Capitol Theatre

On Monday, January 23, Windsor City Council approved in-principal the future use of the Capitol Theatre by the Windsor Symphony Orchestra.

In the agreement the City would make necessary repairs and renovations to make the facility more suitable as a concert hall for the orchestra and as a home base of all operations, while preserving the flexibility to serve other art forms. The WSO will manage the facility while ownership will remain with the City.

“I am happy that Mayor Francis and the City Council express confidence in the WSO, and we look forward to being stewards of this cultural gem,” said WSO Board of Directors President Barb Kuker. “I am very pleased for the musicians, the board and for all of us who enjoy music in this community that the orchestra would have a permanent home.”

In recent years the WSO explored various options for a new concert hall. When the City of Windsor approached the Board with this proposal, it became clear that the Capitol Theatre is a way to provide a home with long term stability for the orchestra. The WSO is very sensitive to the needs of other arts organizations in this community and looks forward to meeting with the leaders of those organizations once the decision regarding the Capitol is made final.

“We are grateful for this opportunity to help preserve a significant heritage building for the benefit of our community and the arts groups that perform here,” says WSO Executive Director Jeth Mill. “The Capitol Theatre will provide an attractive concert hall in which to showcase the Music Director candidates who will conduct the orchestra during our 2012-2013 concert season.”

Under management by the WSO, the Capitol will remain available to arts and community groups who wish to use the theatre. The agreement with existing tenants in the retail spaces will remain in place and we will seek new tenants for the vacant spaces.

If you have any questions regarding the Capitol Theatre, please feel free to contact us.