At 135 N Grand Ave in downtown Los Angeles, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is a performing arts venue and home of LA Opera. Its programme also includes ballet and other live performances, staged on a notably large stage. Inside, chandeliers and broad, curved stairways give the lobby a formal feel. The venue is part of The Music Center, close to Walt Disney Concert Hall. Arrive early if you want to attend a pre-show lecture, and consider your seat location if you prefer more room, as upper-level seats can feel snug.
A home for opera and ballet
The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is one of the venues at The Music Center in downtown Los Angeles. LA Opera is its resident company, and the programme also includes ballet and other live performances. The Music Center brings several performing arts venues together, including the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and Walt Disney Concert Hall.
The pavilion has hosted a broad range of productions. Its large stage is a draw for opera and dance, and performances can include introductions that explain key themes or elements of a work. Check the event details to see whether a lecture or introduction is part of the programme.
The pavilion's interior and past
Inside, chandeliers and wide, curving stairways give the pavilion a traditional appearance. The venue has also served as a setting for the Academy Awards, which were held there 24 times during the 20th century.
The pavilion sits opposite Walt Disney Concert Hall, within the cultural district around Grand Avenue. Its lobby and stairways offer a sense of the venue's scale before a performance, while the auditorium places the stage at the centre of the visit.
Getting around the venue
The pavilion has wheelchair-accessible entrances, elevators, seating, restrooms and parking. It also has a coat check and restrooms. Parking options include valet, a garage and lots; underground parking can take time to exit after a show, so factor that into your departure plans.
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What performances are held at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion?
The pavilion is home to LA Opera and hosts ballet and other live performances.
Where is Dorothy Chandler Pavilion?
It is at 135 N Grand Ave in downtown Los Angeles, near Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Is Dorothy Chandler Pavilion wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair-accessible entrances, elevators, seating, restrooms and parking are available.
