The theater was notably the host of the Academy Award Ceremonies from 1949 to 1959. Following the sale of the venue to Fox West Coast Theaters in 1932, businessman Howard Hughes in turn purchased the theater for the RKO Theatre Circuit in 1949.

Though originally intended to host vaudeville shows and films, it became a movie theater during the Great Depression. The theater was built at Hollywood and Vine in 1930 for Alexander Pantages’ vaudeville theatre circuit and designed in Art Deco style by B. This historic venue has evolved to become an influential performing arts theatre with the newest Broadway productions, so it is important to book Hollywood Pantages Theatre parking ahead of time with ParkWhiz. Lost and all alone what will young Simba do? How can he possibly survive, never mind how to get revenge on the powerful Scar? The New York Times called it “A Broadway Blockbuster, seen purely as a visual tapestry, there is simply nothing else like it.” The Lion King is a story of love and redemption that nobody should miss.The Hollywood area of Los Angeles is known the world over for the many film studios based there, along with the Hollywood sign and the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but it is also home to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, one of the last great movie palaces. Until, Simba’s evil Uncle Scar sees his opportunity and assassinates the King! Simba must flee for his very life, into the jungle pursued by blood thirsty hyenas. Simba, the lion Prince who has it all, a kingdom, a powerful but fair father, and very little to do. A new hair to the kingdom is born! The most moving and intense introduction to a musical you will ever see and feel. Nants ingonyama bagithi baba! Oh, right its… Here comes a lion, Father! Just it is in Zulu, This March you too can finally watch the top musical theatre phenomenon that is The Lion King right here at Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday 2nd March 2023! Nants ingonyama bagithi baba! Cries out from the stage.

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