Capitol Theatre, Wheeling
Facts and practical information
The Capitol Theatre is the largest theatre in West Virginia and a landmark building in the national historic district of downtown Wheeling. For many years, it has served as the home of Jamboree USA and the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra. Jamboree USA, a Saturday night live country music show broadcast on WWVA 1170 AM from 1926 until 2007, was the second-longest running radio show in the United States, second only to the Grand Ole Opry. The live music show annually drew hundreds of thousands of country music fans to Wheeling, where both local acts and nationally known celebrities such as Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Merle Haggard and Charley Pride would perform. ()
Capitol Theatre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: WesBanco Arena, Centre Market Square Historic District, Wheeling Suspension Bridge, Cathedral of Saint Joseph.