Yes, it’s true. The Joy Theater is going to open on December 29, 2011. It is locally owned and operated. The new owners have completely renovated the venue and made it a multipurpose entertainment venue. They retained the balcony and have added a bar, an elevator and permanent seats. They added a stage, a state of the art sound and video system. The floors on the first floor will be removable so you can add a dance floor or have a reception.
Opening night: Irma Thomas (12/29), Soul Rebels (12/30), and Kermit Ruffins (12/31). Tickets are going on sale 12/1. We are active on Facebook/thejoytheater. And the website will be up next week.
Most importantly, the marquee is being restored and returned to Canal Street during the second week of December!
Yes, it’s true. The Joy Theater is going to open on December 29, 2011. It is locally owned and operated. The new owners have completely renovated the venue and made it a multipurpose entertainment venue. They retained the balcony and have added a bar, an elevator and permanent seats. They added a stage, a state of the art sound and video system. The floors on the first floor will be removable so you can add a dance floor or have a reception.
Opening night: Irma Thomas (12/29), Soul Rebels (12/30), and Kermit Ruffins (12/31). Tickets are going on sale 12/1. We are active on Facebook/thejoytheater. And the website will be up next week.
Most importantly, the marquee is being restored and returned to Canal Street during the second week of December!