A look at the Woodlawn Theatre’s 76-year history in San Antonio, from ‘National Velvet’ and ‘Alamo’ premiere to Broadway musicals

Before the pandemic, passers-by often just walked into the Woodlawn Theatre during the day, hoping to take a look around.

“It’s one of my favorite things about working here,” said Christopher Rodriguez, executive and artistic director of the Woodlawn, who has been at the 76-year-old theater in the Deco District for nearly a decade. “People would stop by and talk about their memories of being at the Woodlawn, seeing movies.”

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