The Molson Canadian Theatre in Coquitlam, British Columbia is a 1,074-seat live event theatre adjoining the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. The $20 million venue opened with a show by

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on September 16, 2006, and was named for local radio legend Red Robinson. It was originally called The Red Robinson Show Theatre and later The Theatre, but was changed to its current name in April 2016 due to brand sponsorship.Coquitlam casino theatre renamed for beer company
/ref> A wide variety of acts have appeared at the theatre, including singers ( Tony Bennett, Jewel, Paul Anka, and Chris Cornell), pop/rock groups (

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, The Beach Boys, Chris Cornell,

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), comedians ( Dennis Miller,

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), country acts ( Kenny Rogers,

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, Wynonna), and Broadway-type shows (

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Seating

The multi-purpose venue is the largest theatre in the world to use the spiral lift system which allows independent row configurations. There are four configurations possible: * Standard TheatreStandard Theatre Seating Plan
/ref> * Rock ConcertRock Concert Seating Plan
/ref> * CabaretCabaret Seating Plan
/ref> * Cabaret with Dance FloorCabaret with Dance Floor Seating Plan
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filmed a concert scene at the theatre on April 24, 2007.

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The Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver
Buildings and structures in Coquitlam Culture of Coquitlam Music venues in British Columbia Theatres in British Columbia Tourism in British Columbia Music venues completed in 2006 2006 establishments in British Columbia {{music-venue-stub