The Project Fibonacci Foundation, Inc. proudly sponsors the grand re-opening of the historic Rome Capitol Theatre on Saturday, July 17. The event beings at 6:30 p.m. and will include a re-creation of a film show that played at the theater the week after its 1939 renovation. The feature film will be “Golden Boy.” In addition to the 6:30 performance on July 17, there will be a reception and cocktail hour from 5-6 p.m., featuring “sneak preview” tours of the newly restored facility.
The program:
• 6:30 p.m. Remarks by elected leaders and introduction of dignitaries.
• 6:45 p.m. Excerpt from the Capitol Theatre restoration documentary by Rick E. Lewis.
• 6:50 p.m. Organ Specialties, “A 1939 Song Cycle” (David Peckham at the Capitol Console).
• 7:05 p.m. A recreation of the show that ran at the Rome Capitol Theatre Oct. 12-14, 1939. Fox Movietone News 1939 (10 minutes); Old Glory WB July 1, 1939 (5 minutes); Golden Boy (Columbia, Sept. 5, 1939) directed by Rouben Mamoulian with Barbara Stanwyck, Adolphe Menjou and William Holden (film debut) from the play by Clifford Odets (99 minutes).
The project was accomplished with funds from the New York State Downtown Revitalization program, from which the Capitol Civic Center, Inc. was awarded $2.5 million. Components of the project include custom made carpeting that is an exact replica of the carpet ordered in 1939, interior paint, finishes and plaster restoration, new seats in the orchestra section (which, in 1939, consisted of the original 1928 style seats completely painted and re-upholstered), and a new roof and associated projects. Also part of the funding is a restoration of the Capitol exterior façade to its 1928 appearance, including a replica of the original marquee and blade sign. Because of delays in construction and in the procurement of materials, the façade restoration is not expected to be completed until fall. (At that time a marquee-lighting ceremony will take place.)
General admission to the opening night film and presentation is $10. There is a $50 charge for the reception and cocktail party that also includes admission to the show.
For more information, visit: Home – Capitol Arts Complex (romecapitol.com)
