Ahmanson Theatre

For over 40 years the Ahmanson Theatre has presented a wide variety of dramas, musicals, comedies and classic revivals.

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    (213) 972-4400

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    centertheatregroup.org

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Address

135 N Grand Ave (at Temple St) Los Angeles , CA 90012 United States

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Paul T.

Not a bad seat in the house, great sound quality and easy to navigate. Lots of seating outdoors before the show begins to people watch and enjoy DTLA.

Connie Chiu

Saw the Curious Incident of the Dog here (great show!), efficient and spacious . Come early and grab some drinks in the outside plaza right in front. Makes for a beautiful night.

Derek Fromson

Hot tix , which are generally in the balcony boxes for $20/each (no service charge) are hard to beat for the price. Tickets go on sale 3 wks. before show's run.

Francine

First time here seeing The Trip to Bountiful with Cecily Tyson and Blair Underwood, Jurnee Bell and Vanessa Williams. It was amazing, Cecily Tyson was soooo good!

Alexia Cardenas

Came to see Come From Away. Wonderful sound system and intriguing design all around the building. Even from the balcony , you can get good seats. Just be prepared to pay for parking .

Sonny

Ahmanson theatre is a great place to enjoy live performances without breaking the bank . All seats have great view of the stage. Their snack bar sells alcohol . $10 parking . EV Chargers on Level 5.

Rosalyn Glantz

Mo-chica on 7th and Grand. Absolutely 5 star Peruvian food . Best paella ever and easy to get in and out before show! A must!

Stephanie Pressman

restaurant is kinda pricey outside, but food and wine are great and adds to the experience to going to see live theater , or you can bring a picnic dinner and eat outside before the show

Max Oken

This is my favorite big theatre in LA! Check out the Pinot grill in the court yard for your pre-show meal and drink. A very pleasant surprise.

Derek Fromson

Looking for your "hot tix " seats in the theater ? Go through a door leading toward a men's or women's restroom (depends on the side of the theater ). There's a "fork in the road " before you go too far!

Jennifer

See all the musicals ! And there isn't a bad seat in the house, so this is a good place to do that.

Vanessa

I love this place.... Been coming here since I was 10.... A landmark for downtown.... I brought my kids to see backbeat.... 8 and 4... Now they are theather buffs.

JD Malone

Wonderful theatre . If from out of town see if they have any Hot Tixx. They're in the balcony but still have a descent view .

Nezer Khan

There's a Time of the Season When Blood Runs High... Get Your Tix Early. See your favorites often. And a Time for every purpose under Heaven. :) :) :) :) NK76

Tulani

Matilda was fabulous! Angelenos, go to the theatre ! It was a fantastic experience.

Paul

Did you know you can pre-order a drink before the show that will be waiting with your name on it at intermission?

Alexis

Opening night! Great theatre in the heart of downtown LA. Check out www.xplorela.com for more events !

eric bornemann

Great spacious theater with great views and friendly staff .

E Mar

Ask for rush tickets for shows day-of. If you're lucky you can see a show for $25!

Gerardo Bautista

Was here for Dame Edna's final performance . Sunday afternoons are great at the Ahmanson

Vanessa

Please get to ur seats on time and stop being so L.A. about it... Also please dress up.... It's the theater for gods sake....

Rachel Lodin

As far as theater goes in LA, this is as good as it gets

Stacey

War Horse great from the front row of mezzanine level. Great view of the horses front and top

Michael Lever

Grab a picnic meal and enjoy Grand Park before the show. There is a Starbucks too!

brandon

Get to the Music Center early. You'll have less hassle with parking & you'll have a chance to get a snack before the show.

San Diego At Large (Cynthia)

Grab some street tacos in the courtyard outside of the Music Center , 2 authentic tacos w/ fresh salsa for $8

Susan Burroughs

Great place to see excellent shows.

S MC

Eat at the Grand Market before, then have a drink on the outdoor plaza because you can't drink inside the theater seats.

Samwise Aaron

Typically they sell $20 with no additional service charge Balc tickets (Hot Tix ) on the day of the show at the Box Office, as long as they're not sold out... Pretty Sweet...

Inside Cheerleading Magazine

Bring It On: The Musical opens in Los Angeles on November 1st! It's definitely a must see even if you aren't a "cheertator"! Read more

K Ziggy

All seats have a good view because the theater is not very large. However for comfort get a box seat

Lola Chickenpant

20 rush seats 2 hours before box office . Get here a little earlier, otherwise line will be killer.

Paige Mowery

Most nice restaurants downtown have a free shuttle to the theatre so you can avoid the hairy parking .

Andrew Obnial

Ask for the $20 hot tix if you don't mind balcony

Tracey Brown

All the food options are pricey and low quality during renovations.

Marcia Rosenthal Rea

Pinot grille has the best hamburgers anywhere

elliott sernel

See Grey Gardens - great play

Mike Scherzer

A great theater

Barry Wallis

Cast list for The Last Confession.

Barry Wallis

Eat dinner at Kendall's Brasserie and walk to the theater .

Marc Cohen

Eat at Border Grill and use their complimentary shuttle!

Christine Stewart

Peter Pan goes wrong. Très drôle. Divertissant

Los Angeles

HOTTIX - Tickets start at just $20!

Mark Vassar

Grab a quick bite at the Pinot Grill right in the Plaza before the show

Ashley Zeldin

Into the Woods!

Rich Mo

Bring it In us Awesome! My whole family love the show

Tiina Piirsoo

Ask the waiter at Pinot Grill for the cheese plate . It's not on the menu but they have one. Read more

Quinn Singer

Try the herbal truffles !

Chris C

Book of Mormon

Katherine Miller

Awesome dance programs performed here

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Nice to just sit and have lunch here - Rick sistoni

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Kendall's Brasserie

Great selection of absinthe. Also one of the few places that does it right. Also try the chartreuse! - SoCal Steve

9.1
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Grand Park

Love the environment, specially around 7-9pm the sun sets. It's not too hot or cold. The view is nice. You can walk or work out safely. - Gloria A