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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.
** Due to the Covid-19 pandemic theatre tours are on hiatus until further notice **
45-minute docent guided tour, $12 per person includes: El Capitan Theatre and Hollywood history; behind-the-scenes “fun facts” and special event highlights; Wall of Fame and lobbies; Lower Lounge and exclusive displays; Theatre Auditorium; Backstage areas, including Sherman Brothers Star Dressing Room; photo opportunity with the mighty Wurlitzer Organ.
Tour tickets are available at the theatre, and walk-ups are welcome. Advance reservations by calling 1-800-DISNEY6 but are not required.
Note that each tour is unique. Tour locations may vary based on the theatre production schedule and showtimes. Tours are subject to availability and may change without prior notice.
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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Each year, the Hollywood Pantages hosts the Jerry Herman High School Musical Theatre Awards with one goal: to constructively support local high school performing arts programs. Both public and private high schools from all over Los Angeles County submit productions for consideration across twelve performance and technical categories: Scenic Design, Lighting Design, Costume Design, Orchestra, Ensemble/Chorus, Musical Staging/Choreography, Musical Direction, Technical Crew, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, "No Small Parts", and Best Production.
The Hollywood Pantages sends volunteer adjudicators to all of the performances. In the spring, a team at the Pantages, determine the nominees using the adjudicators’ notes and a DVD of the production.
To compete for the best actor and best actress categories, each participating school sends one male and one female lead to audition in front of a panel of industry judges. For two days leading up the award show, the best actor and actress nominees are narrowed down to three male and three female finalists. The six finalists perform a solo number on the night of the awards, with a trip to New York to participate in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards (The Jimmys) awarded to the final male and female contestants.
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Legendary late night host, David Letterman, is returning to stand up and inviting his favorite comics to perform and then join him for a one-of-a-kind interview. Lineup to be announced.
There are four shows: 28th April at 7pm; 28th April at 9:30pm; 29th April at 7pm; 29th April at 9:30pm. Tickets $73.75, on sale 4th March at 10am.
This event is part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest running at various venues throughout Los Angeles from 27th April to 3rd May.
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Russell Howard, one of the best-selling acts in British stand-up, and host of the smash hit TV show Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC) and his current critically acclaimed show The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), returns with his biggest ever globe-spanning stand-up tour following the record-breaking success of his 2017 tour Round The World which become his celebrated Netflix special Recalibrate.
This event is part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest running at various venues throughout Los Angeles from 27th April to 3rd May.
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Host: Jim Jefferies. Featuring: Christina P, Ms. Pat, Robert Kelly, Big Jay Oakerson.
The Degenerates is BACK and it’s LIVE. You loved the first two seasons of this no-holds-barred comedy show featuring the hottest rising stars of comedy. Now this crude and lewd show is hitting LA for a special Live edition hosted by Jim Jefferies.
This event is part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest running at various venues throughout Los Angeles from 27th April to 3rd May.
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Deon Cole is a comedian, writer, and actor, who can currently be seen as Charlie on ABC’s BLACK-ISH and Freeform’s GROWNISH. He starred as Detective Daniel “DJ” Tanner on the TBS comedy ANGIE TRIBECA opposite Rashida Jones.
In film, Deon appeared in the Whitney Cummings directed feature THE FEMALE BRAIN, opposite Sofia Vergara, and was featured in the Ice Cube led BARBERSHOP series. He can also be seen in FRIENDSGIVING, produced by Red Hour Films, the Kim Bass directed film, HEADSHOP, and the Leslie Small directed film, HOLIDAY RUSH.
In standup, Deon’s latest one-hour special for Netflix, COLE HEARTED was recently released after the success of his appearance in THE STANDUPS, also for Netflix. His previous one-hour special, DEON COLE’S: COLE BLOODED SEMINAR was shot for Comedy Central.
This event is part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest running at various venues throughout Los Angeles from 27th April to 3rd May.
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Ali Wong is a stand-up comic from San Francisco, now living in Los Angeles. Her first Netflix stand-up special *BABY COBRA* was filmed when she was 7 months pregnant. According to the New York Magazine, “The special’s arrival on Netflix is the sort of star-making moment that unites the tastes of the unlikeliest fans.” Elle applauded it as a “comic genius gem” while Vogue called it “The special that everyone is talking about.” Emily Nussbaum hailed it as “funny and refreshingly rude.” The day before its premiere, Wong’s interview with Marc Maron on his podcast WTF was released. He called the special “the most honest, rawest, funniest special I’ve seen in years.”
She soon after became a very popular Halloween costume. Fans, both male and female, dressed up in Wong’s iconic red glasses, black and white striped dress and pregnant belly. The Smithsonian has asked Wong to donate the actual dress, shoes and necklace she wore in the BABY COBRA, to the Museum of American History in Washington, DC.
Tickets start at $59.75. This event is part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest running at various venues throughout Los Angeles from 27th April to 3rd May.
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Featuring: Dan Levy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, Noah Reid, Emily Hampshire, Schitt’s Creek.
Join Schitt’s Creek cast members, including Dan Levy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Annie Murphy, Noah Reid, and Emily Hampshire for a live, interactive evening that promises to be fun and insightful while giving fans an insider’s look into the making of the series. Using clips, behind?the?scenes footage, stories from cast members, and some special surprises, fans will have a chance to engage with the actors and creators of the series Variety calls one of “the best TV shows of the year.”
Schitt’s Creek, the critically acclaimed comedy co?created by Eugene Levy and Daniel Levy, follows a wealthy family who suddenly find themselves broke and forced to live in Schitt’s Creek, a small town they once bought as a joke. The series features comedy legends and Emmy® Award?winning actors Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, and Chris Elliott, alongside breakout stars Daniel Levy, Annie Murphy, and Emily Hampshire.
Commissioned by CBC, SCHITT’S CREEK is produced by Not A Real Company Productions Inc. and created by Eugene Levy and Daniel Levy. The series is produced in association with CBC and Pop TV and distributed internationally by ITV Studios Global Entertainment.
Tickets from $58. This event is part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest running at various venues throughout Los Angeles from 27th April to 3rd May.
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Known for his scene stealing abilities, actor, producer, writer and comedian Ken Jeong has established himself as one of today’s top comedic stars. Since his feature film debut playing the doctor in KNOCKED UP in 2007, Jeong has gone on to star in several memorable movie roles such as the Asian-mobster “Mr. Chow” in the sleeper-hit comedy THE HANGOVER. He recently appeared in the Warner Bros. box office sensation CRAZY RICH ASIANS, which earned the “Best Acting Ensemble” award at the National Board of Review awards.
In February 2019, Jeong returned to his stand-up roots for his first-ever hit Netflix comedy special, “Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho.” In television, Jeong was most recently seen as a judge on the FOX hit celebrity reality singing competition “The Masked Singer,” prior to that, Ken starred on ABC’s “Dr. Ken”, which he was the creator, writer, and Executive Producer.
Upcoming projects include MY SPY starring Dave Bautista, and EL TONTO starring, written and directed by Charlie Day. Jeong dedicates his spare time to volunteering with Stand Up 2 Cancer, which is a cause very dear to his heart. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and twin daughters.
This event is part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest running at various venues throughout Los Angeles from 27th April to 3rd May.
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Jack Whitehall is a multifaceted actor and comedian. Most recently, Whitehall finished shooting Disney’s JUNGLE CRUISE, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and due for release in 2020. He will star in the film as “George MacGregor” opposite Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson. Recently, Jack was seen in Amazon Prime’s “Good Omens”. Jack also featured in Disney’s NUTCRACKER AND THE FOUR REALMS, which was released in November 2018.
Additionally, Jack can currently be seen on Netflix in both his special JACK WHITEHALL: AT LARGE as well as the second season of JACK WHITEHALL: TRAVELS WITH MY FATHER. Jack’s additional credits include: Garry Marshall’s MOTHER’S DAY opposite Jason Sudeikis, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Aniston and Julia Roberts, BBC’s DECLINE AND FALL opposite Eva Longoria and BAD EDUCATION.
This event is part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest running at various venues throughout Los Angeles from 27th April to 3rd May.
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Regarded as one of the most successful figures in entertainment today, Chelsea Handler and her talk shows, best-selling books, and stand-up comedy have attracted millions of fans worldwide.
After a successful seven-year run as the host of E!’s top-rated “Chelsea Lately,” Handler launched an all-new talk show for Netflix in May 2016. “Chelsea” was the first of its kind for the global on-demand generation and tackled today’s tough issues with the same acerbic wit and fearless curiosity fans know and love. Handler traveled around the world – braving an ice-skating rink in Russia and wielding a Trump-shaped piñata through the streets of Mexico and back again to Los Angeles, where she taped in front of a live in-studio audience featuring celebrities, dignitaries, and surprise guests.
From intimate dinner parties to viral PSAs to “explainer segments” that answered all the questions you’re too embarrassed to ask, she brought you thought-provoking, yet hilarious conversations about topics like international cultures, alternative lifestyles, education, health, sports, parenting, politics, and more. The show’s 120 episodes continue to be available for streaming globally on the platform.
This event is part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest running at various venues throughout Los Angeles from 27th April to 3rd May.
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Ronny Chieng is a stand up comedian, actor and Correspondent on the Daily Show with Trevor Noah. He was also one of the stars of the worldwide hit movie Crazy Rich Asians and has appeared on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, the New York Times, and GQ.
Ronny co-wrote and starred in his own sitcom “Ronny Chieng: International Student” which is currently airing on Comedy Central and Netflix. In December 2019 Ronny released his debut smash hit Netflix Stand Up Comedy Special “Asian Comedian Destroys America”. He firmly believes there is absolutely no way anyone is reading this.
Tickets start at $27.50. This event is part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest running at various venues throughout Los Angeles from 27th April to 3rd May.
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A moderated Q&A session with comedy superstar and business mogul Kevin Hart.
Tickets start at $75. This event is part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest running at various venues throughout Los Angeles from 27th April to 3rd May.
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Featuring: Dave Chappelle, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Kevin Hart, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman.
This is a live taping.
The best comedians of today honoring the greatest stand-up comedians of all-time. With appearances by Dave Chappelle, Billy Crystal, Whoopi Golderg, Kevin Hart, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Sarah Silverman, & Wanda Sykes.
This event is part of Netflix Is A Joke Fest running at various venues throughout Los Angeles from 27th April to 3rd May.
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The 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards will be spread across three days in 2020, with all events taking place at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
Hello Earthlings, a new dimension of music and magic is coming your way! You are invited to our most spectacular 4-day virtual festival 2.0 + environmental fun(d)raiser for our future. Hosted live from the historic Los Angeles Theatre.
Enter the magic monolith with us & teleport from sunrise to sunset around the globe experiencing live virtual performances & your favorite DJ’s, discussions & workshops with environmental thought-leaders, wellness activities, interactive magic shows + more along the way.
This a FUNdraiser for Planet Earth and an embodiment of our best possible selves, mirrored through music, magic, self-love, and conversation on how to create a sustainable future. All proceeds will benefit Lonely Whale, Parley for the Oceans, and Bye Bye Plastic.
We are a community of passionate dreamers, relentless in our pursuit of connection, sound and movement. This experience is for anyone ready to connect the dots between the power of sound and action. To restore balance between us and this wide, wild world. Ready to make magic with us?
The Big Kahuna of Al Malaikah Shrine invites you to an evening of Aloha, with Luau at the Shrine!
Tickets $40 per person, via check to the Temple or online at AMShriners.com .
Questions? Contact First Lady Judy at (626) 627-1383 or Kalani Jenson at (310) 292-8504 .
Rescheduled from 1st August 2020.
Bridging the gap between westcaost and eastcoat “Royal Crush ent”. and “n.f.e.” aka “Not For Everyone” Presents The Loyalty Over Royalty Tour featuring J Stone & Fashawn.
Stone signed with Nipsey Hussle at “All Money In” and Fashawn with Nas at “Mass Appeal” have both been able to create a good name for themselves in the hip hop game.
Support: Daywon.
Tickets $20 to $60. Doors 7:30pm, Event 8:30pm.
The renowned teacher and author of the internationally bestselling Peace Is Possible shows us how to quiet the noise of our busy lives to hear our own unique authentic voice—the source of peace.
Sat 4th September at 5pm (Doors 3:30pm). Tickets $45 - $120.
Singer and dancer MICHELLE JAEGER JONES presents an uplifting night of iconic Italian music and dance. Ms. Jones is joined by world-renowned Tenor AARON BLAKE and singer/dancer EDUARD SARGSYAN, with musical direction by recording artist and U.N. Ambassador for Peace WOLE ONI.
Seating will be at full capacity, and will be in accordance with LA County Public Heath Department Orders. Until further notice all patrons will be required to wear masks for the duration of the program.
Julie Andrews will be the recipient of the 48th AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film. Long considered one of the preeminent annual events for the entertainment and arts community, the AFI Life Achievement Award is a singular distinction bestowed upon artists “whose work has stood the test of time.”
The AFI Life Achievement Award has won Emmy® Awards across five decades in its 48-year run and will return for its eighth year with TNT, followed by encore presentations on sister network Turner Classic Movies (TCM).
Proceeds from the event not only further the mandate to honor artists and their work, they also support AFI’s preservation and education initiatives.
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Silent Sundays with live accompaniment on our 1924 Mighty Wurlitzer are back at the Playhouse!
Accompanying the film is organist Russ Peck. Mr. Peck currently performs at San Diego Symphony Hall/Jacobs Music Center for their silent film presentations and is house organist at San Diego’s Balboa Theatre. In addition to being an organist, he is principal timpanist for the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra.
Tickets are $12. Purchase a subscription in advance and see all 4 films for $37.
Silent Sundays with live accompaniment on our 1924 Mighty Wurlitzer are back at the Playhouse!
Accompanying the film is organist Russ Peck. Mr. Peck currently performs at San Diego Symphony Hall/Jacobs Music Center for their silent film presentations and is house organist at San Diego’s Balboa Theatre. In addition to being an organist, he is principal timpanist for the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra.
Tickets are $12. Purchase a subscription in advance and see all 4 films for $37.
Silent Sundays with live accompaniment on our 1924 Mighty Wurlitzer are back at the Playhouse!
Accompanying the film is organist Russ Peck. Mr. Peck currently performs at San Diego Symphony Hall/Jacobs Music Center for their silent film presentations and is house organist at San Diego’s Balboa Theatre. In addition to being an organist, he is principal timpanist for the Tifereth Israel Community Orchestra.
Tickets are $12. Purchase a subscription in advance and see all 4 films for $37.
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.
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