Dolby Theatre: how long have the Oscars been held there?
On March 12, actors and filmmakers will head to the Dolby Theater for the 95th Academy Awards. Everything you need to know about the Dolby Theater...
Tonight, another Oscar ceremony will be held and broadcast live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
The Academy Awards celebrate the best films and performances of the year, and this year Jimmy Kimmel will lead viewers in the theater and at home through the event.
The Academy Awards ceremony will begin at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT sharp. Those hoping to follow along for the red carpet coverage can follow along with our team at AS USA.
This article, however, will focus on the Dolby Theater, otherwise known as the historic home of the Oscars.
Dolby Theatre: capacity, capacity and what the event room for the Oscars 2023 is like
Although the Dolby Theater has hosted all kinds of ceremonies and shows, it is best known for being the permanent home of the Oscars since 2001. The only year it was held elsewhere was 2021, when the pandemic led to a scaled-down event held at Union Station in Los Angeles.
The theater is located between Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue in downtown Los Angeles. Formerly known as The Kodak Theatre, it was inaugurated in November 2001 in order to host the Oscars. From 2001 to 2012, the theater was sponsored by the Eastman Kodak Company, which invested $75 million to have the venue named after the firm.
After the company declared bankruptcy, the theater changed its name to The Hollywood and Highland Center. Subsequently, Dolby Laboratories became the new sponsor until 2013, which prompted the name change to what it is currently known as.
Dolby Theater Design
The theater was designed by famed architect David Rockwell and his firm, the Rockwell Group. With a capacity of 3,400 people, this venue has a 34 by 18 meters stage and a press room with am additional capacity of 1,5000 people.
The theater lobby has five levels and a grand staircase made with cherry wood balustrades. The Dolby Theater stands out for its entrance with Art Deco columns. In the theater hall the walls are lined with 26 photographs of some Oscar winners, while the stage features a silver leaf “tiara.”