Théâtre des Variétés, Performing arts center in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal, Canada.
The Théâtre des Variétés is a performing arts center in this Montreal neighborhood with a distinctive three-story rectangular structure. The facade features glazed rust-colored brick with decorative parapet detailing, while the interior holds approximately 825 seats arranged in a horseshoe-shaped balcony layout.
The building was constructed between 1913 and 1919, designed by architect Joseph-Arthur Godin for Confederation Amusement Limited. This company operated multiple cinemas across Montreal in the 1920s, shaping the city's entertainment industry at that time.
This venue hosted vaudeville entertainment for decades, where audiences came to enjoy music, dance, and short comedic scenes. The hall reflects the popular entertainment culture that once defined this neighborhood.
The horseshoe-shaped balcony arrangement provides clear views of the stage from nearly every seat in the house. Even seats in the corners and upper levels offer direct sightlines, making it practical for enjoying performances without obstruction.
The interior retains its original cast-iron horseshoe balcony, showcasing how early 20th-century theaters were designed to function. This preserved structural feature is increasingly rare among performance venues of the same era.
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