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Since 1947, the Coronet Theatre Building on North La Cienega Boulevard in Los Angeles has been an establishment for great entertainment. From its earliest days of historic live theatre and experimental art cinema to its current contribution of live music and comedy, the Coronet Theatre continues to be a place where creativity and entertainment are at its best. On December 13, 2023, the Coronet Theatre Building was designated a historic-cultural monument, HCM, and officially recognized for its dynamic history and significant cultural contribution to Los Angeles.
1947
On opening night of Galileo, with a sweltering heat-wave baking Los Angeles, actor, Charles Laughton ordered trucks loaded with ice blocks to surround the theatre, “so the audience can think.”
Visit his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at
7021 Hollywood Boulevard
1960 s
The Coronet Theatre was home of Ray Bradbury's Pandemonium Theatre Company.
1979
At the Coronet Theatre, Bullshot Crummond was the first ever theatre concert ever taped by Showtime Network.
1981-1988
Powerhouse feminist Peg Yorkin directed the LA Public Theatre out of the Coronet Theatre.
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ORIGINAL HOME OF THE TROUBADOUR
From 1957-1961, the smaller performance space, known as the “Little Theatre” was home to Doug Weston’s original Troubadour. Weston is considered responsible for promoting many successful singer songwriters in the early stages of their careers such as Elton John and Van Morrison. While at the Coronet, the Troubadour catered to both jazz and folk music fans with such legends like Woody Guthrie, John Coltrane, Bill Pickens, Walter Benton, Charles Lloyd, and Jimmy Woods, playing the extremely dark and intimate space.
