EVERETT — The Historic Everett Theatre is set to come back to life Friday night with a new owner aiming to reestablish the historic venue as a cultural hub for Everett.

Johnny Phan, a Bellevue real estate broker and investor, became the new owner on June 1 after paying $1.5 million, according to Snohomish County Assessor records. The theater has been closed since June 28. Three months later, and after extensive renovations to the 800-seat facility, the theater’s rebirth appears nearly complete.

Earlier this year, members of the Historic Everett Theatre Preservation Society feared the worst for the building they loved.

The Historic Everett Theatre has been for sale since before the COVID-19 pandemic as Craig Shriner, the primary owner, had been looking to retire. Phan told Curt Shriner,

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