Exclusive: Inside Theo’s HGTV “Million Dollar” Theaters
Here are exclusive, behind-the-scenes looks at the two theaters featured on Theo’s most recent appearances on HGTV’s Million Dollar Rooms—the brand-new Paradiso and the legendary Ziegfeld. Below are video of his appearances, Theo’s reflections on the Ziegfeld, photo galleries, looks at the new tech featured in both theaters, and an exclusive sneak peek at the soon-to-be-unveiled Rugby Theater.
The Ziegfeld: Then, Now & Beyond
Theo calls the Ziegfeld his first “real” theater—the first theater where his talents and the execution matched his aspirations. Almost 25 years later, HGTV considered the Ziegfeld dazzling—and contemporary—enough to feature on Theo’s second appearance on Million Dollar Rooms. Below, he muses on the genesis and history of his first gem and offers a glimpse of the new theater he’s creating for Ziegfeld owners Barry and Isabel Knispel—the Rugby.
—Michael Gaughn
Theo Kalomirakis: The Ziegfeld was my third theater. But it was the first theater I did that I thought was worthy of photography.
Michael Gaughn: And it’s now being featured on HGTV, which means it’s stood the test of time.
TK: That’s mostly because people have become very stingy and don’t give up the space I need. If this theater was just the theater and nothing else, it would be nothing….
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Photos by: Tobias Morgan Studio
Equipment List
PROJECTION SYSTEM
DIGITAL PROJECTION
Titan 1080p/3D-P projector with TheaterScope lens package
digitalprojection.com
STEWART FILMSCREEN
155-inch CineCurve screen
stewartfilmscreen.com
LUMAGEN
Radiance XE-3D video processor
lumagen.com
CONTROL SYSTEM
CRESTRON system
with Isys TPS-6X 5.7-inch touchscreen controller
crestron.com
SPEAKER SYSTEM
JBL SYNTHESIS system with:
(3) K2 S9900 front speakers
(4) S1S-EX 18-inch subwoofers
(4) S820 subwoofer amps
SDEC4500P / SDEC4500X equalization
jblsynthesis.com
(4) REVEL Gem 2 surround speakers
revelspeakers.com
MARK LEVINSON
No502 surround-sound preamplifier and (3) No53 monoblock front-channel amplifiers
marklevinson.com
(2) KRELL
Evolution 402 stereo amplifiers (for surround channels)
krellonline.com
SOURCE COMPONENTS
(4) KALEIDESCAPE
video servers and (7) M500 video players
kaleidescape.com
S1DIGITAL
video server
s1digital.com
Also: Blu-ray Disc player, DirecTV satellite receiver, Cablevision cable receiver, Apple TV, laserdisc and D-VHS players, and Sirius XM Radio tuner
MISC. GEAR
PS AUDIO
PowerPlay IPC-9000 power conditioner
psaudio.com
APC
SUA 1500RM2U uninterruptible power supply
apc.com
PAKEDGE
network access points
pakedge.com
STRAIGHTWIRE
cables
straightwire.com
MIDDLE ATLANTIC
equipment racks
middleatlantic.com
LITETOUCH
lighting system
litetouch.com
CINEMATECH
theater chairs
mycinematech.com
Theo Kalomoirakis is by far the most talented, unique designer I have ever seen! His aesthetic is beyond belief and watching HGTV last night I was completely mesmerized both by him and his out of this world designs and audio video systems. The father of home theatre title does not do this talented personality justice!
It’s beautiful, I think all home theaters worthy of photographing were only made possible because of your designs. I would be lying if I said my home theater sales didn’t start with sending clients a Theo book to be inspired!!!
Theo, YOU WERE FABULOUS!!!!! Born to be in front of the camera! This is the first time I saw you on TV and it was so much fun and real entertaining to watch you. The theater looked sooo familiar:) I watched it with my 11 year old son and he was speechless and mesmerized. It is an honor to know you, your enthusiasm is contagious, your talent is out of this world, your honesty and attitude are simply amazing. Please let me know about your other TV appearances in the future, I would love to see it. Thank you again for everything you are doing for me.
Love this theater and the other rooms as well! Saw it in person about a year ago. Very impressive!
Unbelievable theater! Please show more of these!!!
What can I say more for the Father of Home Theater ? Besides the majestic environments that he’s creating I wish that we could all experience watching our favourite movies inside his creations.