Capitol Theatre (Yakima)

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The exterior of the Capitol Theatre
The exterior of the Capitol Theatre

The Capitol Theatre is a performing arts venue in Yakima, Washington. With its location in downtown Yakima and 1,500 seating capacity, it serves as the primary performing arts facility for the Yakima region.[1] It opened on April 5, 1920 as the Mercy Theatre and at the time it was the largest theatre in the Pacific Northwest.[2] The theatre originally contained vaudeville acts and is currently home to the Yakima Symphony Orchestra, Town Hall Series, Community Concerts, as well as traveling Broadway musicals.

The interior of the theatre
The interior of the theatre

In 1972 the Allied Arts Council and the City of Yakima began working together to transfer the building to public ownership. Part of this effort included the successfully placing on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. Shortly after ownership was transferred to the city, the building was severely damaged by a fire in 1973.[3] The theatre was renovated to its original 1920s form and was reopened in 1978 with a performance by Bob Hope.[4]

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  1. ^ Yakima Entertainment & Arts - Yakima Valley, WA. Yakima Valley Visotors and Convention Bureau. Retrieved on 2007-01-22.
  2. ^ About Us. The Capitol Theatre. Retrieved on 2007-01-22.
  3. ^ Yakima's Capitol Theatre. Yakima Valley Visitor Guide. Retrieved on 2007-01-22.
  4. ^ Capitol Theatre. Cinema Treasures. Retrieved on 2007-01-22.

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