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Waterloo Stage Theatre

The Waterloo Theatre opened as one of the area’s first sound movie theatres on March 12, 1937. The first film ever shown was The Rhythm on the Range starring Bing Crosby. As a movie house, the theatre was able to hold just over 500 patrons. The theatre presented its final film - The People versus Larry Flynt on January 30, 1997. Thus, The Waterloo Stage Theatre was born.

The Waterloo Stage Theatre opened its doors on February 14, 1997 and its premiere production was May 14, 1997 ; the musical production of They’re Playing our Song. The theatre's final performance was May 31, 2005.

The Waterloo Stage Theatre seats 252 patrons and room for approximately fifteen patrons in the lounge area. The stage area is 32 feet wide and 30 feet deep.

The Waterloo Stage Theatre has played host to many other groups for evenings of entertainment including: Jazz Nights (featuring Canadian greats Joe Sealy, Jane Bunnett, Moe Koffman and Peter Appleyard), The Waterloo Concert Band, Kitchener Waterloo Musical Productions, JM Drama, Windjammers, Playing On The Moon, a variety of local musicians, Wordsworth Book Readings featuring such authors as Al Waxman, DaCapo Productions, Next Level Theatre Productions and more.