I was invited to a brunch at the Crest last week and they took us up to the booth and they were very proud to show off the brand new Sony 4K projector, which was just installed the week before. The next three movies booked at the Crest are going to be in Real 3D
The Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation (www.lahtf.org)
in association with Hollywood Heritage and the Nederlander Organization present
ALL ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD PANTAGES THEATRE (1930)
a free comprehensive insiderâ€\s tour of a beautifully restored Broadway road house,
operated by The Nederlander Organization.. One of L.A.â€\s finest theatres.
Saturday, August 28, 10:30 am; doors open at 10:00am
Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028-5310- (213) 468-1770 http://www.broadwayla.org/index.asp
The Public is Invited. Admission: $7 â€" free for LAHTF and HH Members
HEAR and SEE the story of the Hollywood Pantages, the third and grandest of Alexander Pantages Los Angeles theatres. Pantages/Arcade (1910) on Broadway and Pantages/Warner (1921) at 7th & Hill.
POWERPOINT HISTORY â€" theatre historian Ed Kelsey is preparing a comprehensive overview of the Pantages history and magnificent restoration.
Hereâ€\s a short video preview:
TOUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES â€" get a real insiderâ€\s look at the Pantages. Tour backstage, dressing rooms and see the performerâ€\s view from the stage â€" behind the footlights. Learn how the theatre accommodates complex Broadway shows and other events. From backstage to the original projection booth, youâ€\ll see it all.
RESTORATION! SEE & LEARN â€" about the $10 million restoration/renovation. How the magnificent interior has been brought back to its silvery Art Deco glory â€" about finding the right carpeting and new seats – about restoring the marquee and restoration of the ticket foyer.
ADVOCATE â€" find out how you can become involved in the LAHTFâ€\s ongoing theatre preservation work around Southern California. Brief updates on the United Artists, Inglewood Fox, Golden Gate, Belasco and others.
Many people are fascinated by the architecture of fantasy so beautifully on display in Southern Californiaâ€\s great historic theatres. People are also curious about how the theatres work. What does it look like backstage? What do the performers see when they look out across the footlights? Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation’s “All About” series gives the public an insider’s look at these wonderful theatres and share parts of their histories – good and bad – as a way to encourage people to become actively involved in protecting and ensuring their futures.
The LAHTF is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, restoring and supporting the operation of Southern Californiaâ€\s historic theatres. For more information visit www.lahtf.org
COMING SOON: All About the Hollywood Warner, Ricardo Montalban, Music Box and more!
The Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation will be hosting an open house of his studio in Santa Ana, here are the details:
The Studio will be opened one last time for Southern California historic theatre fans to benefit the LAHTF. Members of Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation will be admitted free, (but a donation is suggested). All others – suggested donation is $10. Donations at the door defray Studio expenses. You can join LAHTF on the spot or through PayPal at our website —– www.lahtf.org .
A basic membership is only $25.
People will be there to sign you up and tell you of upcoming theatre related events.
Since the Studio was also Joe’s Workshop, it was rare that the public was allowed inside.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity – Bring your camera.
Saturday, July 10, 2010, 1:00pm —– 4:00pm
LAHTF Members Free. Non-members – $10. (suggested donation)
Location:
American Museum of Theatre Design – Studio of the Theatres
207 No. Broadway, Suite P
Santa Ana, California 92701
Between 3rd and 2nd Streets at the beautiful Santora Building, Second Floor, Downtown Santa Ana. Parking is available in a structure and lots at a low price nearby. Places to dine are also close by.
Santa Ana had many theatres in its day, and while you are there you might like to drive around and look at them.
For more information about the event, visit www.lahtf.org, our FaceBook page or contact:
Hillsman Wright —– —– 310 403-0865
If you are interested in purchasing components of the Museum, contact Joe’s brother,
Robert Musil (714) 6671021; cell 253/509-2929 – e-mail:
Thank You. We look forward to seeing you on this special one-time-only theatre day.
All About the Regency Village, Regency Bruin & Majestic Crest Theatres
A free, comprehensive history presentation and insider’s tour of three beloved landmark historic theatres
A chance to see and appreciate these theatres as never before…
Saturday, April 17, 9:15am; doors open at 9:00am
Event begins at the Regency Village Theatre, 961 Broxton, L.A., 90024 and
Ends at the Majestic Crest Theatre, 1262 Westwood, L.A., 90024 www.regencymovies.com & www.westwoodcrest.com
Plentiful parking in Westwood
Free Admission. The Public is Invited.
Celebrate Regency Theatres’ recent salvation of the Village and Bruin and learn about their rich histories – including several “face-liftsâ€. Take an insider’s tour to generally forbidden off-limits areas. Then, walk over to the Majestic Crest â€" slightly detouring en route to say hello to Marilyn Monroe and friends â€" and discover how this former legit house reinvented itself via Disney, Pacific Theatres, and Robert Bucksbaum.
Three amazing single screen historic theatres, a cemetery chockfull of the famous and dead, and a chance to rediscover Westwood – all in one Saturday morning!
POWERPOINT HISTORIES â€" researched and presented by theatre historian Ed Kelsey. See how the Village, Bruin and Majestic Crest have changed over the years. What’s original? What’s Skouras? What’s Disney? Hear the stories of these great theatres from their beginnings through today.
TOUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES â€" get a real insider’s look.
DISCOVER â€" how you can support the continuing successful operation of these historic gems.
EDUCATE & ADVOCATE â€" find out how you can become actively involved in LAHTF’s ongoing theatre preservation work around SoCal. Brief updates on the Friends of the Fairfax, Inglewood Fox Theatre Alliance, Grauman’s Chinese, Golden Gate, Atlantic, and LA’s Broadway Theatres.
Regency Village Theatre (1931 â€" Percy Parke Lewis) formerly Village, Fox Westwood Village, Mann Village /theaters/246/
Regency Bruin Theatre (1937 â€" S. Charles Lee) /theaters/6/
Majestic Crest (1940 â€" Arthur W. Hawes) Westwood, UCLAN, Metro, Pacific Crest, Crest, Westwood Crest /theaters/34/
Join the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation on FaceBook – View link
Many people are fascinated by the architecture of fantasy so beautifully on display in Southern California’s great historic theatres. People are also curious about how the theatres work. What does it look like backstage? What do the performers see when they look out across the footlights? Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation’s “All About” series gives the public an insider’s look at these wonderful theatres and share parts of their histories – good and bad – as a way to encourage people to become actively involved in protecting and ensuring their futures.
The LAHTF is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, restoring and supporting the operation of Southern California’s historic theatres. For more information visit www.lahtf.org
All About the Regency Village, Regency Bruin & Majestic Crest Theatres
A free, comprehensive history presentation and insider’s tour of three beloved landmark historic theatres
A chance to see and appreciate these theatres as never before…
Saturday, April 17, 9:15am; doors open at 9:00am
Event begins at the Regency Village Theatre, 961 Broxton, L.A., 90024 and
Ends at the Majestic Crest Theatre, 1262 Westwood, L.A., 90024 www.regencymovies.com & www.westwoodcrest.com
Plentiful parking in Westwood
Free Admission. The Public is Invited.
Celebrate Regency Theatres’ recent salvation of the Village and Bruin and learn about their rich histories – including several “face-liftsâ€. Take an insider’s tour to generally forbidden off-limits areas. Then, walk over to the Majestic Crest â€" slightly detouring en route to say hello to Marilyn Monroe and friends â€" and discover how this former legit house reinvented itself via Disney, Pacific Theatres, and Robert Bucksbaum.
Three amazing single screen historic theatres, a cemetery chockfull of the famous and dead, and a chance to rediscover Westwood – all in one Saturday morning!
POWERPOINT HISTORIES â€" researched and presented by theatre historian Ed Kelsey. See how the Village, Bruin and Majestic Crest have changed over the years. What’s original? What’s Skouras? What’s Disney? Hear the stories of these great theatres from their beginnings through today.
TOUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES â€" get a real insider’s look.
DISCOVER â€" how you can support the continuing successful operation of these historic gems.
EDUCATE & ADVOCATE â€" find out how you can become actively involved in LAHTF’s ongoing theatre preservation work around SoCal. Brief updates on the Friends of the Fairfax, Inglewood Fox Theatre Alliance, Grauman’s Chinese, Golden Gate, Atlantic, and LA’s Broadway Theatres.
Regency Village Theatre (1931 â€" Percy Parke Lewis) formerly Village, Fox Westwood Village, Mann Village /theaters/246/
Regency Bruin Theatre (1937 â€" S. Charles Lee) /theaters/6/
Majestic Crest (1940 â€" Arthur W. Hawes) Westwood, UCLAN, Metro, Pacific Crest, Crest, Westwood Crest /theaters/34/
Join the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation on FaceBook – View link
Many people are fascinated by the architecture of fantasy so beautifully on display in Southern California’s great historic theatres. People are also curious about how the theatres work. What does it look like backstage? What do the performers see when they look out across the footlights? Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation’s “All About” series gives the public an insider’s look at these wonderful theatres and share parts of their histories – good and bad – as a way to encourage people to become actively involved in protecting and ensuring their futures.
The LAHTF is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, restoring and supporting the operation of Southern California’s historic theatres. For more information visit www.lahtf.org
All About the Regency Village, Regency Bruin & Majestic Crest Theatres
A free, comprehensive history presentation and insider’s tour of three beloved landmark historic theatres
A chance to see and appreciate these theatres as never before…
Saturday, April 17, 9:15am; doors open at 9:00am
Event begins at the Regency Village Theatre, 961 Broxton, L.A., 90024 and
Ends at the Majestic Crest Theatre, 1262 Westwood, L.A., 90024 www.regencymovies.com & www.westwoodcrest.com
Plentiful parking in Westwood
Free Admission. The Public is Invited.
Celebrate Regency Theatres’ recent salvation of the Village and Bruin and learn about their rich histories – including several “face-liftsâ€. Take an insider’s tour to generally forbidden off-limits areas. Then, walk over to the Majestic Crest â€" slightly detouring en route to say hello to Marilyn Monroe and friends â€" and discover how this former legit house reinvented itself via Disney, Pacific Theatres, and Robert Bucksbaum.
Three amazing single screen historic theatres, a cemetery chockfull of the famous and dead, and a chance to rediscover Westwood – all in one Saturday morning!
POWERPOINT HISTORIES â€" researched and presented by theatre historian Ed Kelsey. See how the Village, Bruin and Majestic Crest have changed over the years. What’s original? What’s Skouras? What’s Disney? Hear the stories of these great theatres from their beginnings through today.
TOUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES â€" get a real insider’s look.
DISCOVER â€" how you can support the continuing successful operation of these historic gems.
EDUCATE & ADVOCATE â€" find out how you can become actively involved in LAHTF’s ongoing theatre preservation work around SoCal. Brief updates on the Friends of the Fairfax, Inglewood Fox Theatre Alliance, Grauman’s Chinese, Golden Gate, Atlantic, and LA’s Broadway Theatres.
Regency Village Theatre (1931 â€" Percy Parke Lewis) formerly Village, Fox Westwood Village, Mann Village /theaters/246/
Regency Bruin Theatre (1937 â€" S. Charles Lee) /theaters/6/
Majestic Crest (1940 â€" Arthur W. Hawes) Westwood, UCLAN, Metro, Pacific Crest, Crest, Westwood Crest /theaters/34/
Join the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation on FaceBook – View link
Many people are fascinated by the architecture of fantasy so beautifully on display in Southern California’s great historic theatres. People are also curious about how the theatres work. What does it look like backstage? What do the performers see when they look out across the footlights? Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation’s “All About” series gives the public an insider’s look at these wonderful theatres and share parts of their histories – good and bad – as a way to encourage people to become actively involved in protecting and ensuring their futures.
The LAHTF is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, restoring and supporting the operation of Southern California’s historic theatres. For more information visit www.lahtf.org
On April 1st the Cultural Heritage Commission did vote to consider a landmark nomination for the Theatre.
The next step is that the Commission will make a field trip to the the theater and if they approve the nomination it will then move to the Planning and Land Use subcommittee of the city council and if that sub committee approves it then the nomination will move to the City Council for final approval.
Several people did speak in favor of the nomination, Including the Friends of the Fairfax, The Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation and the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles.
The only speaker who objected was a representative of the owner who wants to develop the property into a mixed-used development with 67 condos and a three story underground parking garage which would destroy the theatre, which has been closed since January due to Rain Damage.
Hillsman Wright, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation urged the commission to expedite this nomination due to the deteriorating condition of the theater.
There is an amazing new photo of the interior posted on the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation’s FaceBook Page
Remember that the LATHF will have a public tour of this theatre on Saturday, March 20th at 10:30 am!! www.lathtf.org
The Inglewood Theatre Alliance is hosting a joint meeting of the Historic Sites Preservation Committee of Inglewood and the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation on Saturday, March 6th to discuss ways to save the Fox Inglewood Theater.
The meeting will take place at 10:30 am in the Gladys Waddingham Hall of the main library, 1 Manchester Blvd next to city hall.
Please come!!
for more info: www.lathf.org
Actually it can be restored. Yes there is quite a lot of damage but I have seen theaters in much worse shape. Yes, the roof needs to be repaired which caused the ceiling damage but the basic structure of the building is very sound.
Thanks to all who came and to the wonderful hosts at the Academy. The church, which has owned the building since 1975 has kept the building on wonderful condition.
You can see photos on the Los Angeles Historical Theatre Foundation FaceBook Page!
Thanks to all that attended and our thanks to the wonderful hosts of the Academy. The Church has kept the building in wonderful condition, including the amazing class etching of a naked woman holding an Oscar which is still there (complete with neon lighting) that they tastefully kept hidden with a curtain.
Well the good news is that the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation with the Historic Sites Preservation Committee of Inglewood are hosting an presentation and tours of the theater (which is now used as a church) on Saturday, February 20th starting at 2pm
This event is open to the public and free of charge!!
There will also be a presentation on the Fox Inglewood as well!!
Please see our website www.lathf.org for more info or
on facebook as the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation.
I was invited to a brunch at the Crest last week and they took us up to the booth and they were very proud to show off the brand new Sony 4K projector, which was just installed the week before. The next three movies booked at the Crest are going to be in Real 3D
Here is the link to the LA Times story
View link
Carmike just spent a ton of money installing a new silver screen and a Sony 4K digital projector in the Crest
This theater celebrates its 100th birthday this Saturday.
it’s opening was September 25, 1910
Contact: Hillsman Wright 310 403-0865,
The Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation (www.lahtf.org)
in association with Hollywood Heritage and the Nederlander Organization present
ALL ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD PANTAGES THEATRE (1930)
a free comprehensive insiderâ€\s tour of a beautifully restored Broadway road house,
operated by The Nederlander Organization.. One of L.A.â€\s finest theatres.
Saturday, August 28, 10:30 am; doors open at 10:00am
Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028-5310- (213) 468-1770
http://www.broadwayla.org/index.asp
The Public is Invited. Admission: $7 â€" free for LAHTF and HH Members
HEAR and SEE the story of the Hollywood Pantages, the third and grandest of Alexander Pantages Los Angeles theatres. Pantages/Arcade (1910) on Broadway and Pantages/Warner (1921) at 7th & Hill.
POWERPOINT HISTORY â€" theatre historian Ed Kelsey is preparing a comprehensive overview of the Pantages history and magnificent restoration.
Hereâ€\s a short video preview:
TOUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES â€" get a real insiderâ€\s look at the Pantages. Tour backstage, dressing rooms and see the performerâ€\s view from the stage â€" behind the footlights. Learn how the theatre accommodates complex Broadway shows and other events. From backstage to the original projection booth, youâ€\ll see it all.
RESTORATION! SEE & LEARN â€" about the $10 million restoration/renovation. How the magnificent interior has been brought back to its silvery Art Deco glory â€" about finding the right carpeting and new seats – about restoring the marquee and restoration of the ticket foyer.
ADVOCATE â€" find out how you can become involved in the LAHTFâ€\s ongoing theatre preservation work around Southern California. Brief updates on the United Artists, Inglewood Fox, Golden Gate, Belasco and others.
Many people are fascinated by the architecture of fantasy so beautifully on display in Southern Californiaâ€\s great historic theatres. People are also curious about how the theatres work. What does it look like backstage? What do the performers see when they look out across the footlights? Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation’s “All About” series gives the public an insider’s look at these wonderful theatres and share parts of their histories – good and bad – as a way to encourage people to become actively involved in protecting and ensuring their futures.
The LAHTF is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, restoring and supporting the operation of Southern Californiaâ€\s historic theatres. For more information visit www.lahtf.org
COMING SOON: All About the Hollywood Warner, Ricardo Montalban, Music Box and more!
The Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation will be hosting a “all About” tour at this theatre on Saturday, August 28th starting at 10 am
Below is a link to a Youtube video of what are can see:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9opWcP-MPRI
It is a sad day to hear that Joe passed away.
The Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation will be hosting an open house of his studio in Santa Ana, here are the details:
The Studio will be opened one last time for Southern California historic theatre fans to benefit the LAHTF. Members of Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation will be admitted free, (but a donation is suggested). All others – suggested donation is $10. Donations at the door defray Studio expenses. You can join LAHTF on the spot or through PayPal at our website —– www.lahtf.org .
A basic membership is only $25.
People will be there to sign you up and tell you of upcoming theatre related events.
Since the Studio was also Joe’s Workshop, it was rare that the public was allowed inside.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity – Bring your camera.
Saturday, July 10, 2010, 1:00pm —– 4:00pm
LAHTF Members Free. Non-members – $10. (suggested donation)
Location:
American Museum of Theatre Design – Studio of the Theatres
207 No. Broadway, Suite P
Santa Ana, California 92701
Between 3rd and 2nd Streets at the beautiful Santora Building, Second Floor, Downtown Santa Ana. Parking is available in a structure and lots at a low price nearby. Places to dine are also close by.
Santa Ana had many theatres in its day, and while you are there you might like to drive around and look at them.
For more information about the event, visit www.lahtf.org, our FaceBook page or contact:
Hillsman Wright —– —– 310 403-0865
If you are interested in purchasing components of the Museum, contact Joe’s brother,
Robert Musil (714) 6671021; cell 253/509-2929 – e-mail:
Thank You. We look forward to seeing you on this special one-time-only theatre day.
There is a lot of info on the Fairfax Cinema treasures page at
/theaters/1163/
All About the Regency Village, Regency Bruin & Majestic Crest Theatres
A free, comprehensive history presentation and insider’s tour of three beloved landmark historic theatres
A chance to see and appreciate these theatres as never before…
Saturday, April 17, 9:15am; doors open at 9:00am
Event begins at the Regency Village Theatre, 961 Broxton, L.A., 90024 and
Ends at the Majestic Crest Theatre, 1262 Westwood, L.A., 90024
www.regencymovies.com & www.westwoodcrest.com
Plentiful parking in Westwood
Free Admission. The Public is Invited.
Celebrate Regency Theatres’ recent salvation of the Village and Bruin and learn about their rich histories – including several “face-liftsâ€. Take an insider’s tour to generally forbidden off-limits areas. Then, walk over to the Majestic Crest â€" slightly detouring en route to say hello to Marilyn Monroe and friends â€" and discover how this former legit house reinvented itself via Disney, Pacific Theatres, and Robert Bucksbaum.
Three amazing single screen historic theatres, a cemetery chockfull of the famous and dead, and a chance to rediscover Westwood – all in one Saturday morning!
POWERPOINT HISTORIES â€" researched and presented by theatre historian Ed Kelsey. See how the Village, Bruin and Majestic Crest have changed over the years. What’s original? What’s Skouras? What’s Disney? Hear the stories of these great theatres from their beginnings through today.
TOUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES â€" get a real insider’s look.
DISCOVER â€" how you can support the continuing successful operation of these historic gems.
EDUCATE & ADVOCATE â€" find out how you can become actively involved in LAHTF’s ongoing theatre preservation work around SoCal. Brief updates on the Friends of the Fairfax, Inglewood Fox Theatre Alliance, Grauman’s Chinese, Golden Gate, Atlantic, and LA’s Broadway Theatres.
Regency Village Theatre (1931 â€" Percy Parke Lewis) formerly Village, Fox Westwood Village, Mann Village
/theaters/246/
Regency Bruin Theatre (1937 â€" S. Charles Lee)
/theaters/6/
Majestic Crest (1940 â€" Arthur W. Hawes) Westwood, UCLAN, Metro, Pacific Crest, Crest, Westwood Crest
/theaters/34/
Join the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation on FaceBook – View link
Many people are fascinated by the architecture of fantasy so beautifully on display in Southern California’s great historic theatres. People are also curious about how the theatres work. What does it look like backstage? What do the performers see when they look out across the footlights? Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation’s “All About” series gives the public an insider’s look at these wonderful theatres and share parts of their histories – good and bad – as a way to encourage people to become actively involved in protecting and ensuring their futures.
The LAHTF is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, restoring and supporting the operation of Southern California’s historic theatres. For more information visit www.lahtf.org
All About the Regency Village, Regency Bruin & Majestic Crest Theatres
A free, comprehensive history presentation and insider’s tour of three beloved landmark historic theatres
A chance to see and appreciate these theatres as never before…
Saturday, April 17, 9:15am; doors open at 9:00am
Event begins at the Regency Village Theatre, 961 Broxton, L.A., 90024 and
Ends at the Majestic Crest Theatre, 1262 Westwood, L.A., 90024
www.regencymovies.com & www.westwoodcrest.com
Plentiful parking in Westwood
Free Admission. The Public is Invited.
Celebrate Regency Theatres’ recent salvation of the Village and Bruin and learn about their rich histories – including several “face-liftsâ€. Take an insider’s tour to generally forbidden off-limits areas. Then, walk over to the Majestic Crest â€" slightly detouring en route to say hello to Marilyn Monroe and friends â€" and discover how this former legit house reinvented itself via Disney, Pacific Theatres, and Robert Bucksbaum.
Three amazing single screen historic theatres, a cemetery chockfull of the famous and dead, and a chance to rediscover Westwood – all in one Saturday morning!
POWERPOINT HISTORIES â€" researched and presented by theatre historian Ed Kelsey. See how the Village, Bruin and Majestic Crest have changed over the years. What’s original? What’s Skouras? What’s Disney? Hear the stories of these great theatres from their beginnings through today.
TOUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES â€" get a real insider’s look.
DISCOVER â€" how you can support the continuing successful operation of these historic gems.
EDUCATE & ADVOCATE â€" find out how you can become actively involved in LAHTF’s ongoing theatre preservation work around SoCal. Brief updates on the Friends of the Fairfax, Inglewood Fox Theatre Alliance, Grauman’s Chinese, Golden Gate, Atlantic, and LA’s Broadway Theatres.
Regency Village Theatre (1931 â€" Percy Parke Lewis) formerly Village, Fox Westwood Village, Mann Village
/theaters/246/
Regency Bruin Theatre (1937 â€" S. Charles Lee)
/theaters/6/
Majestic Crest (1940 â€" Arthur W. Hawes) Westwood, UCLAN, Metro, Pacific Crest, Crest, Westwood Crest
/theaters/34/
Join the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation on FaceBook – View link
Many people are fascinated by the architecture of fantasy so beautifully on display in Southern California’s great historic theatres. People are also curious about how the theatres work. What does it look like backstage? What do the performers see when they look out across the footlights? Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation’s “All About” series gives the public an insider’s look at these wonderful theatres and share parts of their histories – good and bad – as a way to encourage people to become actively involved in protecting and ensuring their futures.
The LAHTF is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, restoring and supporting the operation of Southern California’s historic theatres. For more information visit www.lahtf.org
All About the Regency Village, Regency Bruin & Majestic Crest Theatres
A free, comprehensive history presentation and insider’s tour of three beloved landmark historic theatres
A chance to see and appreciate these theatres as never before…
Saturday, April 17, 9:15am; doors open at 9:00am
Event begins at the Regency Village Theatre, 961 Broxton, L.A., 90024 and
Ends at the Majestic Crest Theatre, 1262 Westwood, L.A., 90024
www.regencymovies.com & www.westwoodcrest.com
Plentiful parking in Westwood
Free Admission. The Public is Invited.
Celebrate Regency Theatres’ recent salvation of the Village and Bruin and learn about their rich histories – including several “face-liftsâ€. Take an insider’s tour to generally forbidden off-limits areas. Then, walk over to the Majestic Crest â€" slightly detouring en route to say hello to Marilyn Monroe and friends â€" and discover how this former legit house reinvented itself via Disney, Pacific Theatres, and Robert Bucksbaum.
Three amazing single screen historic theatres, a cemetery chockfull of the famous and dead, and a chance to rediscover Westwood – all in one Saturday morning!
POWERPOINT HISTORIES â€" researched and presented by theatre historian Ed Kelsey. See how the Village, Bruin and Majestic Crest have changed over the years. What’s original? What’s Skouras? What’s Disney? Hear the stories of these great theatres from their beginnings through today.
TOUR BEHIND-THE-SCENES â€" get a real insider’s look.
DISCOVER â€" how you can support the continuing successful operation of these historic gems.
EDUCATE & ADVOCATE â€" find out how you can become actively involved in LAHTF’s ongoing theatre preservation work around SoCal. Brief updates on the Friends of the Fairfax, Inglewood Fox Theatre Alliance, Grauman’s Chinese, Golden Gate, Atlantic, and LA’s Broadway Theatres.
Regency Village Theatre (1931 â€" Percy Parke Lewis) formerly Village, Fox Westwood Village, Mann Village
/theaters/246/
Regency Bruin Theatre (1937 â€" S. Charles Lee)
/theaters/6/
Majestic Crest (1940 â€" Arthur W. Hawes) Westwood, UCLAN, Metro, Pacific Crest, Crest, Westwood Crest
/theaters/34/
Join the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation on FaceBook – View link
Many people are fascinated by the architecture of fantasy so beautifully on display in Southern California’s great historic theatres. People are also curious about how the theatres work. What does it look like backstage? What do the performers see when they look out across the footlights? Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation’s “All About” series gives the public an insider’s look at these wonderful theatres and share parts of their histories – good and bad – as a way to encourage people to become actively involved in protecting and ensuring their futures.
The LAHTF is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting, preserving, restoring and supporting the operation of Southern California’s historic theatres. For more information visit www.lahtf.org
On April 1st the Cultural Heritage Commission did vote to consider a landmark nomination for the Theatre.
The next step is that the Commission will make a field trip to the the theater and if they approve the nomination it will then move to the Planning and Land Use subcommittee of the city council and if that sub committee approves it then the nomination will move to the City Council for final approval.
Several people did speak in favor of the nomination, Including the Friends of the Fairfax, The Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation and the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles.
The only speaker who objected was a representative of the owner who wants to develop the property into a mixed-used development with 67 condos and a three story underground parking garage which would destroy the theatre, which has been closed since January due to Rain Damage.
Hillsman Wright, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation urged the commission to expedite this nomination due to the deteriorating condition of the theater.
There is an amazing new photo of the interior posted on the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation’s FaceBook Page
Remember that the LATHF will have a public tour of this theatre on Saturday, March 20th at 10:30 am!!
www.lathtf.org
The Inglewood Theatre Alliance is hosting a joint meeting of the Historic Sites Preservation Committee of Inglewood and the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation on Saturday, March 6th to discuss ways to save the Fox Inglewood Theater.
The meeting will take place at 10:30 am in the Gladys Waddingham Hall of the main library, 1 Manchester Blvd next to city hall.
Please come!!
for more info: www.lathf.org
Actually it can be restored. Yes there is quite a lot of damage but I have seen theaters in much worse shape. Yes, the roof needs to be repaired which caused the ceiling damage but the basic structure of the building is very sound.
Thanks to all who came and to the wonderful hosts at the Academy. The church, which has owned the building since 1975 has kept the building on wonderful condition.
You can see photos on the Los Angeles Historical Theatre Foundation FaceBook Page!
Thanks to all that attended and our thanks to the wonderful hosts of the Academy. The Church has kept the building in wonderful condition, including the amazing class etching of a naked woman holding an Oscar which is still there (complete with neon lighting) that they tastefully kept hidden with a curtain.
There are several recent interior photos by Wendell Benedetti of the Academy now posted on the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation FaceBook page.
Well the good news is that the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation with the Historic Sites Preservation Committee of Inglewood are hosting an presentation and tours of the theater (which is now used as a church) on Saturday, February 20th starting at 2pm
This event is open to the public and free of charge!!
There will also be a presentation on the Fox Inglewood as well!!
Please see our website www.lathf.org for more info or
on facebook as the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation.
The Rocky Horror Cast, Dark Refrain started
again showing the Rocky Horror Picture Show
on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
The Vine is going to be the site of the new Laserium
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