A piano concert by Gertrude Ross and Anna Ruzena Sprotte in 1920 was the first event ever held at the Hollywood Bowl. The duo used an old barn door as the stage. Frank Sinatra played the Hollywood Bowl in 1946, marking the first time a famous “pop” artist performed on the Bowl stage. The Hollywood Bowl allows concertgoers to bring their own alcoholic beverages, including bottles of wine. Rehearsals are sometimes open and free to the public (depending on the concert) from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the day of the event. Though you’ll have to hike up the hill, the seats in the far back of the Bowl are still only $1 for many of the summer’s events. Thanks to the Bowl’s giant video screens, you’ll still be able to see the action onstage. It is home to coyotes, raccoons, skunks, mule deer, fox, snakes and lizards. In fact, a fox once made its way on stage and sat next to a pianist for 20 minutes. Box seat ticket holders can order their food and beverage service in advance (preorders must be made by 4 p.m. the day before a concert) and have dinner delivered by Bowl staff to their seats. The Bowl has served as a historic venue for such momentous concerts as The Who’s first concert after the death of John Entwistle and the final show of Genesis..
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