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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 Theatre at Ace Hotel (formerly United Artists Theatre), 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 Disney.Movie.Tickets@disney.com 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 tours@chinesetheatres.com. Group rates are available.
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While Bela Lugosi was vamping it up in front of the cameras by day, a night crew shot an alternate version of Dracula in Spanish — same sets, same story, new cast. This second incarnation of the classic, starring Carlos Villarías, was largely forgotten until a recent renaissance, and many now hail it as the superior version.
See it on the big screen (with English subtitles) as Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados leads the LA Opera Orchestra in a live performance of a new LAO-commissioned score by Academy Award-winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla (The Last of Us, Brokeback Mountain), who’ll also star as a featured performer.
Running time: 1 hour and 45 minutes. Tickets $44.50 to $141.
An evening celebrating and remembering the world’s best-selling album of all time, benefiting the Heal Los Angeles Foundation .
Join us at the iconic Palace Theatre, the historic venue immortalized by Michael Jackson’s legendary short film, "Thriller."
Heal LA is dedicated to curating unique, innovative, and thrilling experiences for the Michael Jackson community while also championing the incredible work of Heal LA.
Hosting an event at the iconic Palace Theatre injects fresh energy into this year’s celebrations. It marks a historic moment as it’s the first time the Palace Theatre has been chosen to honor Michael Jackson and "Thriller."
Given the limited availability of the Palace Theatre throughout the year, this event offers fans a rare and exhilarating opportunity to step inside this legendary venue. For Michael Jackson enthusiasts worldwide, the Palace Theatre holds special significance as it’s one of the cherished locations where fans flock to recreate the iconic scene where Michael Jackson and Ola Ray meet outside the theatre. Who could forget the memorable line, "Yeah, you were scared!"
Join us for an unforgettable experience that merges history, entertainment, and the spirit of Michael Jackson’s legacy!
Ticket sales from "This is Thriller" will play a crucial role in supporting the Heal Los Angeles Foundation (Heal LA), a distinguished 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established by Prince Jackson, the son of the legendary Michael Jackson.
While Bela Lugosi was vamping it up in front of the cameras by day, a night crew shot an alternate version of Dracula in Spanish — same sets, same story, new cast. This second incarnation of the classic, starring Carlos Villarías, was largely forgotten until a recent renaissance, and many now hail it as the superior version.
See it on the big screen (with English subtitles) as Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados leads the LA Opera Orchestra in a live performance of a new LAO-commissioned score by Academy Award-winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla (The Last of Us, Brokeback Mountain), who’ll also star as a featured performer.
Running time: 1 hour and 45 minutes. Tickets $44.50 to $141.
While Bela Lugosi was vamping it up in front of the cameras by day, a night crew shot an alternate version of Dracula in Spanish — same sets, same story, new cast. This second incarnation of the classic, starring Carlos Villarías, was largely forgotten until a recent renaissance, and many now hail it as the superior version.
See it on the big screen (with English subtitles) as Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados leads the LA Opera Orchestra in a live performance of a new LAO-commissioned score by Academy Award-winning composer Gustavo Santaolalla (The Last of Us, Brokeback Mountain), who’ll also star as a featured performer.
Running time: 1 hour and 45 minutes. Tickets $44.50 to $141.
The original danse macabre from visionary director Dario Argento!
Something wicked this way comes in Argento’s Giallo magnum opus that is as beautiful as it is bewitching. Suzy (Jessica Harper) finds her admission to a famed ballet school comes with a prickly price. A cabinet of otherworldly wonders awaits her with bucketfuls of creepy crawlies and supernatural hysterics. The jewel-toned terrors come alive at for a night of color saturated scares. Party with us at our return to The Orpheum Theatre as we celebrate Halloween night spectral style. Beware the scares around every corner of the gorgeous Downtown Hollywood landmark. DJ sets put the horror in motion and our Free Photo Booth will take your breath away.
Directed by Dario Argento (1977, 99 minutes). Presented in DCP.
Doors 7:15pm. Film at 9pm. Tickets $32 - $64.
The original and definitive distinction in creative communications for the entertainment business.
Born in 1971, CLIO Entertainment Awards fully became a CLIOs property in 2015, and with partner The Hollywood Reporter continues expanding its reach -- across movies, TV and gaming -- while staying true to its film-industry origins. It reflects a field that, through advances in technology and integration of new specialties, routinely recasts the notion of excellence in entertainment marketing.
Tickets $267 to $375, with 20% off for groups of 20 or more.
Please join us for an inspiring morning as we explore the work of The Hollywood Partnership and Hollywood Partnership Community Trust in 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow district stakeholders and elected officials and immerse yourself in the vibrant pulse of Hollywood.
As a requirement to THP stakeholders, THP hosts an annual all property owners meeting to describe activities for the year and goals for 2025. This session is free of charge and open to the public. Free seating will be available on the balcony beginning at 11:00am for the all property owners meeting. Guests can check-in at the front desk.
Thursday, November 21, 2024. 9:30am-12:00pm. $75 per person.
The 97th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) , will honor the best films of 2024 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.
Experience Jim Henson’s original masterpiece Labyrinth (1986) like never before with “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert!”
Watch the full movie, as a live band performs in sync with David Bowie’s original vocals, playing the songs and score composed by Bowie and Trevor Jones. Feel the power of the music from the cult classic live! Don’t miss this exceptional event that brings beloved characters, epic music, and breathtaking visuals from the Labyrinth universe to life in an exciting fusion of film and live music.
Doors 7pm. Movies 8pm. Tickets $40 to $75 plus fees.
See the glitz, glam and breathtaking performances of America’s favorite dance show with this ALL-NEW SHOW starring your favorite pros Emma Slater, Alan Bersten, Brandon Armstrong, Britt Stewart, Daniella Karagach, Gleb Savchenko, Pasha Pashkov, Rylee Arnoldand special guests to be announced!
Experience the excitement, athleticism, and the artistry of the ballroom, live, up-close and personal…for an unforgettable night that you won’t want to miss!
Presale tickets available Thursday October 10th @ 10am – Friday October 11th @ 9am. Click "Unlock" and enter code DOLBY when purchasing.
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