The Capitol Centre
The property upon which the Capitol was built was purchased in 1927 by Louis Rosenbaum, a Sturgeon Falls businessman. He began building the structure and, when he ran out of funds, he sold it to Famous Players Canadian Corporation. They opened the Capitol Theatre on June 1st, 1929. The Capitol had 1455 seats and was referred to as “a palace of splendor” with it’s elaborate Spanish lights and décor. The movie that was shown to the sold out grand opening crowd was, In Old Arizona. It was the first all-talking Fox feature movie, a western starring Edmund Lowe, Warren Baxter and Dorothy Burgess.
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CAPITOL CENTRE - 2024-25 Season Launch
until 9:00 PM @ Capitol Centre, 150 Main Street East, North Bay ON2024-25 SEASON LAUNCH - Free Community Celebration
May 29th, 2024 at the Capitol Centre
6:30pm doors open
· Sip on complimentary sparkling refreshments upon arrival
· Cash bar
7pm – Main Event in Betty Speers Theatre
· Be the first to see our new 2024-25 season lineup for the Theatre and the Gallery!
· Enjoy a special live performance from a new season artist.
· More than 50 free tickets will be given away for new season shows!
· Have fun learning about our upcoming Fall Fundraiser!
AFTER PARTY in the WKP Kennedy Gallery
· Enjoy complimentary cupcakes and coffee
· Check out the current Gallery Exhibitions on display- Monochrome: Square foot show in Gallery I and a Solo Exhibition by Michael Couchie in Gallery II
· Get inspired by the Monochrome exhibit and paint your own mini monochromatic canvas in our interactive experience!
Tickets are free but limited, please book your tickets in advance; click here.
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CAPITOL CENTRE: The Comic Strippers
until 10:00 PM @ Capitol Centre, 150 Main Street East, North Bay ON- Regular$66.00
- Group (10+, only available through Box Office)$61.00
The Comic Strippers are a fictitious male stripper troupe, played by a cast of some of Canada’s best improvisational comedians. These guys try to be sexy… it just comes out funny. Constantly grooving and gyrating, in between scenes they banter with the crowd and perform their sexylarious twist on improv sketches. They sing, they “dance;” these guys are oiled up and ready to make you laugh. Women often say the most attractive thing about a man is his sense of humour - so ladies, these stripped-down comedians are sure to make your head explode. And not to worry, gentlemen, this is definitely a parody of male strippers. “A show suitable for both men and women… an entertaining ride where anything goes.” - Rip It Up Magazine
Semi-undressed and completely unscripted, The Comic Strippers take off their shirts and take on your suggestions to create a whole new genre of comedy.
WARNING: No extreme nudity, just extreme hilarity. A show for all genders… 19+ only
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CAPITOL CENTRE: Children of Metal 2024
until 10:00 PM @ Capitol Centre, 150 Main Street East, North Bay ONTickets
- Regular$15.00
After an ‘electrifying’ Capitol Center performance in 2023 to a jam-packed audience, North Bay's favourite classic metal band returns in 2024 with its next original album-Ascension to Chaos (to be released March 1st).
This album, the second of three to ever be released, moves forward from the first albums early Ozzy/Judas Priest (dark) influences and draws from late 80’s early 90’s thrash and sunset strip bands. ‘A wild, crazy and fun follow up!!’
Tickets are cheap-only $15!!! The band’s hope: “spend your hard-earned money on diner and drinks with family and friends and make this concert part of a larger night-we want people to have fun-that’s why we’re doing it-Ryan Walsh-drummer”
Last show was a huge party for young and old alike…as a metal concert should be. Let’s make this an even bigger one. There will only be three Capitol Center shows ever…so don’t miss this!!!
*Check out our first album Resurrection on all streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube Music) and connect on Facebook for merch/announcements. For vinyl copies of our first record visit Callander Bay Records-the best record shop around!!!
https://www.facebook.com/childrenofmetal
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CAPITOL CENTRE: Jimbo's Drag Circus World Tour
until 10:00 PM @ Capitol Centre, 150 Main Street East, North Bay ONFor the first time ever, Murray & Peter in association with House Of Jimbo proudly present, “Jimbo’s Drag Circus World Tour”, the weirdest show on earth. Get ready for an evening of outrageous characters and adult humor starring Canada’s own Jimbo from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 8 and Canada’s Drag Race. VIP seats are available which include a Meet & Greet, starting at 6pm on the main stage. The show starts at 8pm. There will be a 20-minute intermission. Get tour info at DragFans.com
19+ Adult Content
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CAPITOL CENTRE: Music of the Night: The Concert Tour
until 10:30 PM @ Capitol Centre, 150 Main Street East, North Bay ONTICKETS:
- Regular$69.00
- Student/Senior$59.00
- Indigenous Community Member$55.00
Sound the Alarm: Music/Theatre presents:
Music of the Night: The Concert TourAndrew Lloyd Webber's 75th Birthday and his acclaim as the most successful musical theatre composer of all time will be celebrated through his most iconic theatrical music, including selections from Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Cats, Jesus Christ Superstar, Sunset Blvd, and more! With a fully professional cast, we are sure this concert parade of musical offerings will overwhelm the senses.
*This show offers modest discounted rates to Indigenous communities as a small gesture to honor the Call to Action towards the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. We invite you to learn with us about ways we can respond to the Calls to Action within our own communities. Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1524494530110/1557511412801
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CAPITOL CENTRE: Chilliwack
until 10:00 PM @ Capitol Centre, 150 Main Street East, North Bay ONTickets:
- Member$55.00
- Regular$60.00
Rising out of the ashes of psychedelia in 1969, Canada’s legendary Chilliwack released 12 albums over a 15 year period producing numerous Canadian and international hits including “Lonesome Mary”, “Fly At Night”, & “California Girl” in the 70’s; and “My Girl (gone gone gone)”, “Whatcha Gonna Do” in the 80’s. All this work led to fifteen gold and platinum certifications, a host of awards, high profile TV appearances and coliseum concert tours. Chilliwack’s reputation for consistently powerful shows continue, and with the live CD THERE AND BACK still winning over new fans and delighting long time ones, Bill Henderson and the band are rocking like never before. Hearing the revitalized Chilliwack of today is like hearing those songs for the first time… all over again.
-THE HIT LIST-
My Girl (Gone Gone Gone) • I Believe • Crazy Talk • Lonesome Mary • Watcha Gonna Do Secret Information • Lean On Me • Fly At Night • Baby Blue • Arms Of Mary • Raino • Don’t Stop • Something I Like About That • Come On Over • Something Better • California Girl Never Be The Same • Trial By Fire • Guilty • Don’t Want To Live For A Living • On The Road To Paradise • Who’s Winnin’ • Got You On My Mind • Are You Really Gonna Walk Out
Opening Act will be performed by local band, Those Lights.
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CAPITOL CENTRE: Ian Thomas... Not Gone Yet!
until 10:00 PM @ Capitol Centre, 150 Main Street East, North Bay ONTICKETS:
- Regular$72.50
Ian Thomas is “the complete entertainment experience!” He is a film-composer with 22 feature films to his credit; an author; an actor, much sought after as a voice-over artist and recognized for roles such as Dougie Franklin on the Red Green Show... and, of course, a Juno-award-winning Singer-Songwriter whose songs helped form the bedrock of the Canadian musical landscape, a contribution recognized by SOCAN when Ian was honoured with a National Achievement Award for Songwriting.
Ian Thomas first garnered major radio airplay in1973 with the top-40 single Painted Ladies, followed by a string of hits throughout the 70s and 80s, and on into the 90s with his band The Boomers. Whether performed by him or covered by artists including Santana, Chicago, Manfred Mann, America, Bon Jovi and Bette Midler, Ian’s many hits continually achieved heavy rotation on radio across Canada and around the world ... recordings such as Come The Sun, Long Long Way, Right Before Your Eyes, Coming Home, Pilot, Hold On, Time Is The Keeper, Liars, Wishes, The Runner, Levity, Back To Square One, Love Ya Too Much, You Gotta Know, One Little Word, Dirty Love, To Comfort You, and of course, Painted Ladies. In the new millennium, Ian joined fellow singer-songwriters Murray McLauchlan, Marc Jordan and Cindy Church to form Lunch At Allen’s, touring coast to coast for the past two decades, and now with five albums to their credit.
Of his art, Ian says: “The song remains the most satisfying creative experience for me. Songs are interactive and, with over 50 years of writing, I have spent many hours with each one and they with me. When I listen to one of my old albums, I remember where I was and the people I made them with, some living, some now dead. I think about who I am, who I used to be, and who I thought I was. These albums are like flags stuck in the road behind me that wind back, into the past, almost out of view.”
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CAPITOL CENTRE: Beatlemania Revisited
until 10:00 PM @ Capitol Centre, 150 Main Street East, North Bay ONTickets:
- Regular$54.00
Beatlemania Revisited is an international touring show and an audience-interactive performance that will have fans laughing, singing, dancing and clapping along throughout the show. Musically, the show features 'note-for-note' song recreations by the amazing cast who are further augmented with full costumes along with vintage instruments and equipment. Focusing mainly on The Beatles’ live performances, the show kicks off with their electrifying first appearance on the Ed Sullivan television show in February 1964, taking the audience through five years of the Beatles’ era concluding with their famous January 1969 ‘roof top’ concert. Along the way, Beatlemania Revisited takes in a total of 35 songs, including 'I Want To Hold Your Hand', 'Ticket to Ride', 'Yesterday'. 'Penny Lane, 'Hey Jude', ‘Something’, ‘Let It Be’ and many other timeless favourites.
Young or old, don’t miss the opportunity to experience this fab show!!
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CAPITOL CENTRE: Free Family Film: The Princess Bride
until 4:00 PM @ Capitol Centre, 150 Main Street East, North Bay ONTickets are not needed to attend the screening - all you have to do is show up!
A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.- Duration: 1h 38mins
- Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
- Rated: PG
- Snacks & refreshments available for purchase at concession
