Imperial Theatre Inc. Information

Imperial Theatre is an 874 seat proscenium Theatre located in Saint John New Brunswick on Canada’s East Coast. Originally opening in 1913, Imperial Theatre is hailed as the most beautiful restored theatre in Canada. Since the grand re-opening, Imperial Theatre is Saint John’s premier performance space. Imperial Theatre’s mandate is to “enrich, engage and inspire our community through the performing arts.” Programming choices are based on assessment of past and current seasons, including criteria such as artistic excellence, presentation of varied genres and cultures, ticket sales, opportunities for engagement activities and balancing familiar work with challenges. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement pledges that at our gatherings, we will treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of age, race, gender, social class and sexual orientation. Our culture will be one of empathy where we strive to present programming and opportunities to reach all walks of life. We acknowledge our privilege and present artistry that will reflect and respect our diverse community of culture, religion and Indigenous Peoples. While Imperial Theatre started as a restoration project over several decades it is more than a building. It is the heart and soul of our community where we connect and include individuals from all walks of life to connect through diverse arts, culture and heritage from all walks of life.