Opened by La Compagnie Larivée Cabot Champagne in September of 2004,
La Tulipe is housed in the magnificent heritage building of the Dominion Theatre,
on Papineau Street.
Built in 1913, the Dominion served as a traditional and movie theatre until the early
sixties. Acquired by comedian Gilles Latulippe in 1966, the hall was renamed
Le Théâtre des Variétés. Olivier Guimond and Rose Ouellette were the featured acts
on opening night, on the 23rd of September 1967. Mr. Latulippe would manage this
theatre for over 30 years. Le Théâtre des Variétés was to become the most
important home for burlesque and comedy theatre in Montréal.
With La Tulipe, La Compagnie intends to continue to present rock concerts
and French-speaking singers-songwriters, along with jazz and musical reviews,
putting to good use the experience acquired with Le Cabaret Music-Hall.
To see pictures of La Tulipe, click on the section "A Tour of the Hall".
