Arlington Theatre
1317 State Street,
Santa Barbara,
CA
93101
1317 State Street,
Santa Barbara,
CA
93101
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While walking on State Street in Santa Barbara, we came across a huge Church, at least we thought it was. What a magnificent surprise to see that this was not a Church, but a wonderful theater!! I spoke with one of the locals who told me this place had always been a theater and he gave me some pointers. You can only image a theater that has a spanish courtyard and stars inside!! From what I’ve heard it used to have a moon which traversed the screen before the show. If that weren’t enough, management advised me that every Sunday the matinee viewers are treated to a short pipe-organ performance. After a quick scan, I could see where the organ popped out of the stage. This theater is best described as a visit to the “Pirates of the Carribean” ride while watching a movie, the architecture and ambience are the same. Anyone who is in the Santa Barbara area should definitely make time to see this historic building. It’s beyond belief.
What an outstanding theatre. Architecture superb! What a true delight and change of pace from the Mega Plexes.
Thank you.
Please send information about the Nutcracker play.
Thank You,
Norma
The postcard depicts the original arch-shaped proscenium arch which lasted until wide-screen movies came along in the 1950s at which point the arch was replaced with a conventional rectangular proscenium arch in the same Spanish mission style of the rest of the auditorium.
This is a knock-out of a theater – huge and in good shape. It’s worth a visit when in Santa Barbara