"It has been an epicenter for LGBTQ+ activism and queer cinema, served as a safe space during the HIV/AIDS crisis, was the location of prominent memorials for LGBTQ figures such as Gilbert Baker and Heklina, and has been central to the Frameline Film Festival, signature concerts of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus, and was the site of premieres for noted queer movies like Milk (2008)."
"In addition to restoring the magnificence of Timothy Pflueger's original design, The Castro Theatre will now be more ADA accessible in the audience, onstage, and backstage to all. Additionally, a state-of-the art heating and air conditioning system will be installed, providing comfort and healthful ventilation. Finally, improved concessions, an expanded lobby, the restoration of the original proscenium arch and new, comfortable and flexible seating will make the Castro a venue that respects its heritage while embracing new, and ever more diverse audiences."
The Castro Theatre will hold a Community Opening on February 6, 2026, with a fundraiser for the Castro Community Benefit District following two years of renovation and restoration work. The theater closed on February 4, 2024, after a final singalong screening of Victor/Victoria. Another Planet Entertainment took over management and programming in January 2022. Renovation work restores Timothy Pflueger's original design, conserves the tent-like painted ceiling, and reinstates unique architectural elements while adding a state-of-the-art heating and air conditioning system, improved concessions, an expanded lobby, a restored proscenium arch, new flexible seating, and greater ADA accessibility for audience, onstage, and backstage.
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