COLLIN COUNTY, Texas — The world of theater may soon grow in North Texas as the city of Frisco and Prosper ISD have plans to bring a performing arts center to Collin County.
The $340 million facility, named the Frisco Center for the Arts, would hold 2,800 seats in its performance hall.
The city and school district said it would collaborate with Broadway Dallas.
“The more arts there are in town, the better it is for all of us,” said Ken Novice, the president and CEO of Broadway Dallas.
Novice said the art community is very close, and he wants to see the new center come to life.
The hall would be able to hold Broadway shows and large touring and community productions.
The city said the community hall will be mainly used by Prosper ISD and will have about 300 to 400 seats.
In a statement, Superintendent of Prosper ISD Dr. Holly Ferguson said the following:
“We are excited about the possibility of partnering with the City of Frisco to provide a world-class educational opportunity for our students. This collaboration would allow our teachers and students to produce campus and district concerts, musicals, and theatrical productions while also participating in Broadway-level productions with outside partners. The potential for our students to learn from and work alongside industry professionals in a state-of-the-art facility aligns perfectly with our commitment to providing exceptional educational experiences. This partnership represents a unique opportunity to maximize resources and create something special for our school community and the broader area."
“It's been a two-decade dream to bring performing arts to our city,” said the Mayor of Frisco Jeff Cheney. “The demand is there, and we know there is just a thirst for performing arts in a venue like this."
He said the city discovered an opportunity to bring the center to Frisco last year with Prosper ISD and it would be constructed in the area where Frisco and the school district meet.
Mayor Cheney said the decision could lie in the hands of voters if the project is placed on a May ballot in 2025 by the City Council.