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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Overview: Since 1964, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion has been one of the focal centers of Los Angeles’ performing arts culture. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is situated at the south end of the music center plaza at the corner of Grand Avenue and 2nd Street.
The Los Angeles Opera and Dance at the Music Center now perform in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, which has over 3000 seats, making it one of the largest performing arts centers in the United States.
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
There are several dining choices: the Pinot Grill (21.972.3190), a fun outdoor but elegant dining experience between the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and the Mark Taper Forum, Kendall’s Brasserie (213.972.7322) and Spotlight Café, the most affordable of the dining choices in the plaza.
Location: 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Site: www.musiccenter.org and www.laopera.com
Ph: (213) 972-7211
Cost: $30 to $120. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster, which charges a hefty fee from $8 to $13 per ticket, depending on the cost of the ticket(s).
Parking: $8.00 self parking, $20 valet. The parking garage entrance is located off Grand Avenue. There are metered parking spots in the surrounding areas. Remember that a handicap placard enables free parking in the metered spots (not the music center parking structure though).
Accessibility: One of the remarkable qualities of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is that the theater truly accommodates virtually every type of assistance. The theater provides audio-descriptions of its programs and headsets for the hard of hearing, large print programs and binoculars and wheelchair seating. Call (213) 972-0777 or TTY (213) 972-7615 for information and/or to make arrangements.
Getting There: www.metro.net, www.ladottransit.com