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Review:
The Kirk Douglas Theatre is one of Los Angeles' most historic former movie theater facilities, originally constructed in 1946 as a Streamline Moderne movie theater capable of seating up to 1,160 patrons. Known as the Culver Theatre throughout its initial motion picture run, the theater was an epicenter of Hollywood's entertainment community throughout the mid-20th century until it ceased operations in 1989. Since 2004, the renovated theater has been operated by the Center Theatre Group as the Kirk Douglas Theatre, with a renewed life as an intimate performing arts venue and playhouse. Its seating capacity has been reduced to 317, with two stages offered for public and private performances. Most of its original exterior has been preserved, including its historic box office. Three of its original productions have transferred to Broadway, including its Pulitzer Prize-nominated play Bengal Tiger.
9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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