Pantages Theatre

10201 Jasper Ave, Edmonton

When the Pantages Theatre was built in 1913 as part of Alexander Pantages’ vaudeville circuit, it brought some of the best acts in popular entertainment to Edmonton. Sophie Tucker, Buster Keaton, Eddie Foy, Stan Laurel and Harry Lauder were some of the performers to appear on its stage before the theatre was transformed into the Strand movie house in 1931.

-Edmonton Historical Board

Designation & Awards

Edmonton Historical Board Plaque Award

Era: Urban Growth
Themes: Sports, Leisure & Entertainment
Cultural Groups:
Area: Central

Pantages Theatre, EHB Plaque detail, City of Edmonton Archives EA-792-360,

Pantages Theatre, 1919.

Pantages Theatre, 1923.

Pantages Theatre, 1919.

Pantages Theatre Staff, 1915-1917.

Pantages Theatre Site & Plaque Location (Enbridge Building), 2006.

Edmonton Historical Board Plaque, 2006.

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