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Before they set up in Santa Monica for a few months this Fall and then in Hollywood for 10 years, Cirque du Soleil performers from a handful of Vegas shows spent the afternoon on Sunday enduring the heat and The Grove's crowds.
"It was quite entertaining," wrote LAist Featured Photos contributor Joits, noting that it was an interesting choice to bring Zumanity, Cirque's adult themed show, to family friendly
Today the LA City Council is considering loaning Kodak Theatre owners $30 million to make improvements that will allow Cirque to operate a permanent 10-year show in Hollywood. The money, which is earmarked for redevelopment, is from the federal government with the city basically acting as the loan agent.
Currently, another troupe, Cirque Berzerk, is in Los Angeles and they have extended their run a handful of times.
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Sure seems like the city is giving Cirque an awful lot to get them in the Kodak Theater. I'm not saying it won't be a nice to have Cirque so close, convenient, right on the Redline, and a permanent Hollywood fixture.
I'm just wondering how long before this $30 million investment pays for it's self.
Remember, jrb, that the city is merely acting as a broker and decision maker where this money goes and that it's not city money, but federal money that will be paid back. The city actually reaps a broker fee, if you will, of around a half million, I believe.
Unbelievable!
I do not understand; if CIM has the time to renovate the Kodak Theater in the tune of millions of dollars, how is it that they do not have the time to clean up filthy property that is a danger
The Hollywood/Western Properties has become a nuisance property with safety issues the last two years;. Issues such as gangs, graffiti, drug dealers, and prostitution has had awidespread impact on our community. severely affecting our physical safety, and environmental health. I asked Mr. Givens if he would allow his children to live next door to such properties, there was no response to my question;
Where are the priorities? I think the priorities are in the politics, CIM, CRA, Retirement Funds, Villiagrosa, Garcetti; what's next? Clifton Cafeteria?