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Los Angeles, California
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Originally opened in 1930, the Pantages Theatre was designed as a movie palace and vaudeville venue by architect B. Marcus Priteca.
The theatre was part of the Pantages Circuit, a chain of vaudeville and movie theaters owned by Alexander Pantages.
The Pantages Theatre was the venue for the Academy Awards from 1949 to 1959.
The theatre is renowned for its Art Deco design, featuring intricate geometric patterns and luxurious materials.
In the year 2000, the Pantages Theatre underwent a $10 million restoration to bring back its original 1930s grandeur.
The theatre is a key venue for Broadway shows in Los Angeles, hosting popular productions like 'Hamilton' and 'The Lion King.'
The theatre was owned by Howard Hughes from 1949 to 1954, during which it was part of his RKO Pictures empire.
