Los Angeles, CA

Greek Theatre
DESCRIPTION: Built in 1929, fully restored and nestled at an entrance to Griffith Park, this award-winning 5,800-seat amphitheatre hosts many of the biggest names in Soul, Pop, Classical, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Country and Rock music; War, Tower of Power, Alicia Keys, Tina Turner, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen and Santana are just a handful of big name performing artists who have graced the stage;
 the sound system is tuned nicely for state-of-the-art acoustics in its surrounding wooded hills, good stage lighting and excellent site lines from every seat make this a must-see concert venue and one that often has patrons dancing in the aisles; wheelchair accessible seating is available in Section A, as well as in the North Terrace Section -- request a wheelchair location and a companion seat at time of purchase; assistive listening devices available for no charge from receptionist in administrative office at entrance -- photo ID required; since only Vermont Street leads to the theatre, allow extra patience departing after shows; this Nederlander concert venue has also appeared in several TV shows and movies, most notably Get Him To The Greek
BOX OFFICE: Mon-Fri Noon-6p, Sat-Sun 10a-4p; all tickets purchased at The Greek Theatre Box Office are subject to a $3.00 handling fee per ticket
ADDRESS: 2700 North Vermont Ave  MAP
PARKING: parking lots on premises, including valet
TRANSIT: catch a bus from Hollywood & Highland complex
PHONE: 323-665-1927
WEBSITE: http://www.greektheatrela.com

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
DESCRIPTION: Opened 1964, the acclaimed venue is home for the Los Angeles Opera and Music Center Dance; seating 3,197, this venue is one of the 3 largest performing arts centers in the nation and one of the two anchors of the Music Center of Los Angeles County
ADMISSION: event dependent
ADDRESS: 135 North Grand Ave  MAP
PARKING: paid parking on premises
TRANSIT: Civic Center Metro Station on the Red Line
PHONE:  213-972-7211
WEBSITE: http://www.musiccenter.org

Mark Taper Forum
DESCRIPTION: Opened 1967, this 752-seat theatre is part of the Center Theatre Group, features small plays like those by August Wilson other acclaimed playwrights
ADMISSION: event dependent
ADDRESS: 135 North Grand Ave  MAP
PARKING: paid parking on the premises
TRANSIT: Civic Center Metro Station on the Red Line
PHONE: 213-972-7211
WEBSITE: http://www.musiccenter.org

Ahmanson Theatre
DESCRIPTION: Opened 1967 and renovated in 1994, it seats 1,400 to 2,000, depending on the drama, musical, comedy or classic revival that it features as part of the Center Theatre Group
ADMISSION: event dependent
ADDRESS: 135 North Grand Ave  MAP
PARKING: paid parking on the premises
TRANSIT: Civic Center Metro Station on the Red Line
PHONE: 213-972-7211
WEBSITE: http://www.musiccenter.org

Walt Disney Concert Hall
DESCRIPTION: Opened 2003 and eye-candy in every way, this architecture award-winning venue is home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic; it encompasses two small outdoor amphitheaters, a 2,265-seat performance hall, a 250-seat multi-use theater, and public gardens with ornamental landscaping
ADMISSION: event dependent
ADDRESS: 111 South Grand Ave  MAP
TRANSIT: Civic Center Metro Station on the Red Line
PHONE: 
213-972-7211
WEBSITE: http://www.musiccenter.org

Colburn School of Performing Arts
DESCRIPTION: Opened at this location in 1998, it provides music, dance and drama training from the introductory to the advanced; presents 50 FREE performances per year; Janet Jackson was one of the venue’s major philanthropists
ADMISSION: event dependent
ADDRESS: 200 South Grand Ave  MAP
PARKING: paid lot next door
TRANSIT: Pershing Square Metro Station on the Red Line
PHONE: 213-621-2200
WEBSITE: http://www.colburnschool.edu

Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 2007, this premier 7,100-seat venue hits the sweet-spot attract the biggest national acts while offering guests an intimacy common to theatres half its size -- no seat is more than 220 feet from the stage and state-of-the-art acoustics are superb; exceptional amenties include 4 levels of concessions and numerous pre- and post-party events for performers and VIPS; among others, it has hosted American Music Awards, Anita Baker, Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Kayne West, American Idol Finales, ESPY Awards, Emmy Awards, and Michael Jackson's This Is It movie world premiere
BOX OFFICE: open three hours prior to event on event days only
ADDRESS: 777 Chick Hearn Court  MAP
PARKING: garage parking for $20 and paid lots nearby
TRANSIT: Pico Metro Station on the Blue Line
PHONE: 213-763-6020‎
WEBSITE: http://www.nokiatheatrelalive.com

Shrine Auditorium
DESCRIPTION: Built in 1926 as America's largest theater with 6,300 seats, the Arabian-influenced design is an engineering marvel that features the largest proscenium stage in North America; the cantilevered balcony built without pillars seats more patrons than the floor can seat without an obstructed viewing from any seat; in the 1990s, a $15 million renovation upgraded seats, stage, lighting and sound system; today ot hosts the People's Choice Awards, NAACP Image Awards, BET Awards and numerous concerts; Michael Jackson catapulted to mega-stardom with his Billie Jean performance here in 1983
ADMISSION: event dependent
ADDRESS: 665 Jefferson Blvd  MAP
PARKING: paid lot next door
TRANSIT: Blue Line coming in late 2010
PHONE: 213-748-5116
WEBSITE: http://www.shrineauditorium.com

Wiltern Theatre
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1929, the Art Deco sheet metal and neon marquee call attention to a stunning LA landmark that combines a retail, a performing arts venue with a dramatic, 12-story office tower; the theatre entrance is marked by a richly- decorated lobby of carved, mahogany doors and other intricate details; its 5-tier, flexible configurations resulting from its last renovation in 2002, lets it support 1,000 to 2,000 seats
ADMISSION: event dependent
ADDRESS: 3790 Wilshire Blvd  MAP
PARKING: parking garage on premises
TRANSIT: Wilshire-Western Metro Station on the Red Line
PHONE: 213-388-1400
WEBSITE: http://www.wiltern.com

Kodak Theatre
DESCRIPTION: Glimpse the glamour and technical sophistication of the world’s most photographed theatre; see how award shows are produced in this astounding venue designed and optimized to host the Academy Awards; ever wish you could be one of the 3,300 attendees at the Academy Awards? A 30-minute guided walking tour is available
ADMISSION: Adults $15, ages 3 to 12 cost $10
DAYS & HOURS: daily from 10a-2:30p, tours depart every 15 minutes
ADDRESS: 6801 Hollywood Blvd  MAP
PARKING: parking garage on premises
TRANSIT: Hollywood-Highland Metro Station on the Red Line
PHONE: tickets 213-480-3232
WEBSITE: http://www.kodaktheatre.com

Pantages Theatre
DESCRIPTION: Built in 1930 as a Fox movie theatre, it hosted star-studded movie premieres for many years and remains eye candy today; Howard Hughes bought it in 1949 and in the 1950s, it hosted the Academy Awards shows; the Emmy Awards were held here until 1977; a superb renovation brought new vigor to its Art Deco lobby and rendered an auditorium ceiling lined with distinctively ornate gold leaf hovering over 2,691 comfortable seats that render a jaw-dropping view; since re-opening as a Broadway musicals theater in 1977, it has hosted Bubbling Brown Sugar, Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, The King & I, Peter Pan, Les Miserables and top concerts acts such as Patti LaBelle; its catchy art deco interior also appears in The Bodyguard movie and MIchael Jackson's You Are Not Alone video
ADMISSION: event dependent
ADDRESS: 6233 Hollywood Blvd  MAP
PARKING: parking lots nearby
TRANSIT: Hollywood-Vine Metro Station on the Red Line
PHONE: 323-468-1770 or 323-468-1700
WEBSITE: http://www.pantages-theater.com

Henry Fonda Theatre
DESCRIPTION: The main room accommodates seating for 1,000, but can shrink to seat 100 for Music Box dinner-theatre engagements; this venue is becoming more popular for receptions as well
ADMISSION: event dependent
ADDRESS: 6126 Hollywood Blvd  MAP
PARKING: parking lots nearby
TRANSIT: Hollywood-Vine Metro Station on the Red Line
PHONE: 323-464-0808
WEBSITE: http://www.henryfondatheater.com

Hollywood Palladium
DESCRIPTION: Since 1940, it began as a palace for dining and big band dancing; over the years this 40,000 square foot venue has hosted 150-225 events a year that range from private parties, concerts to award shows; The Grammy Awards, Emmy Awards, Rolling Stones and James Brown were hosted here as well
ADMISSION: event dependent
ADDRESS: 6215 Sunset Blvd  MAP
PARKING: parking lots nearby
TRANSIT: Hollywood-Vine Metro Station on the Red Line
PHONE: 323-962-7600
WEBSITE: http://www.hollywoodpalladium.com

Hollywood Bowl
DESCRIPTION: Built in 1922, it’s
one of the largest and most famous natural amphitheaters in the world; having a seating capacity of 18,000, it is the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic; also hosts Jazz, Blues, Soul, Reggae and Hip-Hop concerts from time to time; in bygone years, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday performed here
ADMISSION: event dependent
ADDRESS: 2301 North Highland Ave  MAP
PARKING: parking lots nearby
TRANSIT: Hollywood-Vine Metro Station on the Red Line, walk 5 blocks north
PHONE: 323-850-2000
WEBSITE: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com

Culver City, CA

Kirk Douglas Theatre
DESCRIPTION: Newest and most intimate of Center Theatre Group’s three stages, it seats only 317 in a renovated historic theatre; a great venue to see cutting edge theatres by emerging playwrights, directors and actors
ADMISSION: event dependent
ADDRESS: 9820 Washington Blvd  MAP
PARKING: parking lots on premises
TRANSIT: bus
PHONE: 213-628-2772
WEBSITE: http://www.centertheatregroup.org