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Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, this historic landmark is the home of Ballet West, Utah Opera, and Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company. The theatre also hosts world class Broadway productions and community arts education programs. The building began as the Orpheum Theatre, and when completed in 1913 was recognized as an architectural gem featuring some of the "highest standard acts and greatest stars of the stage." It was December of 1975 when Salt Lake County residents passed an 8.6 million dollar bond to renovate the old Orpheum into a performing arts center as part of the Bicentennial Celebration. On October 18, 1978, the curtain at Capitol Theatre rose again ushering in a new era of performing arts in Salt Lake County.

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    Capitol Theatre

    50 West 200 South
    Salt Lake City, UT 84101

    Phone: (801) 323-6800   |   Email   |  

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      02/10/12- 02/18/12	Ballet West's - Don Quixote Capitol Theatre Ballet West's - Don Quixote Presented by Ballet West at Capitol Theatre February 10-February 18, 2012 Bull fighting, gypsies, comedy, romance and show-stopping dance numbers explode onto the stage of the Capitol Theatre when Ballet West presents one of the world's most well-loved bravura ballets based on Cervantes' classic story, taking audiences on the road with the fanciful adventures of the eccentric Man of La Mancha, the antics of the Village Barber Basilio, and the passions of his beautiful young lover Kitri.
      02/20/12	Jane Monheit Capitol Theatre Jane Monheit Presented by GAM Foundation/Jazz SLC at Capitol Theatre February 20, 2012 Jazz vocalist Jane Monheit celebrates the tenth anniversary of her remarkable recording career with her most mature, heartfelt album yet, Home, a collection of standards that represents a passionate return to her roots as a jazz musician.
      03/10/12- 03/18/12	The Elixir of Love Capitol Theatre The Elixir of Love Presented by Utah Opera at Capitol Theatre March 10-March 18, 2012 The story of L'elisir is of Nemorino, a love-struck youth who cannot seem to hold the attention of his dream girl, Adina. He buys a magic potion but it doesn't seem to work. It only begins to take effect on the other women of the town after news spreads of his rich uncle's passing and this convinces Nemorino that he needs to buy more to use on Adina. But Nemorino has much to learn about elixirs and love, and the confusion he sows with his potion threatens to ruin everything.
      03/19/12	Kenny Barron Quintit Capitol Theatre Kenny Barron Quintit Presented by GAM Foundation/Jazz SLC at Capitol Theatre March 19, 2012 Kenny Barron's unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms is what inspired The Los Angeles Times to name him one of the top jazz pianist in the world.
      03/20/12- 03/25/12	Disney's Beauty And The Beast Capitol Theatre Disney's Beauty And The Beast Presented by Broadway Across America - Utah at Capitol Theatre March 20-March 25, 2012 Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song.
      04/09/12	Michel Camilo Latin Trio Capitol Theatre Michel Camilo Latin Trio Presented by GAM Foundation/Jazz SLC at Capitol Theatre April 9, 2012 Michel Camilo is all of these things and more, wrapped in a human being of boundless enthusiasm, musical passion, and love of life. The artistry and virtuosity of Michel Camilo bridges the genres of Jazz, Classical, Popular and World music. He is a pianist with a brilliant technique and a composer who flavors his tunes with the spice of Caribbean rhythms and jazz harmonies.
      04/13/12- 04/21/12	Ballet West's "Emeralds" with "Petite Mort" and "Paquita" Capitol Theatre Ballet West's "Emeralds" with "Petite Mort" and "Paquita" Presented by Ballet West at Capitol Theatre April 13-April 21, 2012 Ballet West's dynamic spring production opens with the Utah premiere of George Balanchine's lush and romantic "Emeralds" to music by Gabriel Faure. This is the first ballet in Balanchine's masterful full evening trilogy Jewels. The program continues with the Grand Pas from Marius Petipa's "Paquita," an exciting work of classical variations set to the music of Ludwig Minkus that returns to Ballet West after nearly 30 years.
      05/05/12- 05/13/12	Of Mice and Men Capitol Theatre Of Mice and Men Presented by Utah Opera at Capitol Theatre May 5-May 13, 2012 Like the novel, the story centers around George and his childlike companion Lennie as they struggle to find a path to their simple dream, the dream of a house and farm they can call their own. It is not to be however as Lennie's simple kindness and fear of upsetting those around him unwittingly lead to tragedy and the end of the plans he and George share.
      05/29/12- 06/03/12	Million Dollar Quartet Capitol Theatre Million Dollar Quartet Presented by Broadway Across America - Utah at Capitol Theatre May 29-June 3, 2012 Do not miss the national tour of Million Dollar Quartet, the Tony Award-winning new musical inspired by the true story of four rock 'n' roll icons when it makes its Salt Lake City at Capitol Theatre.
      07/18/12- 08/26/12	Wicked Capitol Theatre Wicked Presented by Broadway Across America - Utah at Capitol Theatre July 18-August 26, 2012 Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular.
      10/13/12- 10/21/12	Il Trovatore Capitol Theatre Il Trovatore Presented by Utah Symphony | Utah Opera at Capitol Theatre October 13-October 21, 2012 Love is never simple when a gypsy's curse is involved. Il Trovatore is a lively story of romance, obsession, and revenge. The turmoil and rage that unfold after a gypsy's unthinkable act climax into one of opera's greatest finales a final act filled with sword fights, death, revenge, and ultimately regret.
      01/19/13- 01/27/13	Florencia en el Amazonas Capitol Theatre Florencia en el Amazonas Presented by Utah Symphony | Utah Opera at Capitol Theatre January 19-January 27, 2013 Enter the lush Amazon with Florencia, an opera diva who returns to her homeland in hopes of finding her long-lost love, a butterfly collector who has disappeared in the jungle. On the voyage, mystical forces show her and her traveling companions just how powerful love can be. Reality, fantasy, and dreams intertwine with Catan's thrilling music as Florencia transforms her regrets into inextinguishable hope.
      03/16/13- 03/24/13	The Magic Flute Capitol Theatre The Magic Flute Presented by Utah Symphony | Utah Opera at Capitol Theatre March 16-March 24, 2013 Love's Secret Ingredient? A Pinch of Magic. Mozart's The Magic Flute will take you on a fantastic journey of myth and enchantment. Armed with only a magic flute and joined by a flamboyant bird catcher, can a heroic prince travel to exotic lands to rescue a stolen princess and ensure everyone finds true love? Join them for an evening of magic and music to see if this adventure of a lifetime ends happily ever after.
      05/11/13- 05/19/13	The Barber of Seville Capitol Theatre The Barber of Seville Presented by Utah Symphony | Utah Opera at Capitol Theatre May 11-May 19, 2013 It's the outrageous comedy familiar to all! The charming Rosina wants to marry the dashing Count Almaviva, but both must outwit her older benefactor Don Bartolo, who has his own designs on his young ward. Enter the clever barber Figaro, who not only sings the opera's most famous tune but also helps to bring happy resolution to the hilarious confusion.

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  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    There are no current events at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    02/10/12- 02/18/12	Ballet West's - Don Quixote Capitol Theatre Ballet West's - Don Quixote Presented by Ballet West at Capitol Theatre February 10-February 18, 2012 Bull fighting, gypsies, comedy, romance and show-stopping dance numbers explode onto the stage of the Capitol Theatre when Ballet West presents one of the world's most well-loved bravura ballets based on Cervantes' classic story, taking audiences on the road with the fanciful adventures of the eccentric Man of La Mancha, the antics of the Village Barber Basilio, and the passions of his beautiful young lover Kitri.
    02/20/12	Jane Monheit Capitol Theatre Jane Monheit Presented by GAM Foundation/Jazz SLC at Capitol Theatre February 20, 2012 Jazz vocalist Jane Monheit celebrates the tenth anniversary of her remarkable recording career with her most mature, heartfelt album yet, Home, a collection of standards that represents a passionate return to her roots as a jazz musician.
    03/10/12- 03/18/12	The Elixir of Love Capitol Theatre The Elixir of Love Presented by Utah Opera at Capitol Theatre March 10-March 18, 2012 The story of L'elisir is of Nemorino, a love-struck youth who cannot seem to hold the attention of his dream girl, Adina. He buys a magic potion but it doesn't seem to work. It only begins to take effect on the other women of the town after news spreads of his rich uncle's passing and this convinces Nemorino that he needs to buy more to use on Adina. But Nemorino has much to learn about elixirs and love, and the confusion he sows with his potion threatens to ruin everything.
    03/19/12	Kenny Barron Quintit Capitol Theatre Kenny Barron Quintit Presented by GAM Foundation/Jazz SLC at Capitol Theatre March 19, 2012 Kenny Barron's unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms is what inspired The Los Angeles Times to name him one of the top jazz pianist in the world.
    03/20/12- 03/25/12	Disney's Beauty And The Beast Capitol Theatre Disney's Beauty And The Beast Presented by Broadway Across America - Utah at Capitol Theatre March 20-March 25, 2012 Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song.
    04/09/12	Michel Camilo Latin Trio Capitol Theatre Michel Camilo Latin Trio Presented by GAM Foundation/Jazz SLC at Capitol Theatre April 9, 2012 Michel Camilo is all of these things and more, wrapped in a human being of boundless enthusiasm, musical passion, and love of life. The artistry and virtuosity of Michel Camilo bridges the genres of Jazz, Classical, Popular and World music. He is a pianist with a brilliant technique and a composer who flavors his tunes with the spice of Caribbean rhythms and jazz harmonies.
    04/13/12- 04/21/12	Ballet West's "Emeralds" with "Petite Mort" and "Paquita" Capitol Theatre Ballet West's "Emeralds" with "Petite Mort" and "Paquita" Presented by Ballet West at Capitol Theatre April 13-April 21, 2012 Ballet West's dynamic spring production opens with the Utah premiere of George Balanchine's lush and romantic "Emeralds" to music by Gabriel Faure. This is the first ballet in Balanchine's masterful full evening trilogy Jewels. The program continues with the Grand Pas from Marius Petipa's "Paquita," an exciting work of classical variations set to the music of Ludwig Minkus that returns to Ballet West after nearly 30 years.
    05/05/12- 05/13/12	Of Mice and Men Capitol Theatre Of Mice and Men Presented by Utah Opera at Capitol Theatre May 5-May 13, 2012 Like the novel, the story centers around George and his childlike companion Lennie as they struggle to find a path to their simple dream, the dream of a house and farm they can call their own. It is not to be however as Lennie's simple kindness and fear of upsetting those around him unwittingly lead to tragedy and the end of the plans he and George share.
    05/29/12- 06/03/12	Million Dollar Quartet Capitol Theatre Million Dollar Quartet Presented by Broadway Across America - Utah at Capitol Theatre May 29-June 3, 2012 Do not miss the national tour of Million Dollar Quartet, the Tony Award-winning new musical inspired by the true story of four rock 'n' roll icons when it makes its Salt Lake City at Capitol Theatre.
    07/18/12- 08/26/12	Wicked Capitol Theatre Wicked Presented by Broadway Across America - Utah at Capitol Theatre July 18-August 26, 2012 Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular.
    10/13/12- 10/21/12	Il Trovatore Capitol Theatre Il Trovatore Presented by Utah Symphony | Utah Opera at Capitol Theatre October 13-October 21, 2012 Love is never simple when a gypsy's curse is involved. Il Trovatore is a lively story of romance, obsession, and revenge. The turmoil and rage that unfold after a gypsy's unthinkable act climax into one of opera's greatest finales a final act filled with sword fights, death, revenge, and ultimately regret.
    01/19/13- 01/27/13	Florencia en el Amazonas Capitol Theatre Florencia en el Amazonas Presented by Utah Symphony | Utah Opera at Capitol Theatre January 19-January 27, 2013 Enter the lush Amazon with Florencia, an opera diva who returns to her homeland in hopes of finding her long-lost love, a butterfly collector who has disappeared in the jungle. On the voyage, mystical forces show her and her traveling companions just how powerful love can be. Reality, fantasy, and dreams intertwine with Catan's thrilling music as Florencia transforms her regrets into inextinguishable hope.
    03/16/13- 03/24/13	The Magic Flute Capitol Theatre The Magic Flute Presented by Utah Symphony | Utah Opera at Capitol Theatre March 16-March 24, 2013 Love's Secret Ingredient? A Pinch of Magic. Mozart's The Magic Flute will take you on a fantastic journey of myth and enchantment. Armed with only a magic flute and joined by a flamboyant bird catcher, can a heroic prince travel to exotic lands to rescue a stolen princess and ensure everyone finds true love? Join them for an evening of magic and music to see if this adventure of a lifetime ends happily ever after.
    05/11/13- 05/19/13	The Barber of Seville Capitol Theatre The Barber of Seville Presented by Utah Symphony | Utah Opera at Capitol Theatre May 11-May 19, 2013 It's the outrageous comedy familiar to all! The charming Rosina wants to marry the dashing Count Almaviva, but both must outwit her older benefactor Don Bartolo, who has his own designs on his young ward. Enter the clever barber Figaro, who not only sings the opera's most famous tune but also helps to bring happy resolution to the hilarious confusion.

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  • Past Events

    02/03/12- 02/04/12	Kaleidoscope Capitol Theatre
    02/01/12	Terence Blanchard Quintet Capitol Theatre
    01/21/12- 01/29/12	Verdi's Rigoletto Capitol Theatre
    01/03/12- 01/08/12	South Pacific Capitol Theatre
    12/02/11- 12/31/11	The Nutcracker Capitol Theatre
    11/21/11	New York Voices Capitol Theatre
    11/09/11	Puscifer Capitol Theatre
    11/05/11	Ballet West's Annual Performance Gala Capitol Theatre
    10/24/11	Frank Vignola Capitol Theatre
    10/21/11- 11/01/11	Dracula Capitol Theatre
    10/11/11	Jeff Hamilton Trio Capitol Theatre
    10/08/11- 10/16/11	Beethoven's Fidelio Fidelio Capitol Theatre
    09/01/11- 09/30/11	Mary Poppins Musical Capitol Theatre
    09/01/11- 09/25/11	Disney's Mary Poppins Capitol Theatre
    06/17/11- 06/19/11	Mamma Mia! Capitol Theatre
    06/11/11	South Davis Community Hospital Benefit Concert Capitol Theatre
    06/11/11	Lynnette Capitol Theatre
    06/11/11	The Lynnette Thredgold Benefit Concert Event for South Davis Community Hospital Foundation Capitol Theatre
    05/25/11- 06/05/11	Les Miserables Capitol Theatre
    05/14/11- 05/22/11	Falstaff Capitol Theatre
    04/26/11- 05/01/11	Young Frankenstein Capitol Theatre
    04/08/11- 04/16/11	Ballet West's "Bolero" with "Chaconne" and "Sinfonietta" Capitol Theatre
    03/25/11- 03/26/11	Alice Through the Looking-Glass Capitol Theatre
    03/12/11- 03/20/11	Little Women Capitol Theatre
    02/11/11- 02/19/11	Ballet West's "The Sleeping Beauty" Capitol Theatre
    01/28/11- 01/29/11	Circle Cycle Capitol Theatre
    01/15/11- 01/23/11	Hansel and Gretel Capitol Theatre
    12/04/10- 12/31/10	Ballet West's "The Nutcracker" Capitol Theatre
    11/16/10- 11/21/10	The Color Purple Capitol Theatre
    11/13/10	Ballet West Annual Performance Gala Capitol Theatre
    10/29/10- 11/06/10	Carmina Burana with The Four Temperments Capitol Theatre
    10/16/10- 10/24/10	La Boh?me Capitol Theatre
    08/11/10- 09/26/10	The Lion King Capitol Theatre
    07/17/10	Lisa Williams Messages From Beyond Capitol Theatre
    05/17/10	Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi Performance Lecture Capitol Theatre
    05/15/10- 05/23/10	Suor Angelica & Gianni Schicchi Capitol Theatre
    05/15/10- 05/23/10	Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi Capitol Theatre
    04/23/10- 04/24/10	True North Capitol Theatre
    04/09/10- 04/17/10	Balanchine's America Capitol Theatre
    03/23/10- 03/28/10	Legally Blonde - The Musical Capitol Theatre
    03/23/10- 03/28/10	Legally Blond Capitol Theatre
    03/13/10- 03/21/10	The Italian Girl in Algiers Capitol Theatre
    02/12/10- 02/20/10	Swan Lake Capitol Theatre
    02/12/10- 02/20/10	Swan Lake Capitol Theatre
    02/02/10- 02/07/10	Avenue Q Capitol Theatre
    02/02/10- 02/07/10	Avenue Q Capitol Theatre
    01/29/10- 01/30/10	Circle Cycle Capitol Theatre
    01/16/10- 01/24/10	Carmen Capitol Theatre
    12/05/09- 12/27/09	Sugar Plum Party Capitol Theatre
    12/04/09- 12/31/09	The Nutcracker Capitol Theatre
    11/17/09- 11/18/09	Puscifer Capitol Theatre
    11/14/09	Ballet West Gala Capitol Theatre
    10/30/09- 11/07/09	The Dream Capitol Theatre
    10/24/09	David Sedaris Capitol Theatre
    10/17/09- 10/25/09	Macbeth Capitol Theatre
    06/29/09	Gabriel Iglesias Capitol Theatre
    06/09/09- 06/14/09	Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Capitol Theatre
    05/16/09- 05/24/09	Don Pasquale Capitol Theatre
    04/08/09- 05/03/09	Wicked Capitol Theatre
    03/27/09- 04/04/09	The Treasures of the Ballets Russes Capitol Theatre
    03/14/09- 03/22/09	The Marriage of Figaro Capitol Theatre
    03/14/09- 03/22/09	Marriage of Figaro Capitol Theatre
    02/27/09- 02/28/09	Coming Home Capitol Theatre
    02/13/09- 02/21/09	Madame Butterfly and Gong Capitol Theatre
    01/30/09- 01/31/09	The Crystal and the Sphere Capitol Theatre
    01/17/09- 01/25/09	Regina Capitol Theatre
    12/05/08- 12/27/08	The Nutcracker Capitol Theatre
    11/21/08- 11/22/08	**CANCELLED**The Backyardigans Live! Tale of the Mighty Knights Capitol Theatre
    11/07/08- 11/15/08	The Tempest Capitol Theatre
    10/18/08- 10/26/08	Madame Butterfly Capitol Theatre
    09/26/08	The Lowe Family Capitol Theatre
    09/16/08- 09/21/08	CATS Capitol Theatre
    07/29/08- 08/03/08	Disney's High School Musical*UPDATED SCHEDULE Capitol Theatre
    06/25/08- 06/29/08	The Drowsy Chaperone Capitol Theatre
    06/10/08	Young at Heart Chorus Capitol Theatre
    06/03/08- 06/08/08	Stomp Capitol Theatre
    05/15/08	Utah Symphony and Opera's Concert for Children with Autism Capitol Theatre
    05/10/08	Utah Opera's Vivace Capitol Theatre
    05/10/08- 05/18/08	Don Giovanni Capitol Theatre
    05/08/08	Opera-tunities at Utah Opera: Mozart's Don Giovanni Capitol Theatre
    05/07/08	Blind and Visually Impaired Night at the Opera Capitol Theatre
    04/19/08	Studio D at Ballet West's Nine Sinatra Songs Capitol Theatre
    04/18/08- 04/26/08	Nine Sinatra Songs Capitol Theatre
    03/08/08- 03/16/08	Cinderella (La Cenerentola) Capitol Theatre
    02/14/08- 02/23/08	Cinderella Capitol Theatre