Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Art Deco theater in Hollywood, United States.
The Hollywood Pantages Theatre stands on Hollywood Boulevard as a multi-story structure with a concrete facade and decorative metalwork. The lobby features colored vaults and ornate decorations across ceilings and walls.
The theater opened in 1930 as a venue for variety shows and switched to film screenings during the economic downturn. In the 1950s it hosted the Academy Awards ceremonies before the house later returned to stage shows.
The building carries the name of its founder Alexander Pantages, a Greek immigrant who built a chain of theater houses across North America. Visitors notice the geometric patterns and lighting details in the entrance area that are typical of the late 1920s design style.
The wide stage accommodates large musical productions with elaborate sets and multiple performers. The auditorium spreads across several levels, so checking the seating chart before booking is worthwhile.
The stage curtain is made of heavy velvet and weighs several hundred kilograms, so its rise at the start of a performance creates a loud mechanical sound. The side boxes offer a direct view of the orchestra musicians in the pit.
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