Palace Theatre, Los Angeles is a palace in Los Angeles, California, and a filming location for Whiplash (2014). Built in 1911.
Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Whiplash (movie, 2014) — as Dressed to resemble the New York conservatory (Shaffer); the band practice room was a set built
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-15243, SRC-15244 - Built in 1911
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-15245, SRC-16667, SRC-17490
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15243 — https://catalog.afi.com/Film/70240-WHIPLASH (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15244 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiplash_(2014_film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15245 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palace_Theatre_(Los_Angeles) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16667 — https://www.palacedowntown.com/history (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17490 — https://www.laconservancy.org/learn/historic-places/palace-theatre/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed .
Frequently asked questions
Where was Whiplash filmed?
Palace Theatre, Los Angeles, in Los Angeles, California, is a real-world filming location used for Whiplash.
Where is Palace Theatre, Los Angeles located?
Palace Theatre, Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles, California.