theatre in San Francisco. In 1922 he established the Curran Theatre in that city. In 1939 he founded the San Francisco Light Opera Company which for many years worked in partnership with the Los Angeles Civic Light Opera. He notably co-authored the books for the operetta Song of Norway and the musical Magdalena: a Musical Adventure.