Greek Theatre (Los Angeles)

Greek Theatre (Los Angeles)

The Greek Theatre is a 5,700-seat amphitheater, located at Griffith Park, in Los Angeles, California. It was built in 1929, opening on September 29 of that year. The Greek Theatre is owned by the city of Los Angeles, and is managed, operated and promoted by the Nederlander Organization.

Designed by architect Frederick Heath, the amphitheater's stage is modeled after a Greek temple.

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