Universal Amphitheatre

Universal Amphitheatre
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Former namesUniversal Amphitheatre (1972-2005)
Gibson Amphitheatre (2005-2013)
Address100 Universal City Plaza
Los Angeles, California 91608
LocationUniversal City, Universal Studios Hollywood
Coordinates34°08′17.50″N 118°21′11.64″W / 34.1381944°N 118.3532333°W / 34.1381944; -118.3532333
OwnerUniversal Destinations & Experiences
TypeAmphitheatre
Capacity6,189
Construction
Built1969-1972
Renovated1982
ClosedSeptember 6, 2013
DemolishedSeptember 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.

  1. ^ "Gibson Amphitheater demolished for Wizarding World of Harry Potter". United Press International. September 25, 2013. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014.

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