David
Lyons opened his Grand Opera House in tiny Crowley, Louisiana
in 1901. It was closed a few decades later and has recently
been rediscovered. A $3.7 million restoration
project is underway that will restore the Grand to its former
glory. Grand Opera House of the South will re-open soon,
in the midst of renovations that will add a beautiful performance
facility, as well as other functions, to this south Louisiana
town and the entire region.
The opera house has a rich and fascinating
history, and its restoration is drawing widespread community
support and participation.
As restoration work continues, fund raising events, community
volunteer days, tours, and other
events are ongoing. To learn more about any of these, and how
you can join the effort, please click
here to contact us.
Grand Opera House of the South was established
in July, 2000 as a 501-(c)(3) recognized Louisiana not-for-profit
organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Click
here for a list of board members.
Entire site © Grand Opera House of the South.
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This limited
edition Floyd Sonnier print that celebrates the history of Grand
Opera House of the South is available for purchase at the Grand
Opera House. For more information, contact
us.
The stage
of the Grand will once again come alive with performances!
All-new seating preserves historical character and is very comfortable
Our only photo of
David Lyons
is this old newspaper
advertisement for the
Grand Opera House.
(Click any image for larger view)
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