Moore Theatre

The Moore Theatre in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. is a 1,419-seat performing arts venue located at the corner of 2nd Avenue and Virginia Street, two blocks from Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle. It is the oldest still-active theater in Seattle. The Moore hosts a mix of theatrical productions, musical concerts of many varieties, and lectures. It is currently operated by the Seattle Theatre Group, which also runs the 2,803-seat Paramount Theatre and the Neptune Theater. Built for Seattle real estate developer J. A. Moore in 1907 and designed by E.W. Houghton, the Moore was a lavish social venue for the Gilded Age elite of early 20th century Seattle. The Moore Theatre and the adjoining Moore Hotel, were designed partly to accommodate...