Operated By The Regency Theatre Chain, The Theatre Has Been Privately Owned
By Dolores Quintana
The Fox Village Theatre, also known as the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, has been listed for sale since January by Newmark Capital Markets. Located at 945 Broxton Ave, the theatre has been designated as a historic cultural landmark by the city of Los Angeles. It opened in the summer of 1931 and was designated historic cultural landmark 362.
A private family owns the property, and it has never been offered for sale before. The Regency Theater chain took over its operation and that of the Fox Bruin Theater in 2010. The theater has been well known for decades as the place to hold film premieres in Westwood. It is a beautiful theater that has also held critics screening for major releases like Paul Thomas Anderson’s “Licorice Pizza”
For multiple generations of cinema enthusiasts, Regency’s Village Theatre has also been a beloved destination to enjoy movies. Positioned across from the Bruin Theatre, the Village Theatre holds a significant place in the history of the old Fox Theatres circuit, showcasing the finest films produced by Fox Studios. Even today, the Fox name adorns the theater’s rooftop, casting its luminous glow. One of the most remarkable elements of the Fox Theater is its striking 170-foot tower, blending elements of white Spanish Revival and Modern architectural styles, which majestically overlooks the intersection of Broxton and Weyburn Avenues.
The Los Angeles Conservancy’s website listing for the theatre says,” The UCLA colors of blue and gold were used in the building’s lighting and decorative elements. The stage curtain depicting college coeds in classical dance formations and school sports further emphasized the university connection. The foyer originally featured murals depicting the California Gold Rush. The building’s soaring “wedding cake” tower, with chimera guards facing each direction, dominated the neighborhood skyline and can be seen from Wilshire Boulevard. Although remodeled a number of times, it retains its classic Art Deco style.”
