The theatre has been called "the most elegant theater between Kansas City and Denver"[1] and to this day plays host to many popular events in the region.

Renowned Kansas City theatre architect Carl Boller was hired to prepare the design drawings and the blueprints.

Short (already known for his work on the Brown family home Brownstone Hall and other buildings in the area) was hired as the construction supervisor.

Renaissance in style and overall design, the $40,000 structure became a priceless jewel amid rare aesthetic riches in a small town in start of the 20th century mid-America.

The last movie to be shown at the Brown Grand was the world premiere of The Devil and LeRoy Bassett which was written and directed by Robert E. Pearson, a native of Concordia.

The Brown Grand Theatre now serves as a tourist attraction and performing arts / community center for Concordia and North Central Kansas.

For the artistic work on the drop, sought-after scenic painter Robert Braun was hired to do the Napoleon battle scene, and Michael Russell, president of the company, came out of retirement to paint the bordering green draperies and gold and bronze frame around the picture.