Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Opera house at The Music Center, Los Angeles, United States.
The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion spans 330 feet in length and 252 feet in width, featuring 92-foot columns that reflect the functional curve of the auditorium.
Opening its doors on September 27, 1964, the Pavilion served as the primary venue for the Academy Awards ceremonies from 1969 to 1999.
The theater displays Byzantine-style mosaics, Mexican onyx walls, and three massive crystal chandeliers, each containing 27,500 pieces of Bavarian crystal.
The auditorium seats 3,156 people across Orchestra, Founders Circle, Loge, and Balcony levels, with 90 percent of seats within 105 feet of the stage.
The venue includes an adjustable acoustical cloud and movable elements that modify sound properties for different types of performances, from operas to orchestral concerts.
Location: California
Inception: September 27, 1964
Official opening: September 27, 1964
Capacity: 3156
Website: http://www.musiccenter.org/about/OUR-VENUES/Our-Theatres--Concert-Halls/#Dorothy%20Chandler%20Pavilion
Part of: Los Angeles Music Center
Website: http://musiccenter.org/about/OUR-VENUES/Our-Theatres--Concert-Halls/#Dorothy%20Chandler%20Pavilion
GPS coordinates: 34.05639,-118.24861
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:51
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