Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Performance theatre in downtown Vancouver, Canada
The Queen Elizabeth Theatre is a performance venue in downtown Vancouver with around 2,350 seats split between orchestra and mezzanine levels. The main auditorium features broad supporting columns and red seating throughout.
The theatre opened in 1959 with an inaugural concert attended by Queen Elizabeth II. It has since become a key venue for performing arts in the city.
The theatre presents operas, Broadway productions, and musicals alongside an art gallery showing regional artists. This mix reflects how the city embraces both classical and contemporary performance art.
The building sits on Hamilton Street and can be reached through underground parking facilities. It connects directly to public transit stations, making it easy to visit by various means of transport.
The building contains three separate salons used for private events and conferences with capacity for around 220 people. These spaces show how the venue serves purposes beyond large public performances.
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