Building: The Theatre covers 25,000 sq feet and is five stories high. It has two elevators (one for the stage and one for the house) and complete handicap access.
Stage: Proscenium: 43' wide x 24' high
Stage: 43' wide x 30' deep
Orchestra Pit: 43' wide x 12' deep. Holds up to 60 musicians. It has a Wurlitzer pipe organ (under restoration), a Chickering reproducing Grand Piano, about 400 music rolls and a universal roll player which can control both the organ and the piano.
See the Chevalier Theater spring to life in this fun time-lapse You Tube Video of the renovation of the Chevalier Theater main floor seats! Just click on the arrow to start the video! (Tip: When the video starts, click on the HQ button for a better picture).
The restoration of the Chevalier Theatre takes time, money and a great deal of work. The volunteer commission does the work gladly, knowing that they are helping in the noble rescue of a magnificent building that will inspire generations to come. If YOU would like to help, please click here for a donation/information form. We'd love to hear from you... and Thanks!