Markham Theatre
| Flato Markham Theatre | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Former names | Markham Theatre for the Performing Arts |
| Alternative names | Markham Theatre |
| General information | |
| Type | Arts complex |
| Architectural style | Modern |
| Address | 171 Town Centre Boulevard |
| Town or city | Markham, Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Coordinates | 43°51′30″N 79°20′12″W / 43.85833°N 79.33667°WCoordinates: 43°51′30″N 79°20′12″W / 43.85833°N 79.33667°W |
| Current tenants | Markham Little Theatre, Markham Concert Band |
| Construction started | 1983 |
| Completed | 1985 |
| Inaugurated | 1985 |
| Owner | City of Markham |
| Other information | |
| Seating type | auditorium |
| Seating capacity | 527 |
| Website | |
| Flato Markham Theatre | |
The Markham Theatre (Markham Theatre for Performing Arts and renamed to "FLATO Markham Theatre" on April 2012[1]) is a theatre located at 171 Town Centre Boulevard in the city of Markham, Ontario, Canada.
The theatre initially opened in 1985 for local and school based productions. The theatre is best known for its performances in performing arts and drama.[2]
The theatre has been owned and operated by the City of Markham. Naming rights for the venue changed from Markham Theatre to Flato Markham Theatre when FLATO Developments acquired the rights in April 2012.[3]
Facilities
- 527-seat state-of-the-art stage
- auditorium
- multiple rooms and lounges
- multi-level lobby that can hold 500 patrons
- Rehearsal Hall with 25 foot ceiling
FLATO Markham Theatre entrance
References
- ↑ Hsieh, Tiffany. "Markham developer buys theatre naming rights". York Region article. York Region. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
- ↑ http://york.cioc.ca/record/MKM1865
- ↑ "Markham developer buys theatre naming rights". Markham Economist & Sun. 4 April 2012. Retrieved October 2015.
Flato Developments, a Markham-based residential builder, sealed exclusive naming rights for the theatre with town council
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External links
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