Chad Smith

CEO of the Los Angeles Philharmonic

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Hollywood Bowl shows in May and June will be socially distanced, then in July, capacity will likely expand to 67% of the venue’s 17,500 seats, says LA Phil CEO Chad Smith.

Hollywood Bowl is back this summer. LA Phil CEO shares what to expect

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