The Capitol Theatre And Village Of Port Chester Dedicate “Phil Lesh Lane” In Honor Of Grateful Dead Legend

Credit: Capitol Theatre

PORT CHESTER, NY – The Capitol Theatre and the Village of Port Chester, NY are honoring founding Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh with a lasting tribute.

On March 14, 2025, in celebration of Lesh’s 85th birthday on March 15, the corner of Westchester Avenue and Broad Street - right outside the historic venue - will officially be renamed Phil Lesh Lane. Broad Street holds special significance as home to The Cap’s “Door 12” stage door – the very entrance Lesh used for 106 performances since 2012 and the spot where his tour bus was regularly parked.

The official street dedication ceremony will take place on March 14 at 4:00pm kicking off a four-night celebration at The Capitol Theatre, featuring Lesh’s son, Grahame Lesh alongside an all-star lineup. Support during the four-show run includes Rick Mitarotonda, Eric Krasno, Oteil Burbridge, Jason Crosby, John Molo, Jennifer Hartswick, Jackie Greene, Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, Steve Molitz, Warren Haynes, Jimmy Herring, and Rob Barraco.

As a founding member of the Grateful Dead, Lesh played a pivotal role in shaping Port Chester’s musical and cultural legacy. The band’s 18 legendary shows at The Capitol Theatre between 1970 and 1971 remain a defining moment in the venue’s history, with recordings treasured by fans worldwide. Since The Capitol Theatre’s reopening in 2012, Lesh has since returned for 106 shows, drawing hundreds of thousands of fans to Port Chester and fueling the local economy.

Lesh’s deep ties to the village have been recognized over the years, : receiving the Key to Port Chester and being named an Honorary Firefighter by the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Department. Now, with Phil Lesh Lane, the community is solidifying his legacy with a permanent landmark.

Unbroken Chain: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Phil Lesh

March 14th - 17th

Doors: 6:30pm / Show: 8:00pm

Event page: 

https://www.thecapitoltheatre.com/events/venue/the-capitol-theatre/all

note: March 14th and 15th show SOLD OUT

Peter Shapiro shares “Phil was like a father to the Capitol, and performed there more times than any other musician in the theater’s history. We are thrilled that he will now be with us, on the same street, for every show the theater has moving forward, forever.”

Grahame Lesh shares “The Lesh Family is so honored that the many magical nights that Phil spent at The Cap will be commemorated with Phil Lesh Lane. Phil loved The Cap and the entire community that came to his shows here, and our whole family will always feel the love that reflected back to him and all of us. It is extra special for this commemoration to happen on his 85th Birthday weekend, as we all spent so many of his birthdays with Deadheads who traveled from near and far to celebrate with him and our family."

Credit Scott Harris

ABOUT THE CAPITOL THEATRE

Designed by celebrated architect Thomas Lamb in 1926 and listed in The National Register of Historic Places, The Capitol Theatre is located 30 miles from NYC, accessible via I-95 and the Port Chester Metro-North train station. The 2,000-capacity theater, known as “the original rock palace,” showcased legends such as Traffic, the Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath, Chuck Berry, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, and The Rolling Stones. Jerry Garcia called it one of his two favorite venues in the USA. In 2012, The Capitol Theatre underwent a major renovation under the guidance of music entrepreneur Peter Shapiro. Since then, it has hosted major performers including Bob Dylan, Phil Lesh, Ringo Starr, Joan Baez, Skrillex, Bonnie Raitt, Snoop Dogg, Kacey Musgraves, The Strokes, Tom Petty, Cyndi Lauper, and Willie Nelson, as well as comedians like Kevin Hart and Amy Schumer. The New York Times raves: “A rock theater that looks and sounds as good as The Capitol is something to celebrate." The Capitol Theatre also hosts private and corporate events from benefit concerts, film shoots and Bar Mitzvahs to one of a kind weddings and celebrations.

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