About Us
Built originally in 1884 and in 1914 burned along with several other downtown businesses, the Thoroughbred Theater was rebuilt in 1916. Since the closing of the cinema in the 1950's the theater served as several businesses and a hardware store. In 2002 the theater was bought my Midway brothers, Jim and John McDaniel who wanted to save the theater. The brothers sold the theater in 2003 to Tony Moreno, who in 2004, renovated the theater from top to bottom.
The site now houses the 150-seat Historic
Thoroughbred Theater and is home to numerous
events and is the home of the Georgetown Exchange.
The Theater's doors are also open to the public for
venue rental, the ideal place to host special events,
concerts, performances,movies, receptions and
training events.
Quirk and the Theater prior to the 2004 Renovation.
Our Mission
The mission of Thoroughbred Community Theater is to entertain, enrich and educate through the arts. We aim to enhance the cultural life of greater Midway and the Bluegrass region. While maintaining stringent fiscal responsibility, we will strive to engage the whole of our community by:
--Expressing artistic, civic and educational interests;
--Contributing to community development goals;
--Supporting high-quality entertainment through various types of performing arts productions;
--Creating and promoting opportunities for children and adults to develop talents in all aspects of the performing arts; and
--Showcasing local talent.
Inside the Theater
Incorporated into the design of the Thoroughbred Theater are numerous historic elements from the areas most famous horse farms and equine attractions, including; railings from Churchill Downs, barn doors from historic Faraway farm- home of War Admiral and Man O’ War, stall doors and slate roofing from historic Hamburg Place, the ballroom doors from fabulous HopewellFarm. The theater has recently had changes in the main lobby, with additions of two handicap accessible restrooms and fresh paint, which creates an inviting lobby.
The Thoroughbred Theater's main floor and Stage.
Since it's incorporation into a non-profit organization, the Thoroughbred Theater has established two funds to fufill it's mission of a community arts center in Midway. The Cornerstone fund and the Helping Hand fund are a 6 month campaign to raise money. For more information, contact us at 859.846.9827.
Volunteer opportunities are in the near future. More information about our non-profit status and ways to help us will be online soon, please check back for updates and more.
The Future
Thoroughbred Community Theater
Midway, Kentucky
"Entertain, Enrich and Educate through the Arts"
Contact Us
859.846.9827
Email Address
tbredtheater2008@aol.com
Physical Address
127 East Main Street
Midway, Ky 40347
Mailing Address
Thoroughbred Theater
PO Box 3931
Midway, Ky 40347
Thoroughbred Email
This wesite is maintained by the Thoroughbred Community Theater, INC.
127 East Main St. Midway, KY 40347 859-846-9827 tbredtheater2008@aol.com
