Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

Nokia Theatre
Front facade of the Nokia Theatre
Location	777 Chick Hearn Court Los Angeles, California
Coordinates	34°02′40″N 118°16′00″W / 34.04444°N 118.26667°W / 34.04444; -118.26667
Owner	Anschutz Entertainment Group
Type	Indoor theater
Seating type	Reserved
Capacity	7,100
Opened	October 18, 2007

Nokia Theatre as viewed from the stage

The Nokia Theatre is a music and theatre venue located in downtown Los Angeles, California located at L.A. Live. It is sponsored by the Finnish company, Nokia. The theatre auditorium seats 7,100^[1] and holds one of the largest indoor stages in the United States.^[2]

History

The theatre was by designed by ELS Architecture and Urban Design of Berkeley, California on a commission by the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) in 2002.^[2] It opened on October 18, 2007 with six concerts featuring The Eagles and The Dixie Chicks.^[1]

Events

Since its opening the Nokia Theatre has been a popular venue for award shows. The theatre has hosted the ESPY Awards since 2008 as well as the American Music Awards since 2007. The venue has been the home to the Primetime Emmy Awards since 2008 and will continue to do so until at least 2018.^[3] The Nokia Theatre hosted the MTV Video Music Awards in 2010 and 2011. In 2008 and 2011, the venue hosted The GRAMMY Nominations Live concert where the nominees for the Grammy Awards were announced. The Grammy Awards take place annually across the street at the Staples Center. The Nokia Theatre has hosted the People's Choice Awards since 2010. It has also been used by Nintendo multiple times for press conferences during the E3 Expo. It was also the venue for the finale of American Idol from season seven through season thirteen.

Japanese vocaloid Hatsune Miku, made her US debut at Nokia Theatre on July 2, 2011 as part of Anime Expo.^[4] She will be returning to the venue on October 11–12, 2014 as part of Miku Expo LA 2014.^[5]

The 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions was held at the Nokia Theatre on April 18, 2013.^[6]

The BET Awards moved to the Nokia Theatre in 2013.^[7]

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 "Nokia Theatre L.A. Live-About". Anschutz Entertainment Group. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
↑ 2.0 2.1 "Nokia Theatre". Architectural Record. Retrieved 2013-09-22.
↑ Associated Press (11 March 2008). "Emmys Will Move To New Venue". USA Today. Retrieved 13 July 2008.
↑ http://www.anime-expo.org/2011/05/12/japans-virtual-pop-star-hatsune-miku-to-make-u-s-concert-debut-at-anime-expo-2011/
↑ http://mikuexpo.com/la
↑ 28th Annual Rock and Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
↑ Gerrick D. Kennedy (30 June 2012). "BET Awards stage one more in the Shrine before going to L.A. Live". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 13 October 2012.

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Preceded by Shrine Auditorium	Venues of the American Music Awards 2007 – 2014	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Kodak Theatre	Venues of the ESPY Awards 2008 – Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Kodak Theatre	Venues of the American Idol Finale 2008 – 2014	Succeeded by Dolby Theatre
Preceded by Radio City Music Hall	Venues of the MTV Video Music Awards 2010 – 2011	Succeeded by Staples Center
Preceded by Shrine Auditorium	Venues of the People's Choice Awards 2010 – Present	Succeeded by -

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Venues of the BET Awards ceremonies

Paris Las Vegas (2001) Kodak Theatre (2002–2005) Shrine Auditorium (2006–2012) Nokia Theatre (2013)

Venues of the Primetime Emmy Award ceremonies

Pasadena Civic Auditorium (1977–1999) Shrine Auditorium (1998–2000) Shubert Theatre (1973; 1976; 2001) Shrine Auditorium (2002–2007) Nokia Theatre (2008–2014)