Ahmanson Theatre

The Ahmanson Theatre is a theatre building within the Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles, offering 2,000 seats arranged across multiple tiers. The design ensures clear sightlines and strong acoustics, giving every seat in the house a good perspective on the stage.

The theatre opened in April 1967 as part of the new Music Center complex and quickly became one of the major stages on the West Coast. Over the following decades, it hosted many important premieres and brought well-known Broadway productions to California.

The building takes its name from Howard F. Ahmanson, a philanthropist whose foundation helped establish the Music Center. The stage regularly presents new musicals and plays before they open in New York or London, allowing audiences to experience world-class productions before they reach other cities.

The box office sells tickets starting around 40 dollars, with options to book online or by phone. Booking early often provides a wider choice of seats and allows you to select your preferred row.

The theatre partners with the Center Theatre Group to arrange special performances, including concerts by well-known artists such as Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga. This partnership occasionally brings readings, special events or music evenings into the program, extending beyond traditional stage productions.

Location: Los Angeles

Inception: April 12, 1967

Official opening: April 12, 1967

Part of: Los Angeles Music Center

Website: http://MusicCenter.org

GPS coordinates: 34.05810,-118.24700

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:31