Pantages Theatre, Historic theatre in downtown Minneapolis, United States
The Pantages Theatre is a theatre building in downtown Minneapolis with two floors, an Art Moderne exterior, and Beaux Arts interior design. The auditorium seats more than 1,000 and features elaborate decorative details throughout the space.
Alexander Pantages founded this venue in 1916, establishing it as the first air-conditioned theatre in Minnesota. A major renovation in 1922 added architectural features that remain prominent in the building today.
The theatre began as a vaudeville venue and now hosts Broadway shows, concerts, and theatrical productions that draw audiences from across the region. It remains a central gathering place in downtown for live entertainment.
The theatre is located on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors should arrive early to view the building and its details at a relaxed pace, particularly during quieter times of day.
The building features a stained glass dome and ornate plasterwork that were added during a renovation in the 1920s. These interior details showcase an early example of advanced climate control in an entertainment building of that era.
Location: Minneapolis
Inception: 1916
Official opening: 1916
Capacity: 1014
Address: 708 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Website: http://HennepinTheatreTrust.org
GPS coordinates: 44.97793,-93.27535
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43
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