Capitol Theatre was opened in 1913 and was originally named the Orpheum Theatre. It was a venue for vaudeville acts and all the major touring acts of the twenties played there. Movies were also shown there and in 1927 it was given its current name. Almost fifty years later, in 1975, the Capitol Theatre was given a makeover as part of the bicentennial celebrations and has hosted touring Broadway musicals and concerts from some of the venue's resident companies - Ballet West and Utah Opera - ever since.