Spreckels Theater

The historic Spreckels Theatre has been a San Diego landmark since its opening on August 23rd, 1912. Starting out as a venue for vaudeville, it could claim to be the first modern commercial playhouse west of the Mississippi. It provided the city with an elegant setting for operas, ballets, plays, musicals, concerts, jazz performances, comedy acts, and other functions. During the hey-day of motion pictures, the theater was converted into a movie house, although its primary function over the years has always been as a location for live events.

Under the guidance of owner and operator Jacquelyn Littlefield, the Spreckels Theatre has recently undergone a $3 million facelift, including new carpeting and seat covers as well as renovation of the stage facilities and dressing rooms. Today, the facility is fully staffed and being booked with live theatre, music, and dance performances. It is also available for staging corporate events and for use as a location for film, television, and still photography.

The Spreckels Theatre is located in the heart of downtown San Diego within the Spreckels Building at 121 Broadway #600, San Diego, California 92101. It was designated as Historical Site No. 76 by the City of San Diego and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.