Opera House
LA Opera
Los Angeles, CA, United States·Est. 1986·3,197 seats
opera
135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
LA Opera is the largest performing arts organization on the West Coast dedicated exclusively to opera. Resident at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion since its founding in 1986, the company has built an international reputation under the leadership of Plácido Domingo, who served as general director for over a decade. Its programming ranges from grand-scale traditional productions to boundary-pushing contemporary works and innovative community initiatives like its acclaimed Off Grand series. LA Opera brings world-class vocal artistry to one of the planet's great entertainment capitals.
The Experience
Acoustics, seating, and what to expect
Acoustics
3.5/ 5
The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion was designed by leading acousticians of its era, but the venue is known to have acoustically inconsistent areas that can affect sound clarity in certain sections.
Best Seats
Orchestra and Front Loge sections closest to the stage offer the most premium views and optimal sound quality. Avoid rear sections and far side seats where acoustic performance is less consistent.
Dress Code
Varies by Event
Visitor Guide
Tickets, pricing, and getting there
Getting There
Civic Center Station (Red Line, Purple Line); Hope Street Station (Silver Line); DASH bus routes available
Around the Venue
Plan your visit — dining, transit, and performer resources nearby
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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Venue Details
Architecture
Modern
Heritage
Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument
Resident Company
LA Opera
Organization
Music Center
Current Season
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Upcoming performances
Insider Access
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