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LOVE SONGS

February 13, 2010

8:00 p.m.

Reserved Seats: $51

Love Seats Still Available!

They wowed our sold out audience last season - wait until you see and hear what they have in store for us this year.

Don't miss the best Valentine's date in town - a romantic evening of Broadway's best love songs.

 

Special Guests Include

Jill Blalock Lord

Jill Blalock Lord

David Gaschen

David Gaschen

Ann Sanders

Ann Sanders

and Matthew Lord

Matthew Lord

FOR TICKETS

CALL: 972-237-UPTN(8786)

OR

Order Online at

www.UptownTheaterGP.com

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Tejas Brothers

with

Mingo Saldivar

Friday, March 19th

8:00 p.m.

$11 in advance; $16 day of the show

Click HERE for tickets!

 

 

 

 

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The City of Grand Prairie is proud to present the 2009-2010 Uptown Arts Series!


Click Here for more information!

 

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The Uptown Theater story...

 

  • 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

 

Click Here for a Complete History of the Uptown Theater.

Call 972.237.8786 for more information.

City of Grand Prairie Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Dept. Hyatt Place - North Arlington/Grand Prairie