There's no such thing as a nose-bleed section at the Nokia Theatre, as there's not a seat that's more than 210 feet away from the stage. The city leaders and the developer have already cut the ceremonial ribbon. The Nokia Theatre is the first of many projects that will make up L.
A. Live, a 27-acre music and entertainment complex across the street on the Staples Center. The theatre holds 7,100 seats and has a 14,000 square foot stage, the largest one of its kind in Southern California.
The Eagles and the Dixie Chicks will perform six concerts this month starting Thursday night. Also on the lineup for the rest of the year is Neil Young, Bjork and Anita Baker. People in the music biz say the Nokia Theatre appeals to artists and their fans.
"It's an entertainment hub now and it's just part of the revitalization of Downtown L.A., it's so exciting," said Todd Baker, Go Country 105 FM.
"It is, I mean, the mayor was talking earlier, it's going to be like the Times Square West. I mean, this is the place to be for entertainment on the West Coast." The Nokia Theatre is the first face of development at L.
A. Live. Coming next year are a bowling alley, a Grammy museum, nightclubs and studio space.
By 2010, a 54-story hotel and condo tower, as well as a 14-screen movie theater will complete the project.
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