Old Town Theatre

Old Town Theatre, also known as the J. Philip Gibbs, Jr. Centre for the Performing Arts, is a 350-seat historic theatre located in the heart of the downtown square in Huntsville, Texas. The venue provides a stage for live music, comedy, film festivals and other performing arts events. It is managed and supported by the Friends of Old Town Theatre, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The theatre's mission is to further a sense of community and friendship by providing quality family entertainment and education in the arts in an inviting and comfortable venue, and to support and promote the arts in the downtown area. The building had served in its earliest years as a downtown movie theater. The Friends of Old Town Theatre project was first organized in 1997 as a community non-profit, dedicated to the restoration and reopening of Huntsville's Old Town Theatre on the downtown square. When the organization acquired the building, it was in severe disrepair, and the long and grueling process of rebuilding began. Friends President Gene Myrick and his board members worked tirelessly with the help of a small band of friends and supporters to gather community donations and grant funding, and then construction began. The theater received a generous donation in 2001, one year after opening, from the late LuEllen Gibbs, an early supporter and friend to the project, and the title of J. Philip Gibbs, Jr., Centre for the Performing Arts was added to its name. Today the theater hosts live music, comedy, film festivals and other performing arts events. It is offered to the community as a downtown venue for the performing arts. The venue is located at 1023 12th St, Huntsville, TX 77340, with doors opening an hour before show time. Upcoming events have included performances such as San Antonio Transit – A Tribute to Chicago, The French Family Trio, and Mo Pitney Trio. The theatre also supports the local community by encouraging patrons to dine at nearby Huntsville restaurants before shows.

Old Town Theatre, also known as the J. Philip Gibbs, Jr. Centre for the Performing Arts, is a historic theatre in Huntsville, Texas. The building had served in its earliest years as a downtown movie theater. The Friends of Old Town Theatre project was first organized in 1997 as a community non-profit, dedicated to the restoration and reopening of Huntsville's Old Town Theatre on the downtown square. When the organization acquired the building, it was in severe disrepair, and the long and grueling process of rebuilding began. Friends President Gene Myrick and his board members worked tirelessly with the help of a small band of friends and supporters to gather community donations and grant funding, and then construction began. The theater received a generous donation in 2001, one year after opening, from the late LuEllen Gibbs, an early supporter and friend to the project, and the title of J. Philip Gibbs, Jr., Centre for the Performing Arts was added to its name. Today the theater hosts live music, comedy, film festivals and other performing arts events. It is a 350-seat venue located at 1023 12th Street in the heart of the downtown square. The Friends of Old Town Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that manages and supports the operations of the Old Town Theatre. Its mission is to further a sense of community and friendship by providing quality family entertainment and education in the arts in an inviting and comfortable venue and to support and promote the arts in the downtown area.

• 2001

  Received a generous donation from the late LuEllen Gibbs; the title J. Philip Gibbs, Jr., Centre for the Performing Arts was added.

• 2000

  Theatre opened after restoration.

• 1997

  Friends of Old Town Theatre project organized as a community non-profit dedicated to restoration and reopening.

A community-focused historic performing arts venue in downtown Huntsville, Texas, offering quality family entertainment and supporting local arts.

• Live music performances

• Comedy shows

• Film festivals

• Performing arts events

• Theatre leasing

1. 1OLD TOWN THEATRE - Old Town Theatre, 1023 12th Street Huntsville TXoldtowntheatre-huntsville.org
2. 2About Us: Old Town Theatre Huntsville - OLD TOWN THEATREoldtowntheatre-huntsville.org
3. 3Old Town Theatrewikidata.org