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
Location	171 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates	43°51′30″N79°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
flatomarkhamtheatre.ca

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. "Markham Theatre for the Performing Arts". Community Information and Volunteer Centre - York Region. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012.
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

External links

Media related to Markham Theatre at Wikimedia Commons

• Flato Markham Theatre