Grand Stafford Theater
114 N. Main Street,
Bryan,
TX
77803
114 N. Main Street,
Bryan,
TX
77803
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Grand Stafford Theater (Official)
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Previously operated by: Schulman Theatres
Functions: Live Performances
Previous Names: New Dixie Theater, Dixie Theatre, Stafford Opera House, The Venue, Stafford-Main Street
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The Dixie Theatre opened on January 9, 1911. The building is located on the same block as the larger Queen Theatre.
It is now used as a live performance venue.
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Street View still shows the building to be there, but googling the address doesn’t bring up any businesses there.
According to the Schulman Theater website, this venue is at least as old as 1926. Burned in fire set by a vagrant in 1983, as can be seen from linked photos.
Remodeled in early 1990’s by Downtown Bryan developer and visionary Reid Monroe. Re-opened as The Stafford Opera House, probably aquired that name from the Stafford Opera House in Columbus, TX. Operated again as Dixie Theatre from 1995-1998.
Known as The Venue during the mid-2000’s.
Since 2007 has been open as The Stafford – Main Street.
Oops, my finger slipped. The Dixie has been open since July of 2008.
Reopened as Dixie on January 9th, 1911
Reopened as Dixie from Amuzu on January 9th, 1911. Ad posted.
article:
Dixie Theatre opening 09 Jan 1911, Mon The Eagle (Bryan, Texas) Newspapers.com