Lights On in South Dallas: the Forest Theater's Grand Return | Elizabeth Wattley | Ep 267

Your Dark Companion Podcast · Oct 15, 2026 · 58m · transcript

Mike Rhyner and Michael Gruber welcome back Elizabeth Wattley, founder and CEO of Forest Forward, for a third update on the historic Forest Theater restoration in South Dallas, now just days from its grand reopening on November 1st. Hear the inside story of bringing this 1949 landmark back to life, from its segregation-era roots and legendary concerts by Ike and Tina Turner to the Dolby Atmos sound system, new Starbucks, and neighborhood revitalization efforts transforming the MLK Boulevard corridor. A must-listen for Dallas history buffs and anyone invested in South Dallas's economic…