UPTOWN THEATER
120 East Main Street
Grand Prairie, TX 75053
972.237.UPTN (8786)
www.uptowntheatergp.com
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UPTOWN THEATER
Past:
- The Uptown
Theater originally opened in
1950 as a movie theater with
1100 seats and a small stage for
live performances.
- The theater
featured sloped floor for
optimal viewing, a “cry room,”
spring-loaded seating, limited
oversized seats
- Opened as an
un-segregated house, years
before other area theaters
- Screened
movies for the whole family as
well as Saturday morning kiddie
shows
- Minstrel
shows, stage shows, midnight
shows
- In 1950 adult
tickets were 35 cents, child
tickets were 12 cents
- Pickle juice
snow cones were a favorite treat
Present:
- The City of
Grand Prairie will restore the
historic downtown landmark to
its former glory, but with
enhancements that allow for
performing and visual arts.
- The City of
Grand Prairie purchased the
Uptown in 2005
- Restoration
and rehabilitation began in May
2007
- Exterior
restoration completed September
2007
- Restoration
and renovation design by Killis
Almond, FAIA, a specialist in
theater restoration
Future:
- The Uptown
Theater will become the pride
and joy of downtown Grand
Prairie, a true multi-use
facility for the community and
its visitors to enjoy
- The City of
Grand Prairie will create a
Presenting Series of regional
and national touring acts
including live music, dance and
theatrical performances
- The Uptown
will serve as the home for the
productions of Grand Prairie
Arts Council
- An expanded
stage and the addition of an
orchestra pit will allow for a
greater variety of performances
- Gallery space
in the expanded lobby creates
opportunity to exhibit visual
arts
- The Uptown
Theater reopens November 8, 2008
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