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The Castro Theatre's Past and Future
FromBay Curious
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Mar 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The iconic Castro Theatre in San Francisco's historic LGBTQ+ neighborhood is more than just a movie theatre — it's a movie palace. No one denies its cultural importance and landmark status, but there has been debate over the fate of its interior, specifically its seats, after management was taken over by Bay Area-based Another Planet Entertainment. Reporter Christopher Beale takes us back through the history of this famous theatre, and the fight over its future.
Additional Reading:
San Francisco’s Castro Theatre: A Cultural ‘Temple’ Facing a Fight for its Future
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This episode was reported by Christopher Beale. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Amanda Font, and Brendan Willard. Additional support from Paul Lancour, Cesar Saldaña, Jen Chien, Jasmine Garnett, Carly Severn, Jenny Pritchett and Holly Kernan.
Audio for this episode has be updated to reflect rescheduling of the final landmarking decision date for the Castro Theatre.
Additional Reading:
San Francisco’s Castro Theatre: A Cultural ‘Temple’ Facing a Fight for its Future
Read a transcript of this episode
Play the monthly trivia contest
Sign up for our newsletter
This episode was reported by Christopher Beale. Bay Curious is made by Olivia Allen-Price, Amanda Font, and Brendan Willard. Additional support from Paul Lancour, Cesar Saldaña, Jen Chien, Jasmine Garnett, Carly Severn, Jenny Pritchett and Holly Kernan.
Audio for this episode has be updated to reflect rescheduling of the final landmarking decision date for the Castro Theatre.
Released:
Mar 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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