Netflix documentary circus of books looks at the strange history of. In a personal correspondence between rodney pantages, son of alexander, and arthur dean tarrach, pantages. The publishing history of this book is almost a lesson in itself, regarding just how powerful the chandler family really was. Heres the pantages website and theatre history, also check out their official blog for latebreaking info and behind the scenes photos. The stamp of alexander pantagess influence on theater in seattle survived his death, however, as did the presence of his theater on the landscape of the city. The showing at the pantages was a terrific success and went on to become the longest running film in twin cities history just under two years. See the pantages theatre entry for a nicely done story of the theatre along with photos both old and new. Jun 27, 2014 pantages run at the pantages theatre came to an end without without prior announcement on june 22, 1923. Guarda 3409 foto e 122 consigli di 19756 visitatori su pantages theatre.
Jared diamond shelved 52 times as general history avg rating 4. The season is full of fan favorites that get back to the roots of the great white way, and even some new clas. The heilig theatre on broadway between taylor and yamhill in 1915 opened in 1911. Hamilton at the pantages cancels more shows due to. The may 9, 1960, issue of boxoffice featured an article about the remodeling of the pantages which had been completed the previous year i only ever attended the pantages after this remodeling took place, and have not been back since the restoration done some years ago by nederlander, so i remember the house looking pretty much like it does in the photos.
The pantages theatre sustained some earthquake damage in the 1994 northridge earthquake, and three months of restoration work was carried out on the ceiling details and damaged portions of the artwork. Foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. It closed april 25, 1976 when it was razed for a new nordstrom store. The top history books of 2016 history smithsonian magazine. Disabled seating is reserved for the exclusive use of the disabled patron and their companion. It is suggested that he was born pericles pantages but changed it to alexander when he heard about alexander the great. Pantages theatre scandal tells the story of the famous pantages theatre near hollywood and vine. His inability to book great attractions forced him to branch out opening. Easy riders, raging bulls by peter biskind, seduction. None listed see when people check in people tend to check in during these times. I am putting these two books together because they are somewhat academic but nevertheless spectacular. Portlands hippodrome theatre on broadway as it looked when the silent version of the road to ruin was released in 1928. Pantages theatre, hollywood historic theatre photography.
Also see his pantages theatre set on flickr for a number of exterior views. The theatre operated sporadically from 1965 through 1984, continuing to show movies including the manns last twin cities premiere of annie in 1982. Pantages hollywood scandal dark hollywood al profit. Here are 10 popular history books that will change your view of reality. It turns out that he had been working on a deal with famous players to insert his shows into the existing capitol theatre. Dec 04, 2012 not a complete answer but cadillac desert is fascinating. So many good productions including cats, les mis, hello dolly, and wicked. Event archive broadway in hollywood pantages theatre.
From the smithsonian itself, the american history museums jon grinspan wrote an illuminating glimpse into american electoral history with the. The purchase or use of disabled seating locations by nondisabled individuals is strictly prohibited and may result in ejection andor forfeiture of the ticket price. The hollywood pantages theatre, formerly known as rko pantages theatre, is located at. Marcus priteca, it was the last theater built by the vaudeville impresario alexander pantages. Get directions from and directions to pantages theatre easily from the moovit app or website.
Alexander pantages with marcus priteca left the pantages in vancouver. Movie palaces and legitimate theatres in hollywood, california. In the midst of the wall street crash of 1929, alexander pantages was arrested and charged with the rape of 17yearold californiaborn eunice pringle. She was previously a new yorkbased editor at the hollywood reporter, where she covered film festivals and awards shows. Popular general history books showing 150 of 8,898 guns, germs, and steel. There is dispute about his year of birth, but it is likely that he was born in 1867 on the island of andros, greece. With a line up that includes, hedwig and the angry inch, white christmas, the king and i, rent, motown, circus 1903, finding neverland, american in paris, the bodyguard, the book of mormon, and hamilton, the hollywood pantages 20162017 season is one for the record books. The live musical at the hollywood pantages is so lavish. Although it contains a number of interesting photos the point is a thorough, wellresearched history of the socalled miracle mile shopping district. He kept the hollywood pantages but when it opened in 1930 it was managed by fox west coast. Pantages theatre hollywood, california latest events. The pantages has a history as grand and diverse as the stage and screen fare which. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters.
It later became the fox theatre which was razed in the 1980s. Foursquare utilizza i cookie per fornire unesperienza ottimale, personalizzare gli annunci visualizzati e aiutare le agenzie pubblicitarie a. Hardback book with dust jacket titled pantages theatre. He is survived by his wife, carol thomas pantages, his son. Purchase tickets and view events for the hollywood pantages theatre. The hollywood pantages theatre, formerly known as rko pantages theatre, is located at hollywood and vine 6233 hollywood boulevard, in hollywood. Marcus priteca at the epitome of the art deco era, from sidewalk to stage, the pantages dazzles theatergoers with chevrons, zigzags, starbrusts. This is part one of a fourpart history of the pantages playhouse theatre in winnipeg. Pantages theatre hollywood news newspapers books scholar jstor january 2019. Some time shortly after this view, the name was changed to the pantages. The palatial art deco theater opened on june 4, 1930, as part of the pantages theatre circuit. We bought a mini season subscription to the pantages this year.
What inspired you to make a career out of covering your hometown. The book is very well researched with much detail on the history of the theater. Its a destination for people who are looking for their big chance or their last chance. The book of mormon at pantages is naughty, nice and fun. Pantages theatre hollywood wikimili, the free encyclopedia. Projection equipment is not currently installed and an apartment and offices on the second floor of the pantages theatre occupy those areas today. Hamilton touring hamilton touring hamilton touring a venue vector icon. The second pantages theater in seattle, which opened in 1915, stood at the corner of 3rd avenue and university street. Not a complete answer but cadillac desert is fascinating. History doesnt have to be the stultifying grind you remember from high school.
Sex, lies, and stardom in howard hughess hollywood by karina. A port of entry on the pacific coast, with a fine harbor at san pedro bay, it is the second largest u. The theatre has recently presented largescale broadway musicals such as disneys the lion king, which ran at the theatre for over two years, and hosted the. Pantages theatre hollywood historic hollywood theatres. Hamilton at the pantages cancels shows through midapril due to coronavirus. As with many firstgeneration immigrants, pantages early life is shrouded in mist. Alexander pantages is important in the show business history of vancouver because he built two theatres here that were part of his vaudeville empire, and because of his influence on the careers of two men who were important in the orpheums story.