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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Concert Venue / Theater

Info Located in the hub of downtown Los Angeles, The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is a center for the arts and one of the halls in the Los Angeles Music Center. The Pavilion opened in 1964 with a debut performance by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, conducted by the famous Zubin Mehta. With one of the largest stages in the country ... more

135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012

The Emerson Theatre

Nightclub / Theater

7080 Hollywood Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90028

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The Dolby Theatre

Theater

Info The Dolby Theatre, formerly the Kodak Theatre, is a live entertainment theater located in the heart of Hollywood, on Hollywood Boulevard. Since its opening in 2001, the theater has been the permanent home for the annual Academy Awards ceremonies. The venue features one of the largest stages in the United States and ... more

6801 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028

Fox Theater Pomona (Pomona, CA)

Concert Venue / Theater

Info The Fox Theater Pomona is an Art Deco landmark and state-of-the-art entertainment venue, situated within the Pomona Arts Colony, a neighborhood of galleries, nightclubs, and restaurants. Opened in 1931, the Fox Theater was one of the most glamorous movie palace theaters in the United States. In addition to movies, the ... more

301 South Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA 91766

San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino (Highland, CA)

Concert Venue / Theater

Info Located in Highland, California and a 67-mile drive from downtown Los Angeles, San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino is a gaming establishment that not only offers slot machines, table games, poker, and bingo, but also live entertainment. The casino, built in 1986 and owned by the San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians ... more

777 San Manuel Boulevard
Highland, CA 92346

LA Live

Concert Venue / Plaza / Theater

Party Earth Review Hip Angelenos who used to venture east of Western only for jury duty now go for LA Live, the jewel of the city’s gentrified downtown scene. An entertainment complex with the Staples Center arena as its centerpiece, the venue offers a vast range of options including a sports bar and restaurant, upscale dining establishments ... more

800 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90015

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Pantages Theatre

Theater

Info The beautiful Pantages Theatre, located in the very heart of Hollywood, on Hollywood Boulevard, has become one of the most significant landmarks in Los Angeles. Opened in 1930 as part of the Pantages Theatre Circuit, the venue was forced to operate primarily as a movie theater during the Great Depression. From 1949 to 1959 ... more

6233 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028

Smothers Theatre

Concert Venue / Theater

Info Situated in Pepperdine University’s campus in Malibu and overlooking the ocean, Smothers Theatre is the home of Pepperdine’s Center for the Arts. The oceanside view is just one thing that makes the theater so special. The intimate space holds only 450 guests and is often used for dance, music, comedy, and theater performances ... more

24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263

Directors Guild of America

Theater

Info The Director’s Guild of America (DGA) Theater Complex is one of the most distinguished film premiere and screening facilities in the United States. Opened in 1989, the building serves at the national headquarters of the DGA and is considered a Hollywood landmark. Situated in the heart of West Hollywood on Sunset Boulevard ... more

7920 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Academy Open-Air Movie Theatre

Theater

Info The Academy open-air movie theater, owned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, is an outdoor amphitheater located in the heart of Hollywood. Opened in 2012, the theater is set up on the Academy’s massive campus, alongside the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study. The site consists of a lawn that can seat ... more

1341 Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90028

Magic Castle

Bar / Historic Restaurant

Reviewed by Chad F.

"My Take It's exclusive, expensive, and exciting. The Magic Castle has tricks and surprises around every corner and is a must-see for anyone visiting ..." more

7001 Franklin Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90028

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The Cinefamily

Theater

Info The Cinefamily is a non-profit cinematheque dedicated to showcasing unusual, unique, and weird films. The theater screens films seven nights a week. The Cinefamily was founded in 2007 by Hadrian Belove and brothers Sammy and Dan Harkham. The theater was founded in the historic Silent Movie Theatre building and still ... more

611 North Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036

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LA Theaters Overview

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion - Concert Venue | Theater in LA

Los Angeles is known worldwide as the heart of the movie industry, a fact that causes many people to overlook all of the great Los Angeles theaters that put on amazing shows all over town.

Those looking to get in on some intimate black box theater will find an abundant supply of them along Theater Row, a stretch of Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood where more than a dozen small LA theaters, like The Elephant and Celebration Theater, throw down some surprisingly great shows…and some achingly bad ones, if truth be told.

Larger touring acts from New York’s Broadway take up long residences at major spots like the Pantages, Fred Kavil, The Ahmanson, and The Kodak Theater, while equally big theater nights can be had in Los Angeles at multi-purpose players like The Nokia Theater Downtown.

From the Ford Theater just steps from the 101 Freeway in Hollywood to The Kirk Douglas Theater in Culver City to The Geffen Playhouse nestled below UCLA in Westwood, theaters in Los Angeles keep its arts-loving populace well fed.

Prices for theater in Los Angeles can run high, especially for the bigger shows, but a host of online discount services make it easy to find less wallet-gouging prices, especially for those with a little flexibility in their schedules.

For a great date night or just a great night with friends, catching a show at one of the many LA theaters is hard to beat. Word to the wise, however: Steer clear of anything advertised as an “actor’s showcase.” Just trust us on that one. Nothing sucks the fun out of your soul like watching a bunch of kids perform individual snippets of plays or movies from some dingy stage in the hopes a casting director got lost and somehow wound up in the audience.