Have you ever wanted to visit a place so famous, that only the most well-known celebrities have been to? Do you want to go to a place that is part of history and makes dreams come true each time people gather there? Visit the Kodak Theatre on your upcoming Los Angeles car rental vacation and you may get to see a big star. You might get the chance to see someone like Tony Bennett or Celine Dion. You never know what you might find or who you might see at such a star-studded and world famous place. Opened in November 2001, the Kodak is the heart of the Hollywood and Highland center retail, dining and entertainment development. The theatre is managed by TheatreDreams and holds 3,400 seats. Today, more than one billion people recognize the Kodak as the major home of the Academy Awards. The theatre cost a whopping $94 million to build and is now home to first class live entertainment and events. Do not miss the opportunity to step on the same carpet, sit in the same chairs and stand on the same stage as some of the world's most prominent people. Visit the Kodak Theatre on your next Los Angeles car rental trip for the experience of a lifetime.
The Kodak has hosted numerous events and famous artists like Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder and the Dixie Chicks. The very prestigious American Ballet Theatre has performed here, as well as various Broadway productions. It has also held events such as the American Idol finals, the ESPY and BET Awards and certain AFI Lifetime Achievement Awards. The design and appearance of the theatre is a masterpiece in itself. It all begins a street back from the entrance with a towering gateway as the opening attraction. There is also a two-story Awards Walk which has backlit glass plaques to highlight each Best Picture Oscar that has ever won. The main entrance is a gorgeous staircase with red mosaic tile to tie it all together. Unfortunately, Los Angeles car rental customers, cameras are prohibited, but you can store everything in your own memories. The Kodak Theatre has a five-level lobby centered by a luxurious spiral staircase, covered by an oval, lit up dome. The area where the audience sits is truly a spectacle to see. The ceiling is hidden by a sliver-leafed "tiara" that lights up the whole theatre. The cherry wood finishes, dark plum upholstery and shimmering glow gives the space a warm and intimate feel. If you are hungry, be sure to grab a bite to eat. Wolfgang Puck Catering and Events provides all food and beverages and Los Angeles car rental clients, you won't be sorry when you try it.
You can enjoy all of the elegance and glamour that the Kodak Theatre has to offer. With a guided tour, you can see an Oscar statuette, see images from previous Academy Awards ceremonies and you can visit celebrity hotspots. You can book for a tour seven days a week. From June 1-August 31 you can take a tour anywhere from 10:30am-4:00pm and 1:30am-2:30pm for the rest of the year. The tour begins and ends at the Level 2 entrance and they last about 30 minutes each. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors, kids under 12 and students and children under 3 get in free. Food, beverage and gum are prohibited and guests must remain with the tour group at all times. Enjoy this unique opportunity Los Angeles car rental vacationers, because you never know when you might get another chance like this.