Maryland Theatre | |
Location | 21–23 S. Potomac St., Hagerstown, Maryland |
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Coordinates | 39°38′29″N 77°43′17″W / 39.64139°N 77.72139°W |
Built | 1915 |
Architect | Thomas W. Lamb, Harry E. Yessler |
NRHP reference No. | 76001015[1] |
Added to NRHP | November 13, 1976 |
The Maryland Theatre is a music and entertainment venue located in the Arts and Entertainment District of downtown Hagerstown, Maryland. It was built in 1915, partially destroyed by fire in 1974, reopened in 1978, and expanded into a full performing arts complex in 2019. The theatre's seating capacity is 1,279 people, and it hosts performances of symphony orchestras, country artists, comedians, children's shows, pop stars, recitals, stage shows, and others. Over 81,000 patrons attended performances at the Maryland Theatre in 2005, making it one of Maryland's premier venues for the performing arts. The Maryland Symphony Orchestra performs there regularly and has been headquartered in the building since 2019. The theater features a fully restored Wurlitzer theatre organ.