A Final Encore for the Mayo Family 

Tulsa, Oklahoma — In a city where oil once fueled ambition and neon lit the promise of possibility, one family helped compose a different kind of legacy—one written in stage lights, standing ovations, and the echo of unforgettable nights. Now, after decades of shaping Tulsa’s cultural rhythm, the Mayo family is preparing to take its final bow.

From the earliest days of Tulsa’s rise, the Mayo family stood as quiet patrons of the arts, investing not just in buildings, but in the belief that a thriving city needs a thriving soul. That belief found its grandest expression when Peter Mayo took the reins of the historic Brady Theater—later known as the Tulsa Theater—and transformed it into one of the region’s most celebrated live music venues.

For more than 40 years, Peter Mayo curated a stage that welcomed legendary performers, rising stars, and generations of fans. Under his stewardship, the theater became more than a venue; it became a ritual—a place where Tulsa gathered to feel something larger than itself.

Now, that chapter is closing.

“This isn’t goodbye to music,” said Mayo. “It’s a thank you—to the artists, the audiences, and the city that made it all possible.”

“This isn’t goodbye to music,” said Mayo. “It’s a thank you—to the artists, the audiences, and the city that made it all possible.”

Thank You Tulsa

As the Tulsa Theater transitions into new ownership, it steps into its next act—one that will build upon a foundation laid by decades of passion, risk, and unwavering dedication to live performance. While the name on the marquee may evolve, the spirit within its walls remains deeply rooted in the legacy the Mayo family helped create. For Tulsa, this moment is both an ending and a beginning. The curtain falls on one era, but the stage is far from dark.