The Palace Theatre
Columbus, Ohio
Proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 92-year-old Palace Theatre received a full facelift of its 2,837-seat auditorium as part of an ongoing $6.5 million renovation. Gifted to CAPA in 1989, the Palace has become the “workhorse” of the CAPA stable of theaters, hosting more than 100 diverse performances for more than 150,000 patrons each year. Last painted and repaired in 1984, the auditorium will receive...
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Columbus, Ohio
Proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 92-year-old Palace Theatre received a full facelift of its 2,837-seat auditorium as part of an ongoing $6.5 million renovation. Gifted to CAPA in 1989, the Palace has become the “workhorse” of the CAPA stable of theaters, hosting more than 100 diverse performances for more than 150,000 patrons each year. Last painted and repaired in 1984, the auditorium will receive its first renovation in nearly 35 years. The process began with a two-week installation of an intricate scaffolding system that allowed artisans direct access to the Palace’s 60-foot-high ceilings to begin the cleaning and repairing of damaged plaster. After the plaster repairs properly cured, the ceiling and walls were painted with a new color scheme that blends historical references and fresh, new colors selected for the visual impact they create in highlighting the stunning decorative plaster work. The large arches along the walls of the auditorium were inlaid with a complimentary damask-patterned wall covering. Much of the gold inset in the elaborate relief work of the decorative plaster moldings has worn away, so the gold was repainted to showcase the detailed artistry of the French monarchy-inspired plaster reliefs defining the ceiling and walls. The balcony seats were cleaned, repainted, and refurbished with all-new cushioning and upholstery. Seating on the main floor has been replaced with all-new, more contemporary-sized seats. This reduced the capacity from 2,837 to 2,691, but allowed for more accessible seating than is currently available and an improved patron experience overall.
Owner: Columbus Association for the Performing Arts
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