Later the Broadway Capitol converted to a movies-only policy. ĭuring the first few decades of its history the theater presented feature films along with live entertainment including artists such as jazz legends Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. In 1929, the Capitol Theater became the Paramount Theater, and in 1934, the Broadway Capitol Theater. When it opened, the Capitol was reportedly the fifth largest movie theater in the world, seating about 3,500 people. It was among the first of several performance venues built around Detroit's Grand Circus Park. The present Detroit Opera House opened in 1922 and was known as the Capitol Theatre. The Nederlander Organization, a major theatrical producer, began in Detroit with a 99-year lease on the Old Detroit Opera House in 1912. Over the years, opera has been presented at a variety of venues in Detroit - the Old Detroit Opera House (1869–1963) at Campus Martius, the Whitney Grand Opera House (Garrick Theatre) at Griswold Street and Michigan Avenue, and the New Detroit Opera House (1886–1928) at Randolph and Monroe Streets. Following years of neglect, the Detroit Opera House was beautifully restored in 1996, when the nomadic Michigan Opera Theatre decided to transform it into their permanent home. Today, the Detroit Opera House is home to Michigan Opera Theatre, and the Detroit home to many of the world’s best dance companies, Broadway shows and concerts.Old Detroit Opera House (behind fountain) on Campus Martius in 1907. The 1970s and 1980s proved tumultuous for the theater, which closed its doors in 1985 after a small fire. The theater underwent several name changes in its first few decades but continued to showcase luminaries such as Louis Armstrong and rock and roll stars of the 1950s. Howard Crane, whose genius for theater design took him to cities across the nation, the building was constructed with superb acoustics and in the style of the grand European opera houses. Designed by renowned Detroit architect C. At the time of its gala premiere, the 4,250-seat theater claimed to be the fifth largest in the world. Originally the Capitol Theatre, what is now known as the Detroit Opera House opened on January 12, 1922. This tour is SOLD OUT! Call 313.833.1801 for wait list information.
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