Bob Baker Marionette Theater finds permanent home

The iconic Los Angeles puppet theater secures new location after being forced out of longtime space in 2019.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:03am

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An abstract, minimalist illustration using bold, jagged black silhouettes and shapes to represent the iconic puppets and characters of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, conveying a sense of playfulness and imagination.The Bob Baker Marionette Theater's new permanent home will allow its unique brand of puppet magic to enchant audiences for years to come.Los Angeles Today

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater, a beloved Los Angeles institution featuring thousands of handcrafted puppets, has found a permanent new home after being forced to vacate its previous location of over 55 years in 2019. The theater, known for its saucy black cat in heels and other whimsical characters, will now be able to continue its legacy of enchanting audiences with its unique brand of puppet performances.

Why it matters

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is a cherished part of Los Angeles' cultural fabric, having entertained generations of families with its imaginative puppet shows since 1963. Its displacement in 2019 raised concerns about the future of this historic institution, but its new permanent home ensures it can continue delighting audiences for years to come.

The details

After being forced out of its longtime downtown Los Angeles location in 2019, the Bob Baker Marionette Theater has now secured a new permanent home. The theater, known for its thousands of handcrafted puppets including a saucy black cat in heels, will be able to continue its legacy of enchanting audiences with its unique brand of puppet performances.

  • The Bob Baker Marionette Theater was forced out of its previous location of over 55 years in 2019.
  • The theater has now found a new permanent home in 2026.

The players

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

A beloved Los Angeles institution featuring thousands of handcrafted puppets that has entertained audiences with its unique puppet performances since 1963.

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What’s next

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater plans to hold a grand reopening celebration at its new permanent location later this year.

The takeaway

The Bob Baker Marionette Theater's ability to secure a new permanent home ensures the continuation of this cherished Los Angeles cultural institution, allowing it to keep delighting audiences with its whimsical puppet shows for generations to come.