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Constructed and established in 1921 as the Capitol Theatre, this classic structure, is one of the oldest operating theatres in the state of Florida.

The Capitol Theatre is now the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre. Constructed and established in 1921 as the Capitol Theatre (Royalty Theatre 1982-2008), this classic structure, complete with a large mezzanine and furnishings reminiscent of a classic Hollywood theater, is one of the oldest operating theatres in the state of Florida. The Capitol Theatre reportedly had its beginnings as a va

udeville theater and movie house, and was once the home of famous headliners who displayed their legendary talents (making history in the process) on the polished wood planks of the Capitol's stage. In its hey-day, the walls of this famed theatre housed many of the best entertainers in the world. In March 2019, Ruth Eckerd Hall announced a $2.5 million gift from Nancy and David Bilheimer as part of the theatre’s ongoing “Expanding the Experience” fundraising campaign. In recognition of the generous donation, the Capitol Theatre in downtown Clearwater is now called The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre.

10/01/2024

On-Sale Friday at 10am: Icons of Irish folk music, Dervish, make their Bilheimer Capitol Theatre debut Sun, Mar 9, 2025! For more information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/dervish

Can't wait to get your tickets? Sign-up to access tickets before the on-sale with the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre's FREE eClub here: rutheckerdhall.com/eclub

10/01/2024

On-Sale Friday at 10am: Matt Nathanson brings the King of (un)simple Tour with special guest Rachael Yamagata to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Wed, Feb 19, 2025! For more information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/matt-nathanson

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10/01/2024

On-Sale Friday at 10am: “I AM, HE SAID” – The Celebration of The Music of Neil Diamond comes to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Sat, Mar 1, 2025! For more information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/i-am-he-said-neil-diamond

Can't wait to get your tickets? Sign-up to access tickets before the on-sale with the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre's FREE eClub here: rutheckerdhall.com/eclub

10/01/2024

On-Sale Friday at 10am: Celtic icons, The Irish Tenors, return to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Sun, Mar 2025! For more information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/the-irish-tenors

Can't wait to get your tickets? Sign-up to access tickets before the on-sale with the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre's FREE eClub here: rutheckerdhall.com/eclub

10/01/2024

To Our Community

We hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe as our neighborhoods begin to recover from Hurricane Helene. Our facilities were fortunate to have weathered the storm without damage. While we were spared, we know many are reeling from the hurricane's aftermath. Our hearts go out to those who have been impacted, and we encourage you to consider supporting some of the incredible non-profit organizations leading the recovery efforts:

The Red Cross redcross.org/donate/dr/hurricane-helene.html/
Salvation Army Clearwater clearwater.salvationarmyflorida.org/
AMPLIFY Hope amplifyclearwater.com/amplifyhope/
Feeding Tampa Bay feedingtampabay.org/feeding-pinellas #

Ruth Eckerd Hall, the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre, and The BayCare Sound will remain a place where you can come for solace, reflection, and renewal through the power of the arts.

Our community is strong, and we will rebuild and recover together.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

09/25/2024

Performance Alert ❗️ Due to Hurricane Helene, the Yngwie Malmsteen concert at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre scheduled for Friday, September 27 at 7:30 pm has been rescheduled. Tickets will be honored on the new date, Thursday, November 21 at 7:30 pm. For more information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com

09/24/2024

THIS FRIDAY 🎸 GRAMMY® nominated Swedish guitar player and songwriter Yngwie Malmsteen brings his neoclassical metal playing style back to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Fri, Sep 27! Get your tickets today by visiting: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/yngwie-malmsteen

09/23/2024

On-Sale Friday at 10am: Commemorating the music of Genesis, don't miss The Musical Box at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre on Tue, Dec 10! For more information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/the-musical-box

Can't wait to get your tickets? Sign-up to access tickets before the on-sale with the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre's FREE eClub here: rutheckerdhall.com/eclub

09/23/2024

On-Sale Friday at 10am: The Electric Light Orchestra Experience returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Fri, Mar 21! For more information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/electric-light-orchestra-experience

Can't wait to get your tickets? Sign-up to access tickets before the on-sale with the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre's FREE eClub here: rutheckerdhall.com/eclub

09/23/2024

On-Sale Friday at 10am: YouTube sensation and the world's greatest Chicago tribute band, Leonid & Friends, return to The Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Mar 29 & 30! For more information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/leonid-and-friends

Can't wait to get your tickets? Sign-up to access tickets before the on-sale with the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre's FREE eClub here: rutheckerdhall.com/eclub

09/20/2024

On-Sale Now: The Man In Black A Tribute to Johnny Cash, an accurate and energetic recreation of an American music icon starring Shawn Barker, returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Fri, Feb 7! For tickets and information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/the-man-in-black

09/20/2024

On-Sale Now: Micky Dolenz of The Monkees returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Thu, Apr 10 for a night of incredible Songs & Stories! For tickets and information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/micky-dolenz-of-the-monkees

09/20/2024

On-Sale Now: GRAMMY® Award-Winning bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder returns Thu, Feb 6 to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre with Suzy Bogguss! For tickets and information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/ricky-skaggs

09/20/2024

On-Sale Now: Join GRAMMY®-nominated world-class guitarist and songwriter Samantha Fish for a rockin' New Year's Eve Celebration at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre! For tickets and information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/samantha-fish

09/20/2024

On-Sale Now: Blues & Classic Folk duo, Hot Tuna return to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Wed, Jan 22 for a night of acoustic hits! For tickets and information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/hot-tuna-acoustic

09/19/2024

Online Offer ❗ Viral sensation Piff the Magic Dragon returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre with his one-of-a-kind comedy magic show Fri, Oct 4! Select seats now $35 with promo code: DEAL. Get your tickets today before this deal ends by visiting: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/piff-the-magic-dragon

Valid on select seats in row O-T $49 Tickets for $35. Offer ends 09/21/24 at 11:59pm. While supplies last. Valid online only. Apply code prior to seat selection. Limited availability. Cannot be combined. Does not apply to previous purchases.

09/17/2024

Online Offer ❗ Yngwie Malmsteen returns to Clearwater Fri, Sep 27! Select seats now $35 with promo code: DEAL. Get your tickets today before this deal ends by visiting: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/yngwie-malmsteen

Valid on select seats in row Q-S $45 Tickets for $35. Offer ends 09/21/24 at 11:59pm. While supplies last. Valid online only. Apply code prior to seat selection. Limited availability. Cannot be combined. Does not apply to previous purchases.

09/16/2024

On-Sale Friday at 10am: Micky Dolenz of The Monkees returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Thu, Apr 10 for a night of incredible Songs & Stories! For more information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/micky-dolenz-of-the-monkees

Can't wait to get your tickets? Sign-up to access tickets before the on-sale with the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre's FREE eClub here: rutheckerdhall.com/eclub

09/16/2024

On-Sale Friday at 10am: GRAMMY® Award-Winning bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder returns Thu, Feb 6 to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre with Suzy Bogguss! For more information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/ricky-skaggs

Can't wait to get your tickets? Sign-up to access tickets before the on-sale with the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre's FREE eClub here: rutheckerdhall.com/eclub

09/16/2024

On-Sale Friday at 10am: Join GRAMMY®-nominated world-class guitarist and songwriter Samantha Fish for a rockin' New Year's Eve Celebration at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre! For more information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/samantha-fish

Can't wait to get your tickets? Sign-up to access tickets before the on-sale with the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre's FREE eClub here: rutheckerdhall.com/eclub

09/16/2024

On-Sale Friday at 10am: The Man In Black A Tribute to Johnny Cash, an accurate and energetic recreation of an American music icon starring Shawn Barker, returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Fri, Feb 7! For more information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/the-man-in-black

Can't wait to get your tickets? Sign-up to access tickets before the on-sale with the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre's FREE eClub here: rutheckerdhall.com/eclub

09/16/2024

On-Sale Friday at 10am: Blues & Classic Folk duo, Hot Tuna return to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Wed, Jan 22 for a night of acoustic hits! For more information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/hot-tuna-acoustic

Can't wait to get your tickets? Sign-up to access tickets before the on-sale with the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre's FREE eClub here: rutheckerdhall.com/eclub

09/13/2024

On-Sale Now: The famed line-up that backed singer-songwriter Billy Joel for over a decade, The Lords of 52nd Street - Legends of Billy Joel Band returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Fri, Mar 28, 2025! For tickets and information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/lords-of-52nd-street

09/13/2024

On-Sale Now: GRAMMY® nominated solo pianist Jim Brickman returns Fri, Jan 31, 2025 to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre for Jim Brickman Hits LIVE! For tickets and information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/jim-brickman

09/13/2024

On-Sale Now: The Weight Band returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Sun, Feb 2, 2025 with Jim Weider, keyboardist Brian Mitchell, bassist Albert Rogers, drummer Michael Bram and keyboardist Matt Zeiner! For tickets and information, visit: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/the-weight-band

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405 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL
33756

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+17277917400

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https://www.rutheckerdhall.com/bilheimer-capitol-theatre

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Online Offer ❗ Viral sensation Piff the Magic Dragon returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre with his one-of-a-kind comedy magic show Fri, Oct 4! Select seats now $35 with promo code: DEAL. Get your tickets today before this deal ends by visiting: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/piff-the-magic-dragon Valid on select seats in row O-T $49 Tickets for $35. Offer ends 09/21/24 at 11:59pm. While supplies last. Valid online only. Apply code prior to seat selection. Limited availability. Cannot be combined. Does not apply to previous purchases.

Stryper: Chris Jericho Approved! Get your tickets to see Stryper as they return to the Bihleimer Capitol Theatre on their 40th Anniversary Tour on Wed, Nov 13. Get your tickets today before they're gone by visiting: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/stryper

This Sunday 🌲 Old Gods of Appalachia, the award-winning and critically acclaimed audio drama podcast, brings the podcast to life on stage at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Sun, Aug 11! 🎟️ rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/old-gods-of-appalachia

Hey, Clearwater! 👍🏻 Don't miss Drew Afualo as she makes her Bilheimer Capitol Theatre debut on the LOUD Book Tour featuring Two Idiot Girls on Sat, Aug 10. Get your tickets here: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/drew-afualo

CLEARWATER ‼️ Don't miss Steve-O on stage at the historic Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Thu, Jun 27 for a night of comedy! Get your tickets today by visiting: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/steve-o This show is ages 18+

FRIDAY 🐶 Lee Asher, animal advocate and star of the Discovery+ / Animal Planet series, My Pack Life, makes his Bilheimer Capitol Theatre debut this Fri, May 31! Still need tickets? Get yours today by visiting: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/lee-asher

SATURDAY ⚡ You know him from Vanderpump Rules, don't miss Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras - The Ultimate Party Band at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre in Clearwater this Saturday, May 18! 🎟️ rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/tom-sandoval

THIS FRIDAY 💀 Emo Orchestra brings Escape The Fate + a 14-piece orchestra to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Fri, May 3 for an evening featuring all your favorite emo hits from My Chemical Romance, New Found Glory + many more! Reserve your tickets here: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/emo-orchestra

CLEARWATER ❗ Don't miss Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, The Zombies, as they return to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Fri, Apr 12 with Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent! Great seats still available. Reserve your tickets today by visiting: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/the-zombies

CLEARWATER ❗ Dave Mason and his band return to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Mar 24 & 25 with Wet Willie’s legendary frontman Jimmy Hall and his band! Still need tickets? Reserve your tickets today by visiting: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/dave-masons-traffic-jam

ONE WEEK 🎶 The Man In Black - A Tribute to Johnny Cash, an accurate and energetic recreation of an American music icon starring Shawn Barker, returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Thu, Feb 8! Get your tickets today by visiting: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/the-man-in-black

ONE WEEK ❗ Don't miss #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author, Tabitha Brown, as she celebrates her fourth book I DID A NEW THING! at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre Tue, Feb 6! Reserve your tickets today by visiting: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/tabitha-brown

This Friday, don't miss Puddles Pity Party as he returns to the Bilheimer Capitol for one-night-only! Great seats still available. Reserve your tickets today before they're gone by visiting: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/puddles-pity-party

ONLINE OFFER ❗ Judy Collins returns to the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre TOMORROW! Select seats now $25 with promo code: CLOWNS. Reserve your tickets today by visiting: rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/judy-collins Valid in rows O-W. Ends 01/18/24 at 7:59pm. Valid online only. Apply code prior to seat selection. Limited availability. Cannot be combined. Does not apply to previous purchases.

Sasha Velour brings The Big Reveal Live Show to Clearwater Fri, Feb 2 for her Bilheimer Capitol Theatre debut along with special guest Victoria Elizabeth Black! Get your tickets today by visiting: www.rutheckerdhall.com/events/detail/sasha-velour This is an 18+ show.

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The History

The Capitol Theatre has been a vital part of Downtown Clearwater since its opening on March 21, 1921 with the motion picture Dinty. The Clearwater News of March 17, 1921 described it as "one of the most beautifully finished playhouses in the South." Over the next seventy-four years theatergoers were treated to vaudeville stars, war bond rallies, the Miss Florida Pageant, the Clearwater Symphony Orchestra, cinema and the Royalty Theater Company. Saved from demolition in 1995, the Capitol Theatre was close to closing its doors again in 2009 facing foreclosure. The City of Clearwater thankfully purchased the building and entered into a partnership with Ruth Eckerd Hall to manage and operate the facility.

In 2013 the Capitol Theatre underwent a major renovation expanding into the old 1917 Clearwater News building to its west and another building adjacent to the theater. The result of the renovation was expanded seating to 750, including six private loge boxes, multiple concession stands, a larger lobby, an outdoor balcony that wraps around the building overlooking the beautiful Clearwater causeway, a VIP lounge, Frenchy’s rooftop terrace, ADA accessibility and an uncovered Panel of Honor from World War I with the names of Clearwater citizens that served in the war viewable in the lobby area. The Capitol Theatre is a cultural landmark in Downtown Clearwater bringing world class entertainment in the most intimate setting.

In March 2019, Ruth Eckerd Hall announced a $2.5 million gift from Nancy and David Bilheimer as part of the theatre’s ongoing “Expanding the Experience” fundraising campaign. In recognition of the generous donation, the Capitol Theatre in downtown Clearwater is now called The Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre.

Get familiar with the Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre by taking a Google Virtual Tour from your desktop or mobile device.