Kirk Douglas Theatre
Appearance
This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (August 2011) |
The Culver Theatre | |
Address | Culver City, California U.S. |
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Coordinates | 34°01′18″N 118°23′49″W / 34.02167°N 118.39694°W |
Owner | Center Theatre Group |
Capacity | 317 |
Opened | 1947 (as the Culver Theatre) 2004 (as Kirk Douglas Theatre) |
Website | |
www.centertheatregroup.org |
The Kirk Douglas Theatre is a 317-seat theater located in Culver City, California. Since 2004, it has been operated by the Center Theatre Group.
History
Built in 1946, as a
MGM). It opened on Wednesday August 13, 1947.[1]
Originally, much like surrounding downtown Culver City, the Culver was a key part of classic Hollywood's thriving entertainment community. But, eventually, much of the entertainment industry moved to points north and the theater grew tired and worn over the years.
Today, the Culver, now renamed the
mezzanine tile.[2]
Awards and nominations
Awards | Production | Nominations | Wins | Notes |
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2009 Ovation Awards | The Little Dog Laughed | 6 | 3 | Won for Lead Actress, Scenic Design and Lighting Design |
2009 Ovation Awards | Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo | 4 | 0 | |
2010 Ovation Awards | The Wake | 3 | 1 | Won for Featured Actress |
2011 Ovation Awards | Venice | 11 | 3 | Won for Lighting Design, Sound Design, and Video Design |
2012 Ovation Awards | The Convert | 11 | 6 | Won for Lead Actress, Featured Actress, Director, and 3 design awards |
2012 Ovation Awards | American Night: The Ballad Of Juan Jose | 4 | 1 | Won for Achievement in Video Design |
2012 Ovation Awards | The Night Watcher | 1 | 0 | |
2013 Ovation Awards | The Nether | 9 | 7 | Won for Featured Actor, Featured Actress, Playwrighting, and 4 design awards |
2013 Ovation Awards | The Royale | 7 | 1 | Won for Choreography |
2013 Ovation Awards | The Second City's A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens! | 2 | 0 |
References
- ^ "Hollywood Historic Photos - Culver Theatre 1947". hollywoodhistoricphotos.com. Retrieved 2019-03-03.
- ^ Cinema Treasures | Kirk Douglas Theatre