Woodlawn Theatre
1920 Fredericksburg Road,
San Antonio,
TX
78201
1920 Fredericksburg Road,
San Antonio,
TX
78201
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This theater sits on the northwest side of San Antonio. The Woodlawn Theatre opened in 1946, and the world premiere of “The Alamo” starring John Wayne was held here in 1960.
It is now used for the performing arts in the area. The neon sign, which no longer turns on, has not been touched.
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The Woodlawn is being renovated. I was there a few days ago. It has been completely gutted. The stage has been greatly enlarged. The balcony theatre which was built in 1975 has been removed and it is now a wonderful balcony again! The “satellite projection booth” that was hanging from the ceiling for the big downstairs auditorium has been demolished. The new owner is going to have plays on stage, and occasionally run film. When the big screen gets lit up again, it will be from the original projection room! Nice seats are to be installed, as well as some top notch projection equpment. The wonderful glass bricks that were covered up with the “renovation” in 1975 have been uncovered, and are once again giving the Woodlawn an elegant flair.
The Woodlawn Theatre is now under the operation of Amphisphere Theatre Productions and will be reopening September 30, 2006. We have reduced the theatre seating to install some dinner theatre seating and increase the size of the stage. The theatre will show classic movies, independent film, artshows, musical theatre, live music, live comedy. The origional architecture is being restored and will preserve the 1950’s Art Deco Style for many more generations to enjoy. For more information go to www.amphisphere.com
GREETINGS SAN ANTONIO! I am JONATHAN PENNINGTON the EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR for AMPHISPHERE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS. My team is vastly restoring the amazing art-deco WOODLAWN THEATRE. Our passion is to meet your entertainment needs and expectations. Our first musical theatre production is “LITTLE SHOP of HORRORS!” The all-star cast will literally “knock your socks off!” The WOODLAWN THEATRE will not only be the home for live theatre, but also the home for classic movies.
WE ARE CURRENTLY IN GREAT NEED OF SPONSORSHIP AND DONATIONS TO FUND OUR SEASON. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (210)738-1117. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!
2007 Update. Amphisphere Productions at the WOODLAWN Theatre had NINE live performances! There are plans for another awesome year…starting off the year is TAMING OF THE SHREW, which is the only non-musical show. GREASE is the word! Coming to the Woodlawn February – April 2008!
Amphisphere is now a non-profit organization and in need of sponsors. Please contact the theatre to help keep this historic theatre alive.
In addition to performances, classes are offered in the evening and day (for homeschoolers).
Theatre 210-738-1117.
This is the website for the Woodlawn Theater.
1984 Day Photo
1984 Night Photo
Any chance anyone can add present day photos of the exterior and interior of what seems to have turned out to be a nicely fixed up theater?
The address does not work because the street is spelled wrong. When the street is spelled correct the address works and a photo shows up, which if it is scanned will show the theater.
1920 FredEricksburg Rd, San Antonio TX 78201
Here is an undated photo:
http://tinyurl.com/klmn4s
photo from April 2011