Cabaret Concert Theatre
The Cabaret Concert Theatre was a small cellar café/cabaret, located in the
It operated between 1950 and 1961. It was created by dancer Miriam Schiller with the help of a group of young actors and dancers who wanted a place to showcase their talent, the 100-seat theatre became a popular nightspot among television and film producers, talent scouts, agents and celebrities, who came to eat, drink and enjoy a wide variety of sophisticated revues, plays and concerts.[1]
The long-running
The performers, who received little or no pay for their work, supplemented their income by waiting on tables, taking tickets and other essential activities.
Located at 4212
In 1961, the building was converted into an authentic replica of a 16th-century Spanish tavern and renamed El Cid. Still operating today, El Cid continues to present a variety of entertainers, from flamenco dancers and Spanish guitarists to rockabilly singers, burlesque performers and comedians.[2]
References
- ^ Press Telegram (Long Beach, CA), September 19, 1956, "New York to See Delightful Hollywood Revue"
- ^ "El Cid Legacy". Archived from the original on 2008-04-12. Retrieved 2008-04-23.