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America's Got Talent has mesmerized audiences worldwide with its talented performances and inspiring stories. Known for having a live audience, the set location, where all the magic unfolds, has been significant for the show. America's Got Talent has been filmed in the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles ever since the debut of the competition show in 2006.
The NBC show made its much-awaited return on May 28 with season 19, delivering a captivating array of talented performances. Fans eagerly anticipate the fate of the selected participants who present unique and breathtaking acts inside the iconic Pasadena Civic Auditorium in an attempt to win the grand prize of $1 million.
America's Got Talent season 19 finds its perfect venue in Los Angeles, California
The Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, serves as the backdrop for talent to shine at America's Got Talent. Made in 1932, the auditorium flaunts a stately Italian Renaissance facade and a visually appealing interior. Customized to facilitate modern technological innovations, the auditorium has hosted several prestigious award ceremonies, orchestras, and other events.
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Located in Old Town Pasadena, the auditorium is an integral part of the Pasadena Convention Center, renowned as a popular event venue. As per Visit Pasadena, the venue has a seating arrangement for 2,997 people; it has a main floor, a loge, and a balcony, from which fans are seen cheering. The auditorium also has a Gold Room with a custom-built stage to hold smaller gatherings for up to 300 guests.
The hit competition show is filmed in an auditorium, which is a testament to the skilled artistry of the late Italian-American artist Giovanni Smeraldi, who hand-painted the mural on the ceiling of the auditorium.
The stage and the walls are adorned with Greco-Roman paneling that enhances the grandeur of the set. Adding to the architectural splendor, the auditorium also houses a rare Moller pipe organ, which it received over 40 years ago.
The Civic Auditorium has hosted multiple events other than America's Got Talent
Reputed as the ground zero for American's Got Talent, the auditorium has also staged other popular reality shows, including American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance.
The auditorium is not only famed for holding the Emmy Awards from 1977 to 1997 but has also served as a concert venue for legendary artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Bob Hope, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and Carlos Santana, among many others.
World-famous orchestras, from the New York Philharmonic and the London Philharmonic to the Pasadena Symphony, have graced the stage of the Civic Auditorium. The biggest TV specials, like Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music and renowned Broadway productions such as Beauty and the Beast, Cats, Riverdance, and more have attracted fans to America's Got Talent set for years.
A perfect stage for star-studded performances, the auditorium is strategically located close to Hollywood, making it a significant spot in the showbiz industry.
