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Anthony DeSantis, KStJ (January 5, 1914 – 6 June 2007) was an American entrepreneur and theater owner in Chicago, Illinois and its suburbs. He is most well known for the foundation of the area's Drury Lane theaters. During DeSantis' lifetime, his empire included 6 separate theaters.〔Jones, Chris: () Chicago Tribune, June 7, 2007 - Tony De Santis: 1914 - 2007; Mr. Theater in Chicago; Entrepreneur built Drury Lane empire; hobnobbed with stars〕 ==Life and career== DeSantis was born in Gary, Indiana and began his career in show business as a trumpet player in Chicago. In 1935, he was nearly killed in an explosion at the Glidden paint factory where he was working. In 1940, he purchased a club on Michigan Avenue before moving out of Chicago to nearby Evergreen Park, where he opened the ''Martinique Restaurant'', which was highly acclaimed.〔 He began producing plays in 1949 in a tent adjacent to the restaurant to attract customers.〔 The enterprise was successful, prompting him to build his first theatre.
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