Former names | Universal Amphitheatre (1972-2005) Gibson Amphitheatre (2005-2013) |
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Address | 100 Universal City Plaza Los Angeles, California 91608 |
Location | Universal City, Universal Studios Hollywood |
Coordinates | 34°08′17.50″N 118°21′11.64″W / 34.1381944°N 118.3532333°W |
Owner | Universal Destinations & Experiences |
Type | Amphitheatre |
Capacity | 6,189 |
Construction | |
Built | 1969-1972 |
Renovated | 1982 |
Closed | September 6, 2013 |
Demolished | September 25, 2013[1] |
Universal Amphitheatre (later known as Gibson Amphitheatre) was an indoor amphitheatre located in Los Angeles, California within Universal City. It was built as an outdoor venue, opening in the summer of 1972 with a production of Jesus Christ Superstar. It was remodeled and converted into an indoor theatre in 1982 to improve acoustics. The amphitheater closed on September 6, 2013 and was demolished for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood.