Renton Civic Theatre in Renton, King County, United States | Theatre

Welcome to Renton Civic Theatre, Renton, United States. Founded in 1987, Renton Civic Theater began its existence as a professional performing arts theater from a boarded up old movie house. The original founders of Renton Civic recognized the value of the 1920s movie palace. The owner of the building consented to a lease, and the building was painted, recarpeted, and rewired for theatrical lighting. Funds were raised from local businesses and private individuals. The first show was "Yo!", and the first musical production was “Grease," which opened on February 25, 1987.
Renton Civic Theatre was off and running, showing a wide variety of productions, ranging from mainstream musicals, popular shows, and unusual off-beat productions. For 20 years, Renton Civic Theatre has been one of the premier venues for quality theater in the Greater Puget Sound region. We feature classical musicals, comedies, and dramas that are family-friendly.
In the summer of 1991, Renton Civic Theatre constructed an orchestra pit, with the aid of the Seattle Foundation and the Boeing Company. The first major production to use the pit was “The Music Man,” which played to sold out houses. In the fall of 1993, with the help of the Boeing Company and a successful “Buy the Seats” campaign, Renton Civic Theatre purchased the building.
The theater has had extensive renovations with the restoration of the art deco lobby, and the construction of a third restroom adjacent to the concession area. These changes were accomplished with grants from the King County Arts Commission, Renton Rotary, and the City of Renton. Renton Civic Theatre has regularly offered family friendly productions, and generously donates tickets to non-profit fundraisers.