The Capitol Theatre has delighted patrons with both live shows and classic cinema since 1928. Today the historic theatre offers more than 130 performances annually—everything from the continuing live theatrical performances of SummerStage to world famous big bands such as Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, and Tommy Dorsey, dance programs, and classic silent and talking films, including the August Capitolfest film festival. The theater now attracts patrons not only from Upstate New York, but from all over the world. Downtown Rome’s gem since it opened, the revitalized Capitol Theatre promises to entertain and enlighten the public for many years to come. Poised to undergo a transformative multi-million dollar expansion and restoration project, including the expansion of our education and outreach departments, the addition of two new digital screens, and the restoration of the main theatre to its former glory, the Capitol is on the cusp of great things!