The Grand Theatre in downtown Salem has gone dark after its managers exited the venue and began pursuing bankruptcy, leaving performers alleging more than $110,000 in unpaid bills.

Andrew and Alex Hussey of To The Ceiling Entertainment, who have managed the historic venue since 2024 according to Salem Reporter, ceased operations by late August.

The front reader boards that normally display posters for upcoming shows are now empty, and a board covers the box office window.

The allegations surfaced publicly after Portland nu-metal band Amerakin Overdose headlined a show at the Grand on Aug. 8 and said they were still owed roughly $3,700.

Two other bands on that bill also reported unpaid balances.

Weeks of unanswered calls followed.

Alex Hussey sent a message to the band saying his "hands are literally tied," according to a PolkCo Scanner post that compiled the allegations.

More performers and organizations came forward after the Amerakin Overdose dispute drew attention online. Portland Wrestling said a check from the venue bounced and an unpaid balance remains. The wrestling promotion announced it would no longer host events at the Grand. A nonprofit, Tuna and the Rock Cats Rescue, said it is owed $27,000 from a 2025 event at the venue.

Multiple bands and workers have reported similar experiences. Total unpaid claims exceeded $110,000 as of late August, according to PolkCo Scanner.

The Hussey brothers had not publicly responded to the allegations as of Aug. 30.

The closure deals another blow to downtown Salem's live entertainment options. The downtown Cinebarre closed in May 2025 when Regal left, though a local theater company is now transforming that space into a multi-venue arts hub.

No information is available about who owns the Grand Theatre building or whether the venue could reopen under new management. Andrew Hussey told PolkCo Scanner that a statement would be released by Tuesday, Sept. 1.