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 and holds one of the largest indoor stages in the United States.
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History
The theatre was designed by ELS Architecture and Urban Design of Berkeley, California on a commission by the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) in 2002. It opened on October 18, 2007 with six concerts featuring The Eagles and The Dixie Chicks. On June 7, 2015, the venue was re-branded as Microsoft Theater as part of a new naming rights deal with AEG Live. Microsoft had acquired Nokia's mobile device business in 2014. As part of the new naming rights deal, the L.A. Live plaza was also renamed Microsoft Square, and Microsoft provided upgrades to the venue's technology.
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Events
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. It hosted the MTV Video Music Awards in 2010, 2011 and 2015. In 2008 and 2011, the venue hosted The Grammy Nominations Live, a concert announcing the nominees for the Grammy Awards. The Grammy Awards take place annually across the street at the Staples Center, but the pre-telecast ceremony, where 70 Grammys are awarded prior to the evening show which is televised, is held at the Microsoft Theater. The People's Choice Awards have been held at the Microsoft Theater since 2010. The theater 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. The Game Awards have been held here in 2015, 2016 and 2017
Vocaloid character Hatsune Miku made her U.S. debut at the Microsoft Theater on July 2, 2011, as part of Anime Expo. She returned to the venue on October 11-12, 2014 as part of Miku Expo LA 2014. Both concerts were sold out. Hatsune Miku returned for another performance on May 6, 2016, as part of her first North American tour. She once again returned to the Microsoft Theater as part of her second tour of North America on June 29th, 2018. The 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions were held at the Microsoft Theater on April 18, 2013. The BET Awards moved to the Microsoft Theater in 2013. The Microsoft Theater has also hosted the Radio Disney Music Awards. The Microsoft Theater also hosted the 58th Annual Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony on February 15, 2016.
Sports
Boxing
Boxing matches have been held at the theater.
2028 Summer Olympics
The Microsoft Theater will host weightlifting at the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Overwatch League
On January 9, 2018, it was announced by Los Angeles Valiant CEO Noah Whinston that the Microsoft Theater would be the team's home arena starting in 2020.
References
External links
- Microsoft Theater Official Website
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