Theatre

Ahmanson Theatre

Los Angeles, CA, United States·Est. 1967·2,069 seats

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501 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

The Ahmanson Theatre has anchored the Los Angeles Music Center since 1967, serving as the city's premier house for large-scale touring productions and pre-Broadway engagements. With over two thousand seats, its generous proscenium stage accommodates the most ambitious musicals and dramas traversing the country. The venue has hosted landmark runs and world premieres that shaped the national theatrical landscape, making it an essential stop on the American touring circuit and a cultural cornerstone of downtown Los Angeles.

Season

Now & Coming Soon

Full season

Mamma Mia!

Jun 23

Full season at Ahmanson Theatre

The Experience

Acoustics, seating, and what to expect

Acoustics

The theatre underwent acoustic enhancements in the early 1990s and further improvements in 2010 including proscenium widening, demonstrating a commitment to sound quality, though specific critical assessments are not available.

Best Seats

Orchestra and Mezzanine sections offer the best combination of proximity and sightlines following 1990s renovations. Balcony seats provide more economical options, though extreme side seats and the furthest back rows may offer more distant perspectives.

Dress Code

No Dress Code

Visitor Guide

Tickets, pricing, and getting there

Ticket Prices

$40—$132

Typical range · USD

Student Discounts

Backstage Club for students aged 12-18 offers a three-show subscription for $75 with orchestra and mezzanine seating, plus free ticket exchanges. Up to two guests over 18 can join for $25 per performance.

Around the Venue

Plan your visit — dining, transit, and performer resources nearby

Plan Your Visit

Los Angeles

Pre-show dining, bars & more for Ahmanson Theatre visitors.

Full visit guide

Green Room — Los Angeles

Performer City Guide

3 practice spaces

Los Angeles Music Center Education Division
The Education Division's professional development programs are less well-known than the performance organizations but offer access to world-class faculty and, occasionally, use of the Music Center facilities.
Yamaha Artist Services Los Angeles
Rates for practice room use are available to professional musicians — call ahead to arrange access. The location on Hollywood Boulevard makes it the most accessible quality piano resource for performers working in the Hollywood theater corridor.
CalArts (California Institute of the Arts)
CalArts' public performances (Modular Theater series, Bijou Theatre film screenings, dance performances in the Wild Beast) are open to the public and feature exceptional student and faculty work. The drive from Hollywood is 45–60 min.

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