Tower Theater, Movie theater in Broadway Theater District, Los Angeles, United States.
The Tower Theater is a movie theater in the Broadway Theater District featuring Renaissance architecture, marble columns, and Tiffany stained glass windows. The interior holds a 906-seat auditorium decorated with ornamental details throughout.
The theater was built in 1927 and became the first Los Angeles cinema equipped for talking pictures. It hosted the premiere of Warner Bros' The Jazz Singer.
The building displays French Renaissance design with theatrical motifs, including sculptures of directors and performers on its exterior. These artistic details shape how the Broadway Theater District looks and feels to visitors today.
The building sits on South Broadway and is now a renovated venue hosting regular cultural events and performances. Access is straightforward, and its location in the Theater District makes it easy to explore the surrounding area.
The interior contains hand-painted ceiling domes and original plaster sculptures that received detailed restoration during its transformation into a modern venue. These hidden artistic elements reveal the craftsmanship from its original construction.
Location: Los Angeles
Capacity: 906
Address: 802 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Website: http://towertheaterla.com
GPS coordinates: 34.04337,-118.25444
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:59
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