In the summer of 2008 I set out to photograph the theaters on Broadway. In the few years since, great steps have been made toward the revitalization of the area and preserving the locations on the street that have seen years of decline and neglect. The following are street views of these theaters, many of which can be seen inside and out by attending tours and events put on by both the Los Angeles Conservancy and the Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation. More information on the revitalization of the theater district can be found at Bringing Back Broadway.
The 1931 Roxie, 1910 Cameo, and 1910 Arcade. All three are still used as retail space.
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| © Monika Seitz Vega, 2008 |
The 1912 Globe.
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| © Monika Seitz Vega, 2008 |
The 1921 Orpheum. Lovingly restored and open for concerts and filming.
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| © Monika Seitz Vega, 2008 |
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| © Monika Seitz Vega, 2008 |
The 1911 Palace, renovated since this photograph was taken and open for live performances.
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| © Monika Seitz Vega, 2008 |
The 1931 Los Angeles. Opening for filming and special events.  |
| © Monika Seitz Vega, 2008 |
The 1918 Million Dollar. Open for film and live performances.  |
| © Monika Seitz Vega, 2008 |
The 1921 State. A church has used the State for many years.
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| © Monika Seitz Vega, 2008 |
The 1917 Rialto. There's rumors that Urban Outfitters may be moving in, but no confirmation yet.
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| © Monika Seitz Vega, 2008 |
The 1931 Roxie. The last of the theaters built on Broadway.
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| © Monika Seitz Vega, 2008 |
The 1927 Tower. The Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation did two sell-out tours of the Tower at the end of 2012, as it will be closed soon and undergoing a huge renovation.
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| © Monika Seitz Vega, 2008 |
The 1927 United Artists. Since this photograph was taken, the church that inhabited the UA for many years has moved, the building was sold, and Ace Hotels has broken ground on turning the floors above the UA into their next location.  |
| © Monika Seitz Vega, 2008 |
