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1. ArcLight
Hollywood | FilmThis big multiplex includes the historic Cinerama Dome, that impossible-to-miss golf ball–looking structure on Sunset Boulevard, which was built...
This big multiplex includes the historic Cinerama Dome, that impossible-to-miss golf ball–looking structure on Sunset Boulevard, which was built in 1963. Like many L.A. theaters, the ArcLight has assigned seating (you will be asked to select seats when purchasing tickets). The complex is a one-stop shop with a parking garage, shopping area, restaurant, and in-house bar. The events calendar is worth paying attention to, as directors and actors often drop by to chat with audiences. Amy Adams and Samuel L. Jackson, for example, have both made time for postscreening Q&As. Movies here can be pricey, but the theater shows just about every new release. Evening shows on the weekend feature “21+” shows, during which moviegoers can bring alcoholic beverages into the screening rooms.
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2. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Downtown | ConcertsThough half a century old, this theater maintains the glamour of its early years, richly decorated with crystal chandeliers, classical theatrical...
Though half a century old, this theater maintains the glamour of its early years, richly decorated with crystal chandeliers, classical theatrical drapes, and a 24-karat gold dome. Part of the Los Angeles Music Center, this pavilion is home to the L.A. Opera though a large portion of programming is made up of dance and ballet performances as well. Ticket holders can attend free talks that take place an hour before opera performances. Reservations for the talks aren't required, but it's wise to arrive early as space is limited.
135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, California, 90012, USA213-972–7211 -
3. Greek Theatre
Los Feliz | ConcertsWith a robust lineup from May through November, acts such as Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, and Aretha Franklin (RIP) have all graced the stage...
With a robust lineup from May through November, acts such as Bruce Springsteen, John Legend, and Aretha Franklin (RIP) have all graced the stage at this scenic outdoor venue. Located at the base of Griffith Park, there's usually slow preshow traffic on concert nights, but that'll give you a chance to take in the beautiful park foliage and homes in the Hollywood Hills. Paid lots are available for parking, but wear comfortable shoes and expect to walk as some lots are fairly far from the theater. Or you can park and enjoy cocktails in trendy and chic Los Feliz before a show, then walk up to the venue.
View Tours and Activities2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, California, 90027, USA323-665–5857 -
4. Walt Disney Concert Hall
Downtown | ConcertsOne of the architectural wonders of Los Angeles, the 2,265-seat hall is a sculptural monument of gleaming, curved steel designed by Frank Gehry...
One of the architectural wonders of Los Angeles, the 2,265-seat hall is a sculptural monument of gleaming, curved steel designed by Frank Gehry. It's part of a complex that includes a public park, gardens, shops, and two outdoor amphitheaters, one of them atop the concert hall. The acoustically superlative venue is the home of the city's premier orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, whose music director, Gustavo Dudamel, is an international celebrity in his own right. The orchestra's season runs from late September to early June, before it heads to the Hollywood Bowl for the summer. Attached to the hall is Patina, an exquisite fine-dining French restaurant that's the perfect date-night spot for predinner shows. Free 60-minute guided tours are offered on most days, and there are self-guided audio tours.
View Tours and Activities111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, California, 90012, USA323-850–2000Arts/Entertainment Details
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5. A Noise Within
TheaterNamed for one of Shakespeare's stage directions in Hamlet , A Noise Within is the Los Angeles area's preeminent place to see classic theater...
Named for one of Shakespeare's stage directions in Hamlet, A Noise Within is the Los Angeles area's preeminent place to see classic theater. The Bard's own works are told alongside those of Oscar Wilde and the Greek tragedies, often with a twist. The company boasts fierce talent among its revolving repertory of resident actors, many of whom also work in Hollywood. Audience members are never more than eight rows away from its platform stage, creating a sense of intimacy for all in attendance.
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6. Aero Theatre
FilmThis Santa Monica–based American Cinematheque theater first opened in 1940 and shows movies on a big screen. ...
This Santa Monica–based American Cinematheque theater first opened in 1940 and shows movies on a big screen.
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7. Ahmanson Theatre
Downtown | TheaterThe largest of L.A.'s Center Group's three theaters, the 2,100-seat Ahmanson Theatre presents larger-scale classic revivals, dramas, musicals...
The largest of L.A.'s Center Group's three theaters, the 2,100-seat Ahmanson Theatre presents larger-scale classic revivals, dramas, musicals, and comedies like Into the Woods, which are either going to or coming from Broadway and the West End. The ambience is a theater lover's delight.
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8. Atwater Village Theater
TheaterWith two stages and year-round performances, Atwater Village has aligned with three L.A. theater companies: Ensemble Studio Theatre, Circle...
With two stages and year-round performances, Atwater Village has aligned with three L.A. theater companies: Ensemble Studio Theatre, Circle X Theatre Co., and Echo Theater Company, and presents fresh works from new local playwrights.
3269 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles, California, 90039, USA323-644–1929-Circle X Theatre CompanyArts/Entertainment Details
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9. Billy Wilder Theater
TheaterSpecializing in restored archival film, the Billy Wilder Theater, home of the UCLA Film & Television Archive, presents a number of acclaimed...
Specializing in restored archival film, the Billy Wilder Theater, home of the UCLA Film & Television Archive, presents a number of acclaimed screenings, including both silent and foreign films. The Hammer Museum produces its own events for the theater, including readings, lectures, and conversations with artists. Authors Jonathan Lethem and Roxane Gay, and director David Lynch have all made appearances. Hammer Museum programs are free; screenings by the UCLA Film & Television Archive have charged admission with a ticket.
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90024, USA310-206–8013-UCLA Film & Television Archive -
10. BODYTRAFFIC
DanceNamed as one of the choices for Best of Culture forby the Los Angeles Times , this dance company works with both local and international...
Named as one of the choices for Best of Culture forby the Los Angeles Times, this dance company works with both local and international dance stars to bring innovative, contemporary dance performances to Los Angeles. .
708 Machado Dr. [delete address for now], Venice, California, 90291, USA646-221–7811 -
11. Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA
DanceAn array of arresting events happens here, from the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, to storytelling series The Moth, to performances by activist...
An array of arresting events happens here, from the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, to storytelling series The Moth, to performances by activist artists Silencio Blanco, and more. The Los Angeles Ballet is one of the frequent guests here.
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12. Center Theatre Group
Downtown | TheaterThe Center Theatre Group is comprised of three venues: the Ahmanson and the Taper (both at the Music Center campus Downtown) and the Kirk Douglas...
The Center Theatre Group is comprised of three venues: the Ahmanson and the Taper (both at the Music Center campus Downtown) and the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City. They show an array of productions, from the Tony Award winner Dear Evan Hansen to touring productions of Broadway hits like Jersey Boys.
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13. Dolby Theatre
Hollywood | ConcertsThe 3,400-seat theater and host of the Academy Awards is housed in the shopping and entertainment complex known as Hollywood & Highland...
The 3,400-seat theater and host of the Academy Awards is housed in the shopping and entertainment complex known as Hollywood & Highland, just steps away from the Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard. If no concerts or events are happening when you’re in the area, take one of the daily tours offered by Dolby Theatre and see a world only Hollywood bigwigs and movie stars are privy to.
View Tours and Activities6801 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90028, USA323-308–6300 -
14. East West Players
Little Tokyo | TheaterPlays at this Little Tokyo theater focus on the Asian American experience and features an Asian American cast. Its Theatre for Youth Program...
Plays at this Little Tokyo theater focus on the Asian American experience and features an Asian American cast. Its Theatre for Youth Program is a traveling production that promotes racial tolerance and understanding among students. It is also home to the David Henry Hwang Writers Institute.
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15. El Capitan Theatre
Hollywood | FilmThe theater packs in as much preshow entertainment as it can, such as an immersive light-and-projection show before movies such as Beauty and...
The theater packs in as much preshow entertainment as it can, such as an immersive light-and-projection show before movies such as Beauty and the Beast. There's also an on-site organ player to entertain folks as they find their seats. VIP tickets are available and include reserved seating, popcorn, and a drink.
View Tours and Activities6838 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90028, USA323-467–7674 -
16. Fremont Centre Theatre
TheaterThis theater centers on original material and world premieres with professional actors year-round. The small venue is known for its dedication...
This theater centers on original material and world premieres with professional actors year-round. The small venue is known for its dedication to diversity and its inclusive atmosphere, with “talkbacks" (Q&As between actors and audience members) after certain shows. Ray Bradbury regularly produced shows here for five years before his death in 2012, including a stage adaptation of Fahrenheit 451.
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17. Gagosian Gallery
Art Galleries–ArtsThis contemporary art gallery, owned and directed by the legendary Larry Gagosian, features cutting-edge artists in a minimalist-styled space...
This contemporary art gallery, owned and directed by the legendary Larry Gagosian, features cutting-edge artists in a minimalist-styled space. It’s free to enter, exhibits rotate every six weeks, and the gallery has displayed everyone from Richard Avedon and Takashi Murakami to Frank Gehry and Jeff Koons. During Oscar season the gallery is known for its celeb-filled openings.
View Tours and Activities456 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, California, 90210, USA310-271–9400 -
18. Geffen Playhouse
Westwood | TheaterWell-known actors are often on the bill at the Geffen, and plays by established playwrights, such as Neil LaBute and Lynn Nottage, happen regularly...
Well-known actors are often on the bill at the Geffen, and plays by established playwrights, such as Neil LaBute and Lynn Nottage, happen regularly. With two stages hosting world premieres and critically acclaimed works, there's always something compelling to watch. Free events are frequently put on for ticket holders, including Wine Down Sundays, which feature music and wine sampling before evening shows.
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19. Hudson Theatres
Hollywood | TheaterThis theater/café/art gallery hosts a variety of local and traveling companies, and shows span all genres. Nestled among a number of small-scale...
This theater/café/art gallery hosts a variety of local and traveling companies, and shows span all genres. Nestled among a number of small-scale theaters on Theatre Row in Hollywood, awards and nominations include those from the Los Angeles Drama Critic’s Circle, Ovations, NAACP, GLAADMEDIA, and DramaLogue.
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20. Kirk Douglas Theatre
TheaterThis theater, located in a walkable Culver City neighborhood (close to cocktail bars and trendy restaurants), stages modern works and world...
This theater, located in a walkable Culver City neighborhood (close to cocktail bars and trendy restaurants), stages modern works and world premieres. The smallest venue of the group at 317 seats, the theater also hosts intimate workshops and readings.
9820 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, 90232, USA213-628–2772
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