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NEXT WEEK PERFORMING ARTS VENUES The Largest Residential Brokerage THE LIST Ranked by seating capacity Firms in L.A. County
Rank Venue Seating Event Types Year Owner Top Executive ¥ name Capacity Opened ¥ name ¥ address ¥ title ¥ website ¥ phone
Staples Center 20,000 basketball, hockey, concerts, award shows, boxing, WWE, family 1999 AEG Lee Zeidman 1 1111 S. Figueroa St. shows and special events President Los Angeles 90015; (213) 742-7340 staplescenter.com
Hollywood Bowl 18,000 summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, jazz, rock and pop 1922 Los Angeles County Simon Woods 2 2301 N. Highland Ave. concerts CEO Los Angeles 90068; (323) 850-2000 hollywoodbowl.com
Forum 17,500 concerts, religious events, family events, film shoots, sporting 1968 Madison Square Garden Nick Spampanato 3 3900 W. Manchester Blvd. events Co. Sr. V.P., General Inglewood 90305; Manager fabulousforum.com (310) 330-7300
Pauley Pavilion 13,800 sports, concerts 1965 UCLA Erinn McMahan 4 555 Westwood Plaza Director Los Angeles 90095; (310) 825-4546 uclabruins.com
Long Beach Arena 13,500 concerts, family shows, conventions, meetings 1962 City of Long Beach Charlie Beirne 5 300 Ocean Blvd. General Manager Long Beach 90802; longbeachcc.com (562) 499-7575
Galen Center 10,258 sports, concerts, commencement ceremonies, community events, 2006 University of Southern Paul Neidermire 6 3400 S. Figueroa St. lectures, meetings, shows California General Manager Los Angeles 90089; (213) 740-0626 galencenter.org
Microsoft Theater 7,100 concerts, awards shows, family shows, corporate meetings, 2007 AEG Lee Zeidman 7 777 Chick Hearn Court product launches, seminars President Los Angeles 90015; (213) 763-6030 microsofttheater.com
Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall 6,300 concerts, awards shows, arts and entertainment productions, 1926 Al Malaikah Auditorium Kaitlin Nickols Cordray 8 649 W. Jefferson Blvd. movie premieres, film shoots Co. Sales Manager Los Angeles 90007; (213) 748-5116 shrineauditorium.com
Greek Theatre 5,900 outdoor concerts and special events 1931 City of Los Angeles/SMG Becky Colwell 9 2700 N. Vermont Ave. General Manager Los Angeles 90027; (323) 391-6001 lagreektheatre.com
Hollywood Palladium 3,800 concerts, awards shows, TV and film shoots, galas, brand events, 1940 Crescent Heights Stacey Levine 10 6215 W. Sunset Blvd. product launches General Manager Hollywood 90028; (323) 962-7600 hollywoodpalladium.com
Dolby Theatre 3,400 Academy Awards, concerts, comedy, theater, dance, private events 2001 CIM Group Inc. Ed Murphy 11 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 180 Managing Director Hollywood 90028; (323) 308-6300 dolbytheatre.com
Dorothy Chandler Pavillion 3,197 home of the Los Angeles Opera and Music Center Dance 1964 Los Angeles County Rachel S. Moore 12 135 N. Grand Ave. CEO, President Los Angeles 90012; (213) 972-7211 musiccenter.org Terrace Theater 3,051 musical theater, popular music, family shows, comedy, Long 1978 City of Long Beach Charlie Beirne 13 300 E. Ocean Blvd. Beach Symphony Orchestra General Manager Long Beach 90802; longbeachcc.com (562) 499-7606
Pasadena Civic Auditorium 2,997 operas, musicals, cultural events, conventions, meetings, filming, 1932 City of Pasadena Jeanne O'Grady 14 300 E. Green St. commencements, award shows Goldschmidt Pasadena 91101; Executive Director thepasadenacivic.com (626) 793-2122
Hollywood Pantages Theatre 2,703 Broadway touring productions, concerts, special events 1930 Nederlander Organization James L. Nederlander 15 6233 Hollywood Blvd. President Hollywood 90028; (323) 468-1770 hollywoodpantages.com
on company letterhead to the Research Department, Los Angeles Business Journal, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 170, Los NA - Not Available Note: The information on this list was provided by representatives of the venues themselves. To the Angeles 90036. ©2018 Los Angeles Business Journal. This list may not be reprinted in whole or in part without prior best of our knowledge, this information is accurate as of press time. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy written permission from the editor. Reprints are available from Wright’s Media (877) 652-5295. and thoroughness of the list, omissions and typographical errors sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions Researched by Joshua Niv
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PERFORMING ARTS VENUES
Rank Venue Seating Event Types Year Owner Top Executive ¥ name Capacity Opened ¥ name ¥ address ¥ title ¥ website ¥ phone
Bridges Auditorium 2,541 ballet, theater, commencements, concerts, speakers, cultural 1932 Claremont University Sharon Kuhn 16 450 N. College Way events, children's theater, receptions Consortium Events Manager Claremont 91711; (909) 621-8031 pomona.edu The Novo by Microsoft 2,300 concerts, awards shows, corporate events 2007 AEG Mark Girton 17 800 W. Olympic Blvd. General Manager Los Angeles 90015; (213) 765-7000 thenovodtla.com
Walt Disney Concert Hall 2,265 home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, classical music, 2003 Los Angeles County Simon Woods 18 111 S. Grand Ave. contemporary music, world music CEO Los Angeles 90012; (323) 850-2000 laphil.com
Ahmanson Theatre 2,103 dramas, musicals, comedies, classic revivals 1967 Los Angeles County Steven Rountree 19 135 N. Grand Ave. Managing Director Los Angeles 90012; (213) 972-0724 centertheatregroup.org
Marsee Auditorium 2,048 theater, concerts, film, music, dance 1969 El Camino College Rick F. Christophersen 20 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. Director Torrance 90506; (310) 329-5345 centerforthearts.org
Fox Theater Pomona 2,000 concerts, corporate events, weddings, film festivals 1931 Tessier/Pollett Jerry Tessier 21 301 S. Garey Ave. Co-Owner Pomona 91766; (909) 784-3677 foxpomona.com
Orpheum Theatre 2,000 live events, TV and film production, private and corporate events 1926 Anjac Fashion Buildings Steve Needleman 842 S. Broadway Owner Los Angeles 90014; (877) 677-4386 laorpheum.com
Saban Theatre 1,893 concerts, theater, speakers series, corporate events, private events, 1930 BHPAC/Temple Of The Lance Sterling 23 8440 Wilshire Blvd. movie screenings Arts Owner, Operator Beverly Hills 90211; (888) 645-5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com
Wiltern 1,875 award shows, concerts, dance, theater, corporate events, special/ 1931 Ratkovich Co.1 Molly Gignoux 24 3790 Wilshire Blvd. private events, banquets, filming Special Events Manager Los Angeles 90010; (213) 388-1400 livenation.com Royce Hall 1,834 dance, concerts, lectures 1929 UCLA Kristy Edmunds 25 10745 Dickson Plaza Executive Director Los Angeles 90095; uclalive.org (310) 825-2101
Cerritos Center for the Performing 1,800 concerts, pop music, comedy, dance, Broadway productions 1993 City of Cerritos Kurt Swanson 26 Arts Special Projects 18000 Park Plaza Drive Director Cerritos 90703; (800) 300-4345 cerritoscenter.com
Fred Kavli Theatre 1,800 music, theater, lectures 1994 City of Thousand Oaks Barry McComb 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Cultural Affairs Director Thousand Oaks 91362; (805) 449-2787 civicartsplaza.com
Valley Performing Arts Center 1,672 arts, concerts, shows, events 2011 California State University, Thor Steingraber 28 18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge Executive Director Northridge 91330; (818) 677-8800 valleyperformingartscenter.org
Theatre at Ace Hotel 1,600 dance, concerts 19272 Chesapeake Lodging Trust Jason Deibler 29 929 S. Broadway General Manager Los Angeles 90015; (213) 235-9601 acehotel.com
Warner Grand Theatre 1,525 theater, concerts 1931 City of Los Angeles Liz Schindler Johnson 30 434 W. Sixth St. Executive Director San Pedro 90211; (310) 833-4813 grandvision.org
1 Operated by Live Nation. and thoroughness of the list, omissions and typographical errors sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions 2 Originally opened in 1927; renovated in 2014. on company letterhead to the Research Department, Los Angeles Business Journal, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 170, Los NA - Not Available Note: The information on this list was provided by representatives of the venues themselves. To the Angeles 90036. ©2018 Los Angeles Business Journal. This list may not be reprinted in whole or in part without prior best of our knowledge, this information is accurate as of press time. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy written permission from the editor. Reprints are available from Wright’s Media (877) 652-5295. Researched by Joshua Niv
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PERFORMING ARTS VENUES Continued from page 13
Rank Venue Seating Event Types Year Owner Top Executive ¥ name Capacity Opened ¥ name ¥ address ¥ title ¥ website ¥ phone
Redondo Beach Performing Arts 1,453 dance, musical theater, speakers, ballet, concerts, film/TV 2003 City of Redondo Beach Rachel Scandling 31 Center production, food trucks, dance competitions, spoken word, cultural Cultural Arts Manager 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. festivals (310) 318-0644 Redondo Beach 90278; rbpac.com Alex Theatre 1,413 music, dance, theater, comedy, film, film & TV shoots, receptions 1925 City of Glendale Elissa Glickman 32 216 N. Brand Blvd. CEO, Glendale Arts Glendale 91203; (818) 243-2611 alextheatre.org
Haugh Performing Arts Center 1,400 music, theater, dance, community events 1971 Citrus College Linda Graves 33 1000 W. Foothill Blvd. Interim Director Glendora 91741; (626) 963-9411 haughpac.com
San Gabriel Mission Playhouse 1,387 music, dance, theater, film screenings 1927 City of San Gabriel Anna Cross 34 320 S. Mission Drive Playhouse Director San Gabriel 91776; (626) 308-2865 missionplayhouse.org
The Rose 1,300 concerts and special events 2016 Lance Sterling/Sterling Lance Sterling 35 245 E. Green St. Venue Ventures Owner, Manager Pasadena 91101; (888) 645-5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com
Wilshire Ebell Theatre 1,270 special events, weddings, theatrical productions, concerts, red 1927 Ebell Club Michael O'Connor 36 4401 W. Eighth St. carpet premiers and film productions Theatre General Los Angeles 90005; Manager ebellla.org (323) 939-1128
La Mirada Theatre for the 1,251 musicals, plays, concerts, special events 1977 City of La Mirada B.T. McNicholl 37 Performing Arts Producing Artistic 14900 La Mirada Blvd. Director La Mirada 90638; (562) 944-9801 lamiradatheatre.com
Bovard Auditorium 1,235 concerts, dance, theater 1921 University of Southern Adam Rosen 38 3607 Trousdale Parkway California Assistant V.P. Los Angeles 90089; (213) 740-4211 usc.edu
Ford Theatres 1,200 music, dance, theater, film, family events 1920 Los Angeles County Olga Garay-English 39 2580 Cahuenga Blvd., East Executive Director Hollywood 90068; (323) 461-3673 fordtheatres.org
Arcadia Performing Arts Center 1,163 music, dance, theatre, comedy, speakers, festivals, resident 2012 Arcadia Unified School Maki Hsieh 40 188 Campus Drive companies District Executive Director Arcadia 91007; (626) 821-1781 arcadiapaf.org Luckman Theatre 1,152 music, dance, theater, visual arts, film 1994 California State University, Wendy Baker 41 5151 State University Drive Los Angeles Executive Director Los Angeles 90032; (323) 343-6611 luckmanarts.org
Carpenter Performing Arts Center 1,074 music, dance, performances, film screenings, conferences 1994 California State University, Megan Kline Crockett 42 6200 Atherton St. Long Beach Executive Director Long Beach 90815; (562) 985-7000 carpenterarts.org
The Canyon Santa Clarita 1,000 concerts 2017 Sterling Venue Ventures Lance Sterling 43 24201 Valencia Blvd, Suite 1351 Owner Santa Clarita 91355; (888) 645-5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com
The Canyon 1,000 concerts and special events 2001 Sterling Venue Ventures Lance Sterling 28912 Roadside Drive CEO Agoura Hills 91301; (888) 645-5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com
Santa Clarita Performing Arts 886 theater, concerts, dance 2004 College of the Canyons Lindsay Gambini 45 Center Managing Director 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road (661) 362-5304 Santa Clarita 91355; canyonspac.com
on company letterhead to the Research Department, Los Angeles Business Journal, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 170, Los NA - Not Available Note: The information on this list was provided by representatives of the venues themselves. To the Angeles 90036. ©2018 Los Angeles Business Journal. This list may not be reprinted in whole or in part without prior best of our knowledge, this information is accurate as of press time. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy written permission from the editor. Reprints are available from Wright’s Media (877) 652-5295. and thoroughness of the list, omissions and typographical errors sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions Researched by Joshua Niv
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PERFORMING ARTS VENUES
Rank Venue Seating Event Types Year Owner Top Executive ¥ name Capacity Opened ¥ name ¥ address ¥ title ¥ website ¥ phone
46 Aratani Theatre 880 theater, awards shows, concerts, dance 1983 Japanese American Carol Onaga 244 S. San Pedro St., Suite 505 Cultural & Community General Manager Los Angeles 90012; Center (213) 628-2725 jaccc.org
47 Beverly O'Neill Theatre 825 International City Theatre, comedy, concerts, family shows, 1979 City of Long Beach Charlie Beirne 300 E. Ocean Blvd. meetings General Manager Long Beach 90802; longbeachcc.com (562) 499-7606
48 Glass House 800 concerts 1996 Perry and Paul Tollett Perry Tollett 200 W. Second St. Co-Owner Pomona 91766; (877) 435-9849 theglasshouse.us
49 El Rey Theatre 771 concerts 1936 AEG Dalyn Matsumura 5515 Wilshire Blvd. General Manager Los Angeles 90036; (323) 936-6400 theelrey.com
50 Lancaster Performing Arts Center 758 concerts, theater, dance 1991 City of Lancaster Mike Rosa 750 W. Lancaster Blvd. Senior Operations Lancaster 93534; Manager lpac.org (661) 723-5950
on company letterhead to the Research Department, Los Angeles Business Journal, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 170, Los NA - Not Available Note: The information on this list was provided by representatives of the venues themselves. To the Angeles 90036. ©2018 Los Angeles Business Journal. This list may not be reprinted in whole or in part without prior best of our knowledge, this information is accurate as of press time. While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy written permission from the editor. Reprints are available from WrightÕs Media (877) 652-5295. and thoroughness of the list, omissions and typographical errors sometimes occur. Please send corrections or additions Researched by Joshua Niv
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