Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre

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History

Construction of what was first called the Greek Theatre began in 1939 under the Works Progress Administration, and the amphitheater opened on Founder’s Day in 1941 on the San Diego State campus. For decades it was known as the Open Air Theatre. A naming-rights agreement with California Coast Credit Union took effect on January 1, 2014, and the 4,600-seat bowl became the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre. Associated Students of SDSU operates the room, and Live Nation promotes its concerts. The stage has held a 1964 speech by Martin Luther King Jr. and shows by artists including Joan Baez, Bob Marley, and Madonna.