Capitol Arts Complex

Appetite for Voltage
2026-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Rome Capitol Theatre, 220 W Dominick St, Rome, NY, 13440, United States
Get ready to rock—Appetite for Voltage (A4V) is the ultimate tribute to the thunderous anthems of Guns N’ Roses and AC/DC, delivering a high-voltage performance that brings every riff, scream, and solo roaring back to life.

This isn’t just a cover band—it’s a full-throttle rock and roll experience. Appetite for Voltage recreates every song note-for-note, from iconic chart-topping hits to the deep cuts true die-hard fans know by heart. With an unwavering dedication to authenticity, A4V captures the raw power, energy, and attitude that made these legendary bands arena icons.Forgoing wigs and gimmicks, Appetite for Voltage lets the music speak for itself—staying true to the unmistakable sound while pouring passion and precision into every performance. Their commitment to emulating the music and honoring the craft makes them a must-see for any rock fan. Don’t miss a night of pure, electrifying rock.
Presented by Entertainment Services NY and WDI Artist Management.
Doors Open at 6:00 PM, Showtime 7:00 PM

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Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney
2026-10-16 19:00 - 22:00
Singer and Recording artist, Tony Kishman is the creator and band leader of “Live And Let Die”; a full multimedia experience celebrating the music of Paul McCartney and featuring four multi-talented musicians.
Tony starred for six years in both the national and international tours of Broadway’s smash hit musical, ‘Beatlemania’ and also performs in the International Symphonic Beatles production, ‘Classical Mystery Tour’. He has been performing his award winning show to the most successful band of all time around the globe for more than a decade, bringing the music and the magic of both the Beatles and Paul McCartney to a new generation, earning raves by ‘Beatlemaniacs’ for his uncanny resemblance both visually and vocally to the beloved Beatle.
A consummate musician and multi-instrumentalist, Tony Kishman had previously performed, recorded and toured with the critically acclaimed band Wishbone Ash and recorded his own music with both RCA and Mercury Records – He is also proudly endorsed by Hofner.
Free Meet & Greet After The Show. All Ages Welcome.
Show Time 7:00 PM / Doors 6:15 PM
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Universal Horror Double Feature
2026-10-10 14:30 - 21:00
Saturday, October 10, 2:30 & 7:00 pm: Universal Horror Double Feature (1.) Frankenstein (1931; 70 minutes; black &white; digital presentation [DCP]; (2.) The Wolf Man (1941; 70 minutes; black & white; digital presentation [DCP].
Commemorating the 95th anniversary of Frankenstein (originally released in the fall of 1931) and the 85 th anniversary of The Wolf Man (released in the fall of 1941). Frankenstein stars Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff (as the monster), John Boles, Edward Van Sloan, and Dwight Frye, and was directed by James Whale. “It will hold the spectator spellbound, most of the time, in his seat, and afterward come to him in nightmares.” –Donald Kirkley, The Baltimore Sun. The Wolf Man was directed by George Waggner and stars Lon Chaney, Jr., Claude Rains, Maria Ouspenkaya, Ralph Bellamy, Patric Knowles, Warren William, and Bela Lugosi. “One of the finest horror films ever made.” –Leonard Maltin’s Movie and Video Guide. Restored 4K digital prints from Universal Pictures.
Adults $8, Seniors/Students/Military $7, Capitol Friends $5, Children (12 and under) $4.

Sesame Street Live! Elmo’s Got the Moves
2026-10-04 14:00 - 20:00
Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo’s Got the Moves—the all-new Sesame Street Live show coming to your neighborhood!
This exciting show will have kids and parents alike out of their seats and moving and dancing along with Elmo and his Sesame Street friends as they dance, stretch, and play along to fan-favorite songs, including “Sunny Days,” “Elmo’s Got the Moves,” and “Letter of the Day.”
Families will discover fun and playful ways to move—from yoga and jumping rope to cartwheeling and silly dance moves— all in a welcoming environment that brings the magic of Sesame Street from the screen to the stage. More than just a show, Elmo’s Got the Moves is a shared moment of laughter and learning for the whole family – an experience you and your child will treasure long after the final song.
Purchase tickets for the 2:00 pm show here.
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All Revved Up the Meat Loaf Tribute
2026-10-03 20:00 - 22:00
All Revved Up is The Ultimate Meat Loaf Tribute!
This multi-piece band brings the look, the sound and the show!
Performing all of your favorite Meat Loaf songs while putting on a fantastic stage show with choreography, props, stage design and costume changes all to take you on an epic Rock and Roll journey.
You will think you’re witnessing the towering stage presence and operatic vocals of Meat Loaf in person when All Revved Up takes the stage.
Band leader John Doboe and company give a spot-on tribute show that is loaded with authenticity and leaves the audience spellbound.
This is not a Capitol Produced event.
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The Lodger
2026-09-26 19:00 - 20:30
Saturday, September 26, 7:00 pm The Lodger (Gainsborough Pictures, 1927; black & white; 91 minutes; silent with organ accompaniment; digital presentation [DCP]).
Director Alfred Hitchcock’s third movie, and his first thriller. (According to the director, “the first real Alfred Hitchcock picture.”) Based on the novel by Mrs. Belloc Lowndes, The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog, relates the tale of a British family who takes in a border and gradually suspect that he is the person responsible for a “Jack the Ripper” style series of murders of young blonde women. Starring British matinee idol Ivor Novello, with Malcolm Keen, June (Tripp), and Marie Ault. “One for Hitch fans, one for thriller fans, one for cinema fans. Do not miss.” –Wally Hammond, Little White Lies. “See it and see the birth of one of film’s greatest directors.” Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress. Accompanied by world-renown silent film musician, Dr. Philip Carli, on the Capitol Theatre’s original 1928 Möller Theatre Organ. (Preceded by a short subject t.b.a.)
Adults $8, seniors/students/military $7, Capitol Friends $6, Children 12 and under $4.

Zebra 50th Anniversary Tour
2026-09-19 19:00 - 22:00
Don’t miss this landmark concert celebrating five decades of rock history — one night only!
Get ready for a night of head-slinging hard rock as ZEBRA celebrates 50 years of music with a special anniversary tour stop at the historic Rome Capitol Theatre. Featuring the legendary lineup of Randy Jackson, Guy Gelso, and Felix Hanemann, Zebra delivers their signature blend of powerful riffs, soaring vocals, and timeless rock anthems that have defined a generation.
Joining Zebra as a very special guest is Donnie Vie, the iconic lead singer of Enuff Z’Nuff, bringing his unmistakable voice and melodic rock classics to make this an unforgettable evening.
Meet & Greet packages are available directly from Zebra via TicketWeb.com — a rare opportunity to meet the band and celebrate this milestone anniversary up close.
Produced by Entertainment Services.
Show Time 7:00 PM / Doors 6:15 PM
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Rome Arts Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2026-09-13 16:00 - 19:00
The Rome Arts Hall of Fame is pleased to announce that it will induct six new inductees to the class of 2026 in a public ceremony Sunday, September 13, 2026, beginning at 4:00 pm in the Capitol Theatre. Individual plaques for current members will be displayed in the Capitol’s outer lobby. Each plaque contains a picture of the honoree and a brief biography.
The Rome Arts Hall of Fame, started in 2005, honors individuals who have a significant involvement in the literary, performing, or visual arts and a strong connection to the city of Rome. The Rome Arts Hall of Fame provides the opportunity to remember past contributors to the arts, to celebrate current outstanding artists, and to inspire young people in future artistic endeavors.
Honorees this year include photographer Frank Calidonna, musician Charles Coville, stage actor John Frank, arts educator Marge Hubbell, artist and organizer Rick E. Lewis, and visual artist Rebecca Petrie.
The induction ceremony for the 2026 class will be held Sunday, September 13, 2026 beginning at 4:00 pm and refreshments will be served following the ceremony.
Doors Open at 4:00 pm
Ceremony Begins at 4:30 pm
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SummerStage: Hello, Dolly!
2026-07-16 19:30 - 2026-07-18 22:30
The Capitol Theatre’s annual musical theatre offering, SummerStage, is proud to announce its show for the summer: the classic, Tony-award winning musical Hello, Dolly!
The legendary musical comedy will be presented LIVE onstage with members of our talented arts community. Hello, Dolly! follows the story of Dolly Gallagher Levi, a strong-willed matchmaker, as she travels to Yonkers, New York to find a match for the miserly well-known unmarried “half-a-millionaire” Horace Vandergelder.
Hello, Dolly! is brought to you by Community Bank, NA and presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals and all authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord Theatricals.
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Bawdy Betty: Betty Boop & Friends for Adults
2026-05-30 19:00 - 20:30
The Capitol Theatre will present two shows of classic cartoons from Fleischer Studios, featuring Betty Boop and more.
This second show is a reminder that many of these shorts, especially those from the “pre-code” era in American film, were created with adult audiences in mind. The evening show at 7:00 pm will offer a generous sampling of short subjects that were often considered “not nice” at the time, though all were released by Paramount Pictures and were designed to be shown at mainstream movie shows. (Parental discretion advised.)
The cartoons, some in black & white and some in color, were made at the famed Fleischer Studios in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. The recently restored cartoons will be seen in digital presentations directly from Fabulous Fleischer Cartoons Restored.
Runtime: 90 minutes
Language: English
Format: Digital Print
Venue: Capitol Theatre
Cartoon line-up:
Betty Boop’s Halloween Party (1933)
Bimbo’s Initiation (1931)
Cobweb Hotel (1936)
Koko’s Haunted House (1928)
The Herring Murder Case (1931)
Is My Palm Red? (1932)
Pudgy Picks a Fight (1937)
Mysterious Mose (1930)
Red Hot Mamma (1934)
The Runaway (1924)
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Betty Boop & Friends – Family Matinee
2026-05-30 15:00 - 16:30
The Capitol Theatre will present two shows of classic cartoons from Fleischer Studios, featuring such characters as Betty Boop, Popeye the Sailor, and more.
The first is a family matinee at 3:00 pm and will feature selections specifically designed for families. The cartoons, some in black and white and some in color, were made at the famed Fleischer Studios in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. The recently restored cartoons will be seen in digital presentations directly from Fabulous Fleischer Cartoons Restored.
Runtime: 90 minutes
Language: English
Format: Digital Print
Venue: Capitol Theatre
Cartoon line-up:
Mechanical Monsters (1942)
She Reminds Me of You (1934)
Silly Scandals (1931)
Koko’s Kink (1928)
Small Fry (1939)
Musical Memories (1935)
Lil’ Sweet Pea (1936)
Bimbo’s Initiation (1931)
Judge for a Day (1935)
A Song a Day (1936)
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Be Like Blippi Tour
2026-05-28 18:00 - 20:00
Get ready to see the world more curiously, because Blippi is coming to your hometown in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour!
Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi!
This brand-new show is packed with high-energy music and surprises, featuring fan-favorite songs like “The Excavator Song,” “Monster Truck,” “Dino Dance,” and “Curious Like Me.” With Blippi’s signature mix of play, learning, and exploration, families can get curious together while singing, laughing, and dancing along during this unforgettable adventure full of fun and discovery.
The Be Like Blippi Tour invites you to break out your orange Blippi glasses and ignite that spark of curiosity that lives inside every single one of us and share in an unforgettable experience that encourages kids to… Be Like Blippi!
Doors open at 5:00PM
Show Time 6PM
Presented by Entertainment Services
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