Earl Carroll Theatre

Happy 81st birthday to the Earl Carroll Theatre in Hollywood, first opened on this day in December 1938!

The Earl Carroll Theatre opened as an “entertainment palace” dinner theatre (supper club) on Sunset Boulevard. Earl Carroll, a Broadway impresario nicknamed “The Troubadour of the Nude”, had already operated a similarly-themed theatre in New York from 1922 to 1932.

The theatre’s Streamline Moderne design, by Gordon B. Kaufmann (also known for the Los Angeles Times building, the Santa Anita Racetrack, and the Hoover Dam), was notable for its extensive use of neon lighting.

Entering the theatre, patrons would ascend a stairway crowned by the “Goddess of Light” sculpture (shown in photo), the space opening-out into an open plan lobby/bar and auditorium.

The Earl Carroll Theatre was afforded Historic Cultural Monument status in December 2016.

For more Earl Carroll Theatre photos and info, check out our website at historictheatrephotos.com/earlcarroll.

Hollywood's Historic Earl Carroll Theatre Is Coming Back to Life Shuttered since 2017, the former Aquarius will reopen as an entertainment venue once again

"As part of the revamp, the signature sign will be recreated and returned to its spot over the entrance. Many original elements of the theater that still remain—including 6,200 feet of blue and gold neon tubing and 30-foot-tall light columns on either side of the stage—will also be restored as part of the new venue."

Restored Earl Carroll Theatre to open in late 2020 The glamorous 1930s supper club will reopen as an entertainment venue.

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Come see ME, the Earl Carroll Theatre...

After over two years of collaboration with our friends and colleagues at Hollywood Heritage, Los Angeles Conservancy, and Art Deco Society of Los Angeles, along with Councilman Mitch O’Farrell’s office and property owner, Essex Property Trust, the Earl Carroll Theatre became a preservation success story. This is a wonderful example that good things can come from an open dialogue and compromises between preservationists, city officials, and developers. We are proud of what has been accomplished! If you want to hear more about the future of the theatre and adjacent mixed-use development, join us on Saturday for our ALL ABOUT the Earl Carroll Theatre ‪at 10:00am‬.

🎟: https://tinyurl.com/AllAboutEarlCarrollTheatre

The Earl Carroll Theater at 6230 Sunset Boulevard just east of Vine Street must really have been a striking sight to see—especially at night with that enormous neon face of one of the 60 chorus members that were featured each night at what was billed as “the largest legitimate theater in the world.” This photo was taken in 1947, a year before Earl and his girlfriend Beryl died in a plane crash, after which the place became the Moulin Rouge.

For the first time LAHTF will present our ALL ABOUT behind-the-scenes tour of the Earl Carroll Theatre in Hollywood. Join us as we explore this legendary theatre with the doors open to the public for the first time in over three decades. This is one you do not want to miss! Tickets are $20 with LAHTF Members receiving $10 off, access to the Green Room, and a dedicated members-only loop. Not a member yet? Join today!

🎟: https://tinyurl.com/AllAboutEarlCarrollTheatre

Thank you, Curbed LA!

Take a peek inside a historic Hollywood supper club The Earl Carol Theatre is in the midst of a restoration.

From KTLA 5 News!
Gayle Anderson was live in Hollywood to learn about the plans to restore the historic Earl Carroll Theatre on Sunset Boulevard. The property has won landmark status as a Historic-Cultural Monument protecting it from demolition. It is being restored an agreement among owner Essex Property Trust, Hollywood Heritage and the Los Angeles Conservancy, according to Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch O'Farrell, who orchestrated the deal.

Restoration of the Earl Carroll Theatre Gayle Anderson was live in Hollywood to learn about the plans to restore the historic Earl Carroll Theatre on Sunset Boulevard. According to the Los Angeles Conservancy, the theatre is one of the last remaining examples of modern entertainment venues constructed at the height of Hollywood's Golden...

Please consider contributing to the campaign and investing in this forthcoming book about Earl Carroll, Beryl Wallace, and the Most Beautiful Girls in the World . . .

IMPRESARIO: Earl Carroll and Beryl Wallace A new book by Randy L. Schmidt in the University Press of Mississippi "Hollywood Legends" series | Crowdfunding is a democratic way to support the fundraising needs of your community. Make a contribution today!

In honor of the lovely Beryl Wallace, born on this day in 1912, I am launching the crowdfunding campaign for my next book, one that's been in the works for more than five years. People often ask me how they can assist with my research and writing endeavors or how they can get involved with one of my creative projects. Well, THIS IS IT! I hope you will look over the details, watch the video, and consider making a contribution. --Randy Schmidt

IMPRESARIO: Earl Carroll and Beryl Wallace A new book by Randy L. Schmidt in the University Press of Mississippi "Hollywood Legends" series | Crowdfunding is a democratic way to support the fundraising needs of your community. Make a contribution today!