Opened in 2001, Kodak Theatre has been the home for the annual Oscar ceremonies as well as for American Idol. This venue was designed by the Rockwell Group specifically to host the Oscar ceremonies. With a capacity of 3,041 seats, Kodak Theatre is one of the largest auditoriums in Hollywood. The construction of the theater was sponsored by the Kodak company. Today this venue features many musicals, ballet performances and dance productions.

El Capitan Theatre was initially known as “Hollywood's First Home of Spoken Drama.” The theater was established in 1926 and designed by Stiles O. Clements and G. Albert Lansburgh. For many years El Capitan Theatre hosted live plays with such famous actors as Joan Fontaine, Will Rogers, Jason Robards and Clark Gable. The theater has been recently renovated and now premieres Disney movies. It is one of Hollywood's sparkling gems.

Frequently considered to be one of the most beautiful historic buildings in Hollywood, The Egyptian Theatre was built in 1922 by showman Sid Grauman. That same year, the first movie premiere took place here. Designed in Egyptian Revival style, the theater features beautiful paintings and Egyptian hieroglyphics. Nowadays it is a famous landmark building.

Pantages Theatre stands right in the middle of Hollywood, on Hollywood Boulevard. This theater is one of the most prominent landmarks in Los Angeles, representing the glorious past and brilliant future of the world entertainment capital. Pantages Theatre often hosts TV shows, concerts and musicals. For over ten years this theater was also home to the Academy Award Ceremonies.

Cinerama Dome was opened in 1963 and has become a national landmark. The theater is located in a massive geodesic dome. Built entirely of concrete, the dome is the only one of its kind. Cinerama Dome is a large 1,000 seat auditorium with very comfortable chairs and one of the best audio systems in the world.