This article was written by Anne Ulseth
The historic Capri Theater proudly announces GO!, seven days of celebration to re-introduce the wonderful, welcoming theater and community gathering place at 2027 W. Broadway. A grand opening will be held from noon-5 p.m. on Sunday, October 3 with free tours, music on the plaza, food trucks, a good old-fashioned ribbon cutting ceremony and more!
Other events planned for the week include:
- 7 p.m., Tuesday, October 5: Capri Glee! Choir in Concert (free)
- 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 6: #MPLS in Concert ($20)
- 7 p.m., Thursday, October 7: First Thursday Films @ the Capri (free)
- 7 p.m., Friday, October 8: SPCO Chamber Music Concert (free)
- 7 p.m., Saturday October 9: Legends @ the Capri, The Big Swang Theory ($25)
- 3 p.m., Sunday, October 10: Legends @ the Capri, The Big Swang Theory ($25)
More details and additional activities will be announced at a later date.
The beloved building closed in May 2019 to expand and improve the historic space. Construction was completed in the spring of 2021, with finishing work and a few soft-open events scheduled for the summer. The Capri will officially be open – at full capacity – beginning with the grand opening in October.
Built in 1927, the Capri is the last of 13 theaters that once graced the Northside. Improvements include new auditorium seats, more space in the lobby and backstage, the new Paradise Community Hall and a Best Buy Teen Tech Center, among many other remarkable new amenities. Architects retained the intimate feel of the theater and the original stage floor on which Prince performed his first gig as a solo artist. The gallery of treasured Prince photos by Greg Helgeson is still on display as well.
The space was designed to provide the Northside and metro-wide community with countless opportunities to experience and produce art, to create and implement ideas and to Be Together.
The Capri is owned and operated by PCYC, a community-based nonprofit with a rich 67-year history of delivering exceptional education, arts and youth programming to children, families and the North Minneapolis community.
Together with PCYC, the Capri’s mission is to enrich the skills, prospects and spirit of Northside area youth and adults, in partnership with families and communities.
For info visit thecapritheater.org or call612-618-0219.