The Farr Best Theater, an intimate, 158-seat venue in downtown Mansfield, is a gem of Mansfield history.
It was first opened on October 10, 1917 by Milton May Farr who became one of the citys' most prominent citizens and oversaw the installation of the first electric lights in the city and a modernized water system. He named the theatre the Best Farr Theatre and then in 1950 it became known as the Farr Best Theater. For 58 continuous years, it was operated by Milton and Annie Farr and their 9 children.
The Farr Best Theater has seen several owners and uses since then, but was most recently purchased in 2017 by the City of Mansfield to preserve the building and return it to its intended use as a theater. It is currently undergoing a revitalization to retain and enhance much of the original historic charm. It operates as community arts venue hosting concerts, movies, theatrical productions, lectures, dance, magic, and a variety of community events.
The theater was placed on the National Register of Historic places on September 12, 1996.
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*At this time, we are still planning to open as scheduled, however, as things develop, we will post updates on any date changes*
Join Magnificent Theater Company for our one year anniversary celebration with The Butler Did It. This comedy parodies every English mystery play ever written: but it has a decidedly American flair. Miss Maple, a dowager with a reputation for "clever" weekend parties, invites a group of detective writers to e...
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*At this time, we are still planning to open as scheduled, however, as things develop, we will post updates on any date changes*
Join Magnificent Theater Company for our one year anniversary celebration with The Butler Did It. This comedy parodies every English mystery play ever written: but it has a decidedly American flair. Miss Maple, a dowager with a reputation for "clever" weekend parties, invites a group of detective writers to e...
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*At this time, we are still planning to open as scheduled, however, as things develop, we will post updates on any date changes*
Join Magnificent Theater Company for our one year anniversary celebration with The Butler Did It. This comedy parodies every English mystery play ever written: but it has a decidedly American flair. Miss Maple, a dowager with a reputation for "clever" weekend parties, invites a group of detective writers to e...
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*At this time, we are still planning to open as scheduled, however, as things develop, we will post updates on any date changes*
Join Magnificent Theater Company for our one year anniversary celebration with The Butler Did It. This comedy parodies every English mystery play ever written: but it has a decidedly American flair. Miss Maple, a dowager with a reputation for "clever" weekend parties, invites a group of detective writers to e...
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