AdministratorWhat is the oldest theater in LA?
Palace Theatre The Palace
The Palace opened in 1911 as the third home of the Orpheum vaudeville circuit in Los Angeles. It Is one of the oldest theatres in Los Angeles and the oldest remaining orginal Orpheum theatre in the U.S.
What was the first permanent theater in California?
Tally’s Electric Theater
1900–1919. The first permanent motion picture theater in the state of California was Tally’s Electric Theater, completed in 1902 in Los Angeles. Tally’s theater was in a storefront in a larger building.
What is the oldest continuously operating theater on Broadway?
The Lyceum is Broadway’s oldest continually operating legitimate theatre. Built by producer-manager David Frohman in 1903, it was purchased in 1940 by a conglomerate of producers which included George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart. In 1950, the Shuberts took ownership of the theatre, and have operated it ever since.
What year did the first motion picture Theatre Open in Los Angeles?
The first theater devoted solely to films, The Electric Theater in Los Angeles, opened in 1902. Housed in a tent, the theater’s first screening included a short called New York in a Blizzard. Admission cost about 10 cents for a one-hour show. Nickelodeons developed soon after, offering both movies and live acts.
What is the best selling musical of all time?
The Lion King
Worldwide revenue
| Rank | Musical | Gross revenue (US$) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Lion King | $8,251,556,700 |
| 2 | The Phantom of the Opera | $6,060,000,000 |
| 3 | Mamma Mia! | $4,000,000,000 |
| 4 | Cats | $3,565,624,091 |
What is the highest grossing Broadway show?
The Lion King is the highest-grossing Broadway show of all time. Since its opening on Nov. 13, 1997, The Lion King has earned $1,539,318,552 and counting.