| Kirk Douglas Theatre | |
| City: | Culver City, California |
| Country: | U.S. |
| Owner: | Center Theatre Group |
| Capacity: | 317 |
| Opened: | 1947 (as the Culver Theatre) 2004 (as Kirk Douglas Theatre) |
| Othernames: | The Culver 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.
Built in 1946, as a Streamline Moderne movie palace with a seating capacity of 1,160 (on a stadium plan with no overhanging balcony), the Culver Theatre (as it was previously named) was located near the Columbia Pictures studio lot (then the lot for 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 Kirk Douglas Theatre, operates as a performing arts center and playhouse. An $8 million restoration project, with a $1.25 million grant from the City of Culver City, included the addition of two new stages, one with 100 seats and another with over 300 seats. Most of the exterior has been preserved, including the box office and the signature mezzanine tile.[2]
| Awards | Production | Nominations | Wins | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Dog Laughed | 6 | 3 | Won for Lead Actress, Scenic Design and Lighting Design | ||
| Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo | 4 | 0 | |||
| The Wake | 3 | 1 | Won for Featured Actress | ||
| Venice | 11 | 3 | Won for Lighting Design, Sound Design, and Video Design | ||
| The Convert | 11 | 6 | Won for Lead Actress, Featured Actress, Director, and 3 design awards | ||
| American Night: The Ballad Of Juan Jose | 4 | 1 | Won for Achievement in Video Design | ||
| The Night Watcher | 1 | 0 | |||
| The Nether | 9 | 7 | Won for Featured Actor, Featured Actress, Playwrighting, and 4 design awards | ||
| The Royale | 7 | 1 | Won for Choreography | ||
| The Second City's A Christmas Carol: Twist Your Dickens! | 2 | 0 |