Venue Info
DIRECTIONS
The Roxy Theatre
9009 West Sunset Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
PARKING
Parking is available at 9009 W Sunset Blvd. Additional parking is available at the below locations:
- 8981 Sunset Blvd
- 9022 Sunset Blvd (next to Shamrock Tattoo)
Parking in the area is limited, please allow time to find street parking or an open lot.
Prohibited Items
Items NOT allowed into The Roxy include, but are not limited to:
- Alcohol, Drugs or Illegal Substances
- Animals (with the exception of service animals)
- Backpacks (Bags (backpacks, large bags, suitcases, luggage): may not be larger than 14"x14")
- Balloons, permanent markers, spray paint, stickers
- Beach balls, Frisbees, balloons, brooms, skateboards, roller blades, skates, hula hoops, glow sticks, etc.
- Chairs/Furniture
- Chewing Gum
- Fireworks, slingshots, laser pointers, flashlights, etc.
- Glassware, Glass Bottles, Metal Cans, Vases etc.
- Masks
- Noise making devices, i.e. horns, cowbells, whistles (LAMC Sec. 41.57.)
- Outside Food Or Beverage
- Professional cameras (anything with a detachable lense; with the exception of properly credentialed individuals) iPads, tablets, videocameras, tripods, monopods, or GoPros
- Recording devices: audio or video (including GoPro cameras)
- Selfie Sticks
- Signs/flags/banners/posters: may not be larger than 11”17” or attached to a pole/stick
- Tide Pens
- Umbrellas
- Water Bottles, Hydroflasks, Camelbaks, etc.
- Water guns, toy replica weapons, squirt bottles, soap bubbles, etc.
- Weapons of any kind including but not limited to:
- Firearms (with or without permit), explosives, pepper spray, tear gas, pocket knives, multi-tools, or knives of any size, mace, etc.
Any other item deemed unacceptable by management.
History
Credit: Luke McGarry
In 1973, Lou Adler and Elmer Valentine, with help from original partners, David Geffen, Elliot Roberts, and Peter Asher, opened the now world-famous music venue. Their dream to open a state-of-the-art venue where artists of all musical genres felt at home became a reality on September 20, 1973. The grand opening was celebrated by a 3-night performance by Neil Young. The first year featured headliners such as Cheech and Chong, Jerry Lewis, The Temptations, and Frank Zappa. In the past 40 years, The Roxy has been a launching platform for aspiring artists and a home for those well-established in the industry.
In September of 2023, The Roxy celebrated its 50th birthday with 2 nights of Neil Young, performing the same night to the date he opened the venue, a special performance by Wallows and a tribute from Stephen Marley to his father, Bob Marley’s, ‘Live at the Roxy’ album.
ACCOLADES
VITAL PERFORMANCES & RECORDINGS
The Roxy was not only a stage for musicians but for comedians and actors alike. During the first few years, the opening acts mainly consisted of emerging comedians. These fresh-faced performers included Jay Leno, David Letterman, and Arsenio Hall. Several stage shows began on this famous stage. In 1974, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which was produced by Lou Adler, had its first American run at The Roxy. This allowed the musical to become one of the most recognized and loved performance features of all time.
In 1981, The Roxy took a chance on a little-known comedian named Paul Reubens and his eccentric character Pee Wee Herman. Between the months of May and July, The Pee Wee Herman Show would run 3 nights in a row at a time. This later led to the success of the beloved television series, Pee Wee’s Playhouse.
In December of 2018, The Roxy launched its first ever Jingle Bell Roxy series: 12 consecutive nights of shows featuring a curated mix of established & up-and-coming artists to get people in the holiday spirit and to benefit local LA charities.
PERFORMANCES
LIVE CHART TOPPING ALBUMS
