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The Los Angeles Conservancy 
runs weekly tours of the Broadway Historic Theatre District. Subject to availability, the tour visits the interiors of one or more of the following theatres: Los Angeles Theatre, the United Theater on Broadway (formerly United Artists Theatre and The Theatre at Ace Hotel), Orpheum Theatre.
Access is not guaranteed to any theatres due to events programming and logistics on the day so call ahead for details if you are concerned.
Tours run every Saturday at 10am and last approximately 2.5 hours. Tickets $10.
Step Beyond The Red Carpet! Experience all of the renowned elegance and celebrity glamour that the Home of the Academy Awards® has to offer!
See an Oscar® statuette, visit our Dolby Lounge and other exclusive celebrity hot spots, plus view images from previous Academy Awards® ceremonies.
Tour is a thirty minute walking tour that includes several flights of stairs. Disabled guests can be easily accommodated, but please advise the theatre at the time of ticket purchase.
The Dolby Theatre is an operating facility with a busy performance schedule. Access to certain areas of the theatre is subject to performance schedules. For more information, please contact Dolby Theatre customer service at (323) 308-6300.
Learm the history and magic of Disney’s premiere movie theatre with a behind-the-scenes guided tour!
Tickets: $20 (all ages). Tours run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and are approximately 45 minutes, all subject to theatre operations.
Advanced reservation required; reservations are limited. Call 1-800-DISNEY-6 or email [email protected] to book.
The Music Center Symphonians, who are voluntary docents for The Music Center, offers a 90-minute docent-led tour of The Music Center’s four theatres: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
You can learn about the history and architecture of each of the theatres along with Jerry Moss Plaza and hear about how each of those spaces are enriched with incredible arts experiences. Find out about artistic presentations by Center Theatre Group, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera, LA Phil and TMC Arts, including the Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center dance residencies, concerts, arts learning experiences and free and low-cost events on Jerry Moss Plaza. View artwork from across the globe including sculptures, tapestries, paintings and antiques from the 17th century to the present.
Hear the stories collected through The Music Center’s nearly 60 years as the heart of Los Angeles County’s cultural life. Tours generally run every day however depend on visiting companies.
For an up-to-date tour scheduled visit the Music Center’s Symphonian Tour page .
The TCL Chinese Theatres Tour is the only tour in Hollywood where you learn the history of our cinema palace from inside and out. The Tour features stories and fun facts from the theatres beginnings to today, ranging from Hollywood premieres, to imprint ceremonies of your favorite celebrities in the Forecourt of the Stars.
So step off the red carpet and walk through the golden doors of this Movie Palace of the Stars on our exclusive 30 minute Walking Tour. A visit to Hollywood is not complete without this stroll through Hollywood movie history.
Tours are offered 7 days a week excluding special events. Please call for up-to-date availability (323) 463-9576 or email [email protected]. Group rates are available.
Fifty years after Rocky (1976) first punched its way into our hearts, the Italian Stallion is back on the big screen for a FREE knockout anniversary celebration at the historic Saban Theatre movie palace.
Step into the ring with cinema’s ultimate underdog for a night of big dreams, bigger punches, and enough heart to go fifteen rounds. We’re pulling out all the stops with free food, giveaways, photo moments worthy of a champion, and a few surprises that’ll have you feeling like you just ran up the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. Bring your corner crew, channel your inner Balboa, and get ready to fly high now.
I Play Rocky (2026) , an Amazon MGM Studios film, is in theaters starting November 6th. The film follows the inspiring journey of young Sylvester Stallone from struggling actor to screenwriter and star of “Rocky,” the Best Picture winner at the 1976 Academy Awards. Watch the trailer HERE. Presented by Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video.
This event is FREE (first come, first served). To help us track attendance, you must reserve a ticket for admission. Limit 2 per person. Complimentary food, free photobooth, full bar (21+), and movie candy.
The Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation is excited to return to the historic El Capitan Theatre for our signature ALL ABOUT tour!
It has been years since we were last at the El Capitan, and the management has graciously invited us back to celebrate the theatre’s Centennial with an all access tour.
We will be able to bring you to backstage areas not normally shown to the public, and share the fascinating history of the theatre, as well as the story of how it was restored and revitalized by Disney.
Join us November 21st! Tickets $25 (LAHTF Members $15).
The only televised awards ceremony to exclusively honor actors, The Actor Awards presents 15 awards in TV and film. Voted on by SAG-AFTRA’s robust and diverse membership of 160,000+ performers – The Actor Awards has the largest voting body on the awards circuit. Beloved for its style, simplicity, and genuine warmth, the show has become an industry favorite and one of awards season’s most prized honors since its debut in 1995.
The event will stream live on Netflix.
The 99th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) , will honor the best films of 2026 and will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
During the ceremony, AMPAS will present Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in over 20 categories. The ceremony will be televised live in the United States by ABC.
The 100th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) , will honor the best films of 2027 and will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.
During the ceremony, AMPAS will present Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in over 20 categories. The ceremony will be televised live in the United States by ABC.
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