Capitol Theatre (New York City)

The Capitol Theatre

Capitol Theatre program (1922), mentioning Edward Bowes and S. L. Rothafel, manager and producer.
Address	1645 Broadway New York City United States
Coordinates	40°45′43″N 73°59′02″W / 40.76195°N 73.9839°W / 40.76195; -73.9839
Owner	Moredall Reality Company and Loews Theatres
Type	Movie palace
Capacity	5,230
Construction
Opened	October 24, 1919
Closed	September 16, 1968
Demolished	1968
Years active	1919–1968
Architect	Thomas W. Lamb

The Capitol Theatre was a movie palace located at 1645 Broadway, just north of Times Square in New York City, across from the Winter Garden Theatre. Designed by theater architect Thomas W. Lamb, the Capitol originally had a seating capacity of 5,230 and opened October 24, 1919. After 1924 the flagship theatre of the Loews Theatres chain, the Capitol was known as the premiere site of many Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) films. The Capitol was also noted for presenting live musical revues and many jazz and swing bands on its stage.