Theaters & Summer Shows
CORSICANA OPRY AND EVENT CENTER: The Corsicana Opry & Event Center is housed in a historic circa 1905 cherry red brick building. The Event Center regularly hosts concerts, weddings, church services, auctions, vendor shows and more. The Opry is located at 215 E 5th Avenue in Corsicana. For more information call 903-872-6779.
PALACE THEATRE: The Palace Theatre is a historic live performance venue that originally opened in 1921. Today the 550-seat theatre operates as a non-profit to bring well-known performers to Corsicana. Summer performances include“ The Wizard of Oz” at 2 p. m. June 13 by the Avant Garde
Theatre of Dance, Lorrie Morgan at 7:30 p. m. June 19 and the Bellamy Brothers at 7:30 p. m. on Aug. 29. The Palace is located at 112 West 6th Avenue in Corsicana. For information call 903-874-7792 or visit corsicanapalace. com.
PURDON GROVES AND THE PATIO: Purdon Groves is a private country venue for weddings, group exercise sessions, corporate retreats, family reunions and chef’ s table events. The Patio, located in downtown Corsicana, offers a variety of ticketed and free activities in a kid-friendly and pet-friendly space, from art workshops, vendor markets and private dinners to live music and open mic nights.
The Patio is located at 211 South Beaton St. in Corsicana. For information call 972-266-1331 or visit purdongroves. com.
WAREHOUSE LIVING ARTS CENTER: Warehouse Living Arts Center is a vibrant non-profit with two stages that hosts workshops, youth programs and live theater productions. Summer productions include“ The Drowning Girls,” June 18-21 and 25-28 and“ Finding Nemo Jr.” Aug. 6-9 and 13-16.
Season tickets are $ 68 or $ 80 and include any five of the eight seasonal shows. WLAC is located at 119 W. 6th Ave. in Corsicana. For information call 903-872-5421 or visit thewlac. com.
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