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Hollywood Pantages Theatre

6233 Hollywood Blvd · Los Angeles, CA

Why you should go…

The Pantages opened in 1930 as one of the last great movie palaces and later hosted the Academy Awards through the 1950s and 60s. Today it's Hollywood's home for touring Broadway productions, with its original Art Deco lobby and auditorium still intact.

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  • #theatre
  • #art deco
  • #hollywood
  • #live shows

Good to know

General theatre & events guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Curtain time is firm

    Latecomers are commonly held at the back until a scene break, so build in a buffer.

  • Study the seating chart

    Price and sightline vary a lot within the same house. A few rows back can be the better seat.

  • Rush and lottery seats exist

    Many venues release same-day tickets at a discount if you are flexible about where you sit.

  • Arrive with time to spare

    Parking, bag check, and finding your row all take longer than you think on a full house.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Hollywood Pantages Theatre, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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