Dolby Theatre

Dolby Theatre
The front facade of the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, the actual theatre is at the rear of the complex.
Map
Interactive map of the Dolby Theatre's location
Former namesKodak Theatre (2001–2012)
Location6801 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, California
90028
Coordinates34°06′10″N 118°20′25″W / 34.10278°N 118.34028°W / 34.10278; -118.34028
Public transit B Line  Hollywood/Highland
OwnerCanyon Partners
TypeIndoor theatre
Seating typeReserved
Capacity3,400[1]
Construction
Broke ground1997
Built2001
OpenedNovember 9, 2001; 23 years ago (2001-11-09)
Construction cost$94 million[2]
General contractorMcCarthy Building Companies
Website
dolbytheatre.com

The Dolby Theatre (formerly known as the Kodak Theatre) is a live-performance auditorium in the Ovation Hollywood shopping mall and entertainment complex, on Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. Since its opening on November 9, 2001, it has been the venue of the annual Academy Awards ceremony. It's adjacent to Grauman's Chinese Theatre and across from the El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.

Besides the Academy Awards, the venue has hosted other concerts and theatrical performances.

  1. ^ "About the Dolby Theatre". Dolby Theatre. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  2. ^ "Profile". Kodak Theatre. Archived from the original on April 16, 2012. Retrieved May 2, 2012.