Capitol Theatre News – Rapunzel Panto, Have You Booked?
~ November 22nd to December 22nd , 2024 ~
Now that we’re through Thanksgiving, the holidays are just around the corner! Have you booked your tickets to RAPUNZEL: A MERRY (HAIRY) HOLIDAY SEASON yet? They’re going fast and whether you’re naughty or nice, you don’t want to miss out! (Have You Booked)
Featuring an all-star cast, a brand-new script, and all the songs you love to sing along to, the panto is the perfect holiday tradition. (Have You Booked)
Rapunzel is bored and lonely, with her lengthy braid as her only potential for escape. When a dim-witted prince accidentally discovers her plight, it sets in motion a string of events that will unravel the original story in a surprising and wonderful way. In this wildly funny reimagining of the traditional tale, Rapunzel comes to discover the power within—all set to a score of popular songs and beloved panto traditions. (Have You Booked)
This year’s panto cast features Naomi Costain, Jeremy Lapalme, Lia Luz, Stewart Adam McKensy, Caulin Moore, Christopher Sherwood, Yunike Soedarmasto, and Jennifer Villaverde. (Have You Booked)
https://capitoltheatre.com/…/rapunzel-a-merry-hairy…/
Ok, but what is a Panto?
Pantomime or panto is a holiday theatre tradition of organized chaotic comedy, with slapstick jokes, songs, and dancing. It’s also highly interactive, making it a joyful experience for artists and audiences alike. Pantos are typically based on fairy tales or legends – familiar tales that can be shaped into new stories for today.
RAPUNZEL TICKETS $22 – $48 including taxes and fees (Have You Booked)
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The Capitol Theatre – National Historic Site
The Capitol Theatre, designated as a National Historic Site in 2016, debuted in 1930 as a premium Canadian entertainment venue.
Built at the beginning of the Great Depression in a rural community, the theatre is known as a “rare architectural gem” inspired by Hollywood that marks the “beginning of an era” in Canada’s entertainment history.
Built at the dawn of the sound film era, any theatre of this vintage might be expected to evoke the social, political and economic conditions of the decade. Yet the theatre was built at the cost of $80,000.00 and designed by the former President of the Ontario Association of Architects. The building was the first to use steel girders in its construction and at a time in history where many budgets were being slashed, the Capitol theatre did not spare any expense to ensure long-lasting, innovative results.
The Capitol is exceptionally well preserved with much of its original exterior and interior detail remaining after eighty years of almost continuous operation. As one of the last remaining North American examples of an “atmospheric” theatre space, the Capitol is an outstanding illustration of the era of its origins.
