微软剧院 | |
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微软剧院改名前的前立面 | |
曾用名 | 诺基亚剧场(Nokia Theatre L.A. Live,2007-2015) |
位置 | 加利福尼亚州洛杉矶市克赫恩大道777号 |
坐標 | 34°02′40″N 118°16′00″W / 34.04444°N 118.26667°W坐标:34°02′40″N 118°16′00″W / 34.04444°N 118.26667°W |
所有者 | 安舒茨娱乐集团公司 |
類型 | 室内剧场 |
座椅类别 | Reserved |
座位数 | 7,100 |
啟用 | 2007年10月18日 |
微软剧院(前称“诺基亚剧院”)是一个位于加利福尼亚音乐和戏剧场所 The Microsoft Theater (formerly Nokia Theatre L.A. Live) is a music and theatre venue in downtown Los Angeles, California at L.A. Live. The theatre auditorium seats 7,100[1] and holds one of the largest indoor stages in the United States.[2]
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]
In June 2015, the venue was re-branded as Microsoft Theater as part of a new naming rights deal with AEG Live.[3] Microsoft acquired Nokia's mobile device business in 2014.[4] As part of the new naming rights deal, the L.A. Live plaza was also re-named Microsoft Square, and Microsoft will also perform a "technology refresh" of the facility, including new AV equipment and other enhancements.[5]
Since its opening, the Microsoft Theater 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.[6] The Microsoft Theater hosted the MTV Video Music Awards in 2010, 2011 and 2015. 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 Microsoft Theater has hosted the People's Choice Awards since 2010. It has also been used by Nintendo multiple times for press conferences during E3. It was also the venue for the finale of American Idol from seasons 7–13.
Vocaloid character Hatsune Miku made her US debut at Microsoft Theater on July 2, 2011, as part of Anime Expo.[7] She returned to the venue on October 11–12, 2014 as part of Miku Expo LA 2014.[8] Both concerts were sold out. Hatsune Miku will also be returning for another performance on May 6th, 2016 as part of her first North American tour.[9]
The 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions were held at the Microsoft Theater on April 18, 2013.[10]
The BET Awards moved to the Microsoft Theater in 2013.[11]