El Capitan Theatre
Hollywood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
After you travel a few
more blocks west, you will see a large neon sign (surprise) directing
you to the El Capitan Theatre. Currently a showplace all Disney animation
shows and movies, the El Capitan was recently restored.
Great sights to see at the El Capitan include its historic marquee, stage, and of course the incomparable box
office. Surprises await you when you visit the El Capitan, open or closed.
Vogue Theatre
Hollywood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Jump down to mid Hollywood Boulevard and you'll encounter more theatres.
One of the minor theatres is the Hollywood Vogue, an old theatre
on Hollywood. Here you can see special performances and other shows of
interest.
Mann's Chinese Theatre
Hollywood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
Just about directly across the street is Mann's Chinese Theatre. With its majestic pagoda and patio in the front featuring hand, foot, and even nose prints of noted movie stars, the Chinese is one of the "must-see" stops in Hollywood. The Chinese Theatre was built by Sid Grauman in 1927 and still exudes elegance and as sense of newness to this day
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Hollywood, CA Photo courtesy Scott Broadhurst
UPDATE 12/10 : To the far left is an updated photo of the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood from 2009. The neon marquees on the sides are now gone. Many thanks to Scott Broadhurst for updated photo. 12-10
Hollywood Galaxy
Hollywood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
On the far west side of Hollywood Boulevard, though not more than a block
or two away from the Chinese is General Cinema's Hollywood Galaxy Theatre.
Recently renovated, you wouldn't be able to miss the neon blue globe and
theatre signage while walking or driving down Hollywood Boulevard at night.
A multiplex, the Galaxy is a contradiction to its venerable single-screen
neighbors.
Cinerama Dome
Hollywood, CA Photo by RoadsidePeek.com
On the Eastern side of Sunset Boulevard is the famous Cinerama Dome.
Pacific Theatres, owner of just about all the drive-ins that are being
knocked down, recently unveiled a controversial plan to gut the inside
of the Dome and build a huge shopping complex around the outside. After
much debate with conservation groups, Pacific "compromised"
and decided to scale-back significantly the plans for the outside complex.
However, plans are still on the board to redo the inside of the theatre,
perhaps installing "stadium-style" seating, and bring the inside
up to modern standards.
The Cinerama Dome was built in 1963 taking only 16 weeks to complete.