PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The owners of East Providence’s Comedy Connection have purchased Providence’s Columbus Theatre, which closed down in June. Cory Brailsford and David Fiorillo plan to restore the historic venue to its former name, the Uptown Theatre. The Columbus Theatre will undergo renovations before being reopened under the new ownership. “We are thrilled to bring back the Uptown Theatre name and honor its legacy,” said Cory Brailsford. “Our goal is to preserve its historic charm while introducing exciting new programming that will appeal to a wide range of audiences.”   Categories: News, Rhode Island