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Draper Historic Theatre

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The story began in 1938, when the Annie Pearl and John A. Howell family built a movie house in Draper-"The Pearl" was born. Vaudeville acts started off the evening and a movie or two would follow. Even a few big names, like Tex Ritter, graced the stage of "The Pearl". During the depression, a bag of groceries was given away every Friday night. Locals felt fortunate to have a first run theatre right in their small town. For many generations this building, now on the Draper Historic Register, served as a gathering place for the south end of the valley. Tales are told (by now upstanding citizens) of a cherry bomb or two set off during shows and of sneaking buddies in through the back door. Fast forward fifty years, when the theater was purchased by educators Charles and Vanessa Nelson. This dedicated couple added theatrical lighting and sound and expanded the stage, enabling the presentation of live shows, making DHT the only privately owned live theater in the south Salt Lake Valley. From small beginnings to full productions of favorite plays and musicals, the theater grew to what could be called "the best kept secret in the valley." In 1998, Draper Historic Theatre became a non-profit organization. Three years later, Vanessa retired as manager-leaving the non-profit board, headed by Artistic Director Kevin McClellan and Board Chair Rhonda Neiswender, to manage the theater and produce the events. DHT's reputation continues to grow as a great place for quality family entertainment - and a great place for youth and adults to spread their wings in the arts. Propelled forward by a mostly volunteer staff and guild, the stage is now set for an even loftier future for DHT.

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    Draper Historic Theatre

    12366 South 900 East
    Draper, UT 84020

    Phone: (801) 572-4611   |   Email   |  

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      06/08/12- 06/23/12

      Brigadoon Draper Historic Theatre Brigadoon Presented by Draper Historic Theatre at Draper Historic Theatre June 8-June 23, 2012 As two New-Yorkers hike about the Scottish highlands they encounter something not on their map. They discover the lost town of Brigadoon, which resulting from a miracle from God, comes to life only for one day every century! Tommy Albright, half of this American duo, falls in love with a Brigadoonian girl, Fiona MacLaren. Tommy has two problems: First, if Tommy stays in the town for more than a day, he can never return home to New York!

      08/03/12- 08/18/12

      School House Rock Live! Jr. Draper Historic Theatre School House Rock Live! Jr. Presented by Draper Historic Theatre at Draper Historic Theatre August 3-August 18, 2012 School House Rock Live! Jr. -The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, instructing a whole new generation to "Unpack Your Adjectives" and "Do The Circulations," it's lighting up stages everywhere, from school multi-purpose rooms to university and regional theatres all around the country.

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  • Upcoming Events

    06/08/12- 06/23/12

    Brigadoon Draper Historic Theatre Brigadoon Presented by Draper Historic Theatre at Draper Historic Theatre June 8-June 23, 2012 As two New-Yorkers hike about the Scottish highlands they encounter something not on their map. They discover the lost town of Brigadoon, which resulting from a miracle from God, comes to life only for one day every century! Tommy Albright, half of this American duo, falls in love with a Brigadoonian girl, Fiona MacLaren. Tommy has two problems: First, if Tommy stays in the town for more than a day, he can never return home to New York!

    08/03/12- 08/18/12

    School House Rock Live! Jr. Draper Historic Theatre School House Rock Live! Jr. Presented by Draper Historic Theatre at Draper Historic Theatre August 3-August 18, 2012 School House Rock Live! Jr. -The Emmy Award-winning 1970s Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs is not only making a small-screen comeback, instructing a whole new generation to "Unpack Your Adjectives" and "Do The Circulations," it's lighting up stages everywhere, from school multi-purpose rooms to university and regional theatres all around the country.

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    05/04/12- 05/12/12	Taming of the Shrew Draper Historic Theatre
    04/06/12- 04/21/12	James and the Giant Peach Draper Historic Theatre
    03/29/12- 04/02/12	Sureluck Holmes and The Band of Assassins Draper Historic Theatre
    02/10/12- 02/25/12	Steel Magnolias by Robert Harling Draper Historic Theatre
    12/01/11- 12/17/11	Li'l Abner Draper Historic Theatre
    10/07/11- 10/29/11	Knight for a Day Draper Historic Theatre
    09/03/11- 09/24/11	Off The Wall Comedy Improv Draper Historic Theatre
    05/20/11- 05/21/11	Off The Wall Comedy Improv Draper Historic Theatre
    05/06/11- 05/28/11	Charlotte's Web Draper Historic Theatre
    04/16/11	OTW Fraudway Paro-Glee Draper Historic Theatre
    03/04/11- 03/26/11	An Ideal Husband Draper Historic Theatre
    02/25/11- 02/28/11	Adrift in New York Classic Melodrama Draper Historic Theatre
    02/05/11- 12/31/11	Off the Wall Comedy Improv Draper Historic Theatre
    12/02/10- 12/18/10	Young Santa Claus and the Winter Solstice Draper Historic Theatre
    10/29/10	Cadence Dance - Freak Show After Dark Draper Historic Theatre
    10/09/10- 12/18/10	Off The Wall Comedy Draper Historic Theatre
    10/01/10- 10/23/10	Footloose! Draper Historic Theatre
    09/17/10	Cadence Dance - 2010 Summer Blast Draper Historic Theatre
    08/06/10- 08/28/10	High School Musical 2 Draper Historic Theatre
    08/02/10- 08/29/10	A Tribute To Johnny Cash Starring Jackson Cash Draper Historic Theatre
    06/04/10- 06/26/10	Willy Wonka Draper Historic Theatre
    04/09/10- 05/01/10	Across America: A Musical Journey Draper Historic Theatre
    02/05/10- 02/27/10	Fiddler on the Roof Draper Historic Theatre
    12/03/09- 12/19/09	A Christmas Carol - The Musical Draper Historic Theatre
    11/06/09- 11/07/09	A.A. Milne One Acts Draper Historic Theatre
    10/09/09- 10/24/09	Annie Jr. Draper Historic Theatre
    06/05/09- 06/27/09	Once Upon a Mattress Draper Historic Theatre
    04/10/09- 05/02/09	DHT KIDZ 2009 Draper Historic Theatre
    02/06/09- 02/28/09	Pirates of Penzance Draper Historic Theatre
    12/04/08- 12/20/08	It's A Wonderful Life Draper Historic Theatre
    10/02/08- 10/25/08	The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe Draper Historic Theatre
    07/31/08- 08/23/08	Peter Pan, or the Boy Who Would Not Grow Up Draper Historic Theatre
    06/05/08- 06/28/08	Meanwhile Back at the Castle: A Cinderella Story Draper Historic Theatre
    04/10/08- 05/03/08	Broadway Kidz Draper Historic Theatre