El Capitan Theatre

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Top 3% of attractions in Los Angeles
7 / 10

5 expert reviews

“Live shows with movies in opulent historic theater.”

– Not For Tourists

Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Spanish Colonial meets East Indian at the flamboyant El Capitan movie palace built for live performances in 1926 and now run by Disney." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Restored to its former grandeur by the Walt Disney Company... movies are often preceded by live stage or music events." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This grand 1920s movie palace gives the whole family a taste of Old Hollywood, along with a dose of Disney." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Originally presenting live shows, it was converted into a movie palace with the 1941 world premiere of Orson Welles' Citizen Kane. " Full review