Metropolitan Theatre

In 1924 the Metropolitan Theatre opened its doors to the public as a vaudeville house designed by Charles W. Bates (#20 Capitol). The Neo- classical revival style features fluted concrete ionic pilasters with egg and dart detail and two smaller brick pilasters and a concrete entablature with circular medallions and “Metropolitan” engraved in the frieze. Only two years after the theatre was established, a damaging fire melted the crystal chandeliers and damaged the high style interior design. After repairs and a new décor were completed, the theatre went on to host some of the most popular entertainers of the day. In 1990, a foundation acquired the building which is in the process of being historically restored. It is owned by the City of Morgantown and is available for rent to the public.