Warfield Theatre

The Warfield Theatre opened its doors on May 13, 1922, as a grand monument to the era of vaudeville and silent film. Theater magnate Marcus Loew commissioned the space as the three-hundredth addition to his massive chain, choosing to name it after his close friend, the San Francisco-born actor David Warfield. Architect G. Albert Lansburgh designed the interior as an opulent movie palace, featuring marble lobbies, crystal chandeliers, and a striking proscenium arch. This arch is adorned with a lyrical mural by artist Albert Herter that depicts floating matadors and their partners, a detail that remains a focal point of the theater today.