El Rey TheatreEST. 1936
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The El Rey Theatre is an original art deco theatre in the heart of the Miracle Mile.
Upon entering the venue, you are welcomed by one of the most ornate marquees in Los Angeles, as you enter the venue, the walls are painted a deep red and the walls and ceilings are covered in chandeliers that glow with pin spot LED lighting, mixing old with the new.
The Lowdown
Venue use
Space onlyBest for these Occasions
anniversary
birthday party
charity event
corporate event
dinner partyengagement party
holiday party
rehearsal dinner / Welcome Reception
Reunion
social event
wedding ceremony
wedding receptionVenue type
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Venue Settings
The El Rey Theatre is an original art deco theatre in the heart of the Miracle Mile, one of Los Angeles' preserved art deco districts. The El Rey was built in 1936 and designed by Clifford Balch. After more than 50 years as a first-class movie house, the El Rey was converted into a live music venue in 1994.
A registered Historic-Cultural Monument, the El Rey has sweeping staircases, VIP balcony lounge, and a grand ballroom equipped with a full stage.
QUICK HIGHLIGHTS:
771 Standing Room Capacity
390 Floor Theater Style Capacity
200 Banquet Rounds Capacity
46 Cabaret Setting in Balcony or 130 Standing
Stage, Sound + Lighting
Custom LED Lighting on Chandeliers
Private VIP Balcony + Bar
Up to 3 Bar Locations
2 Dressing Rooms on Stage
Capacity
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
- Venue price range
- Does this include catering fees?
- No
- Additional charges
- Staffing costs based on hours, guest count, production needs. Additional staffing includes security, cleaning, production crew, box office, etc.
- Insurance
Additional insurance is required to host an event at this venue
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Amenities
Event Logistics
Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.
- Celebrations hosted here since
- 1936
- Curfew
- 2 AM
- Venue spaces
- Indoor venue space only
- Catering
- Client must select a caterer from the list provided by the venue
- Alcohol
- Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services
- Music
- Indoors Only
- Smoking
- Designated Smoking Areas Only
- Accommodations
- The venue includes 2 dressing rooms on each side of the stage.
- Kid Friendly Events
Yes
- Handicap Accessible
- Yes
Onsite amenities
Street ParkingValet ParkingDining ChairsOnsite RestroomsBridal Suite/Changing Rooms OnsiteA/V EquipmentVenue Features
The scene
Design
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Awards, Notables & Events
From the 1980s to the early 1990s El Rey Theatre was a dance-music club called Wall Street, but since 1994 this theatre has been a live music venue which is now exclusively booked through Goldenvoice.
The theatre was designated as Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 520 on February 26, 1991.
In 1995 it was featured as the main setting of the music video for the Cowboy Junkies' song "Angel Mine" from the Lay It Down album, featuring Janeane Garofalo.
The exterior of the theatre can be seen in the 1984 film Night of the comet and serves as the location where main character Regina (played by Catherine Mary Stewart) works.
In January 2008, comedy rock band The Aquabats shot part of the pilot for their television series The Aquabats! Super Show! in the theater as part of an exclusive partial concert for members of the band's fan club.
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