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known as the "Orpheum" and is the oldest remaining Orpheum theatre in the country. Renamed the
Palace Theatre in 1926, it became a silent movie house and later added sound. The theatre is now
ready for a new century of performances and screenings.Photo by Wendell Benedetti Courtesy of Los
Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation

Los Angeles Theatre

Los Angeles, CA

Excerpted from the Los Angeles Theatre website...
The Los Angeles Theatre was the last and most
extravagant of the ornate movie palaces built on
Broadway in downtown Los Angeles between 1911
and 1931. Designed by architect S. Charles Lee with
a French Baroque-inspired décor, its majestic six-story
main lobby and 2,200-seat auditorium of carved
plaster ornamentation, mirrors, and cove-lit murals
recall the glamorous days of 1930s Hollywood.
The Los Angeles Theatre, located in the heart of
the downtown Los Angeles historic district at 615 S
Broadway, is available for rental to a range of events including film screenings, stage performances,
and special events such as parties, weddings, and receptions.
The auditorium holds 2,000 audience members on the orchestra and balcony levels. The grand lobby,
ballroom and restaurant can accommodate an additional 2,000 patrons. These spaces, as well as
other smaller spaces, are also available for more intimate gatherings.
The auditorium is equipped for live stage performances and film screenings. The lobby and ballroom
are ideal for gatherings, parties, receptions, and weddings. The Theatre can accommodate your
event or performance in the opulence of 1930s Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Theatre has been used extensively for filming. It holds unique locations unparalleled
in Southern California. In addition to the auditorium and lobby, the Los Angeles Theatre offers many
other engaging locations, such as marble-lined restrooms and a glass-ceilinged ballroom.

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