Winnipeg | Exchange District | Pantages Playhouse Theatre | Restoration | Proposed

[Wpg_Guy]

Originally Posted by Sheepish

Heard on CBC this morning that the WSO is moving forward with plans to convert the Pantages. Positive news.

The Performing Arts Consortium of Winnipeg Inc. (PAC) is still in this fund raising phase:

A detailed costing exercise was undertaken by Bockstael Construction in January 2024, arriving at an estimated cost of $55 to $60 million for the project. The PAC and WSO have been working closely with all three levels of government with the goal of raising roughly 50% of those costs, with the balance to be raised from the private sector. “To date, we have raised close to $15 million in pledges of support, just scratching the surface with a small number of foundations and individuals,” said Vossen. “Once we secure $25 – $30 million in overall pledged support, including from government, we will green-light the project and launch our major capital campaign. The Pantages is a storied and much-loved community asset and can become a catalyst for further investment in the Exchange district. We have no doubt the public will step up and support this project with enthusiasm. But this project will not be possible without the support of all three levels of government.”

Details on the design can be found here.