Now the stage is called "Dolby Theater". This is the venue for the annual Academy Awards. The building was opened in 2001, it is located in the historic center of Los Angeles. The theater is a multifunctional complex, which includes several cinemas, nightclubs, restaurants and shops. Inside the theater you can go with a tour, which is arranged every 30 minutes.
Address:
6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood
Phone:
+1 323-308-6300
02.12.22
If you like movies, if you have enjoyed the Oscars years after years, and you are in Los Angeles… the Dolby (Kodak) Theater have to be in your bucket .. Read more »list!
They theater offers a tour (that is great) where you can get inside, walk though the seats, access the back stage, green rooms, is so good and very interesting.
They talk a lot about the Oscar ceremony and how the entire event is produced (very interesting too) and they walk you trough all the logistics and details ?
Fun Fact: The theater has an aforo of 3,400 people, but its smaller than it look at the TV.
100% recommended ?
29.08.22
Wow. The tour is phenomenal. We got to go on the stage and see what it’s like from perspective of accepting an Oscar, so darn fun!!!! The perspecti.. Read more »ve of seeing. The backstage, “green room” and the pathway of the stars from Hollywood blvd up the red carpet, and through and into the stage. Then the journey from seats to acceptance, behind the stage to the freight elevator, to the press room. Wonderful images and captures from proper award winners and nominees.
24.08.22
One of the most famous theatres in the entire world and also a wonderful museum where you get to actually stand on the very stage of The Oscars ?? - W.. Read more »hich feels just crazy. Also you get to see real Oscar Statuettes and walk the same walk that the celebrities do at the night of the awards. I can't recommend this enough ?
15.08.22
The theater was designed by David Rockwell of the Rockwell Group, with Theatre Projects Consultants, specifically with the Oscar ceremonies in mind. T.. Read more »hough the stage is one of the largest in the United States—roughly tied with the Edward C. Elliott Hall of Music at Purdue University—measuring wide and deep, its seating capacity is only about half the Hall of Music's, accommodating 3,332 people.
The result of astute planning and technical design, the auditorium is particularly successful as a venue for televised theatrical performance (improving production values for American Idol and the Academy Awards). The architectural team consulted extensively with leading production personnel in Hollywood, achieving a highly functional cable infrastructure, with an underground cable bunker that crosses under the theater to truck locations on adjacent streets. Power is also substantial and accessible. The theater has a unique Rockwell-designed cockpit in the orchestra seating area for camera, sound, and stage management.
The hall from the front entrance to the grand stairway (leading up to the theater) is flanked by storefronts, as well as Art Deco columns displaying the names of past recipients of the Academy Award for Best Picture, with blank spaces left for future Best Picture winners, well into the 21st century. Currently the columns are set for Best Picture up to 2071. In a fashion reminiscent of Hollywood movie-making, the building is dressed before the Academy Awards ceremony, sometimes with a different sign on its facade, red drapery to hide its storefronts, and the famous red carpet running up its grand stairway.
22.07.22
Watch 3 movies here on our vacation. Very nice atmosphere I would say they need more food/ snack options your the most recognized Theater in L.A... Read more » you need a little wow factor. ( fresh fruit , corn on a stick with all the condiments , darn I would say tacos and maybe soft serve ice cream but that might be pushing it .) LOL a couple more sitting areas maybe an arcade area. I just thought I was going to be wowed anyhow great movies make up for everything else.
19.06.22
Thoroughly an enjoyable theater experience. The parking is great too, except we had prepaid but not the right lot. Needs better signage so we don't g.. Read more »et confused
04.06.22
Great tour. Our guide was excellent. Stand in the stage where the Oscars are held. Sit in the theater. Walk the path that the Oscar winners take. Fant.. Read more »astic.
14.05.22
Nice evening spent watching Broadway musical in beautiful Dolby Theatre in May. Good that finally, although slowly, getting back to normal. Masks were.. Read more » mandatory for inside, but at least there wasn't any discrimination between who is/isn't vaccinated (it's personal health information and only primary care physician is allowed to get that info). So the musical connected all of us, and it was a wonderful show!
18.04.22
LOVED IT! FIRST TIME EXPERIENCING A PLAY THERE IT WAS FABULOUS! THE SEATS ARE COMFY YOU'RE NOT CROWDED IT'S A SMALLER THEATER STAFF IS EXTREMELY HELPF.. Read more »UL AND FRIENDLY. I would definitely attend another event there ???
12.04.22
The iconic Dolby Theater was quite nice.
The parking is super easy in the subterranean lot.
I was there for the Paley Fest. I noticed an issue with .. Read more »my tickets after I sat down so I mentioned it to an usher. He took me to someone, who I guess was a manager, and he took me to a lady who had extra tickers. She exchanged my tickets immediately.
All 3 employees were very professional, super friendly and pleasant. The whole exchange took about 3 minutes then the usher took me to my seat.
The theater is very tall and grand inside. It has the best sound system I've ever heard. That shouldnt be surprising considering it's the DOLBY theater.
The seats are comfortable and you can actually see over the person in front of you.
Just an all around pleasant experience.
10.04.22
The app could've done a little better with seating choices. It wasn't clear how close seats were.
Overall, it was easy to get into and the seats were.. Read more » roomy. Parking was also a breeze. Definitely gotta give it up to the Dolby staff, they supplied an email beforehand that outlined exactly how to get there, where to park, where to enter, etc. Nice.
10.04.22
We attended the Better call Saul cast reunion hosted by The Paley Center for Media. It was a phenomenal event. Beautiful, historic building right off.. Read more » Hollywood blvd home to many iconic events.
30.03.22
Very lovely theater but be careful on stage. Security is very light and won’t do much if someone walks up on stage. Especially if they want to slap yo.. Read more »u. Other than that, lovely place!
22.03.22
We saw Dolby theater in Hollywood where Oscar awards are presented. We walked on the famous Walk of fame street. We saw Madame Tussuad museum, Beverl.. Read more »y Hills and thousand lights. All are very very special to Los Angeles. If you happen to visit Los Angeles don't miss to see all these iconic spots.
18.03.22
It's a historical place and the inside is beautiful but the only thing I didn't liked where the seats. As I mentioned earlier, it's a historical place.. Read more ». That means the sits are small and very little room for legs. Very narrow. Everything else inside the Dolby is gorgeous.
19.02.22
Jose Maria Napoleon concert was great.
The only "booboo" (just my opinion) was when just before the show began, one of the ushers, in a very loud voic.. Read more »e, reminded all three thousand of us to keep our masks on AT ALL TIMES during the show. When he was finished he pounded his chest twice, and extended his right arm with a peace sign.
I thought to myself, "there's got to be a better way to do this".
30.01.22
Great place to presence a concert ???. My wife and I enjoyed the music, but I am amazed with the architecture on this building, just to think great mo.. Read more »vie ? starts have been in this same place. Liked a lot and the sound was simple magnificent ?. Parking lot very accessible and lots of spaces. Drinks ? ? are not allowed ? on the seats, just in designated areas. Recommended place!
29.12.21
The shows here are great. The seats are comfortable and didn't seem too crowded. The ushers are very helpful. Parking is a bit expensive though.
21.12.21
Large, beautiful and well maintained theater. Comfortable seating with a layout that provides good views of the stage. Excellent well balanced sound.. Read more » system. Easy parking and multiple restaurants on site.
12.11.21
I enjoyed my visit to this Iconic venue to the Stars. It was the host venue for Will Smith's Book Launch Tour. Beautiful, comfortable interior that is.. Read more » connected to a shopping center and restaurants. Within walking distance there are plentiful boutique hotels that represents old Hollywood. Cheers!
29.10.21
Recently saw a musical presentation of My Fair Lady in this beautiful venue. The acoustics were fantastic, along with the set lighting and props, wh.. Read more »ich were beautifully constructed and rolled into place perfectly. The acting and singing were excellent and kudos to the entire production for a magical evening.
25.10.21
It's nice to be back to the theater again!
They really enforce the masks required & proof of vaccination. The staffs will walk around the theater to .. Read more »remind people.
They still sell beverages & snacks. There is a designated area for eating & drinking.
23.10.21
The sound system in this place is incredible. It's convenient to park in the parking structure and the escalator takes you right to the theater. It.. Read more »s elegant and organized. The perfect place to go for a night out.
20.10.21
Fabulous sound; great sight lines. Comfortable seating. Good service at concessions and clean rest rooms. Great theater experience.
17.10.21
Fantastic location. Ease of parking. Great theater ambiance. My Fair Lady show was awesome with great performances.
16.10.21
Place where the Oscar's take place. Saw My Fair Lady. Wish it had better seats can't believe the stars sit on them they were hard and back achingly .. Read more »awful. Bathrooms smelled of urine and sinks were stained with something. Food was hospital cafeteria quality and its in a bad neighborhood. Keep your hand on your wallet or purse. Be prepared to pay for parking and to walk to the theater.
11.10.21
There's pretty much not a bad seat in the theater.
And My Fair Lady was exquisite and perfectly orchestrated! From the scenery changes, to the lightin.. Read more »g, to the acting, the singing the orchestra. It was all to perfection!
08.09.21
Amazing experience. Saw AGT and it was amazing! The sound and stuff is so good!
06.09.21
Very good sound quality and one of the best experience in LA for better view and sound effects.must watch and visit
03.09.21
The theater itself was air conditioned and offered plenty of restrooms. The staff were polite at first giving easy directions. I was told by outside s.. Read more »taff that water and a bag was not allowed, so I threw it away outside. They told me I could purchase water inside. There was no concessions inside and staff told me that I couldn't bring water in. I saw other people with water, and when inquiring about a drinking fountain another staff told me I would have to purchase water outside. The security checkpoint worker said I could bring water in. I went and bought a water and another worker said I couldn't bring it in, I pointed out the worker who said I could and he agreed to let me bring it in if I put it in a bag, which I was originally told I couldn't have. They finally let me put it in my pocket, good thing I had scrub bottoms on. The staff also said we could only take pictures during commercials, then a different staff came around threatening to kick out anyone using their camera at anytime. The staff did not seem to be coordinate with each other. Not sure if the staffing issues were a result of the theater or the AGT show itself.
31.08.21
The Dolby theater is beautiful! We had the opportunity to go see AGT there!
Loved it
18.08.21
Massive and gorgeous. But the bar was closed and so no water for 4 hours. Booooo
14.08.21
Besides sightseeing, had lunch/dinner at Dolby Theatre. It's a great place to visit and it shares pure Hollywood feeling. A lot of nice shops and rest.. Read more »aurants and the atmosphere is truly great. Thank you for having me.
20.06.21
Too Cool! Looking forward to next year's awards show!!
17.06.21
An extraordinary auditorium associated with the Academy Awards, broadcast shows and live entertainment.
The acoustics are perfect, as is the state of .. Read more »the art sound system. The quality was upgraded by the most recent owners, as the name (Dolby) speaks for itself!
The auditorium is in the middle of the Hollywood & Highland Center.
Visitors from the outside Walk of Fame, may walk thru the grand entrance hall, where the Academy Awards red carpet has been rolled out. Along the way there’s art deco columns with backlit paneled listings of past recipients of the Oscars. Several panels remain empty in anticipation of future winners.
Upscale stores line the hall on both sides, though may be covered by curtains during the ‘Awards.
Continue on up the grand staircase to the rotunda, a vertically circular space thru the middle of the complex.
Across to the other side is the Dolby Theater name and entrance door(s) on the different floors of the different levels.
The theater’s been closed due to the pandemic, with the 2021 Oscars having been held at LA’s Union Station.
With gathering restrictions eased, a return to normal activities has yet to be announced…
10.06.21
Always a fun place to shop and eat around here.
22.04.21
Wonderful experience. But closed due to covid ??
03.03.21
The oscur award is given every year in the month of february at hollywood kodek theatre
14.02.21
Dolby theater AKA Kodak theater is the center for mayor events in the L.A. & Hollywood areas. This Theater has hold events like, Concerts, academy a.. Read more »wards-OSCARS, American Idol between others. Also, It has been used as Opera House. The tour was very well explained to all attendees. The stage has multiple layers of functionality appropriate for the perfect play or performance. The level of organization in the development or functionality are very complex and only qualified personnel is required for the proper functionality, such as Sound Ingeniers, lighting and special effects Ingeniers. I want to thanks the employees of this great organization for taking the time to explain all of the processes, Sincerely, TONY MORA.
25.12.20
A wonderful experience to let your imagination run wild! We booked on the day of, and had like a half an hour wait, so wandered around the shops, soak.. Read more »ed up the sun and enjoyed seeing the Hollywood sign from Hollywood and Highland!
As you approach the theatre, there’s a little red carpet, which I thought was really cool! It was only us, and another couple, so it was a nice, intimate experience, with a very knowledgeable young man, who took us around.
You walk through the lobby, which has a Busby Berkeley-inspired stairwell. Then are taken into the VIP bar area - you even see an Oscar on display in there! Heading on into the theatre itself is so awesome! It’s amazing how much smaller it feels in real life - oh the magic of television.
We got to go on stage, then backstage, and along a corridor that displayed pictures of past Academy Award Winners, then headed into a box to get a different view of the auditorium.
I absolutely loved our visit and would thoroughly recommend it!
17.12.20
What a lovely theater .. I was invited last year to watch The Nutcracker there. We had a great time ?
22.07.20
You can't afford to skip this place on your trip to Los Angeles. This is the place where the Oscar awards are given away and this place is open for vi.. Read more »sitors for free except for the main hall. The place is prominently accessible for handicapped people and there are extensively built ramps. Most LA sightseeing day tours start from a place behind this building.
♿️ This place has:
Yes=Ramp access.
Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Entrance.
Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Restroom/Toilet.
Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Seating.
Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Parking.
Yes=A wheelchair-accessible Elevator.
13.06.20
Home of the Oscars! This is a very good place to visit especially if you are in downtown LA. They have really informative tours of the theatre.
It fee.. Read more »ls great visiting the place where the most prestigious awards in the world are hosted.
I would highly recommend to book the tours in advance and arriving outside the theatre at least half an hour to find parking.
24.05.20
This theatre is being used with the Pantages for additional productions mostly Broadway traveling shows. Some great shows that have won Tony Awards. O.. Read more »thers that are pretty light weight and just fun for families. With Tony productions it is usually not the New York cast. Often recycle the best shows 2 or 3 times.
04.05.20
Another tourist attraction on Hollywood Blvd. This is where Oscars are held. Also Movie premiers are held in this Dolby Theater. Good place to walk ar.. Read more »ound and experience Hollywood walk of fame. There are several shops and restaurants in this area.
13.03.20
Always fun and exciting night in Dolby Theatre . The energy and ambiance is very different. Just wished that maybe they would clean their floor since .. Read more »I can smell stuff quite easily lo y.the events of the past have lingering smells through out the whole venue.
All in all. It was great.
29.02.20
It is so elegant and beautiful here, I had a wonderful night seeing Dane Cook!
Loved the gorgeous stairs and set out of the venue.
Looking down into t.. Read more »he courtyard was fantastic.
Chairs in the theatre a little close together both for arm space and leg space.
Would be happy to visit again
27.02.20
Went to see a play at Dolby. It's a must that you leave early, there is a ton of traffic! Once there its very nice. Many restaurants to choose from an.. Read more »d shopping too! This is the first show as a season ticket holder for Pantages and wasn't disappointed. More bathrooms and just more room in general. Seats were nice, lots of leg room. Overall, am happy I have a few more shows there.
29.12.19
Alex was awesome he was our tour guide. Got to see inside the dolby theatre and got to see where the academy awards are hosted. Inside view and behind.. Read more » the scenes. A great experience for me and got to go where some great actors and actresses have won their awards. Love this place and got to sit on the front row. Awesome!
14.11.19
An amazing theatre with beautiful decor and acoustics. The stage isn't as big as the Rose Bowl in Hollywood so try to get an orchestra section seating.. Read more ».
Experienced the Assassins Creed Symphony here and was delighted by the live orchestra matching the video reels on the background screen. There were also a few camera shots zooming in on the musicians which made the experience feel more inclusive. The conductor had a great personality which helped set the fun mood for the evening.
4.8 / 41
