JQ Lawson Capitol Theatre Renovation Phase II

The Capitol Theatre is a three-story, brick and terra cotta building, originally built in 1913. It has undergone several renovations and remodels since opening and was added the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. Big-D performed one of the more recent interior renovations with the goal of preserving its distinguished historic beauty while making improvements to modernize accommodations and amenities. This included renovation and reconfiguration of orchestra-level seating with wider seats, optimized views, and improved access to new ADA seating, and renovation of basement chorus dressing rooms, showers, and restrooms. Construction also included additions of a new announcer booth in the rear orchestra level and a new A/V system for cleaner sound and more coverage throughout the theatre. The project also involved a rooftop boiler replacement as well as installation of new roofing and insulation. Throughout the project, the Big-D team took great care to protect existing finishes and historic architectural elements of the theatre while performing renovations and remodeling.