Hamilton — Hollywood Pantages 2027
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This extended Pantages run gives Southern California audiences a rare window to see a show that routinely sells out weeks in advance. The original cast recording is one of the best-selling cast albums in history, and the show has won 11 Tony Awards including Best Musical.
The Hollywood Pantages is a historic 2,700-seat theater on Hollywood Boulevard that has hosted every major touring Broadway production for decades. The engagement runs Tuesday through Sunday, with matinee and evening performances available throughout the run. Accessible seating is available in the main orchestra. Metro B Line stops at Hollywood and Highland, one block from the theater. Parking in the Hollywood and Highland structure is validated for Pantages ticket holders.
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