Pantages Theater, Hollywood

Since opening in 1930, this glittering theater on Hollywood Boulevard has served as a movie palace, music hall, home of the Academy Awards and venue for big-budget productions. Founder Alexander Pantages of the Fox Theatre chain originally presented MGM flicks and vaudeville acts, but center stage eventually gave way to... Read More

Since opening in 1930, this glittering theater on Hollywood Boulevard has served as a movie palace, music hall, home of the Academy Awards and venue for big-budget productions. Founder Alexander Pantages of the Fox Theatre chain originally presented MGM flicks and vaudeville acts, but center stage eventually gave way to live theater. The Pantages underwent a major restoration in preparation for the L.A. run of "The Lion King," bringing back the magnificent Art Deco gleam with gilded ceilings, lush trimming and a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system. It remains a true Hollywood landmark. See Less