ALL ABOUT the Earl Carroll Theatre

LAHTF held the first ever ALL ABOUT behind-the-scenes tour of the Earl Carroll Theatre on February 24, 2018. Attended by over 200 enthusiastic members and followers, we were given complete access to the interior spaces of the theatre. Our coalition partners (Hollywood Heritage, L.A. Conservancy, and Art Deco Society of LA) were invited as our guests and recognized for their efforts, and Essex Property Trust, the owner/developer with whom we negotiated for over 2 years, graciously allowed us the access for the tour.

ALL ABOUT the Earl Carroll Theatre

Tour groups in the Lobby

Tour group in Stage Basement

Attendees arrive at the theatre

Attendees in the original auditorium space, now converted for soundstage use.

Docent with tour group in Stage Basement

Lobby Imperial Staircase

Panorama from Stage

Tour groups gather in the auditorium space

Presentation by LAHTF Executive Director Escott O. Norton

Lobby panorama

Stage model (below) and Stage (above)

Vintage theatre poster on display

Shirley Claire, Earl Carroll showgirl

Lobby Imperial Staircase, closeup

Machinery in the basement for the double revolving stages

Shirley Claire, an Earl Carroll showgirl, with LAHTF Executive Director Escott O. Norton

Historians discuss original details of the theatre

Lobby display case

Performer Lift in Stage Basement

Escott O. Norton, LAHTF Executive Director, meets Shirley Claire, an Earl Carroll showgirl

Lobby Bar

Attendees are introduced to Shirley Claire, an original Earl Carroll showgirl

Attendees take in the stunning surroundings of the Lobby

Original Stage model superimposed over existing Stage