The Celebrity Theater at 4620 US-90 East in Broussard, which closed on October 2023, will be torn down, according to a news release from the building’s owner, Billeaud Companies.

“After entertaining several proposals and prospects with plans for an adaptive reuse of the theater building, it has become evident that the property needs a clean slate,” the release read. “Due to the nature of construction and size of the building, it is simply too costly to repurpose this structure, and it will be removed in the coming weeks.”

Billeaud Companies Board Chairman Paul Eason said plans for the property are still in the works.

“While originally planning for redevelopment centered around the existing structure, we believe we may have limited options and creativity of the site design,” Eason said. “With the building gone, this will open up site planning ideas and give a fresh visualization of what this property can become.”

The release said the company hopes to parcel out the 8-acre site to maximize access for local, regional and national restaurants, retail, multi-use and fast-food operations along Main Street and Celebrity Drive.

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