From The Metropolitan Opera and Cineplex Events, we bring you an encore presentation of Dead Man Walking on the big screen at the Capitol. 

American composer Jake Heggie’s compelling masterpiece, the most widely performed new opera of the last 20 years, arrives in cinemas on October 21 in a haunting new production by Ivo van Hove. Based on Sister Helen Prejean’s memoir about her fight for the soul of a condemned murderer, Dead Man Walking matches the high drama of its subject with Heggie’s beautiful and poignant music and a brilliant libretto by Terrence McNally. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium, with mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato starring as Sister Helen. The outstanding cast also features bass-baritone Ryan McKinny as the death-row inmate Joseph De Rocher, soprano Latonia Moore as Sister Rose, and legendary mezzo-soprano Susan Graham—who sang Helen Prejean in the opera’s 2000 premiere—as De Rocher’s mother.

The ensemble includes the rock band, Michael White and The White, along with special guest violinists. They will also be joined onstage by the Cobourg Collegiate Music Department conducted by Peter Riccio. Together onstage they create a magical space to share with audiences as they perform new and exciting arrangements of the greatest hits of Led Zeppelin. These orchestral arrangements remain true to the rockin’ spirit of the music while incorporating a unique symphonic sensibility that creates a classic new vibe that comes alive in its’ own right.

This musical production is an incredible sound experience and visual extravaganza complete with a psychedelic liquid light show projected in high definition with a retro kaleidoscope of colour burst images designed to transport your mind to an alternate space and time. This classic rock live concert will have even the most ardent Zeppelin and Who fans cheering for more.

“Michael White plays it best!”- Jimmy Page

“Michael White sings Led Zeppelin, I sing Robert Plant.”- Robert Plant

"Very entertaining show. Remarkably similar to Zeppelin, with a solid and accurate sound.” - Toronto Sun

“This isn’t an orchestral show with a rock element, it’s a rock band featuring an orchestra.” - Globe and Mail

THE LEGENDARY DOWNCHILD BLUES BAND are THRILLED to bring the HAPPY TRAILS TOUR to the Capitol Arts Centre in Port Hope, for a night of hip shaking blues you don't want to miss!!

Downchild came to international prominence as the inspiration for Hollywood stars Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi’s hit film, The Blues Brothers. In fact, two Downchild songs, “Shotgun Blues” and “I Got Everything I Need (Almost)” were even covered on The Blues Brothers’ 1978 multi-platinum album Briefcase Full of Blues.

Leader and co-founder, Donnie Walsh, was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019, alongside some of the greatest songwriters of our time, like Leonard Cohen, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell.

For over 54 years, Downchild continues to be led by, Donnie “Mr. Downchild” Walsh on guitar and harmonica, singer Chuck Jackson, who also plays harmonica, tenor sax man Pat Carey, Gary Kendall on bass, drummer Jim Casson and Tyler Yarema on keyboards.

With their signature jump-blues style and infectious, soulful sound, Juno Award winners Downchild deliver a live performance that is second to none and good times guaranteed!

A nostalgic remix of your favourite tunes!

Created by local and regional artists, these unique evenings celebrate the top billboard hits of a given year. This concert features the hits you know and love from 1969, performed in brand new arrangements, from a mix of local and regional musicians—including some Capitol Theatre favourites! For this show, we’re taking you back to 1969, with all of its hippie folk, sultry soul, and toe-tapping goodness. Don’t miss this night of nostalgia with a twist! Featuring hits by: CCR, The Foundations, The Beatles, Dionne Warwick, Bob Dylan, Elvis Presley, Marvin Gaye and many more!

A tangled up panto featuring an inquisitive young Jack...with performances for both the NAUGHTY and NICE (family version).

Created exclusively for Capitol audiences, this world premiere production is written and directed by award-winning star of stage and screen, Rebecca Northan.

Our annual Panto returns for another magical holiday season at the Capitol Theatre! Magic and mayhem lead the way in this imaginative re-telling of the classic fairytale. Featuring a hilarious harp, gregarious goose and a whole lot of gold, this musical version of Jack won't be like anything you've seen before.

A tangled up panto featuring an inquisitive young Jack...with performances for both the NAUGHTY and NICE (family version).

Created exclusively for Capitol audiences, this world premiere production is written and directed by award-winning star of stage and screen, Rebecca Northan.

Our annual Panto returns for another magical holiday season at the Capitol Theatre! Magic and mayhem lead the way in this imaginative re-telling of the classic fairytale. Featuring a hilarious harp, gregarious goose and a whole lot of gold, this musical version of Jack won't be like anything you've seen before.