ABOUT US
Learn More About the St-James Theatre's Rich History - This former CIBC headquarters was built between 1907 and 1909 when St-James St. – now rue St-Jacques – rivalled Wall Street. The building also housed the White Star Line company from 1909 to 1939 where travel tickets for the Titanic were sold.
Built between 1907 and 1909 to house the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, the St-James Theatre has since been transformed into one of Montreal's most prestigious multi-purpose event venues. Located in the heart of Old Montreal, the St-James Theatre is now dedicated to hosting private and corporate events.
OUR STORY
The Carosielli Group is a family business specialized in the restoration and conversion of heritage properties into prestigious event venues. Founded in 2010 by husband and wife duo, Ezio Carosielli & Luisa Sassano, the couple have since passed the torch to their daughter, Andria Carosielli, who leads the business with the same dedication and passion.
It all started in March 2010 when the family purchased the iconic Rialto Theatre located at 5723 ave. du Parc with the intent of restoring it to its original beauty and grandeur. Formerly a movie palace, the Rialto Theatre had been neglected for years.
The Rialto Theatre has since become an inclusive and multicultural center for performing arts that offers a platform for emerging local and international artists. It also serves as an event venue that hosts various private and corporate events including trade shows, conferences, product launches, holiday parties, galas, benefit concerts, fundraisers, cocktails, conventions, recognition & award shows, graduation balls, weddings, movie production and more. The Rialto’s grand and elegant architecture inspired by the Palais Garnier in Paris make it one of Montreal’s most iconic buildings as well as an impressive and historic venue.
In October 2012, a new opportunity arose with the purchase of 265 rue St-Jacques. The former CIBC headquarters was built between 1907 and 1909 when St-James St. – now rue St-Jacques – rivalled Wall Street. The building also housed the White Star Line company from 1909 to 1939 where travel tickets for the Titanic were sold. It is on the very steps of this building that friends and families gathered in the night of April 12, 1912 to inquire about the fate of the ship and its passengers.
Crowned the St-James Theatre, the family continues to renovate and restore the building to improve the quality of services and preserve the architectural beauty and charm of this magnificent building. Dedicated to hosting a variety of private and corporate events, the St-James Theatre has been transformed into one of Montreal's most prestigious and unique event venues.
In June 2018, the family purchased their third venue located at 2330 Ste Catherine St. E. After several years of meticulous restoration, the former St-Vincent-de-Paul church is reborn as the Cartier Theatre, Montreal's newest multi-purpose event space. Located near the iconic Jacques-Cartier bridge, its golden mouldings, high ceilings and elaborate details make for an impressive venue steeped in history. An architectural gem, the Cartier Theatre offers an unforgettable backdrop for any occasion.
In November 2019, they received the “Redonner Vie" Award from the City of Montreal, Héritage Montréal & the Ministry of Culture and Communications for restoring and rehabilitating the Rialto Theatre.
OUR CLIENTS
REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS
“Je tenais à vous remercier pour vos services lors de notre événement la semaine dernière, ce fût un plaisir de collaborer avec vous du début à la fin. J’ai également eu de très bons commentaires de la cliente et des participants. Votre exécution a été parfaite selon autant pour la gestion de la salle que du service de boisson et de nourriture. Encore merci!” -Hugo (MCI, Takeda Gala)
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“We had a wonderful celebration Sunday night. The place was great. The food was great. As they say in English, chapeau! You guys did a great job. Thanks again for everything, Andria. You guys are terrific.” -Hillel (Father of the bride, Julie & Rob’s Wedding)
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“Excellent customer service by a highly engaged team. Andria is an awesome leader with an everlasting enthusiasm. Throughout the wedding event, Andria and her team bent over backwards to provide highly satisfying services.” -Sanjay (Officiant, Deepika & Shawn’s Wedding)
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“We so very much appreciate all of your, Andria’s and the rest of the team’s help in making our wedding so magical. We had an amazing night and could not be happier to have celebrated it at the St-James and with how it all turned out. We will make sure to share some of the venue photos when we receive them!” -Corey (Groom, Kate & Corey’s Wedding)
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“Je voulais vous remercier pour la soirée de vendredi. Les employés ont trouvé le lieu superbe et ce fut un grand succès. Merci beaucoup et au plaisir.” -Annie-Claude (Veolia Water Technologies Holiday Party)
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“Thank you so much Andria for the most SPECTACULAR wedding I’ve ever been to!!! Everything was perfect, everything!” -Laurent (Groom, Laurent & Laurie’s Wedding)
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“Je tiens à vous féliciter pour votre professionnalisme, qui est à la hauteur de votre réputation. J’espère qu’on aura le plaisir de faire une autre fête avec vous au Théâtre St-James ou dans une autre de vos salles.” -Joseph (Father of the bride, Olivia & Eric’s Wedding)
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“Hi Andria. Thank you very much for your kind words. I believe that I speak for all of us when I tell you that the St-James Theatre was the perfect venue for Jaime & Jordan’s wedding. Many of our guests had never been there before and were very impressed.” - Barry (Father of the bride, Jaime & Jordan’s Wedding)
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“Hi Andria. First, I wanted to thank you and your team! Jordan and Samantha truly had the most amazing evening. We also had so many people commenting on what a spectacular venue that St-James Theatre is. Thank you again for all of your assistance and follow up so that everything ran as expected. It is much appreciated.” -Joy (Mother of the groom, Jordan & Samantha’s Wedding)
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