Pantage's Theatre, Hollywood, California

The Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, first opened its doors in 1930. In September 2000, it reopened as the newest home to Disney's The Lion King.

The Pantages received a 10 million dollar renovation from January to September of 2000. Designer Roger Morgan worked with New York based restoration company, Evergreene Studios, to refurbish the stunning, Art Deco theatre. Working predominantly on the plaster team, I learned how to repair and create new ornamentation through the use of molds and sculpture.  Using my skills as a painter, I also applied gold leaf, painted and glazed the auditorium and lobbies to return the Pantages to its glory again.

   

 

The 26th Annual Academy Awards ceremony in 1954.

The Pantages hosted the awards from 1949-1959.

 

Pantages Theatre, Hollywood

Underneath the Marquee circa 1930.

       

Pantages Theatre, Hollywood

Underneath the Marquee before restoration.

Photo: Courtesy of Richard Glenn of Glenn Creative Studios

 

Pantages Theatre, Hollywood

Underneath the Marquee upon completion.

Photo: Courtesy of Richard Glenn of Glenn Creative Studios

     

Pantages Theatre, Hollywood

Underneath the Marquee ceiling.

Photo: Courtesy of Richard Glenn of Glenn Creative Studios

 

Pantages Theatre, Hollywood

 

Glazing the Auditorium ceiling 60 feet in the air.

 

Photo: Courtesy of Richard Glenn of Glenn Creative Studios

     

Pantages Theatre, Hollywood

Glazing the Auditorium ceiling 60 feet in the air.

Photo: Courtesy of Richard Glenn of Glenn Creative Studios

 

Pantages Theatre, Hollywood

Glazing the central header above the proscenium.

Photo: Courtesy of Richard Glenn of Glenn Creative Studios

 

 

 

     

Pantages Theatre, Hollywood

Installation of new elements on the Balcony rail

 

Pantages Theatre, Hollywood

Installation of new elements on the Balcony rail

     

Pantages Theatre, Hollywood

Pouring hydrocal into a rubber mold

 

Pantages Theatre, Hollywood

Rubber mold of a fan on the back wall of the theatre.

     

Pantages Theatre, Hollywood

New and old pieces on the back wall.

 

Pantages Theatre, Hollywood

The women's lounge molding instalation.

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