Westminster City Council Extends Friends of the Rose Contract Through June 2026

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The Rose Center Theater in Westminster. Courtesy of Rose Center Theater.

An Update Following the Westminster City Council Special Meeting of December 18

Rose Center news for our patrons and friends…

On Thursday, December 18, the Westminster City Council reconvened to reconsider Friends of the Rose’s contract and ongoing operational management of the Rose Center Theater.

After careful reconsideration and in response to the extraordinary outpouring of community support, the City Council has voted unanimously (4-0) to move forward with the extension of the agreement for the Friends of the Rose Center through June 30, 2026.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Mayor and Members of the Westminster City Council, as well as City staff for taking the time to revisit this matter, engaging in thoughtful discussion regarding the future of the Rose Center Theater. We recognize the complexity of the decisions before them and value the opportunity for continued dialogue provided.

We are equally grateful to the community members who made their voices heard with clarity, care, and conviction. In recent weeks, patrons, artists, families, educators, renters, and supporters stepped forward to share what this theater has meant to them. Your advocacy underscored a shared belief in the power of the arts and the role this space has played in shaping lives and building community.

As this process continues, we remain committed to transparency, collaboration, and thoughtful advocacy. We will continue to share updates as conversations progress and as additional information becomes available.

In the meantime, we look ahead to coming together in celebration. On Tuesday, December 30, we invite you to join us for our 20th Anniversary Celebration: The Rose Tribute Concert, an evening of music, memory, and gratitude honoring the legacy of this stage and the community that continues to bring it to life. 

Thank you for standing with us, for your continued support, and for believing in this work. You are an essential part of the Rose Center Theater story, and we look forward to having you with us as this next chapter continues to unfold.

With appreciation and resolve,

The Friends of the Rose