Nice small venue for a concert. The restrooms could use a little work, but other than that I would definitely see a show there again
I love old theaters and was happy to see that this one has been very well preserved and maintained and is still operating. But I was really expecting to see something much more, well, GRAND!
Renovated theater with gallery space upstairs! Music, Plays, Movies and more... something for everyone! A very intimate space.
Have now seen a few shows at the Grand and I have enjoyed everyone. The latest was Tin Can Buddha and it was an outstanding show.
Whether it's a one-man show on his experiences as a worker at NASA, giving people an inside look at a half-century of man's flight into space, or a surprisingly good (and amazing look-alike!), nationally touring, faux-Rolling Stones band, an off-Broadway play, a historic, Kentucky Chautauqua, portrayal, or a sample of bluegrass, and even a showcase for local artists, the renovated Grand rivals those of much bigger cities, with far lower prices!
We are blessed to have a niece and nephew that are involved in the theatre's operation. It is a magnificient building in downtown Frankfort that has history as well as a future. My niece's son keeps talking about the time Jack Hannah came to town.
A 1911 restored old vaudeville theatre with upgrades to the sound and movie screen makes for a nice movie theatre plus the theatre is a draw for musicals, plays, and music venues.
My family and I have seen many shows at this venue. There is not a bad seat in the place, in walking distance to downtown eateries, and a place that has added a lot of value to Frankfort. The quality of shows and movies are excellent, and bring a worldly flair to small Frankfort, KY. I have been completely blown away by the talent that has rocked this place (all while feeling I must be in a different country) - Ben Sollee, Stirfry Musette, the Chinese dancers, just to name a few. We also saw Lincoln and Les Miserables here and my daughter had a ballet performance there, which was very special. I love the quaint feel and am impressed at the vision of those who took on this project and those who continue to volunteer to keep it running. Highly recommend.
Hippie hangout for the downtown crowd shows movies that nobody has ever heard of. Go to Lexington cinemas instead.
This theatre has been carefully and lovingly restored by members of the Frankfort community. Run almost entirely by volunteers - everyone from house managers to sound and lighting technicans, ushers, ticket sellers and concessions staff - the Grand offers a venue for art house films, live performances, children's theater, live broadcast feeds and local artist exhibits. Prices for events are incredibly reasonable and the theatre is beautifully decorated in a modern style, yet designed to perserve its traditional flair. Treat yourself to a visit and I guarantee you'll be back!