Can the Magic of the Castro Theatre Survive?
Fifth & Mission
English - January 21, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - ★★★★ - 314 ratingsPolitics News Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The Castro Theatre, San Francisco’s beloved movie palace and an internationally known symbol of the Bay Area LGBTQ community, is getting a major makeover. Will renovations and an expanded slate of programming under new management change this cultural landmark? Host Cecilia Lei discusses the legacy of the theater with Chronicle Arts & Culture reporter Tony Bravo.
Plus: How is the community reacting to the news? Events producer Marc Heustis and drag performer Peaches Christ share concerns and hopes for the theater’s future. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
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The Castro Theatre, San Francisco’s beloved movie palace and an internationally known symbol of the Bay Area LGBTQ community, is getting a major makeover. Will renovations and an expanded slate of programming under new management change this cultural landmark? Host Cecilia Lei discusses the legacy of the theater with Chronicle Arts & Culture reporter Tony Bravo.
Plus: How is the community reacting to the news? Events producer Marc Heustis and drag performer Peaches Christ share concerns and hopes for the theater’s future. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
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