ROANOKE, Va. – The Grandin Theatre is undergoing renovations ahead of its 95th anniversary next year, which will bring updated amenities to the historic arts and culture organization.
In the back of the theater, an additional structure is being added with the primary purpose of supporting the live performance programming that has grown in recent years. These new additions include: two backstage bathrooms with an ADA-compliant shower, a stackable washer and dryer, an office for full-time staff members and an elevator-stair combo.
Ian Fortier, the executive director of The Grandin Theatre Foundation, explained the importance of the theatre’s history and legacy:…