
(Hollywood, California) ? WICKED, the Broadway musical called ?one of the most successful shows in Broadway history? by The New York Times has returned to The Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, California for an indefinite run. A neighbor to the historical Pantages Theatre, Hollywood & Highland Center will offer convenient, low-cost parking and roundtrip shuttle transportation to the theatre. Shuttle tickets are FREE to those who dine prior to the show at one of the following fine restaurants at Hollywood & Highland Center: Vert ? A Brasserie by Wolfgang Puck, The Grill on Hollywood, Koji?s Sushi & Shabu Shabu Restaurant and Trastervere Ristorante Italiano. Theatre-goers who prefer not to dine can purchase roundtrip tickets at the Visitor Information Center for $3 per person. The Visitor Information Center is located on street level off of Hollywood Boulevard near the Grand Staircase and Virgin Megastore. Theatre-goers can board the shuttle at Orange Court on Level 2. Shuttles begin pick up at 7:00 pm with the last shuttle departing at 7:35 pm. Shuttles will begin bringing people back from the theatre 15 minutes after the end of the show, with the last departure from the theatre at 11:30 pm. The shuttle service will run for evening shows only. The Hollywood & Highland Center is situated in one of the country?s most densely populated markets, Hollywood & Highland Center attracts over 15 million visitors per year. At this one-of-a-kind, high profile destination the best in retail, fine dining and unique entertainment venues come together with the vibrant world of today?s Hollywood. Directly connected to the historic Grauman?s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood & Highland Center is a hot spot for locals as well as a ?must see? destination for international visitors. The center features over 60 top retailers, nine of L.A.?s finest restaurants, Grauman?s Chinese 6 Theatres, two popular nightclubs and Lucky Strike Lanes, a high tech and trendy bowling alley/nightclub. The center?s renowned Kodak Theatre is the venue for the world-wide live broadcast of THE ACADEMY AWARDS? CEREMONIES as well as other notable awards shows such as THE BET AWARDS, THE ESPYS, THE AMERICAN IDOL FINALS and THE AFI LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS. Throughout the year, live performances at the theatre include musicals, ballets, concerts, plays and original programming. The center?s award-winning Renaissance Hollywood Hotel features 640 sumptuously appointed rooms, including 33 luxury suites and an elegant, Mid-Century Modern d?cor. With nearly 50,000 square feet of state of the art meeting facilities, the four star hotel attracts major events and conventions. The Grand Ballroom located on the fifth level of the center is operated by famous chef and restaurateur, Wolfgang Puck. The popular venue draws A-list events, parties and conventions. Most notably, it is the site of the exclusive Governor?s Ball, following the Academy Awards? ceremonies each year.



