eric bornemann: Incredible venue with great acoustics. Fun to explore the interior architecture and roof garden during intermission.
HISTORY: Home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this 3.6-acre complex designed by architect Frank Gehry was initially funded by Lillian Disney, widow of Walt Disney
Los Angeles: Look for the "Rose for Lilly" designed by Gehry as a tribute to Lillian Disney, knowing that she loved Royal Deft porcelain. More than 200 vases and 8,000 tiles were used for the fountain.
6. The Orpheum Theatre
9.2
842 S Broadway (btwn 8th & 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Theater · South Park · 29 tips and reviews
Steve Belmont: Beautiful old theater. Great place to a concert. Very intimate.
Bravo: The most amazing place you could ever see someone perform in L.A. -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts
Goldenvoice: Seriously one of our favorite venues in LA and not just because of its historic esthetic! The opera boxes are great for celeb sightings, we’ve seen Johnny Depp enjoying a show from one.
11. Los Angeles Theatre
8.6
615 S Broadway (btwn 6th & 7th), Los Angeles, CA
Theater · Jewelry District · 8 tips and reviews
Doug de Wet: Magical! From the lobby to the mezzanine, the building is stunningly beautiful! If you have a chance to tour or attend and event here, do it; you'll feel as if you've discovered a lost treasure.
Patti: Don't miss the bathroom, even if you don't have to go. Opulence!
The History Press: Read all about the storied past of Film Noir in Los Angeles's Bunker Hill by Jim Dawson, whose documentary on Bunker Hill appeared in the Criterion Collection's reissue of Kiss Me Deadly. Read more.
12. LA Live
8.9
800 W Olympic Blvd (at Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · South Park · 86 tips and reviews
Mary Colette Natasha: Worth the downtown trip. Many place and terrasse to eat.
DowntownLA.com: There's no end to the awesome concerts and live music at L.A. LIVE - including the STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre, Club Nokia, the GRAMMY Museum, and pop-up events on the plaza. Come early for dinner! Read more.
Harrison Painter: Yes, it is downtown, but worth the trip to take in all the action. You will find great concerts, games, press conferences, and other cool events. The plaza is a multimedia frenzy!