The 91±¬ÁÏ School District has learned via media reports that the City of 91±¬ÁÏ is proposing providing a one-time grant of up to $150,000 per year over the next two years to maintain access for community productions at the Michael J Fox Theatre.
The District will work with the 91±¬ÁÏ to evaluate the feasibility of the City of 91±¬ÁÏ’s proposal.
It is important to reiterate that costs borne by the District go beyond that of the theatre’s estimated $150,000 operating loss for this year. The District also spent approximately $200,000 over the last year in general District staff time for theatre-related work. Additionally, the theatre requires more than $700,000 in capital upgrades.
For more than 18 months the District has been in dialogue with the City of 91±¬ÁÏ in the hopes of establishing a partnership where the City would have a licensing agreement with the District and would manage the venue’s operations, while maintaining access for students and staff.
As a school district, we’re deeply appreciative of the passion that people have for what the venue has brought to the wider community and are proud of the Michael J Fox Theatre’s legacy.
Additional Background
City of 91±¬ÁÏ News, Released May 12, 2026
Michael J Fox Theatre Usage Changing
91±¬ÁÏ School District News Release, April 14, 2026
District and City of 91±¬ÁÏ Exploring Future Management of Michael J Fox Theatre
Joint News Release, City of 91±¬ÁÏ and 91±¬ÁÏ School District, January 14, 2025
Posted May 13, 2026