The CEO of the entertainment company pursuing a Dolly Parton–branded theater in Orange Beach says the project remains alive, whether in the coastal city or “another great community.”
Jack Lawrence, CEO of World Choice Investments LLC, offered his first public comments since widespread resident opposition emerged last month over a proposed theater along Alabama State Route 161 in Orange Beach. He said he still views Orange Beach as a “great location” for the theater.
“Orange Beach would be a great location for Dolly Parton’s Pirates Voyage to expand, but we are still weighing our options regarding the location for a new theater,” Lawrence said in a statement to AL.com on Thursday. “Whether it’s in Orange Beach or another great community we know our show will bring with it great family entertainment and economic impact to the area.”…