The New Isis Theatre, a Main Street landmark in the Fort Worth Stockyards dating back to 1914, has a new owner with a high‑profile name attached. Records show the property was purchased by SGS Supper Club LLC, a company co‑owned by actor and writer Taylor Sheridan.
From cinema to supper club
According to the Fort Worth Report, SGS is still in the design phase but plans to transform the space into a 1920s‑style Texas supper club. The concept aims to blend classic dining with the theater’s historic ambience, offering Fort Worth residents a new gathering place that honors the building’s century‑long story.
Local reaction
Paul Paine, president of Fort Worth Stockyards, Inc., said Sheridan’s involvement has sparked curiosity about what the next iteration of the property could look like. “I assume he’ll come up with something creative,” Paine remarked.
Long‑time patrons also voiced hope that the theater’s cinematic past will be respected. Ryan Bijan, who launched the Cowtown Movie Classics series at the Isis, said he would like to see the stage and screen retained in some capacity. “Taylor Sheridan is an incredibly talented filmmaker and writer. I think he understands the importance of film as a medium, so I hope he can also appreciate the space’s use as a cinema,” Bijan explained.
Preserving a historic façade
Bijan praised the previous owners for restoring the theater’s original glory, noting the beautiful façade and landmark status within the Stockyards. “I’d be happy to see the space live on in any capacity,” he added, emphasizing the community’s desire to keep the building’s character alive.
What this means for Fort Worth
The redevelopment represents another chapter in the New Isis Theatre’s long history of reinvention. Over its more than a century of existence, the building has been rebuilt, renovated, and revived several times. If the supper‑club plan moves forward, it could add a new dining destination to the Stockyards while preserving a piece of Fort Worth’s cultural heritage.
Local officials and business leaders will be watching the project’s progress closely, as it may set a precedent for adaptive reuse of historic properties in the area. The blend of entertainment, dining, and preservation aligns with the Stockyards’ mission to celebrate the city’s past while fostering economic growth.
Original reporting: Richardson, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
