Capitol Theatre (Port Chester, New York)

Capitol Theatre
Capitol Theatre, September 2016
Address149 Westchester Avenue
LocationPort Chester, New York
OwnerPeter Shapiro
Typemovie palace
Capacity1,800
Opened1926 (1926)
Website
www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Capitol Theatre
Location147-151 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, New York
Coordinates41°0′6″N 73°39′56″W / 41.00167°N 73.66556°W / 41.00167; -73.66556
Arealess than one acre
ArchitectThomas W. Lamb
NRHP reference No.84003426
Added to NRHPJune 7, 1984

The Capitol Theatre is a historic theater located in the village of Port Chester, Westchester County, New York. It was designed by noted theater architect Thomas W. Lamb (1871–1942) and built in 1926. The 1,800-seat facility operates as a concert venue, hosting musicians and occasionally comedians, and is owned and operated by New York City-based concert promoter Peter Shapiro. The Capitol Theatre has a long history, with tenures as a movie theater and catering hall, in addition to hosting concerts.