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“A San Francisco Wonder”
Stand beneath the sign climbing four stories high that has welcomed theatergoers for over 80 years. You imagine them in formal attire lining around the block for the Golden Gate Theatre's 1922 vaudeville opening. They clamor to see the Marx Brothers and rush screaming by to catch a glimpse of Frank Sinatra at the stage door. They flirt during a double feature and flock to see anything on the Cinerama wide screen. As entertainment evolved, the grand theatre with its magnificent stage and enviable acoustics was altered beyond recognition. Then, ten tons of steel, including an escalator, four tons of plaster, sheet rock, studs and insulation, plus four thousand square feet of plywood was painstakingly removed. In 1979, the Golden Gate was restored to its original size and splendor to present live theater once again.
I enjoy this theater and would recommend going back. I went to see a matinee for Avatar the Last Airbender in concert. We were seated on the ground floor in the back. Acoustics were not bad.... Read more
We went in to see the Wiz. The theater was very nice. The lobby architecture was very elegant. We sat on the balcony. It was pretty high up but we can see everything that is going on. Pretty far... Read more
I've never been to the theater before, and it was simply wonderful! Like something frozen in thyme from the turn of the century, with a beautiful dome and immaculate, craftsmanship within the... Read more
Golden Gate Theatre
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- Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
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