Title
Naming of the Phoenix Theatre Company Entrance
Description
Request City Council approval to name the entryway to The Phoenix Theatre Company at 1825 N. Central Ave. the Steven Spielberg Entrance.
Report
Summary
On March 18, 2019, the Heritage Commission voted 8-0 to approve naming the entry to The Phoenix Theatre Company the Steven Spielberg Entrance. This is a commemorative naming request in recognition of Mr. Spielberg's relationship with Phoenix Theatre. As a youth Mr. Spielberg lived in Phoenix and worked in Phoenix Theatre's properties department. In 1964, when Mr. Spielberg was just 17 years old, he premiered his first feature length film at Phoenix Theatre's Mainstage. Today, Steven Spielberg is one of the most recognizable and influential names in the film industry.
The entrance is located adjacent to the Theatre's box office on the north side of the building. In addition to naming the entrance, the Theatre will include explanatory text and images on the wall of the entrance to provide guests with historical context. The naming of the entrance is part of The Phoenix Theatre Company's 100th anniversary celebration in 2020.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The Phoenix Heritage Commission reviewed this item and approved it 8-0 at its March 18, 2019 meeting. The Parks, Arts, Libraries and Education Subcommittee reviewed and approved this item at its April 24, 2019 meeting by a 4-0 vote.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Office of Arts and Culture.