The historic theater near Fair Park has sat unused for many years, but an influx of cash and a neighborhood redevelopment plan aim to change that.
Adjacent to Interstate 45, at 1918 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., stands a slender yet prominent green tower tipped by a red sphere. Despite its visual prominence and its local cultural importance through the '70s, the Forest Theater has experienced a tumultuous history since its inception 75 years ago in 1949. The venue has sat empty since 2009.
The packed event saw 700 locals turn out and emphatically support the important step in the project. The redevelopment plan drew mostly positive reactions when it was publicly announced in 2021. Renovations to Forest Theater will encompass significant growth to the complex. Once complete, the 66,000-square-foot building will have an arts education hub, a 1,000-plus seat performance hall, a 200-seat multi-use studio theater, a recording studio and accompanying amenities including a cafe and a restaurant.
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