UCLA and Million Dollar Theater Bringing 11 Weeks of Film to Broadway
Wendell Benedetti/LAHTF
Inside the Million Dollar Theater, built in 1918 by Sid Grauman.
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — The movies are coming back to Broadway.
Twenty wide-ranging classic and popular films are on the bill at the Million Dollar this fall as the theater partners with the UCLA Film and Television Archive to bring 11 weeks of Wednesday night screenings to the house that Sid Grauman built in 1918.
Kicking off in three weeks with a Belushi / Akroyd double feature—1980's The Blues Brothers and 1981's Neighbors—and wrapping up in December with a pair of rock operas—1975's Tommy and 1973's Jesus Christ Superstar—the lineup should offer a little bit of something for everyone.
All screenings are $10, or $9 for students and seniors. Tickets are available only at the theater's box office, which will open one hour before each 7:30pm showing.
It's likely not a coincidence that the new partnership takes cues from the Los Angeles Conservancy's "Last Remaining Seats" series, which just celebrated its 25th year. Archive director Jan-Christopher Horak recently wrote fondly of his experience at the Conservancy's screening of Captain Blood at the Million Dollar this summer.
Steve White (@StevenMWhite) on September 15, 2011, at 09:01AM – #1
Being a USC Cinema grad I wish we had something to do with this... but suffice it to say this is awesome news either way and I will surely be attending some of these screenings!
Rich on September 15, 2011, at 09:14AM – #2
Sounds awesome. Just be careful to check for loose springs popping out of the seats... someone ruined an expensive suit that way.
downtown vibe on September 15, 2011, at 04:38PM – #3
This is exactly what we needed.
I am looking forward to attending several of these movies.
I'd also like to see Last Remaining seats expanded. It is VERY difficult for the general public to get in.
They'd sell out a lot more shows!!
Downtown Cowboy on September 15, 2011, at 05:37PM – #4
Amen, Downtown Vibe!
Last Remaining Seats is a terrific series and I, too, would love to see it expanded. In the meantime, I will be supporting this series. I'm so glad these old theaters are being utilized.
Stephen Tanny on September 15, 2011, at 05:49PM – #5
So very cool. I can't wait.
derblut on September 15, 2011, at 10:18PM – #6
Thumbs up.
DenOfLosAngeles on September 16, 2011, at 01:06PM – #7
I work during the week so I could not attend. If they would have weekend shows (day or night) then I can go.
Michelle Gerdes on December 01, 2011, at 10:43AM – #8
UCLA is working with the Million Dollar Theatre to have more movies in January, February & March. All on Wednesday nights @ the 7:30 for $10. The Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation (LAHTF) is also helping them bring you these movies each week with many volunteers to help run the show. Please come to Broadway for a double feature! Let's bring back Broadway together!