Capitol Theatre enters its second century with a renovation, addition.

AuthorFelix, Devin
PositionAround Utah - Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre - Brief article

Salt Lake City--THE CAPITOL THEATRE is 100 years old this year, but Salt Lake County officials and arts fans expect it to have a long life ahead of it. The theater is currently undergoing a state-of-the-art renovation, including the addition of a new ballet center.

"In addition to being a world-class facility for Ballet West, we believe it will become an important anchor in the Salt Lake cultural core," says Ballet West Director Scott Altman.

The theater, which will be renamed the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, is expected to be open in time for this year's annual performances of The Nutcracker in December.

Project manager Michael Vela describes the project as "a dance between the old and new." The ballet center will be a brand-new modern facility, but will also complement the 100-year-old Capitol Theatre.

The renovation will include raising the...

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