The Capitol Theatre Orchestra and Hello, Dolly!

Melbourne’s Capitol Theatre, now celebrating 100 years of cultural excellence, announces a marquee event – a powerful tribute to classic cinema and live performance. The Capitol Theatre Orchestra will open the afternoon with a spirited performance of 1920s-style live jazz, setting the stage for a screening of the timeless musical Hello, Dolly! (1969).

Revived as part of the Capitol’s centenary celebrations, The Capitol Orchestra reclaims its historic role, echoing the vibrant sounds that once filled theatres across the nation. The original Capitol Theatre Orchestra debuted in 1924 during The Capitol’s grand opening and now, 100 years later, it’s back to recapture the magic of the roaring 1920s.

Hello, Dolly! (1969) follows the story of matchmaker Dolly Levi who travels to Yonkers to find a partner for 'half-a-millionaire' Horace Vandergelder, convincing his niece, his niece's intended, and his two clerks to travel to New York City along the way.