Ambience, History and Performance
Birthdays and anniversaries are among the most joyous moments of our lives. The Grand’s accumulation of years, beginning with our first opening night on January 3, 1895 has been no less meaningful and includes the early years of freshness, the tumultuous years of storm, sassy years of vaudeville and film, the sad, middle-age years of neglect, more storms, a rebirth of wonder and restoration and a Centennial celebration, honoring this grandest temple of Thespis. The Grand now celebrates its 125 years with A Legendary Season, opening with not one, but two legends as Paul Anka Sings Sinatra followed by an array of legends – Sir James Galway and his golden flute; The Million Dollar Quartet, the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jam session ever; The Midtown Men, original stars of The Jersey Boys ;a one-man tour-de-force about President Harry Truman; a tribute to Whitney Houston and another celebrating the music of Queen; The Legends; bursting one we Recently mention and Texas only at and Tenors, the added Legends? Willie The seams Temptations. honoring to Nelson our season, already – the did the music There’s and so dance, much powerful more - classical percussion, a silent film for Halloween, a full complement of holiday performances as part of Galveston’s Winter Wonder Island celebration, our Grand favorite Rob Landes and a stunning schedule of the best of Broadway! The Grand is a jewel box in which artistic quality onstage is given added value by the surrounding ambience of history and beauty. While our gorgeous beaches inspire us to relax and build castles in the sand in any season, don’t forget to build memories by sharing a Grand experience with your family, friends, and visitors. This is a season of celebration to enjoy.