# Tina Knowles’ WACO Theater Center Sets Grand Reopening Celebration for South L.A.’s Historic Vision Theatre

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/tina-knowles-waco-theater-center-sets-grand-reopening-celebration-for-south-l-a-s-historic-vision-theatre/
- Published: 2026-11-10T00:41:39+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T05:54:20+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/scene/news/tina-knowles-waco-theater-center-vision-theatre-south-la-reopening-1236943581/
- Topics: Art, Culture

## Key points

- Tina Knowles’ WACO Theater Center is helping reopen the Vision Theatre.
- The $40 million renovation took 15 years.
- A three-day celebration runs from 13 to 15 November.

## Summary

The Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center in South Los Angeles is reopening after a 15-year renovation project costing $40 million. WACO Theater Center, led by Tina Knowles and Shay Wafer, is marking its return with a three-day celebration in Leimert Park, highlighting the theatre’s role in Black arts and community life.

The programme runs from 13 to 15 November and includes a family block party and screening of a “Proud Family” holiday special, a conversation with the cast of “A Different World”, and a live concert launching WACO’s music series. Built in 1931 and later purchased by Marla Gibbs, the theatre will be co-managed by WACO and the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs. Its updated facilities include a 729-seat auditorium, expanded stage and backstage areas, and new audio, visual and broadcast technology.

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