Parton Theatre Name Change

The Roanoke Rapids (N.C.) City Council voted January 8th to rename the Randy Parton Theatre the Roanoke Rapids Theatre to give the facility a fresh start.

Venue GM Rick Reno, of management company UGL Unicco, said about 40 acts, including B.J. Thomas and Blood, Sweat & Tears, are booked through the beginning of June.

City officials banned Parton from performing at his namesake theatre December 6th.