Capitol Theatre

Name: Capitol Theatre
Address: 159 S Main Street, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, US
Telephone: (717) 263-0202
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

Historic Theatre located at 159 S Main Street Chambersburg PA, 17201 Your gift in any amount will have an impact.
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Mission: "To create opportunities for the greater community to engage in and experience all facets of the arts." The Capitol Theatre has touched the lives of almost everyone who has resided in the Franklin County area. For many in the community, the Capitol is the “go-to” place for quality arts and entertainment experiences. For others, it provides a creative outlet for performing on stage in play

s, ballets, and concerts or working behind the scenes. Many memories have been made over the years watching movies on the big screen, attending live shows, and listening to the mighty Moller Theatre Pipe Organ, which sounds as vibrant today as it did over 90 years ago. You can be a part of preserving the Capitol for the children of today and future generations so they too can “grow up” with equally fond memories at the Capitol. Capitol Theatre Center Foundation operates independently as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees. Like most non-profit theatres throughout the country, Capitol Theatre Center experiences a financial gap between what it costs to operate the cultural arts center and the amount of money generated through ticket sales, facility rentals, and concessions. We are able to close the financial gap, in large part through grants; endowment interest income; marketing partnerships; and donations from individuals and businesses as part of the annual Capitol Forever Campaign. There are many ways an individual, family, or corporation can contribute to the Capitol Theatre Center Foundation. All gifts are greatly appreciated and may be tax-deductible depending upon the type of gift and your own personal tax situation. To discuss the possibility of making a gift, please call 717-263-0202.

12/09/2024

Still searching for that perfect gift for your significant other, favorite family member, or long-time friend? Look no further!

Our Capitol Theatre Center gift cards make the perfect gift for anyone you're looking to give to! There are so many perks, making it different from the typical gift:

- They GET TO CHOOSE the show THEY WANT to see. No re-gifting to be seen here as we offer shows for all audiences! 😄
- The gift card NEVER EXPIRES, so they're not limited to choosing in just one season! 🥳
- It saves you from the hassle of gift wrapping, as it's a small and simple thing to give (via print out at home, or you can come in in person to get the certificate). 👌😌
- You can put any amount you want on it, an easier way to stay within your gift-giving budget!

So what are you waiting for? Grab yours for the perfect gift by stopping by at 159 S Main St (Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm), by phone (717-263-0202 option 1), or online here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36040/store/giftCard

** Capitol Theatre Center gift cards are to be used for main season show tickets only; cannot be redeemed towards rental events/production partner shows. Cannot be redeemed at concessions. **

12/07/2024

It's here!! The Polar Express PJ Party & Movie is happening this morning at the Capitol Theatre! 😱🚂❄️🎥

We just post this reminder to let you know that you MUST have booked tickets to attend! There will be no at the doors ticket sales! Apologies if you missed out, but there's always next time. 🥲

Things will kick off and doors will open at 11am for those of you who got tickets! See you soon! 😊

12/06/2024

Today and tomorrow are the final two days to check out Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center's Festival of Trees! We happily contributed a wreath featuring tickets for the rest of the season, so look out for it and bid! Or bid on others if they suit your fancy. 😊🎄 All proceeds benefit Cumberland Valley Breast Care Alliance (CVBCA)! 💖

We thank the Franklin County Visitors Bureau for being one of our Season Sponsors, and we hope you all check out this amazing display. ❤ They're open today 12/6 until 8pm, with bidding closing at noon tomorrow 12/7.

12/05/2024

We just wanted to give a shout-out to Menno Haven for sponsoring our two holiday movie events, The Polar Express PJ Party & Movie and our White Christmas Movie & Social Hour. Without them, these events wouldn't be possible, we're so thankful for their support! 💚

To learn more about them and their services: https://mennohaven.org/

12/05/2024

Just a reminder that TODAY is the deadline to grab your Polar Express PJ Party & Movie tickets! Time sure does fly, but there's still some time if you haven't gotten yours yet! ⏰

The cut off time for tickets is 4pm today, December 5th! We'll be open until then if you want to give us a call (717-263-0202 option 1) or stop by in person at 159 S Main St to purchase your tickets! They're also available online for anyone who prefers getting them that way: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36040/production/1214149?performanceId=11526957

Don't miss out on a hot cocoa bar inspired by the movie, Santa stopping by, and watching this holiday classic on the big screen in your comfiest pjs THIS SATURDAY, December 7th starting at 11am. It's going to be a morning full of festive cheer! 😄❤️💚🎉

12/04/2024

We had some donations for the Winter Warmth Drive the day of the show this past weekend, thank you! ❤ If you were looking to donate to the cause have no fear! As the boxes will be here this weekend for Polar Express, our White Christmas event on the 19th, and the days in between during normal hours (Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm).

Phase 1 completes January 15th, and we ask that you bring one or more of the following items that'll be collected by United Way of Franklin County: Mittens or gloves, Winter hats, Socks, First aid kits, Deodorant, Shampoo & Conditioner, Tissues, Paper Towels, Toothpaste, Laundry Detergent, and Soaps (for hands, dish, or body).

Thank you to those of you who have already donated, and thanks in advance to those of you who plan to! Let's help some people in need in our local community. ❤

12/03/2024

It's hard to believe our next event is just a few days away! Join us for the Polar Express PJ Party & Movie this Saturday, December 7th! 😄🚂❄️

You'll experience a hot cocoa bar inspired by the movie, Santa will be stopping by, and more as you enjoy it all in the comfort of your cosiest pjs (Christmas-themed highly encouraged)! And remember: DEADLINE to PURCHASE TICKETS is THIS THURSDAY, 12/5 at 4pm! So don't wait and miss your opportunity to join us! 😱

Tickets can be purchased by calling our Box Office at 717-263-0202 option 1, stopping by in person at 159 S. Main St. (11am-4pm today through the deadline on Thursday), or online here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36040/production/1214149?performanceId=11526957

Thank you Menno Haven for sponsoring this event 💚

12/03/2024

Happy ! We appreciate your consideration of giving back to the Capitol Theatre Center Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation makes such a difference, no matter how big or small! We love this quote by Winston Churchill, because giving back to the theatre truly adds a little more to your life, by supporting arts and entertainment in which you and the community can enjoy. 😊

Learn more about ways to give here: https://www.thecapitoltheatre.org/giving/bridging-the-gap/

12/02/2024

Lynn Lerew's excitement in the first photo featured here portrays yesterday to a T! The theatre and attendees experienced an amazing afternoon with "A Touch of Christmas" with Mr. Lerew and the Hagerstown Municipal Band! 😱

This farewell to his retirement couldn't have been better, with a S0LD 0UT theatre to witness it, and with special guests including Bob Eyer, Lisa Turchi, as well as Nicole Albright & Scott Hippensteel as guest conductors. 😄

We thank all of you who joined us, our amazing volunteers, our awesome staff, and Gilmore-Hoerner Endowment for partnering with us and making this event possible! ❤ Enjoy these photos as a recap if you missed out, or if you want to reminisce. ☺️

12/01/2024

The day is here: our first holiday event, A Touch of Christmas! 🎄🎼🎻🎺🎹 Are you joining us at the theatre today? 😄

Show starts at 3pm, doors will be opening at 2pm. We're excited to have a nearly sold-out theatre, which is great way to send off Lynn Lerew to his retirement! 😍 See you soon!

11/30/2024

TOMORROW’S SHOW IS SOLD OUT!!!

Thanks so much to all who purchased tickets! Our doors will open at 2pm for Will Call pick up, but no ticket sales will be available tomorrow! 🎟️🎫🎤🥁🎷🎺

Gilmore-Hoerner Endowment partnership production

11/30/2024

Next weekend on Saturday, December 7th... don't get left behind as the Polar Express PJ Party & Movie takes place in our main theatre and lobby! There'll be a hot cocoa bar inspired by the movie for all attendees to enjoy (each ticket purchase guarantees one free cup of hot cocoa), you're invited to dress comfortably in your pjs, and, last but not least, Santa will be here! 😱☕🎅

It's a whole morning of fun (starting at 11am), that no Christmas lover should miss! 🎄❤️💚

Grab your tickets here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36040/production/1214149?performanceId=11526957, by calling 717-263-0202 option 1, or stopping by in person at 159 S Main St (the last two of which you should do between the hours of 11am-4pm, Mon-Fri). REMEMBER: Deadline to order tickets for this event is by Thursday, December 5th at 4pm!

Huge shout-out to Menno Haven for sponsoring this event and making it possible! 🥰

11/29/2024

We're closed today, but we just had to share that our next event "A Touch of Christmas" is TWO DAYS AWAY and there are only a handful of tickets left! 😱 Hard to say if there'll be any still available on Sunday, so grab yours now online here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36040/production/1208911?performanceId=11505486

And in case you missed it: Bob Eyer is a part of the show once again! We were able to get the organ repaired by the most reliable hands and so, it will be played at Sunday's concert! 😄🎶🎹

See you Sunday! 🤗 Hope everyone had a great Turkey Day! 🦃

11/28/2024

Just wanted to give a shout-out to our Season Hotel Partner, Hampton Inn by Hilton Chambersburg! ❤️ They provide rooms for our guest performers traveling in from out of town, and have only the best, top-notch service you could ask for in a hotel!

We encourage you to check them out; show them proof of ticket purchase from one of our shows, and get a discounted rate for your stay! 😍

Learn more about booking and all of their offerings here: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/cbbrghx-hampton-chambersburg/

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from us here at the Capitol Theatre! 🦃🍂🧡🤎

We hope you all have an amazing day with family and/or friends! 🧡 We're closed today and tomorrow (11/29) for the holiday! We'll see you Sunday for A Touch of Christmas! 😄🙌🎶🎷🎻🎺🥁

11/27/2024

Boxes are ready for collecting by our main entrance for United Way of Franklin County’s Winter Warmth Drive! From now until January 15th is the first stage of this awesome initiative. 😊 Please bring the following to be donated to those in need in the local area:

Mittens or gloves
Winter hats
Socks
First aid kits
Deodorant
Shampoo & Conditioner
Tissues
Paper Towels
Toothpaste
Laundry Detergent
Soaps (for hands, dish, or body)

If you’re coming to the show this Sunday, that’s one opportunity to drop off your contribution! But we’ll also have the boxes open for all of our December events as well as normal business hours (Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm).

Let’s help some in our local community this winter! ❤️

11/27/2024

Lynn Lerew is smiling in joy because A Touch of Christmas with him and the Hagerstown Municipal Band is just THREE DAYS AWAY! 😱😄

He's also happy (as are we) that this is getting close to a SOLD OUT show! 😱 Think we can do it? 🤔 It'd be awesome if we did! 🤩

Grab your tickets online: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36040/production/1208911?performanceId=11505486, by phone at 717-263-0202 option 1, or in person at 159 S Main St (today and tomorrow, 11am-4pm). Tickets will also be offered at doors if we have some left, so know that it's not a guarantee and that it'll be extremely limited.

This production was made possible by a partnership with Gilmore-Hoerner Endowment 😊

Address

159 S Main Street
Chambersburg, PA
17201

Telephone

(717) 263-0202

Website

http://www.thecapitoltheatre.org/

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Polar Express PJ Party & Movie THIS SATURDAY 12/7!

It's hard to believe our next event is just a few days away! Join us for the Polar Express PJ Party & Movie this Saturday, December 7th! 😄🚂❄️ You'll experience a hot cocoa bar inspired by the movie, Santa will be stopping by, and more as you enjoy it all in the comfort of your cosiest pjs (Christmas-themed highly encouraged)! And remember: DEADLINE to PURCHASE TICKETS is THIS THURSDAY, 12/5 at 4pm! So don't wait and miss your opportunity to join us! 😱 Tickets can be purchased by calling our Box Office at 717-263-0202 option 1, stopping by in person at 159 S. Main St. (11am-4pm today through the deadline on Thursday), or online here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36040/production/1214149?performanceId=11526957 Thank you Menno Haven for sponsoring this event 💚

Polar Express PJ Party & Movie: Happening SOON!!

Next weekend on Saturday, December 7th... don't get left behind as the Polar Express PJ Party & Movie takes place in our main theatre and lobby! There'll be a hot cocoa bar inspired by the movie for all attendees to enjoy (each ticket purchase guarantees one free cup of hot cocoa), you're invited to dress comfortably in your pjs, and, last but not least, Santa will be here! 😱☕🎅 It's a whole morning of fun (starting at 11am), that no Christmas lover should miss! 🎄❤️💚 Grab your tickets here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36040/production/1214149?performanceId=11526957, by calling 717-263-0202 option 1, or stopping by in person at 159 S Main St (the last two of which you should do between the hours of 11am-4pm, Mon-Fri). REMEMBER: Deadline to order tickets for this event is by Thursday, December 5th at 4pm! Huge shout-out to Menno Haven for sponsoring this event and making it possible! 🥰

A Touch of Christmas happening in TWO DAYS!!

We're closed today, but we just had to share that our next event "A Touch of Christmas" is TWO DAYS AWAY and there are only a handful of tickets left! 😱 Hard to say if there'll be any still available on Sunday, so grab yours now online here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36040/production/1208911?performanceId=11505486 And in case you missed it: Bob Eyer is a part of the show once again! We were able to get the organ repaired by the most reliable hands and so, it will be played at Sunday's concert! 😄🎶🎹 See you Sunday! 🤗 Hope everyone had a great Turkey Day! 🦃

December 1st at 3pm: Lynn Lerew and more at the Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg!

December 1st is coming up quickly, so don't miss Lynn Lerew and the Hagerstown Municipal Band take over the Capitol Theatre main stage, for his grand farewell into retirement! With guest Vocalist Lisa Turchi and Robert Eyer on the Mighty Moller Organ joining in, it's going to be a holiday wonderment to remember! ✨🎄🎁🎶 Thanks to our event partnership with Gilmore-Hoerner Endowment, entry is just $19/person! 😱 TlCKETS are also ✨STARTING✨TO✨RUN✨LOW!✨ This isn't meant to cause complete panic, but, if you haven't grabbed yours yet, get on it! It's hard to say how many (if any left) we'll have come show day! 😱😮 So grab yours in one of three ways: via phone at 717-263-0202 option 1, in person at 159 S Main St (Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm), or online: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36040/production/1208911 Fun Fact: the audio in this video is the actual band playing with Lynn Lerew conducting! 😊

It's hard to believe that December is fast-approaching, but here we are in mid-November! Which means we're getting closer to the deadline to grab your Polar Express PJ Party & Movie tickets! 😱😱 Tickets to the event are selling fast, so don't miss out on grabbing yours! Once we hit 250 purchased, sales will be done! Head to our profile and link in bio for tickets! 🎟🎟 You can also call the Capitol Theatre Box Office at 717-263-0202 option 1, or stop by in person at 159 S Main St (Mon-Fri, 11AM-4PM).

Happy Veterans Day!

Happy Veterans Day to all of you who have served! We're very appreciative of your time and service, helping us live our freedom. ❤ Proud to say that nearly 50% of our staff are veterans. 🥰 We also do our best to show how grateful we are by offering a ticket discount to any military, former or active; just ask about it before purchasing your tickets. 😊👍

Wilson Fairchild sure brought their range of talent — plus some laughs — to the theatre on Sunday! 🎶😆Many thanks to Phillip Banks on Facebook for capturing some video for us to share! 📹😊👏#wilsonfairchild #chambersburgpa #capitoltheatrecenter

Wilson Fairchild: Coming to Chambersburg, PA on November 3rd!

Here's just a glimpse of what you can expect on Sunday, November 3rd at 3pm, when Wilson Fairchild graces the Capitol Theatre main stage! 🤩🎸🎤 Carrying on their fathers’ (Harold and Don Reid of THE STATLER BROTHERS) Country Music Hall of Fame Legacy, the Reid cousins, who seem more like brothers, have sung together professionally for over 15 years! Along with their outstanding harmony, which is an inherent trademark from their fathers, Wil and Langdon are prolific songwriters who have over 30 songs published and recorded. 😱 We can't wait to hear them live for the first time here in Chambersburg, PA! 😄Tickets are on sale now, and we wouldn't wait since they're going pretty quick! Grab yours by calling 717-263-0202 option 1, stopping by in person at 159 S Main St in Chambersburg, or find them online here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36040/production/1208910?performanceId=11505457 This concert is sure to be a country music night to remember! 🎶

Bows following CCT’s Rocky Horror Show Live on Stage!

👏👏 Made sure to capture the bows from the evening show tonight! The Chambersburg Community Theatre cast is amazing and truly brought the magic of RHS to life! ❤️ You have ONE MORE CHANCE to catch this show, 10/27 at 3pm. Don’t miss it! 😄

We’re looking forward to seeing how The Kings of Queen interacts with YOU at the show THIS FRIDAY! Here’s a little sneak peek at just what might be in store. 😉😱🤩 Haven’t reserved your tickets yet? No worries, you can still do so here: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36040/production/1208909?performanceId=11505379 We dare you to try to resist Emo Alaeddin’s charm as the legendary frontman Freddie Mercury! 🤗 Don’t miss the NATION’S TOP Queen Tribute Band!! 😱🥰 Show sponsored by Patriot Federal Credit Union

Join us for Polar Express PJ Party & Movie on December 7th!!

In case you missed it, tickets to our Polar Express PJ Party & Movie are on sale NOW!! 😮 We know a lot of you were anticipating this event, so grab your tickets to guarantee your entry before we hit the 250 limit! 🎟🎟 Head here to grab your tickets online: https://ci.ovationtix.com/36040/production/1214149?performanceId=11526957 Tickets are also available by calling our Box Office at 717-263-0202 option 1 or stopping by in person (Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm) at 159 S Main St. This event is sponsored in part by Menno Haven

The Weekend Before Halloween....

We hope you'll join us and Chambersburg Community Theatre the weekend before Halloween for one (or multiple) show times of Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show: Live on Stage! See CCT's production with a cast and crew come to life for this experience of the cult classic while hearing the iconic songs and doing the Time Warp (perhaps more than once 😉). Tickets to the event can be purchased on CCT's website here: https://cctonline.org/shows-tickets/ Thank you to RISE Dispensaries for sponsoring this event! You're the best! 🥰