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Car Rental Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Opera

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When you think of Los Angeles, you think of the glitz and glamor of the movies. But Los Angeles has so much more to offer, it is a city rich with culture as well. Experience the Los Angeles Opera during your next Los Angeles rental car vacation to get a taste of something truly magical. Opera is one of the most unique and spectacular of all the performing arts. With its combination of singing, acting, lighting, design, orchestra, movement and dance, there is nothing else like it.

Visit The Music Center in your Los Angeles rental car to witness one of the magnificent productions that are presented in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The Music Center is a beautiful spectacle in itself. Opened in 1964, it has become the cultural heart of Los Angeles and welcomes more than 4 million people each year. It is home not only to the Los Angeles Opera, but also the Center Theatre Group (the Mark Taper Forum and the Ahmanson Theatre), the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. However, the centerpiece of this 11 acre, 4 theatre complex is the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion which seats 3,086 and is home to the Los Angeles Opera.

Productions At The Music Center

Before you arrive to The Music Center in your Los Angeles rental car you will have to decide on what production you are interested in seeing at the Los Angeles Opera. The Los Angeles Opera presents many different operas and concerts each year and will have something for everyone's tastes. Here is a glimpse of the some of productions you can expect to see:

Le Nozze Di Figaro by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

This is heartfelt romantic comedy directed by Ian Judge and conducted by musical director Kent Nagano, in which a masked game of hide-and-seek reveals a touching message of love and forgiveness.

This is an enchanting and lighthearted production that will be sure to move and inspire you!

Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini

If you are searching for a classic, then look no further than Madama Butterfly. This is the tragic tale of love and betrayal is performed with panache! This unforgettable tale of a young, trusting Japanese bride who commits herself to a man that is unworthy of her loyalty will leave a lasting impression as the performances will thrill and captivate you. You will undoubtedly be talking about this dramatic production as you return in your Los Angeles rental car.

Grendel by Elliot Goldenthal

This unique production about a killer, Grendel, who can not control his own instincts is presented in an extraordinary manner using film, puppetry and masks. It features characters such as a cynical dragon who reveals Grendel's role as the eternal enemy; a queen whose beauty washes away the hostilities of sworn foes; and a warrior who fails in his quest to slay the beast. Grendel, a passionate thinker trapped inside the body of a beast, struggles to transcend his condition in a quest for meaning and purpose. This is the perfect production to attend in your Los Angeles rental car if you are seeking something spectacular and out of the ordinary!

Parking At The Music Center

There are many convenient parking options for your Los Angeles rental car:

Self Parking

Ample parking is available in the Music Center Garage. Self parking offers the cheapest rates and are available beginning at 5 p.m. for evening performances and 11 a.m. for matinees; higher rates apply before those times.

Valet Parking

Available at the Hope Street circular drive adjacent to the Plaza and at the Grand Avenue circular drive south of Temple Street. Cars are returned to the Hope Street side.

Box Office Parking

To make your ticket purchases and pick-up easier, the Box Office will validate for 30 minutes free parking for your Los Angeles rental car in the Music Center Garage. Please obtain a validation stamp from the ticket seller. Regular daily parking rates will apply after 30 minutes. The regular rate before 6 p.m. is $16.