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In its relatively short history, STAPLES Center has become the premier venue for musical performances, family entertainment, televised award shows and many major events in the region. Under AEG’s management, STAPLES Center has welcomed such major touring acts as U2, Paul McCartney, The Eagles, Prince, Justin Timberlake, Cirque du Soleil, The GRAMMY Awards and the Democratic National Convention, among others.
To complement the arena, the new state-of-the-art NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE will provide a mid-sized venue for live performances and events. The 235,00 square foot, 7,100-seat venue will host more than 125 music, family, dance and comedy acts, award shows, televised productions and short running Broadway theater events annually.
NOKIA Plaza will have over 20,000 square feet of LED signage including six 75 foot towers and a 22’ x 40’ display. The plaza space has been designed with flexibility as well as state-of-the-art “plug-and-play” technology to accommodate broadcast events, large celebrations, festivals, outdoor concerts and other live programming.
The ability to close 11th Street/Chick Hearn Court during non-peak hours is another major amenity serving L.A. LIVE as it connects STAPLES Center and provides a pedestrian friendly campus as well as excellent logistics for red carpet arrivals for guests attending events taking place at any of the venues.
The Recording Academy (NARAS) and AEG are developing The GRAMMY Museum, the permanent home for the GRAMMY Awards. Slated to open in October 2008 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary year of the GRAMMY Awards, the one-of-a-kind museum experience will be the cornerstone of the exciting L.A. LIVE development and is expected to draw over 300,000 visitors annually.
The West coast flagship for Regal Cinemas will be built at L.A. LIVE including 140,000 square feet of state-of-the-art cinema with 14 screens and 3,800 seats including an 800-seat house suitable for the industry’s most glamorous movie premieres. With close proximity to the convention center and the headquarters hotel meeting and ballroom spaces, it is also expected that the theaters will be utilized during the day for corporate presentations and break out space.
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More intimate live performances will be hosted at Club NOKIA. Accommodating over 2,300 guests, Club NOKIA will be the perfect venue for emerging music acts and cultural shows while also providing excellent space for corporate events and private parties. It is expected that Club NOKIA will host 150 events annually.