In 1929, it was renamed the Capitol Theatre, and like most vaudeville houses across the continent, became a cinema. A church called The Full Gospel Assembly purchased the building for use as a meeting space in 1957. This is the reason for the high interest in the Imperial - every individual in the city owns a part of it. The people of Saint John are proud of 'their' theatre. It is obvious that greater Saint John residents are more than ready and eager for your event to play at the Imperial.
Many events sell out, and all events are looked forward to by our audiences.
The theatre has been restored to its 1913 glory, with the original mouldings and intricate plasterwork having been repaired or replicated. The interior of the Imperial has been faithfully re-created. The Imperial has been designated a National Historic Site. The Imperial operates year-round, and offers a charming space to present any live performance from concerts to drama, from dance to comedy, for single events and for tours. It lends itself as a venue for up-scale trade shows, in sumptuous surroundings.