The Queen Elizabeth Theatre is a performing arts venue in downtown

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. Along with the Orpheum, Vancouver Playhouse, and th
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it is one of four facilities operated by the Vancouver Civic Theatres on behalf of the city of Vancouver (the Playhouse adjoins the QE Theatre in the same complex). It was named after the former Canadian monarch,

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. Formerly the home of the

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, which is now based at the Orpheum, the Queen Elizabeth Theatre is the home of the

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and Ballet BC, in addition to hosting various other musical events year-round. The theatre has a 70′ wide x 40′ deep (21.34m x 12.19m) stage / performing area. The building holds two venues: the 2,765 seat main auditorium and the 668 seat

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Vancouver Opera's websiteQET RenovationsBallet BC websiteLong range plan and renovations 1993-2011
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