The Chubb Theatre

New Hampshire's largest theater, The Chubb presents a mix of touring Broadway shows, popular entertainers, international dance troupes, family shows and school enrichment performances.

Opened in 1927, the Capitol Theatre was a prime stop on the Vaudeville circuit. Later, The Cap became Concord's premier movie house and concert hall.

The theater was revived in 1995 and then fully restored in 2003. During both projects, hundreds of volunteers contributed over 5,000 hours to paint and restore the magnificent High-Hollywood, Egyptian-motif artwork that gives the theater its unique charm. Said The Boston Globe, "these volunteers have done something extraordinary on Main Street in Concord."

Now celebrating its 12th season, the Capitol Center for the Arts has hosted a great variety of performances including Hairspray, RENT, B.B. King, Anne Murray, Mandy Patinkin, Hal Holbrook, Lily Tomlin, David Sedaris, Joan Baez, Greg Allman, The Neville Brothers, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, Merle Haggard, Penn and Teller, The Smothers Brothers, Patty Loveless, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Alison Kraus and Union Station, George Carlin, Howie Mandel, Steven Wright, Paula Poundstone and many others.

In addition to a diverse performance schedule, the Capitol Center for the Arts utilizes this auditorium for business meetings, presentations, wedding ceremonies, private parties and a variety of other events.

Base Rental Cost

All rates subject to change. Please note that the rental costs listed below are base rental costs only. Extra charges will be incurred for table setup and breakdown, linen, A/V equipment, etc. Extra charges in The Chubb Theatre can include items such as cleaning, facilities manager, labor or equipment. Please see Chubb Theatre Rental Information for a listing of other charges associated with renting the Chubb Theatre. Clients should request a written estimate of charges from the CCA. Stage specifications and other production kit information are also available here.

Commercial Renters: The greater of $1,500 or 10% of the gross box office/registration receipts

Competitions: $3000 per day

Non-profit Renters:

$999 Thursday-Sunday until 7/31/08; $1025 8/1/08-7/31/09
$675 Tuesday and Wednesday until 7/31/08; $695 8/1/08-7/31/09
$520 Monday until 7/31/08; $535 8/1/08-7/31/09

Fast Facts

Restoration cost: $2.5 million

Number of Seats: 1,309

Box Office: Full service for internet, telephone, fax and walk-up orders. All major credit cards accepted.

Stage size: 39 feet, 7 inches wide by 25 feet deep by 25 feet high

Fly loft: 65 feet.

Auditorium size: 80 feet wide by 88 feet deep

Backstage:
First floor: Common area for 20-25 people; 1 lavatory; 2 showers
Stage floor: 2 dressing rooms, each with lavatory and shower
Third floor: Sitting area for 10 people; 5 dressing rooms with sinks; 1 lavatory; 2 showers

Video Production: On-site, full-service studio. John Gfroerer, Producer. (603) 226-3130

More detailed stage specifications and other production kit information are also available here.

We invite you to hold your next organizational meeting, seminar, reception or party at one of the Center's three meeting sites. In addition to the 1309-seat Chubb Theatre, the Capitol Center offers the Governor's Hall for meetings and receptions with up to 422 attendees, and the historic Kimball House, a stately 19th-century Victorian Mansion. We host a variety of caterers to help you meet all of your food and beverage needs. Our expert staff will assist you with all of your audio/visual needs.

For availability and additional rental information, contact
Kathleen Pearson, Event Sales Manager
(603) 225-1111 ext. 114
fax (603) 224-3408
kpearson@ccanh.com

Download a pdf copy of our facilities brochure