Hayworth Theatre, Historical theatre in Westlake, Los Angeles, US
Description
The Hayworth Theatre on Wilshire Boulevard is a Spanish Colonial Revival building with a main auditorium seating about 200 guests. The upper floor contains office spaces while the ground level retains its original projection booth.
History
Architect Stiles O. Clements designed the building in 1926 as The Masque Theatre, which was later renamed the Vagabond Theatre in the 1950s. These name changes reflect how the venue adapted to different forms of entertainment over its decades of operation.
Culture
Today the space functions as a comedy venue where performers work closely with audiences in an intimate setting. This type of entertainment has become central to the neighborhood's cultural life.
Practical
The small auditorium and historic layout mean that visitors experience performances in close quarters with limited seating, creating an intimate setting. The Wilshire Boulevard location makes the venue easy to reach, and parking is available nearby.
Did you know?
During its time as the Vagabond Theatre in the 1950s, murals depicting silent films decorated the interior and the building may have housed one of the city's first Tiki bars. This blend of film art and themed nightlife was characteristic of the experimental entertainment culture of that era.
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