The Bob Baker Marionette Theater has been entertaining families at the same Westlake location for 55 years.

That building, however, is going to be demolished and developed into a mixed-use complex, and while the company was offered the chance to stay it decided to seek a new home.

So Bob Baker Marionette Theater has moved to 4949 York Blvd., Highland Park, which has 3,000 square feet of more space, giving it room to expand its programs, including education and exhibits.

A rendering of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Highland Park by Carson Brown. (Photo courtesy of Bob Baker Marionette Theater).

Dedicating a theater chair, as illustrated in this rendering by Carson Brown, is one way to support Bob Baker Marionette Theater. (Photo courtesy of Bob Baker Marionette Theater).

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An image of a Bob Baker Marionette Theater performance circa 1970. (Photo courtesy of Bob Baker Marionette Theater).

Bob Baker Marionette Theater has moved from Westlake to Highland Park. (Photo by Claire Vogel).



The theater’s grand opening will be held in the fall, but community and special preview events will be offered beginning in March. Fans can learn more during Bob Baker Day at Los Angeles Historic State Park 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Feb. 23. The free event will include live music and entertainment, puppet-making workshops, carnival midway games, education and art booths, food trucks and more.

“Imagination Dwells Here,” an interactive Bob Baker exhibit is currently on display at the Southern California Children’s Museum in Pasadena through May.

For more information on Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Bob Baker Day and “Imagination Dwells Here,” go to www.bobbakermarionettetheater.com.