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About Mark Taper Forum

Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles at 135 North Grand Avenue, Mark Taper Forum is CTG's intimate, thrust-stage theatre renowned for drama and experimental works. With a compact, immersive setup around a circular stage, the venue offers an up-close experience that has hosted world premieres and landmark productions over the years.

Whether you’re a local or visiting LA, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and restaurants. Secure your seats and enjoy a seamless theatre night with trusted, straightforward ticket options.

The Mark Taper Forum sits within The Music Center campus, adjacent to Civic Center and Grand Park. The interior auditorium was renamed Amelia Taper Auditorium after a 2008 renovation, but the venue remains the Mark Taper Forum and continues to host bold, contemporary productions. Recent seasons resumed in 2024–25 with new programming, building on a legacy of premieres such as Jelly’s Last Jam, 13, Burn This, Children of a Lesser God, Parade, and Angels in America. For accurate seating plans and availability, interactive seating maps are accessible via SeatGeek.

  • Address: 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
  • Capacity: ~736 seats
  • Parking: On-site Music Center parking with self-park and valet options
  • Transit: Downtown LA location near Civic Center/Grand Park; accessible by Metro, bus, and Angels Flight; walkable from major hubs
  • Nearby hotels: Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza (adjacent), The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites (0.5 miles), DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown (nearby)

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (within The Music Center).
  • Venue type: Thrust-stage theatre focused on drama and experimental work; described as CTG’s smallest, most intimate venue.
  • Capacity: Approximately 736 seats (CTG and recent materials list 736-seat capacity; historic sources cite 739 after 2008 renovation).
  • Seating chart: Seating is arranged around a circular thrust stage; interactive seating maps are available via SeatGeek for Mark Taper Forum events.
  • Parking: On-site Music Center parking with self-park and valet options; see Discover Los Angeles for facilities and access.
  • Transit: Located in Downtown LA near Civic Center/Grand Park transit; accessible by Metro, bus lines, and Angels Flight; Walkable from nearby transit hubs.
  • Nearby hotels: Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza (adjacent), The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites (0.5 mi), DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown (within walking distance).
  • Notable events hosted: World premieres such as Jelly’s Last Jam (1991), 13 (World Premiere, 2007), Burn This (1986-87), Children of a Lesser God (1979), Parade (2009), and the Angels in America premieres (1992 Perestroika).
  • Renaming/demolition: The venue remains Mark Taper Forum; the interior auditorium was renamed Amelia Taper Auditorium following a 2008 renovation; no demolition has occurred.
  • Recent status: CTG paused 2023-24 season but reopened for 2024-25 with new productions (e.g., Life of Pi at the Ahmanson and Mark Taper Forum programming resumed).