By Michael J. Beyman
The Gibson Amphitheatre is a large theater in Universal City, California. It is the third largest theater in California, and it has hosted some notable events over the years.
Location
The Gibson Amphitheatre is located in Universal City, an unincorporated town in Los Angeles County.
History
The Gibson Amphitheatre was built in 1972. Originally, it was known as the Universal Amphitheatre, and it was converted to an indoor theater in 1982. It is named after the Gibson Guitar company as of 2009.
Size
The Gibson Amphitheatre seats up to 6,189.
Notable Venues
Some events at the Gibson Amphitheatre include the 2005 WWE Hall of Fame Induction, the MTV Movie Awards and the Teen Choice Awards. Various musical acts have also performed there.
Significance
The theater is best known for its acoustics. It also offers audiences excellent views of the stage, regardless of seat.
About the Author:
Mike Beyman is a vice president at WVBR-FM. He also is the co-executive producer of "The Sunday Forum with Tommy Bruce" hosted by Cornell University's vice president of communications. Beyman is a Bachelor of Arts candidate from Cornell University.
