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[[File:Vista-Troy.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Vista Theatre]] | [[File:Vista-Troy.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Vista Theatre]] | ||
| + | [[File:Barry Vista Leg T.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Barry Bostwick hand print ceremony - July 6, 2018]] | ||
| + | [[File:Barry Vista Final.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Barry Bostwick's hand prints in cement - July 6, 2018]] | ||
[[File:STVista.jpg|200px|thumb|right| ''Shock Treatment'' promotional flyer - 1981]] | [[File:STVista.jpg|200px|thumb|right| ''Shock Treatment'' promotional flyer - 1981]] | ||
[[File:Vista RHPS 1.png|200px|thumb|right|Los Angeles Times - March 28, 1983]] | [[File:Vista RHPS 1.png|200px|thumb|right|Los Angeles Times - March 28, 1983]] | ||
[[File:Vista Halloween 1983.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Los Angeles Times - Daily Calendar - October 30, 1983]] | [[File:Vista Halloween 1983.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Los Angeles Times - Daily Calendar - October 30, 1983]] | ||
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| − | '''Theater | + | '''Theater Location:''' 4473 Sunset Drive, Los Angeles, CA |
'''Theater Open Date:''' October 9, 1923 | '''Theater Open Date:''' October 9, 1923 | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
| + | The Vista Theatre is a historic single-screen movie theater in Los Angeles CA. It is the location of [[Barry Bostwick Handprints]].<br> | ||
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The Vista Theatre was one of the few venues to exhibit ''[[Shock Treatment]]'' during the films initial release beginning October 30, 1981. Operated by [[Landmark Theatres]] at the time, the film ran as a midnight-only feature on Friday and Saturday nights for a few weeks to tepid response, closing by the end of the year.<br> | The Vista Theatre was one of the few venues to exhibit ''[[Shock Treatment]]'' during the films initial release beginning October 30, 1981. Operated by [[Landmark Theatres]] at the time, the film ran as a midnight-only feature on Friday and Saturday nights for a few weeks to tepid response, closing by the end of the year.<br> | ||
| − | After the closure of the legendary [[Tiffany Theater]] in 1983, The Vista screened ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show]]'' on Friday and Saturday at midnight. Patrons who phoned the Vista for information were warned via their taped message that the ''Los Angeles Times'' described as "no fun at all" in its March 28, 1983 edition; "All patrons will be searched. No drugs, Alcoholic beverages, knives, guns or hand grenades will be allowed in the theater." The run was brief, though it did include a Halloween double feature of ''Rocky Horror'' and ''Shock Treatment'' with a costume contest. By 1985, Landmark sold their interest in the theater and the new management concentrated more on new releases.<br> | + | After the closure of the legendary [[Tiffany Theater]] in 1983, The Vista screened ''[[The Rocky Horror Picture Show]]'' on Friday and Saturday at midnight. Patrons who phoned the Vista for information were warned via their taped message that the ''Los Angeles Times'' described as "no fun at all" in its March 28, 1983 edition; "All patrons will be searched. No drugs, Alcoholic beverages, knives, guns or hand grenades will be allowed in the theater." The run was brief, though it did include a Halloween double feature of ''Rocky Horror'' and ''Shock Treatment'' with a costume contest. By 1985, Landmark sold their interest in the theater and the new management concentrated more on new releases. The Vista was operated by Vintage Cinemas, along with the [[Los Feliz Theatre]] until July 5, 2021, when director Quentin Tarantino announced that he had purchased the theater.<br> |
| − | On July 6, 2018, The Vista honored [[Barry Bostwick]] | + | On July 6, 2018, ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show'' returned to The Vista for a special summer engagement. To commemorate its return to Hollywood and Sunset Blvd, [[Barry Bostwick]] was honored by the [[Los Angeles Rocky Horror]] community by placing [[Barry Bostwick Handprints]] in a ceremony in the cement forecourt of the theater. |
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| + | The following month, on August 3, 2018, Dave Navarro (of Jane's Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers fame) joined the cast to play guitar live during the "wedding scene." | ||
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| + | After extensive renovations and remodeling, the theater reopened in 2024. | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | + | Vista Theatre [https://www.vistatheaterhollywood.com/]<br> | |
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Cinema Treasures [http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/32]<br> | Cinema Treasures [http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/32]<br> | ||
| − | ''A Brief History of a Hollywood Landmark - The Vista Theatre'' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTkVwEs0Zxo] | + | Los Angeles Theatres - Vista Theatre[https://losangelestheatres.blogspot.com/search/label/vista%20theatre]<br> |
| + | ''A Brief History of a Hollywood Landmark - The Vista Theatre'' [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTkVwEs0Zxo]<br> | ||
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| + | [[Category:Venues]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:38, 19 April 2024
Theater Location: 4473 Sunset Drive, Los Angeles, CA
Theater Open Date: October 9, 1923
Theater Status: Open
Cast Affiliations
History
The Vista Theatre is a historic single-screen movie theater in Los Angeles CA. It is the location of Barry Bostwick Handprints.
The Vista Theatre was one of the few venues to exhibit Shock Treatment during the films initial release beginning October 30, 1981. Operated by Landmark Theatres at the time, the film ran as a midnight-only feature on Friday and Saturday nights for a few weeks to tepid response, closing by the end of the year.
After the closure of the legendary Tiffany Theater in 1983, The Vista screened The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Friday and Saturday at midnight. Patrons who phoned the Vista for information were warned via their taped message that the Los Angeles Times described as "no fun at all" in its March 28, 1983 edition; "All patrons will be searched. No drugs, Alcoholic beverages, knives, guns or hand grenades will be allowed in the theater." The run was brief, though it did include a Halloween double feature of Rocky Horror and Shock Treatment with a costume contest. By 1985, Landmark sold their interest in the theater and the new management concentrated more on new releases. The Vista was operated by Vintage Cinemas, along with the Los Feliz Theatre until July 5, 2021, when director Quentin Tarantino announced that he had purchased the theater.
On July 6, 2018, The Rocky Horror Picture Show returned to The Vista for a special summer engagement. To commemorate its return to Hollywood and Sunset Blvd, Barry Bostwick was honored by the Los Angeles Rocky Horror community by placing Barry Bostwick Handprints in a ceremony in the cement forecourt of the theater.
The following month, on August 3, 2018, Dave Navarro (of Jane's Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers fame) joined the cast to play guitar live during the "wedding scene."
After extensive renovations and remodeling, the theater reopened in 2024.
External Links
Vista Theatre [1]
Cinema Treasures [2]
Los Angeles Theatres - Vista Theatre[3]
A Brief History of a Hollywood Landmark - The Vista Theatre [4]
