Burton Cummings Theatre, National historic site in Central Park, Winnipeg, Canada.
The Burton Cummings Theatre contains 1,638 seats across two curved balconies, offering clear sightlines throughout the performance space without support pillars.
Originally named Walker Theatre, this edifice opened on February 18, 1907, with a performance of Puccini's Madame Butterfly under the direction of Corliss Powers Walker.
The theatre served as a significant gathering place for political rallies during labor movements and women's suffrage, hosting numerous debates and mock parliaments.
True North Sports & Entertainment maintains the venue, scheduling regular performances through Live Nation with tickets available on their official website.
The theatre's construction incorporated fireproof design principles from Chicago's Auditorium Theatre, featuring Italian marble, plasterwork, and crystal chandeliers.
Location: Winnipeg
Inception: February 18, 1907
Architects: Howard Colton Stone
Official opening: February 18, 1907
Capacity: 1638
Address: 364 Smith Street, Winnipeg, MB
Website: http://burtoncummingstheatre.ca
GPS coordinates: 49.89591,-97.14331
Latest update: May 11, 2025 06:42
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