Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood
Sid Grauman was a busy man back in the 1920s. No sooner than he finished building the Million Dollar Theatre in the downtown Broadway Theatre District and he got to work on the Egyptian Theatre on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. (more…)
The Pantages Theatre Before the Pantages Theatre
I doubt anyone in the world hasn't heard of the Pantages Theatre on Hollywood and Vine. But very few know there was once a much grander Pantages Theatre in downtown Los Angeles just off Broadway. (more…)
Tower Theatre: Broadway Theatre District
The Tower Theatre is one of the many historic theatres in the Downtown Broadway Theatre District. It has also been the Newsreel Theatre and the Music Hall Downtown. (more…)
The Rialto Theater: Broadway Theatre District
All of the grand historic old theatres in the downtown Broadway Theatre District have gone through dramatic changes in function. Perhaps none so drastic as the Rialto Theatre at 810 S. Broadway which is now an Urban Outfitters store! (more…)
The Globe Theatre – Broadway Theatre District
The Globe Theatre is the oldest functioning theatre in the Broadway Theater District. Since its opening in 1913 it has hosted top celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Charlie Chaplin. (more…)
The Historic Orpheum Theatre in DTLA
Named after Orpheus, the legendary Greek poet and musician said to be able to charm all things, living and stone, with his music, the historic Orpheus Theatre was opened in the Broadway Theatre District in February 1926. (more…)
The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood
One of the treasures in Hollywood from the roaring twenties is The Fonda Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. In its 92 years of existence it has gone full circle from a music venue showing revues, to a legitimate theatre, to films and back to being one of LA's top music venues. (more…)
The Avalon Hollywood – One of Hollywood’s Most Historic Landmarks
Avalon Hollywood has one of the richest histories of any venue in Hollywood. (more…)
The Undetermined Fate of the Westlake Theatre
The story of the grand old historic Westlake Theatre is one that is, unfortunately, all too typical of LA's historic buildings. Currently it's fate, and that of the neighborhood, remains in limbo. (more…)
Mayan Theatre: Downtown Los Angeles Theatre District
Not all of the grand old theatre palaces in the Los Angeles Downtown Theatre District are on Broadway. One such example is the Mayan Theatre which is located a block west at 1038 South Hill Street, just south of Olympic. (more…)