Outside Lands co-producer planning big changes at Castro Theatre
Major changes are coming to the Castro Theatre, with the announcement that the co-producer of the Outside Lands music festival will be in charge of programming, which will be expanded to include live music, comedy, and community events in addition to films.
The San Francisco Chronicle broke the news January 19 that Berkeley-based Another Planet Entertainment will be renovating the theater with a new screen, sound system, lighting, ventilation, video equipment, and a larger lobby and backstage area.
Currently-scheduled programming will continue until the renovation process begins later this year — Another Planet Entertainment is planning its programming for 2023.
During this time the marquee and iconic Castro neon sign will be renovated. Another Planet Entertainment, overseen by CEO and founder Gregg Perloff, is perhaps best known for co-producing the Outside Lands music festival in Golden Gate Park.
