Beverly Hills Performing Arts Center Brochure

BE V E R LY H I L L S PE R F OR M I N G A RTS C E N T E R

CELEBRATING ARTS AND CULTURE IN OUR COMMUNITY BE V E R LY H I L L S PE R F OR M I N G A RTS C E N T E R

8440 Wilshire Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90211 |

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323.658.9100 | www.bhpac.org

THE SABAN THEATRE BEVERLY HILLS IS ONE OF LOS ANGELES’ ART DECO MASTERPIECES The 1,910-seat theatre - originally the “Fox Wilshire” - opened in 1930 as a vaudeville movie house. It was reborn in 2008 as Beverly Hills Performing Arts Center. BHPAC is the largest active center for the performing arts in Beverly Hills. This unique complex houses the Saban Theatre, Steve Tisch Cinema Center, Wilshire Arts Tower, restaurant and retail space.

WELCOME TO THE BEVERLY HILLS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SABAN THEATRE:

Presenting a wide spectrum of performing arts – from the best of Broadway to international dance troupes, classical musicians, jazz and rock legends, and renowned performers and speakers.

STEVE TISCH CINEMA CENTER:

Hosting star studded premieres, film festival opening nights, Producers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA screenings.

WILSHIRE ARTS TOWER:

Offering eight floors of prime space in a central location surrounded by Beverly Hills’ famous retail and dining.

DEDICATED TO OUR MISSION Our mission is to provide a historic atmosphere at the T

landmark Saban Theatre, encouraging meaningful community engagement and a lasting appreciation of the arts.

Beverly Hills Performing Arts Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of diverse audiences through the arts.

The Saban Theatre has been placed on the National Registrar of Historic Places and designated a Historic Landmark in 2013.

STEVE TISCH CINEMA CENTER houses an industry leading 4k-resolution Christie projector and a state-of-the-art sound system creating a mesmerizing moving picture experience.

AWAKENING A SLEEPING BEAUTY We have engaged the foremost design firm whose expertise in historic theatre

ART DECO ELEGANCE

ARCHITECT FOR A GLAMOROUS ERA

Inside the theatre, the silver-and-black décor, stylish angular sconces, backlit stained glass and elegantly carved Art Deco motifs are complemented by coral draperies and seat upholstery. As the curtain parts, the theatre works its magic, immersing the audience in an ambiance of luxury and wonder.

S. Charles Lee (1899–1990) was the leading West Coast motion picture theatre architect of the 1930s and 1940s. He was posthumously honored with the Synergy Award, the highest recognition of the Society of American Registered Architects.

The Department of Architecture and Urban Design at UCLA established an endowed chair in his name.

restoration is unmatched. Evergreene Studio’s projects include Radio City Music Hall, The Metropolitan Opera, Broadway’s New Amsterdam Theatre, Hollywood’s Pantages and Santa Barbara’s Granada Theatre.

ROLLING OUT THE RED CARPET Memorable film premieres and exclusive local engagements include: The Marx Brothers’ Animal Crackers (1930), John Ford’s Young Mr. Lincoln (1939), How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) with Marilyn Monroe and Lauren Bacall, the first Donald Duck cartoon in Cinemascope (Grand Canyonscope, 1954), Walt Disney’s 70mm version of The Sleeping Beauty (1959), Exodus (1960), The Sound of Music (1965), Fiddler on the Roof (1971), Man of La Mancha (1972), and most recently Academy Award Best Picture 12 Years a Slave (2013) and Power Rangers (2017).

Lee introduced Art Deco and Streamline style to Los Angeles movie theatre design.

We are proud to be working with the Los Angeles Conservancy in our shared mission of historic theatre preservation.

A TREASURED HERITAGE We honor our theatre’s history with membership in the League of Historic American Theatres, a nonprofit association promoting the rescue, rehabilitation and sustainable operation of historic theatres throughout North America.

JAZZ AND POP/ROCK LEGENDS

INSIGHTFUL SPEAKERS

The Saban Theatre Beverly Hills showcases an eclectic range of top music headliners including John Legend, India Arie, Chris Botti with Sting, Burt Bachrach, Smokey Robinson, David Foster, Mary J. Blige, Paula Cole, Jamie Foxx, Ricky Lee Jones, Annie Lennox, James Taylor, Kenny G, David Crosby, Eric Burdon, Donovan and The Zombies.

Our stage hosts talks by leading cultural and entertainment figures including Steve Martin, General David Petraeus, Al Gore, Ehud Barak, Captain Scott Kelly, John Cleese, Diana Nyad, Vin Scully, Martha Stewart, Carol Burnett, Garrison Keillor, Harry Shearer, Rita Rudner, among many more.

NOTABLE PREMIERES AND FILM SHOOTS

BROADWAY’S BEST Our hot-ticket stage shows—from Broadway, Off-Broadway and beyond—include Forever Tango, Rent, Stomp, The Rat Pack, Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays and the Los Angeles premiere of Love, Janis.

CROWD-PLEASING WORLD

We honor our movie-house legacy by hosting select film premieres. Our stage is also a popular location for Film and Television shoots, including Fox’s Glee, White Hot Holidays, Def Comedy Jam with Dave Chappelle, Last Comic Standing and TV One’s Who’s Got Jokes.

MUSIC AND DANCE

CHARITABLE BENEFITS

We burnished our international credentials with a global array of dance performances including Los Angeles Ballet, Ballet Folkórico de México, the National Ballet of Spain, St. Petersburg Ballet, and other acclaimed international performers.

Additional high profile programming by prominent charitable organizations including APLA, Children Affected by AIDS, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and others aligns with our mission to be a resource for the community.

LIVE PERFORMANCE TAKES A BOW Reconfigured in 1981 to accommodate live stage shows, this landmark venue is now the centerpiece of the nonprofit Beverly Hills Performing Arts Center. In recent years, our A WIDE VARIETY OF SHOWS

theatre has offered an extraordinary range of

The Saban Theatre is a vibrant hub of performing arts, lectures, film premieres and more.

memorable performances.

A DREAM AUDIENCE

A SEAMLESS DINING-THEATRE EXPERIENCE The theatre is ideally located on Wilshire Boulevard, close to world-class shopping and dining. With Restaurant Row and The Golden Triangle just a few blocks away, our patrons can enjoy a seamless evening of memorable entertainment and superb cuisine.

Our core audience consists of highnet-worth individuals with a keen appreciation of culture in all its forms. In the Beverly Hills lifestyle, sophisticated entertainment plays a major role, and the Saban Theatre embodies the elegant evening out experience.

A LAND OF BOUGAINVILLEA AND BENTLEYS Beverly Hills is a five-square-mile enclave known for its glamorous lifestyle, lavish mansions and prestigious shopping, showcasing every world-class fashion designer and jeweler on its infamous Rodeo Drive.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR COMMUNITY We are a proud member of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce and an integral participant in the thriving business community.

A JEWEL IN OUR MIDST We are profoundly grateful for our countless friends and benefactors. We look forward to the continuing support of individuals, corporations, and foundations as we carry on our pursuit of bringing the arts to the community.