Capitol Theatre in Gordon Square upgraded with reclining seats - cleveland.com

Josh Jones, marketing director of the Detroit Coast Community Development Organization, said: "Seat upgrades are the highest requirements of our customers." The legroom of the new recliner is twice that of the old seat.

Cleveland, Ohio-When the 100-year-old theater finally reopens, movie viewers at the Congress Theater will notice a major upgrade to the theater.

The Detroit Coast Community Development Organization, which owns the landmark of the Gordon Square Arts District, has replaced the old seats in the auditorium on the second floor of the theater with comfortable lounge chairs commonly found in modern movie theaters. The electric chair is adjustable to provide more legroom and is equipped with a footrest and cup holder.

DSCDO Marketing Director Josh Jones said: "The new seats upstairs will not be too big and luxurious-you will not be addicted to it, you will not lose the public experience." "In our recoil and relaxation test, they It feels like the best of both worlds."

These changes were made possible thanks to the cultural facilities grant from the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. Each theater can now accommodate 34 guests. Movie viewers who like the classics in the main auditorium downstairs and nostalgic atmosphere need not worry. The 420 seats of the theater will remain unchanged.

Despite the upgrade, the Capitol has remained closed since the March pandemic.

"The Cleveland Cinemas is working with the Detroit Coast Community Development Corporation to determine the best time to reopen," said Jon Forman, the owner of the Cleveland Cinemas, who runs the historic theater. "Given that no new movies will be released in the near future, the theater is unlikely to reopen soon."

DSCDO said in a tweet that it is considering opening the Capitol for private leases.

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