Crest Theatre, Entertainment venue in K Street, Sacramento, US
Crest Theatre is a theatre and movie venue in downtown Sacramento that hosts live shows, concerts, comedy nights, and film screenings under one roof. The hall seats around 900 people and retains its original ornate interior, with decorated ceilings, plasterwork, and a traditional stage area.
The building opened in 1912 and was one of the first large movie palaces built in Sacramento during the early days of cinema. Over the 20th century it went through several renovations but kept its role as an entertainment venue for the city.
The Crest Theatre draws a wide mix of people, from film lovers to comedy fans and concert-goers, all sharing the same ornate hall. The contrast between the old movie palace setting and the modern shows on stage gives the place a character that feels unlike any other venue in Sacramento.
The Crest Theatre stands on K Street in downtown Sacramento, a short walk from the K Street Mall and the Sacramento Convention Center. The main auditorium keeps its post-1946 layout, so seats in the rear of the orchestra offer a full view of the decorated ceiling and stage. The two smaller cinemas built during the remodeling sit adjacent to the original site.
The Crest Theatre was one of the few venues in Northern California to host regular midnight screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, complete with audience participation, during the 1980s and 1990s. This tradition created a loyal crowd of regulars who came in costume and performed along with the film every week.
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