PACIFIC THEATRES AT THE GROVE

6301 W. 3rd St.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-692-0829

Crowded streets, fountain shows, street vendors…Mickey Mouse? Well, no. But this Disney-esque outdoor village does include a free trolley. And what village doesn’t include a theatre?

Designed with a throw-back feel, right when you walk into Pacific you are reminded of Los Angeles theatres from back in the day (minus the electronic kiosks). With gorgeous chandeliers, larger-than-life staircases and paintings and photographs covering the walls, the lobby looks like a five-star hotel straight out of the '50s. The ushers even wear traditional bellhop attire - white gloves included.

But the old-school ambiance doesn’t mean the audio/visual equipment isn’t up to snuff. With 14 panoramic screens, stadium seating, and a great sound system you will definitely get your money’s worth.

Speaking of money though, tickets are a bit on the pricier side. Tickets range from $8.75 (non-peak) to $12.75 (Friday & Saturday nights). And, of course, prices can really escalate if you plan on getting some snacks. But the theatre provides kiosks for the concession stand as well. So you no longer have to wait in line to buy food - you simply make your order on the touch screen computer and cashiers will call out your number when it is ready.

However, snagging good seats in the theatre can be a bit more of an effort. Because Pacific is located in such a busy complex the theatre is generally super busy and many screenings sell out on Friday and Saturday nights. So if you want to guarantee yourself a ticket and good spot, you’ll need to arrive relatively early.

-L. Kaiser



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