The United Theater on Broadway

A smaller sized theater, it is another beautiful example of Spanish Gothic style design. I can't vouch for the sound as I've only seen one concert there and I have to say it was not the best sound, but perhaps in a different location it might sound better. That being said, it gave my experience there a more intimate one due to the smaller size. Loved it!

This was my first time at The United Theater on Broadway, but I've been to the Theater at the Ace Hotel once before. It's the same place. The ceiling and walls of the theater are gorgeously detailed, it has great seating, and a magnificent sound system. I would definitely come back for an event here. Parking was easy as well

Step Back in Time at the United Artists Theater The United Artists Theater on Broadway is a must-visit for history buffs and architecture lovers. This beautifully restored Spanish Gothic masterpiece from 1927 oozes old Hollywood glamour. From the moment you step inside, you'll be transported to a bygone era. The intricate details will leave you in awe – look out for ornate carvings, dazzling chandeliers, and a breathtaking ceiling. It's a feast for the eyes! This historic venue is the perfect backdrop for concerts, film screenings, and special events.

Beautiful theatre with incredible carved stone and wood. The seats started off comfy but after 1.5 hours of sitting my tail bone hurt so much I could barely stand up.

A splendid Spanish gothic theater! The sound was crystal clear! The staff great. A special place to put on your radar.

I almost don't want to talk about this place so that it doesn't become more well known. It's a great place to see a show, but that's not the point. The architecture is absolutely STUNNING. It's an unbelievable example of Baroque Revival in the heart of Downtown LA, and you almost can't believe what you're looking at. It's an incredible place, and the photos just don't do it justice.

Beautiful theater with a grand, three story lobby full of intricate woodwork and art. They offer snacks and drinks at a reasonable price, and the seats were comfortable!

From arrival at the next door lot, thru the line, thru a brilliant concert for The Beat and our just fantastic! Terrific sound; great facility & mixes! Beautiful hall, everyone so friendly and helpful! We've been happily coming here for years as it's previous iteration as The Ace Theater, but has the sound gotten better or am I just appreciating a great mix for a demanding performance? Love this place!

A smaller sized theater, it is another beautiful example of Spanish Gothic style design. I can't vouch for the sound as I've only seen one concert there and I have to say it was not the best sound, but perhaps in a different location it might sound better. That being said, it gave my experience there a more intimate one due to the smaller size. Loved it!

This was my first time at The United Theater on Broadway, but I've been to the Theater at the Ace Hotel once before. It's the same place. The ceiling and walls of the theater are gorgeously detailed, it has great seating, and a magnificent sound system. I would definitely come back for an event here. Parking was easy as well

Step Back in Time at the United Artists Theater The United Artists Theater on Broadway is a must-visit for history buffs and architecture lovers. This beautifully restored Spanish Gothic masterpiece from 1927 oozes old Hollywood glamour. From the moment you step inside, you'll be transported to a bygone era. The intricate details will leave you in awe – look out for ornate carvings, dazzling chandeliers, and a breathtaking ceiling. It's a feast for the eyes! This historic venue is the perfect backdrop for concerts, film screenings, and special events.

Beautiful theatre with incredible carved stone and wood. The seats started off comfy but after 1.5 hours of sitting my tail bone hurt so much I could barely stand up.

A splendid Spanish gothic theater! The sound was crystal clear! The staff great. A special place to put on your radar.

I almost don't want to talk about this place so that it doesn't become more well known. It's a great place to see a show, but that's not the point. The architecture is absolutely STUNNING. It's an unbelievable example of Baroque Revival in the heart of Downtown LA, and you almost can't believe what you're looking at. It's an incredible place, and the photos just don't do it justice.

Beautiful theater with a grand, three story lobby full of intricate woodwork and art. They offer snacks and drinks at a reasonable price, and the seats were comfortable!

From arrival at the next door lot, thru the line, thru a brilliant concert for The Beat and our just fantastic! Terrific sound; great facility & mixes! Beautiful hall, everyone so friendly and helpful! We've been happily coming here for years as it's previous iteration as The Ace Theater, but has the sound gotten better or am I just appreciating a great mix for a demanding performance? Love this place!

Beautiful venue! Being at this venue felt like being transported in time. Came here for a Pink Sweats concert and had an amazing time. That said, I hear some seats aren't as good. We were at Lower Balcony Center, Row E which provided a great view & the seats weren't as cramped as the other seats at the balcony. First, the PARKING: There were different parking spots around the area. I think there are generally flat rate parking for around $20-25. SOUND: Not bad! The acoustics were decent at our seating area. DRINKS/FOOD: There were a few places that had drinks and popcorn/snacks. As with any venue, the lines can be long, but they are fairly quick. Plus, I think it's cashless which makes the process go faster. Overall, would recommend for a show/event, but I likely wouldn't get a seat higher than Lower Balcony Center as the seats looked a bit cramped & uncomfortable to sit in for an hour or more.

*** Cashless operation *** The United Theater on Broadway was first opened in 1927 and the theater is decorated in the Spanish Gothic Revival style. The theater was restored and reopened in 2014 as the Theatre at the Ace Hotel, but the hotel closed in January 2024 and reopened again in February 2024 as STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa. Few blocks surrounding the theater (Broadway/W Olympic Blvd & Broadway/W 9th St) are relatively safe comparing with select parts of Downtown LA. [Parking]: There was a parking lot right next to the theater, but it was $25 flat rate, but luckily I was able to spot Joe's Auto Parks (1025 S Hill St) located just two blocks away for $5 flat rate. [Amenities]: Guests must be 5 years and older. Bag cannot be larger than 5 in. tall x 9 in. long x 2 in. wide. There's no coat check on-site. Earplugs are available upon request in the Box Office. No re-entry allowed. Restroom is located in the basement level only. Everyone had to leave via the rear exit. [Seating]: My seat in row J at the Upper Balcony Center had no cup holder and I accidentally knocked over a drink from the person who sat next to me. View from Upper Balcony Center section seat was alright, but can't say my seat was super comfortable. However the theater certainly had a great vibe. [Show]: Came here for a magic show and Jorge Blass was the best & the most memorable magicians for the show with out-of-this-world mind-blowing tricks. It was a solid venue and the parking situation was actually not as bad as other places like Hollywood Pantages Theatre.

A beautiful historic theater with topnotch service. I appreciated the free water available at various stations throughout the place. We were there for Juatin Willman, who is a master of both magic and comedy. He put on an amazing show. My companion and I had different tickets as I had purchased the VIP option for the meet and greet. I want to give special thanks to the staff for arranging it so that my plus one didn't have to wait outside alone. They made it possible for her to stay inside the theater and wait for me in safety. Thank you, United Theater, for looking out for us.

We came for the Free Jokes! We are at the United Artists Theater!!! The flagship theater created for the United Artists Studio ... which was founded by the likes of DW Griffith; Douglas Fairbanks; Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin... sure to have stepped foot into this very Theater back in the roaring 20's... this was one of many flagship Theaters built for United Artists Studio at the time... We are at the Historic United Artists Theater now the home of THE ACE HOTEL...that's right ! This very windy Cinco De Mayo 2024 ...We left the historic Hollywood Athletic Club about an hour ago...for an Imagen Foundation Awards celebration hosted by Apple TV and now we're here... The ghosts of Mary Pickford and Charlie Chaplin seem to follow us around everywhere we go!!! Hey! I ain't complainin'... Netflix is a Joke Comedy Festival is handing out free passes all along their comedy fest... so be sure to grab a few tickets when you can or as they last! The festival won't last forever...and these ghosts can get pretty needy... We came to see Patton Oswalt...the man did not disappoint...the headliner delivered his usual fare of smart acerbic commentary... and tried out some new jokes for his new special he seems to be whipping up... His comedy stylings were preceded by a few comedians including Ben Feldman... the Tourette's kid spitting comedy venom was definitely worth an ear shot! The kid made me a little dizzy ... but he was funny... lol All in all a wonderful evening that began at 7pm and ran through nearly two hours ... Set in the beautiful and historic United Artists Flagship Theater ... what more could you ask for...!? Thanks Netflix!! Now ... are these ghosts gonna follow me home?! Please do!!! We're in good company...

This has to be one of the most beautiful venues I've ever entered. And I'm so sad I was only able to go after they had announced their closure. The Theatre at the Ace Hotel is a former church, which you can note right away from the religious symbolism as you enter. I was completely blown away by how beautiful this architecture was and how beautifully preserved it all was. We sat at the front of the balcony for our show, and we had a great view and a great time. Staff was helpful in navigating us, and food/merch lines never got too long. If you have a chance to stop by the Theatre at Ace Hotel before they close, by all means do! It was such a special experience to be able to be in a theatre like this.

Jorja Smith October 2023 Amazing venue Built in 1926 the art on the walls is beyond incredible. Defiantly art deco era

Okay, so I went back for my second experience here. As you can see from my first review, I warned not to sit in the back of the orchestra due to loud noise from the lobby as the concessions closed down for the night. I stupidly thought the balcony would be the way to go. DON'T DO IT! I went to see Death Cult's only US show here before their reunion tour through Europe, and the balcony turns out to be a torture chamber. As you can see from my photos, the space between the front of your seat and the seat in front of you is not even the space from the bottom of my palm to the top of my middle finger. I am only 5'9" and my legs are not bulky but they did not fit. My knees did not fit. I had to try to sit at a slight angle. I don't know how tiny people were in the early 1900's or whenever this place was built, but it is not meant for modern man. I was in excruciating pain all night. It didn't help that the jerk behind me kept wolf whistling with his fingers in his mouth at train horn level every 90 seconds into my eardrums. If you must go to the Theatre at the Ace Hotel get orchestra seats away from the back and do not whatever you do sit upstairs in the balcony. Every person who came in immediately commented how horrible and painful the seating was.

This past Friday, My GF & I went and saw Mark Normand here at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel. Parking for the event was pretty easy. We didn't want to chance getting close to the venue and there not be spots, so we parked a couple blocks away at a structure and walked there. Getting into the actual venue was easy too. We pulled out our tickets to be scanned, after that we emptied our pockets and went through the metal detectors. Doors opened at 6:30 and we got there right when it opened. Finding our seats were easy as well. Plus we got help from one of the ushers so that made it even easier on me. Much thanks to them for all the help. All 3 comedians were amazing that night! Definitely a great first stand up show for my GF! One she'll always remember. I loved the show & the time we spent inside The Theater!

Cool ambiance with the gothic look on the inside and that's pretty much all good this theater has going on. The stairs are steep and windy and I have tripped and lost balance and have seen others mock me and do the same on multiple occasions. The seats should be fine for dwarfs. But if you are any bigger than that you will suffer. The men's restrooms are tiny and each has capacity of 2 men doing business and 2 men washing up at best. The sound travels very bad. We went to see Anthony Jeselnik and I could barely make out what he was saying at the upper balcony. The line was moving fast. Thanks to the organizers. Been there twice and that feels like too much.

What a fun spot! The theater is great- much larger than I was expecting. The seats seemed to all have a great view of the stage. There's a lower level and then also an upper balcony. It felt like a cool temp inside. They have bars accessible at every level and even some snacks for purchase.

The only reason I'm giving this beautiful theater a 4 is because if you have to go to the bathroom in the middle of a set/production, everyone in your row has to get up because there is literally no leg room to squeeze through (I get that this is to fit more people, but can still take away from the show for a moment). But again, beautiful theater. Drink/food prices were "fair" for a theater in my opinion and the sound system wasn't bad! Would totally go again.

First of all, the theater is now under new management and has been renamed The United Theater on Broadway. My friend and I attended a taping of the podcast, Criminal. The doors opened at 7 and I arrived at 6:30 in the rain . So, of course I had to wait outside. The security is very much like trying to board an international flight! Empty your pockets, no outside water, each individual is wanded and you must open your coat and turn around with your arms extended. Wow! I felt very safe once I was finally permitted to enter. But once you enter, it's eerily quiet with the feeling of days gone by, but the elegance is apparent. There were at least three bars and very minimal snacks. I suspect the fare will increase over time, but the drink selections were much more extensive than most theaters. Also, the bartenders were a complete delight. Funny, helpful and patient. They could easily become Flight Attendants or cruise staff without skipping a beat. Thank you Vanessa and Christa, you gave our evening an absolutely wonderful start. Then when you walk into the actual performance theater, it's stunning! It's a bit dark, so it's hard to get the full breadth of the opulence, but it was magnificent. Each time I looked up at the ceiling or the walls, I noticed another detail. Our seats were orchestra level, right, about seven rows from the front. Great view, comfortable seats. And lastly, I'd like to thank the House Manger, Eric. From the very beginning, we couldn't find our tickets, he could not have been more kind and helpful. He gave us very interesting information about the history of the theater and it's clear he loves his job. All around a lovely way to spend a wet Wednesday school night. 10/10, highly recommend.

Gorgeous!!! I was SHOCKED. Beautiful decor! Great leg workout on the stairs. The decor??!! The design and the entire experience was incredible! I'm not sure why it's not better known! It's beautiful! I love that it's kept the same and I'm looking forward to what they're going to do with the new owners. I want to go again soooooon!!! Parking along the back is solid!!

Such a beautiful a nice theater! We ate dinner prior to our show but a small popcorn looked to be about $6. They also served a moderate range of alcoholic drinks and candy. The staff were so nice in guiding us to our seats and the bathrooms! They really made it such a nice experience. We did find that there was no AC so we were sweating!

Came here tonight to see comedian Michelle Buteau perform at 8 PM. Keep in mind parking is going to be anywhere from $15-$25 around this area on a busy night. Security was pretty easy to get through once I emptied all my pockets and went through the metal detector. This place has an old Italian/gargoyle, eerie almost haunted vibe to it. The stairs are dark and short so be careful cause there was a lot of people tripping going down those stairs once we were released. The set up and the restrooms is kind of weird. Have a cute powder room with really good lighting for pictures but like I said, it's like old-school Victorian outdated There's even signs of being careful what to put in the toilet because they're plumbing is bad and it's an old building. Seats are super small tight. No legroom and it's super steep in here. Definitely not handicap friendly whatsoever. Not the best place to have a function but got the job done

Ace is a venue which is packed full of perfections; acoustically excellent sound quality, cleanliness beyond belief (cleaning crew outside theater, and always 3-4 in women's bathrooms), ice cold complimentary water, friendliest staff I've ever met at a venue, and the list goes on and on. Tickets are the most economically sound I've found for a seated venue - recommend looking resale closer to performance date - gonna hate this competition but I'm all about sharing the love. Patience is a virtue often and especially with concert tics at Ace. Snagged 2 consecutive days at a steal from Ticketmaster's sister companies- SeatGeek for Wednesday and AXS on Thursday. Resale will improve exponentially the closer you get to actual performance. We sat smack in center front row for Wilco on Wednesday and few rows back in center for last nights performance. Parking is tough and a bit sketchy out there - we park in safe underground garage with full time security for $9 flat rate, off 5th Ave. Check out Ace's entertainment lineup..... incredibly eclectic from bands of course, but also comedians, to health related experts. I'll likely see you there!

AN ABSOLUTELY MUST DO! 5 STARS! It's Time to jump into The TimeMobile & scour the Earth & take you to places from a different time that you won't believe still exist! We have set the dial to 1927 in downtown Los Angeles. We've landed at The Theater @ The Ace Hotel. This is a Beautifully restored 1600 Seat Movie Palace in DTLA. The architecture is Spanish Gothic & has a massive 3 story grand lobby. This was formerly known as the United Artists Theatre & was their flagship theater. United Artists was formed by D.W. Griffith, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks & Mary Pickford who broke away from the major studios to have more creative control. The structure was designed by architectural firm Walker and Eisen & designed by C. Howard Crane. It has changed names & ownership several times over the years . It's now been restored to its 1920's grandeur. You have to check out every inch of all 3 floors. You might miss something Cool. IT IS SPECTACULAR! They now have concerts, live performances, movies & special events here. Goldstar had Discount Tickets for the Original Frankenstein with a Live Orchestra for Halloween 2022. They had 2 shows. It was FANTASTIC! It was packed with people. There are multiple parking lots on different streets in the area with various price points from low to high. You've got to check out one of their shows & experience what a movie palace.felt like from the golden age of Hollywood. It used to be, you had to have Mega Bucks & be really Rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

The Theatre at the Ace Hotel is a beautiful theater. The seats are a bit old and do not offer much room, but it's a fun place to catch a show. The restrooms on the ground floor are larger than those on the upper floors. We went through security and bag checks on the way in -- they allowed me to bring in my water bottle but made me empty it first. Luckily, they had water dispensers at the bars. There are parking lots nearby and street spaces within walking distance. The sound is pretty good and I could see the screens even from the nosebleed seats. In terms of shows, my favorite was the Pop Up Magazine -- I think it was a farewell tour, but would definitely recommend it if it returns!

Terrible service rude people Awful food disgusting place dust everywhere smelly got smacked across the face

Los Angeles has a number of exceptional venues for live music, this is one of them. Sound is fantastic, security is good in that you don't know that they are there (unless needed). Of course beverage prices are stupidly high, but that's just the way it is. Maybe it's the historical aspect that gives this a warm vibe and patrons seem to enjoy each other's presence. I great place to see live gigs

Came here to see Ukrainian band, Dakhabrakha. AMAZING multitalented musicians who gave a brilliant performance! Gorgeous theater. That is we're the praise ends... Theatre is terribly run! The theater itself is a beautiful landmark. Beyond that the bathrooms are small, dingy and badly in need of renovations. Getting our tickets from will call was absolute mayhem. Ordered online and instead of emailing QR code or digital ticket, we had to wait in line for will call for an hour to receive paper tix. Staff manually sifted through tix with our names on them. What is this...1980? As a matter of fact it was so chaotic, people were still in line until 8pm, half an hour after the show was supposed to start. To make matters worse, the ushers were shining flashlights in peoples faces, and speaking in "outdoor" voices. They obviously hadn't been trained in proper theater etiquette. At one point, an usher was having a full conversation with someone during the performance and everyone in our section had to tell him to be quiet. Unbelievable. Once we were out of that epic line and inside, to add insult to injury, the concessions were awful. Purchased an $8 popcorn and received a crackerjack size box of super salty, stale cardboard. Really?This theater seriously needs to get their sh*t together. Unless it's a band I absolutely cannot live without seeing, I will not be coming back here again.

Uncomfortable, hot, expensive and late. I am 6 feet tall. I can't fit my legs in the leg space. I watched a short show (less than 90 minutes) and was less comfortable than on an airplane. I was in the balcony and was sweating before the show started, and it only got worse. I'm not used to being so uncomfortable in a theatre, especially when the tickets are so expensive! At the time the show was supposed to start, there was a line down the block because they didn't have a plan for the amount of people that had already bought tickets. Don't perform here and if you're a fan, tell the performer to play somewhere else.

This grand magnificent Theatre in downtown Los Angeles provides a wonderful venue in the moment but also gives you a taste of what the Theater and Hollywood was like in its heyday. They don't make theaters like this and the dozen others that are downtown and scattered in Hollywood. The sight lines and sounds are great and whoever you see (I saw a tribute to Jerry Garcia and a recent show), this theater just seems to enhance the experience.

Venue is ok they seem to rely on the fact that the building is old to not have too much going on. The theater is beautiful but that kind of is the highlight. Right when you walk in is the concession stand so you have to walk through the line to find out where you sit. The seating arrangements aren't clearly marked

I saw Mickey Dolenz Celebrate The Monkees concert at this theatre. Not only was the concert fantastic, but this venue brought me back to a nostalgic time from the moment I walked inside. The architecture is impressive. The theatre is well-maintained and clean. Staff and audience were friendly. Parking is decent. The venue is located in the fashion district of downtown LA with a bit of a night life. It should be noted that the Will Call booth did not open 90 minutes before showtime as stated. It opened at the same time as the doors opened. It's right in front of a doorway where a lot of people were entering the theatre, so both lines collided. For this reason, I couldn't give it 5 stars. Overall, the concert and venue was a wonderful experience.

Beware! Harsh & unwelcoming, security is beyond the normal scope, management or so called management or any person involved/employed, straight up superior attitude. This will spoil your event, along with the announcement from security, they are only serving popcorn! ( You're headed out of business) $14, wine-single glass. Dark, poor lighting, overall, dungeon vibe. Location/street/interesting, to the point, you better turn around constantly. Choose a newer venue with amenities in the current era, for enjoying your ticket purchase. I would give zero stars, if I could!

If I could give a zero star, I would. ___________ Concert promoters, pls do not book this place for your talent, unless they agree to keep bathrooms open, improve lighting design, etc. ___________ Their lighting team is not focused. BeWhy asked for lights on the audience for different reasons. It took 2-3 requests before they did anything. - Also the lighting design is limited, not great for a cool performer like BeWhy ___________ $70+ tickets + pkg + gas/time and no access to bathrooms after the show. UNBELIEVABLE Can't believe this venue is part of a hotel. - the LACK of hospitality was off the charts!!! I was here for last Thursday's BeWhy concert. Parking at this venue is $25. AVOID IT. You can find $6 parking on Hill St between 9th & 8th streets. Two thumbs down, way way down for all the restrooms being closed off after the show!!!! They told us to search for a restroom outside (WTF, 11pm in DNTLA???) Common sense is not so common! - 1.5 hrs drive to DNTN LA - 3.5 hrs for the show - 2 hrs drive back home Well God was on my side!!! I experienced a bladder control miracle. LOL U SUCK, THE THEATER AT THE ACE HOTEL IN DNTN LA!!! So Very #inconsiderate and #cruel. The tone is set at the top, so this is seriously lack of long-term thinking from management. In the future - I will avoid any and all concerts at this venue!

What an amazing quaint Theatre in LA. I have never been to such a beautiful venue and I was in awe with the decor and the inside of this Theatre. I was here on a Saturday to watch the She & Him concert and I was in love. My group and I walked a few blocks from where we ate and parked but it was not that bad of a walk. When we got there they searched our bags and scanned our tickets with no issues. The theater has restrooms but keep in mind that it is old & the lines might get long because of the limited stalls. But still.. the restrooms were kept very nice and clean and stocked. We sat at a decent section, there was not a bad spot in the Theatre. The seats are small, and the sections are small as well. My brother in law is 5'10 and his knees were pretty close to the seat in front of him. (Again, old theatre so its kind of a given) Because of the intimate setting we were not permitted to take video or pictures during the performance which was fine by me but I don't know if this applies to other acts here. The sound was amazing and it was just an amazing atmosphere. I had an amazing time here! We stayed way after the encore to walk around the area and explore, it was just such a beautiful theatre. I hope to go back soon !

The architecture is very beautiful and breathtaking at times - it really is a gem in the middle of DTLA for this reason. However, the historical nature of the building is both the best and worst things about this location. The seating in this theatre could best be described as torture devices. If you are taller than 5'4", your concert experience will be difficult and uncomfortable. You will spend 70% of the show contorting your legs and twisting your body to at least make the experience bearable. Luckily I was able to make friends with the people in my row as we commiserated about the ridiculous seating, so not all was lost? Another reviewer said that they did not check vaccination cards although Axis says to bring them with you. I can also confirm this. I read another review saying don't bother buying a ticket past row P, and I can tell you that this is sound advice. Unless you are sitting in the balcony, center orchestra, or closer to the front on the R/L sides, your view will be encumbered and you will hear the bar during the quieter moments of the show. The customer service was whatever - no employee was especially friendly or outgoing, but nothing stood out. Bar serves drinks and concessions - a water is $5.00. A soda is $5.00. There are a few parking lots in easy walking distance from the theatre. The charge was $25.00, which was worth the convenience. Overall, is it worth it? If you are in it for a fun date night, I would just go to the bar and see the architecture. If you are going to a show? Get a seat closer to the front and make sure you do some stretches before going out.

I saw Regina Spektor perform here amid all kinds of familial nostalgia, some of which wasn't even my own nostalgia but which I knew, somehow, was nostalgic, so when I brought it up with my dad afterward, he remembered a radio jingle from the 1940s that he probably hadn't thought about since the 1950s, at the very latest. But back to the concert. This was really the makeup concert for when I saw Regina Spektor perform at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley in April 2017 amid a downpour. The weather that night worsened as the show progressed, and it got so windy that they decided to end the concert rather than risk the performers' safety. Regina was on board with that decision, but she felt rather bad about ending the concert abruptly, so she came out and performed a couple of songs solo, kind of a closure-inspiring pseudo-encore. I have always liked Regina, but that night really made me love her in three of the four Greek ways. She's a true mensch, and although she didn't technically owe me a concert, I felt like I technically owed myself a concert. Sadly but actually happily, the next time she came around was on a day I would be out of town, but it also fell on my mom's birthday and a few weeks after my sister's, so I got them tickets to see her in Anaheim. But back to the concert. Finally! Getting to reward myself for my patience. I came with my sis, who is a true concert-going companion and has been to me since I was a freshman in college and she took me to all these shows! She's like the sister in the Juliana Hatfield Three song "My Sister," except that whereas the younger sibling in that song has a love-hate relationship with her older sister, I only love my sister, even when she's being difficult, because (a) that's very rare and (b) my being-difficult ratio to hers is about 127:1. But back to the concert. What a lovely venue! It's a restored movie palace, and I don't use that archaic term lightly or just because I'm some seventh grader who learned how to use a thesaurus. No, Ace Hotel's theater was one of those (then) lavish theaters where Hollywood blockbusters premiered back in the day. L.A.'s Broadway was never quite like New York's, but it was the site of lots of vaudeville acts and musical performances, but all of that ended a really long time ago, although my dad remembers seeing some acts on Broadway in the 1950s, when things had already gone quite a bit downhill. But back to the concert. The lobby is really spectacular, and while its size and grandeur are kind of anticlimactic when compared with the theater itself, they've done a really good job of restoring all those ridiculous details from the original crazy craftsmanship. It's a pretty small theater, so even though we were sitting in one of the last rows, we had a perfect view. Regina was her normal playful and engaging self, and it was really neat that her set was pretty different from the interrupted one I had seen in Berkeley and even from the one my sister had seen just a bit before in Anaheim. It was one of those concerts that leaves you in a happy daze, and you might forget the walk back to your car, although I didn't because we almost got run over by an idiot who wasn't paying attention while we were in the crosswalk. Back to the nostalgia. So when my sister and I were eating nearby on Broadway, I spied this really old-looking neon sign atop a building. I couldn't quite make out what it said, so I took a picture of it and zoomed in. Eastern Columbia. Hm. That sounded like some old film company that no longer existed. Why was its sign lit up? When I showed it to my dad, his eyes gleamed, and he instantly sang, in a very 1940s sing-songy way, "Eastern-Columbia, Broadway and 9th!" My dad is a big-time storyteller, so I've heard everything from his childhood at least 50 times, but he went on to talk about how that used to be the site of Eastern-Columbia Department Store, and they used to advertise on the radio with that jingle all the time. Wow. Just wow. Thank you, The Theatre at Ace Hotel, for helping me enjoy some serious family time, even with someone who wasn't at the concert.

I finally made it to this venue, before the doors open there are lots of great places within walking distance to eat. In fact, walking from LA Live is not bad. Once I made it inside, I saw what is probably the nicest looking theatre I have even been in, from an architectural aspect. I tried to take pictures but it does not do it justice. The sound was great and the theater is small enough that there are no bad seats. My only gripe was the bathroom on the second floor, very small. Besides that, the stand up urinal is basically adjacent to the sink. Feels strange to look to your right and see someone washing their hands. For parking, I found a nearby lot for $15. Overall a great concert space that I will hopefully come to again. I enjoyed my night with Billy Idol and Steve Stevens.

This is a nice old theatre in L.A. It's perfect for seeing a show. It looks like there isn't a bad seat in the house.. The architecture of the building is beautiful. I wish I could come during the day where I could appreciate it. They just don't make buildings like this anymore. The only downside was having to wait before being allowed to our seats. The lobby got awfully crowded. My lady was lucky to find a place to sit. I don't know if this is normal or because the performer was late. I was lucky to park in the lot next door for $20. I wasn't about to drive around forever looking for street parking. If the right event is here I would return. It's easy to get here from the freeway. I hate L.A. traffic and normally take Metrolink or Amtrak then use L.A. Metro when in L.A.

What a bummer, I think for a casual night out for a burger at their bar is fine but not to stay. The attendants were cool and nice, however the rooms are mediocre and the lack of privacy is a bit intense. The biggest thing that got to me personally was the lack of information given to us about the roof top bar. We weren't informed that a party would be taking place on the roof when we had checked in. I get it's LA and the rich and famous need to close out places for events but a heads up would be nice. Especially when we specify we're going there for a birthday. The whole point being there for a night, was to actually enjoy the night there! That includes being a bit extra and hanging at a roof top bar accessible for paying and staying guests! However ! when we arrived to the roof to enjoy a drink and celebrate my friends birthday we were quickly and curtly rushed from the roof top and told to go two blocks to CHECK and see if another was available.. we were walked outside the hotel (we were staying IN) and didn't really have a choice in the matter to leave... the man legit just walked us outside pointing out places to TRY and get access to... it was mostly rude and lacking of any real curtesy. It was a pretty tacky. Obviously that's my experience... but I don't feel my expectations were that high to begin with.

The venue is beyond beautiful truly reminiscent of eras gone by. We watched a movie screening which was lovely on Valentine's Day. The lobby as well as the theater and balconies were absolutely artistically created with many carved features. The catered food was dry, meager and lousy but I'd not put that on the theater but put it on those who rented the venue. I think it is the perfect location for a mascarade black tie event with lovely music!! I hear Brad pitta movie was filmed there.

Gorgeous, intricate, Comfortable, phantom of The opera vibes* *there's always a line before the doors open so If you wait a bit longer to leave the house, you will avoid the crowd

The Architectual features are so incredibly appropriate for this venue. The place is old but we'll maintained. Love the acoustics for the live stage performance of Letterkenny that we went to see. Our seats were in the balcony section but easy to get to and very comfy. The staff was also very nice.

WARNING: I've been here twice and first was very front of the balcony and then last night I was in section S of the balcony, very much in the back. If the only tickets available are near the back, I highly recommend DO NOT buy the tickets. Me and everyone else around me could not see. I had to keep leaning left or right to see around the two rows in front of me. The person in front of me was leaning to see in front of him. The guy in front of HIM was also leaning left/right/forward to see around the woman in front of him. Maybe Row P is the furthest back you should get? And this show (Trixie and Katya) were at least broadcasting what was going on onto a screen behind them. My boyfriend heard the people around him complain they couldn't see either. The other show where I was at the front of the balcony, we saw Bianca Del Rio's Unsanitized tour and she did not broadcast onto a screen, so I bet people in the back couldn't see at all. Everything else was good so if you CAN get better seats, don't hesitate to go to this nice venue. There are a lot of bars inside. Line was all the way down the street, but quick to get through security, maybe 10 minutes. The nearest bathroom to my seat only had two stalls but There was no line for me when I arrived. but I would imagine right at intermission or end of the show, there'd be a huge line. It was easy to find which door to go through for my section/seat, but I felt like every row was not clearly marked so an usher had to help us find it. Every staff member I interacted with were polite. Nearby parking was flat rate $20 earlier in the day, but right before the show seemed to jump to $25-30.

Absolutely beautiful! A friend and I had purchased tickets to see Get Out on Halloween. I have no words to describe how wonderful the experience was. The check-in process was a breeze. To enter, you either need to show your vaccination card or show a negative test to enter along with a government issued ID. Afterwards we quickly checked-in, headed to the concession stands, and found our seats. Everything from the architecture, to the orchestra, to the audio was out of this world. I'd highly recommend seeing a show here! It's an experience you won't forget.

What an impressive theater. Would never expect such a visual treat from the exterior facade. The inside has wood working is very detailed. It felt like you were in a Europe viewing a Roman cathedral. Stained glass is everywhere, you find beautiful hanging chandeliers, lampshades and classic stylings. They kept it original which is nice, hate to see gems like this modernized. Even the restroom were just as pretty with styling from back in the day. The porcelain and tile was everywhere.

Loved it! My husband and I were at this venue last night to see Anthony Jeselnik and it was awesome! Parking was a breeze, we got a spot in the lot down the street from the building for $20. Super easy to get in and out and it was very close to the theatre. We both used the restrooms when we arrived. Bathrooms were clean and there were plenty of stalls for everybody. My only possible gripe is they are down flights of stairs, which was fine for me, but i'm not sure how people who have issues with stairs get down there? The theatre is small and I imagine wherever you sit are good seats. We were front and center and it was perfect. This place is beautiful! I loved all the architecture and the lighting. The history of the theatre is amazing too, such a cool place! Seats weren't too cramped, but my husband was getting uncomfortable cause he has long legs. Not an issue for me though! I will definitely keep my eye on their calendar and come back out for another show if there is something else that interests me!

Wow. This place is amazing to see on the inside. The lines to get in move pretty quickly if you get there early. Now the bad People kept showing up after the acts started and was very annoying. I don't know why they allowed that as they should have just closed the doors. People should get there in time it was not fun at all. The seats are small and most attendants seemed lost to find correct numbers for seating. Lights are very dim so of course everyone's cell phone was on. Not very enjoyable with almost a hour of people showing up late. Other than that not bad. Place is nice and most staff were really good.

The theater at Ace Hotel was on my list of "must go to" places in LA. I became a bit obsessed with it. And finally, after having the chance to go to it, I surely wasn't disappointed, it was prettier, more impressive that I ever imagined. It's probably the most beautiful theater I've ever been to. As a film lover, I'm fascinated by the history behind it, it used to be called United Artists Theater, as the cool company founded by Mary Pickford, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, D. W. Griffith, the silent era icons, back in early '20's. The architecture is gorgeous, in its Spanish Gothic style, all I could think while I was in there how much it resembles Gaudi's unique style. The theater was remodeled and finally opened again in 2014. It's a jewel of our city. It's located inside Ace Hotel, in the middle of Broadway, and its theater district. You can walk to it from Pershing Square's subway stop, direct route on Broadway. As always, I don't recommend driving in downtown (now it's even more construction in the area). It's more fun to walk and stop to enjoy the old buildings and their cool designs. Ace Theater has a wonderful lobby, full of wonderful details, it's like a lace that never ends. The interior is the same with beautiful paintings and fresco-s. Beautiful seating, very comfortable, great sound and out of this world lighting. This is the best theater on Broadway and probably in this city. It's my favorite. You have to see it to believe and appreciate it. I'm still mesmerized by it. It's hard to describe its beauty, it takes your breath away.

Why am I giving such a beautiful theatre a one-star review? Because I was literally in pain by the end of the event and was unable to enjoy this place. I'm 5'11 and there was so little legroom that I literally could not place my legs in front of me, and even turning to the side they were still wedged against the seat back in front of me. It was incredibly uncomfortable and my knees still hurt this morning from it. The venue itself is beautiful and we saw Psycho with a live orchestra which was very well done. Sadly I struggled to enjoy much of it. I would be hard pressed (no pun intended) to ever see a show here again.

Came here for a Robot Chicken new season 10 event. This is a beautiful theater. The seats are comfortable and the space is well-maintained. The bathrooms are downstairs. There are a few parking lots in the vicinity. I would use them before the hotel's valet, which is more expensive and would take a while to bring out the car. The lobby is gorgeous too. Prepare to take lots of pictures of the interior!

Don't get drinks if you go to a show here. We paid $60 for 2 doubles with tip and there was zero booze in them. I'm talking nothing. We got soda and tonic water. Don't waste your money. I don't mind paying for drinks, but for water, they can F OFF with that!!

Arriving and being seated for the show was simple. Seats were comfy and not too close together. Admission price was reasonable for David Spade

We went to the Ace Theater last night to see Neil Gaiman and the theater's lobby was unbelievably loud and disruptive during the majority of the performance. Ace upper management needs to be made aware that there are major noise issues created by their bar/lobby/security staff that talent and patrons can hear in the theater during a show. They clearly didn't have a manager present. And if there was one, they need to be replaced. Immediately after Gaiman came on stage, it sounded like the lobby was under major construction. Nonstop banging, moving of large objects and dragging ensued well into the performance. There aren't doors leading between the lobby and theater, only curtains, which allows every sound in the lobby to creep into the theater. The noise was so loud a friend seated in the third row from the stage, and another friend seated in the balcony could hear it (they complained after the show). I was unfortunately in row AA which is close to an entry, and it made it impossible to enjoy the first readings. Mid performance a woman started shouting excessively in the lobby and didn't stop. It gave Gaiman pause! The whole theater turned to look at the lobby. Theater management didn't stop her. Seriously? My friend got up to see what was going on, and he said that the bar had closed down completely and that's where he thought the noise was coming from. He thought the shouting woman might have been staff. It seemed that the staff/bar didn't want to stick around any longer than they had to, and did NOT care how loud they were closing down shop. We could hear bartenders throwing glass loudly in the bins and then we could also hear them drag the bin filled with glass recycling out to the trash from where we sat. This is totally disrespectful to the artist and every patron. It really took away from the show for us and I'm very disappointed. That's how the Ace treats a world renowned author and sold out performance? The email we received prior to the performance stated that the Ace was checking vaccination cards, but there was no check point. No one asked for my vaccination card. Doors were supposed to be open at 7p but at 730p there was still a line around the block. There are very clear management and operational issues at the theater. I've never had a bad experience at the Ace Theater before but I won't be going back any time soon. The place felt like a free-for-all. This is clearly an existing issue that has not been addressed bc there was at least one other recent Yelp complaint that was similar. Someone needs to be present to manage the bar and general noise level of the lobby. My friends and I expected more from the theater.

Cute! Here to see Ira Glass for some nerdy NPR show. There are a couple bars to get drinks and three levels to view the stage. Love that DTLA has places like this in the area. Cons...parking blows and as usual, the women's bathroom has way too few stalls.

The Ace. I never stayed inside, but your theatre is outstanding. The architecture is second to none. Reminds me of vintage broadway. Acoustics and sound system made it so everyone in the back could hear everything. Seats. Comfortable. Thank you. I do hope I will be back one day.