Texas concert operator invests in Tower Theatre

Tower Theatre, a music and movie venue in Uptown, is teaming up with Dallas-based The Granada Theater.

The Granada Theater has been entertaining Texas audiences since 1946, and like the Tower, is a historic structure. After periods of neglect and different ownership, it reopened in 2004 under current owner Mike Schoder. The Granada Theater will acquire a minority ownership stake in Tower Theatre as part of the partnership.

“From Day One, Tower Theatre has tried to recreate the hospitality and success of Granada Theater,” said Chad Whitehead, operating partner and talent buyer for Tower Theatre. “I’ve always admired Granada’s commitment to the community through quality live music and their friendliness to artists and patrons alike.”

Whitehead said the partnership will strengthen both venues’ position within the industry, enhancing opportunities to book world-class talent in the competitive livemusic marketplace.

“When we started this journey, opening Tower last year, Granada was one of the first venues we looked at for influences. We connected with Mike early on, and his hospitality and spirit were overwhelmingly encouraging,” said Stephen Tyler, operating partner for Tower Theatre.

“The fact our relationship has evolved to this partnership is beyond my wildest dreams. I can’t wait to see where this takes us,” he said.

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