Built in 1915, designed by renowned architect Thomas Lamb, the Maryland Theatre is the anchor to the Arts & Entertainment district in Hagerstown, Maryland. The Theatre provides comfortable seating for 1300 at performances of country artists, comedians, orchestra concerts, children's shows, musicians, recitals and plays. The main stage serves as the home of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, Barbara Ingram School for the Arts, City Ballet School and the Miss Maryland Scholarship Pageant. In 2019, The Performing Arts Center was constructed adding an additional 30,000 square feet of space - including four floors of event spaces - to the already grand historic auditorium. The Performing Arts Center hosts a variety of private events including fundraisers, business seminars, wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate parties and networking events. The Maryland Theatre welcomes approximately 100,000 people through her doors annually.