Flato Markham Theatre

Flato Markham Theatre
Former names Markham Theatre for the Performing Arts
Alternative names Markham Theatre
General information
Type Arts complex
Architectural style Modern
Address 171 Town Centre Boulevard
Town or city Markham, Ontario
Country Canada
Coordinates 43°51′30″N 79°20′12″W / 43.85833°N 79.33667°W / 43.85833; -79.33667Coordinates: 43°51′30″N 79°20′12″W / 43.85833°N 79.33667°W / 43.85833; -79.33667
Current tenants Markham Little Theatre, Markham Concert Band
Construction started 1983
Completed 1985
Inaugurated 1985
Owner City of Markham
Other information
Seating type Auditorium
Seating capacity 527
Website
Flato Markham Theatre

The Flato Markham Theatre is a public arts complex located at 171 Town Centre Boulevard in the city of Markham, Ontario, Canada.

FLATO Markham Theatre at night

The theatre initially opened in 1985 for local and school based productions. The theatre is best known for its performances in performing arts and drama.[1]

The theatre is owned and operated by the City of Markham. The name of the venue changed from Markham Theatre to Flato Markham Theatre when FLATO Developments acquired naming rights in April 2012.[2]

Facilities

  • 527-seat house
  • Auditorium
  • Multiple rooms and lounges
  • Multi-level lobby with a capacity of 500 patrons
  • Rehearsal hall
Entrance to the complex.

References

  1. http://york.cioc.ca/record/MKM1865
  2. "Markham developer buys theatre naming rights". Markham Economist & Sun. 4 April 2012. Retrieved March 25, 2017. Flato Developments, a Markham-based residential builder, sealed exclusive naming rights for the theatre with town council

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