微软剧院
微软剧院改名前的前立面
地圖
曾用名诺基亚剧场(Nokia Theatre L.A. Live,2007-2015)
位置加利福尼亚州洛杉矶市克赫恩大道777号
坐標34°02′40″N 118°16′00″W / 34.04444°N 118.26667°W / 34.04444; -118.26667坐标34°02′40″N 118°16′00″W / 34.04444°N 118.26667°W / 34.04444; -118.26667
所有者安舒茨娱乐集团公司英语Anschutz Entertainment Group
類型室内剧场
座椅类别Reserved
座位数7,100
啟用2007年10月18日
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微软剧院(前称“诺基亚剧院”)是一个位于加利福尼亚音乐和戏剧场所 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[1] and holds one of the largest indoor stages in the United States.[2]

History 编辑

The theatre was by designed by ELS Architecture and Urban Design of Berkeley, California on a commission by the Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) in 2002.[2] It opened on October 18, 2007 with six concerts featuring The Eagles and The Dixie Chicks.[1]

In June 2015, the venue was re-branded as Microsoft Theater as part of a new naming rights deal with AEG Live.[3] Microsoft acquired Nokia's mobile device business in 2014.[4] As part of the new naming rights deal, the L.A. Live plaza was also re-named Microsoft Square, and Microsoft will also perform a "technology refresh" of the facility, including new AV equipment and other enhancements.[5]

Events 编辑

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.[6] The Microsoft Theater hosted the MTV Video Music Awards in 2010, 2011 and 2015. In 2008 and 2011, the venue hosted The Grammy Nominations Live concert where the nominees for the Grammy Awards were announced. The Grammy Awards take place annually across the street at the Staples Center. The Microsoft Theater has hosted the People's Choice Awards since 2010. It 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.

Vocaloid character Hatsune Miku made her US debut at Microsoft Theater on July 2, 2011, as part of Anime Expo.[7] She returned to the venue on October 11–12, 2014 as part of Miku Expo LA 2014.[8] Both concerts were sold out. Hatsune Miku will also be returning for another performance on May 6th, 2016 as part of her first North American tour.[9]

The 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions were held at the Microsoft Theater on April 18, 2013.[10]

The BET Awards moved to the Microsoft Theater in 2013.[11]

References 编辑

  1. ^ 1.0 1.1 Nokia Theatre L.A. Live-About. Anschutz Entertainment Group. [2008-07-08]. 
  2. ^ 2.0 2.1 Nokia Theatre. Architectural Record. [2013-09-22]. 
  3. ^ Brown, August. L.A. Live's Nokia Theatre changes name to Microsoft Theater. Los Angeles Times. June 9, 2015. 
  4. ^ Trenholm, Rich. Microsoft closes Nokia deal, pays more than expected. CNET. 25 April 2014 [25 April 2014]. 
  5. ^ Microsoft Takes Naming Rights to L.A.'s Nokia Theatre (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. [8 July 2015]. 
  6. ^ Associated Press. Emmys Will Move To New Venue. USA Today. 11 March 2008 [13 July 2008]. 
  7. ^ http://www.anime-expo.org/2011/05/12/japans-virtual-pop-star-hatsune-miku-to-make-u-s-concert-debut-at-anime-expo-2011/
  8. ^ http://mikuexpo.com/la
  9. ^ http://mikuexpo.com/na2016/
  10. ^ 28th Annual Rock and Rock Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
  11. ^ Gerrick D. Kennedy. BET Awards stage one more in the Shrine before going to L.A. Live. Los Angeles Times. 30 June 2012 [13 October 2012]. 

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Shrine Auditorium
Venues of the
American Music Awards

2007 – Present
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Kodak Theatre
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ESPY Awards

2008 – Present
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Kodak Theatre
Venues of the
American Idol Finale

2008 – 2014
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Dolby Theatre
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Radio City Music Hall
Venues of the
MTV Video Music Awards

2010 – 2011
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Staples Center
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Shrine Auditorium
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People's Choice Awards

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