Capitol Theatre (Moncton) facts for kids
The Capitol Theatre
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| Location | 811 Main Street Moncton, New Brunswick E1C 1G1 |
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| Coordinates | 46°05′18″N 64°46′45″W / 46.08825°N 64.779068°W |
| Capacity | 800 |
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| Opened | 1922 |
| Rebuilt | 1993 |
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| www.capitol.nb.ca | |
The Capitol Theatre (which is Théâtre Capitol in French) is a super cool historic building in downtown Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. It has 780 seats and was originally built in the 1920s. Today, it's a busy place for all sorts of cultural shows and events in the city.
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A Look Inside the Capitol Theatre
The theatre was designed by a famous architect named René-Arthur Fréchet in 1920. It was first built as a vaudeville house. Vaudeville was a popular type of entertainment back then. It was like a variety show with different acts. You might see singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, and even acrobats all on one stage!
From Vaudeville to Cinema
Sadly, the original theatre burned down in 1926. But don't worry, René-Arthur Fréchet rebuilt it! Later on, the Capitol Theatre changed. It stopped being a vaudeville house and became a movie theatre. This was a common change for many theatres as movies became more popular.
Bringing the Theatre Back to Life
In 1991, the City of Moncton bought the theatre. They wanted to bring it back to its original glory. So, in 1992, a big restoration project began. This meant carefully fixing up the building to look like it did in the 1920s. It was a huge job! The theatre officially reopened in 1993 as a place for live performances again.
What Happens at the Capitol Today?
Today, the Capitol Theatre is a very important spot for arts and culture in Moncton. It hosts many different shows. You can see plays by Theatre New Brunswick and amazing dance performances by The Atlantic Ballet Theatre of Canada. It also welcomes symphony orchestras and other dance groups. It's a fantastic place to experience live entertainment!
