About Us :

The Capitol Theatre opened December 10, 1928 as part of the Kallet chain. Designed by Leon H. Lempert, Jr., it operated as a first run movie house until it closed in the 1970s. The Capitol reopened as a civic center in 1985, and recently the original installation historic Moller theatre organ was returned to working condition. It is presently maintained by the Rome Grand Theatre Organ Society, a chapter of the ATOS. In 2002, a then little-known event called Capitolfest was launched -- a series of silent movies in 35mm with theater organ accompaniment featuring such internationally known organists as Philip Carli and Dennis James. Today, Capitolfest is attended by movie lovers from around the world!

MISSION The Capitol Theatre provides cultural and educational opportunities to the community through the performing and visual arts in Rome, NY's historic 1928 theater.

VISION Through unique, entertaining, and educational events in an historically restored theater, the Capitol will be a source of culture and community pride for Rome, Central New York and beyond.