The Kodak Theatre, owned by the city of Los Angeles, would need $50 million in renovations to accommodate Cirque du Soleil. (Lawrence K. Ho / Los Angeles Times)
Designed to accommodate the Oscars and other red-carpet awards shows, the Kodak Theatre has not been an attractive venue for many other types of programs. (Bryan Chan / Los Angeles Times)
A member of Cirque du Soleil performs a number from “O” at the Grove shopping center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
A 10-year contract with Cirque du Soleil would strengthen the Kodak Theatre and and buoy tourism revenues in Hollywood, theater operator CIM Group says. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
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There is no guarantee that Cirque shows would fill the Kodak Theatre, especially given the recession. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Still, the theatrical company has already designed the stage and cast the 75-member production of a Los Angeles-centric show that would salute the history of movies. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
A deal to perform at the Kodak would commit Cirque du Soleil to put on 368 shows a year there for 10 years, starting in 2011. (Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times)
