Fonda Theatre History
The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, California is one of the top concert venues in all of Southern
California. Located on Hollywood Boulevard, the venue first opened as the Carter DeHaven Music Box in 1926 and was home to
revues and theater for the first several years of its existence. From 1945 through 1977 the theater then served as a movie
palace before closing for almost ten years. In 1985 the venue was purchased by the Netherlander Organization and renamed the
Henry Fonda Theatre and began showing theatrical productions and in 2012 Golden Voice took over the venue, transforming it
into the popular concert venue it is today. StubHub is the place to go for all of the best shows at the Fonda Theatre, even
ones that sell out quickly.
Fonda Theatre Events
Many of the best bands to come to Los Angeles have hot
the stage at the Fonda Theatre including Peter Hook and the Light, Tom Petty, Superchunk, Die Antwoord, the Vaselines, the
Buzzcockx, La Ruoux, Temples, The War on Drugs, Mogwai, Stromae, Twin Shadow, the Afghan Whigs, Trampled by Turtles, Timeflies,
the Psychedelic Furs, Blonde Redhead, and more. Musical acts from all genres hit the stage at this Hollywood hotspot so be
sure to take a look at the venue's schedule of events often to see when new concerts are booked.
Los Angeles,
California
As the city in California with the highest population, and the second most populous city in the United States,
you can be sure that there are plenty of reasons to visit Los Angeles. You would be remiss not to visit the beach whether
it is Venice Beach, Santa Monica, Malibu, or any of the other nearby beaches. A trip to Hollywood Boulevard will allow you
to go along the Walk of Fame and see the names some of your favorite stars of film, television, radio, and music before you
stop by Grauman's Chinese Theater and see where the biggest stars in the history of showbiz have put their hand prints in
the cement. If you are looking for something more high brow head over to the J. Paul Getty Museum and see some of the world
famous art hanging from its walls.
Fonda Theatre Seating Layout
The Fonda Theatre admits up to 1,200 guests
for its biggest shows and offers the choice between floor and balcony seating. A special VIP area is located above the balcony
seats and a rooftop outside bar and smoking area is the perfect place to relax between bands. Additionally, a restaurant adjacent
to the venue offers great food and a wide selection of craft beer and is accessible to ticket holders throughout the night.
Trivia
Morgan, Walls, and Clements is the architecture firm responsible for designing the Fonda Theatre which
was the fourth of several buildings in the Los Angeles area that the firm designed. The original name of The Music Box was
placed on the marquee in front of the venue in 2002 in an effort to help the theater return to its glory days in the 1920s.