The Red Robinson Show Theatre in Coquitlam, British Columbia is an 1,074-seat live event theatre adjoining the Boulevard Casino. The $20 million theatre opened with a show by Little Richard on September 16th, 2006, and was named for local radio legend Red Robinson.
A wide variety of acts have appeared at the theatre, including singers (Tony Bennett, Jewel, Paul Anka), pop/rock groups (Barenaked Ladies, The Beach Boys, Chris Cornell), comedians (Dennis Miller, Jay Leno, Howie Mandel, Bill Maher), country acts (Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, Wynonna), and Broadway-type shows (Cats).
In 2009 Paul Anka, Buddy Guy, Sheena Easton, April Wine, Julio Iglesias, Joe Cocker and The Searchers performed there. Eric Burdon and Adam Lambert are listed for 2010.
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