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About The Steve Allen Theater At The Center For Inquiry
The Steve Allen Theater is a small, independent performance space housed within the Center for Inquiry West in Hollywood. With a compact capacity, this intimate venue has hosted a range of notable acts and residency-style performances, continuing a tradition of bold, offbeat live entertainment in Los Angeles. The venue sits on Hollywood Boulevard, a short drive or ride from central Hollywood attractions, making it a convenient stop for locals and visitors alike.
Note: The original Steve Allen Theater space underwent changes in recent years and now operates as part of the Carl Sagan & Ann Druyan Theater at CFI West, continuing a legacy of thought-provoking programming in a versatile, intimate setting.
We’ve got you covered with practical details to plan your visit. The Steve Allen Theater is accessible by car with free parking available adjacent to the site via Rampart Boulevard, and it’s well-served by public transit, including nearby LA Metro connections on Hollywood Boulevard and the Hollywood/Highland Red Line station for rail travel. After a show, consider nearby lodging like Loews Hollywood Hotel and The Hollywood Roosevelt for a comfortable stay, along with a variety of dining options along the boulevard. For current programming and tickets, secure your seats through trusted, straightforward access—we’ll handle the rest.
- Parking: Free parking adjacent to the venue via Rampart Blvd
- Transit: LA Metro access nearby; closest major rail hub is Hollywood/Highland (Red Line); city buses along Hollywood Blvd
- Nearby hotels: Loews Hollywood Hotel (1755 N Highland Ave); The Hollywood Roosevelt (7000 Hollywood Blvd)
- Nearby dining: A mix of casual bistros and classic Hollywood eateries along Hollywood Blvd
- Notable past engagements: Kids in the Hall residencies, The Tomorrow Show, Re-Animator the Musical, Mary Lynn Spreads Her Legs
- Venue history: The original Steve Allen Theater space within CFI West closed in 2017; the site evolved into the Carl Sagan & Ann Druyan Theater (opened ~October 2019) under the Center for Inquiry West
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 99 seats
- Address (Steve Allen Theater): 4773 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90027
- Venue type: Small, independent theater space within the Center for Inquiry West
- Seating chart: Public seating chart not publicly published; capacity listed as 99 seats
- Parking: Center reportedly offers free parking adjacent to the site (entrance Rampart Blvd)
- Transit: Nearby LA Metro access; closest major rail hub is Hollywood/Highland (Red Line); buses along Hollywood Blvd provide access
- Nearby hotels: Loews Hollywood Hotel (1755 N Highland Ave) and The Hollywood Roosevelt (7000 Hollywood Blvd)
- Notable events hosted: The Kids in the Hall residencies, Tomorrow Show (midnight variety show), Re-Animator the Musical, Mary Lynn Spreads Her Legs, among others
- Demolished/renamed: The theater space within CFI West closed in 2017 and was demolished for a housing project; the space later became the Carl Sagan & Ann Druyan Theater at CFI West (opened ~October 2019)