The Capitol Theatre Orchestra plus Hello, Dolly! (1969)

Join us at The Capitol for an unforgettable afternoon of live music by The Capitol Theatre Orchestra and a screening of the legendary classic film Hello, Dolly! (1969).

Melbourne’s iconic Capitol Theatre, now celebrating 100 years of cultural excellence, is proud to announce a marquee event on Sunday 16 March at 2pm. In a powerful tribute to classic cinema and live performance, The Capitol Theatre Orchestra will open the afternoon with a spirited performance of 1920s-style jazz, setting the stage for a screening of the timeless musical Hello, Dolly! (1969).

Revived as part of the Capitol’s centenary celebrations, The Capitol Orchestra reclaims its historic role, echoing the vibrant sounds that once filled theatres across the nation. The original Capitol Theatre Orchestra debuted in 1924 during The Capitol’s grand opening and now, 100 years later, it’s back to recapture the magic of the roaring 1920s.

Hello, Dolly! (1969) follows the story of matchmaker Dolly Levi who travels to Yonkers to find a partner for "half-a-millionaire" Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece, his niece's intended, and his two clerks to travel to New York City along the way.

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The Capitol Theatre Orchestra plus Hello, Dolly! (1969)

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Join us at The Capitol for an unforgettable afternoon of live music by The Capitol Theatre Orchestra and a screening of the legendary classic film Hello, Dolly! (1969).

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The Capitol Theatre Orchestra plus The Sound of Music (1965)

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Join us at The Capitol for an unforgettable afternoon of live music by The Capitol Theatre Orchestra and a screening of the legendary classic film The Sound of Music (1965).

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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