Dolby Theatre’s Upcoming Show Gets Star Treatment at Yamashiro Hollywood

On the evening of June 11th, a gathering of artistic minds, influencers, and tastemakers lit up the hills of Hollywood for a celebration of East-meets-West creativity. The setting was the iconic Yamashiro Hollywood, a restaurant high above the city known for its panoramic views and Japanese-inspired cuisine. This was a special dinner event hosted in honor of the upcoming production The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, set to premiere at the Dolby Theatre on August 1st and 2nd.

Led by CultraNation Live Media Incorporated, the event showcased the brand’s mission to connect cultures through boundary-defying art experiences. Founded in Los Angeles in 2024, CultraNation is a transformative force in the performing arts landscape, combining Chinese artistic heritage with the expressive energy of American entertainment.

And there could be no better venue for this celebration than Yamashiro Hollywood. The “mountain palace,” built in 1914 as a tribute to Kyoto’s Yamashiro province, has become one of LA’s most legendary dining spaces. Guests who arrived on June 11th were greeted with views that seemed to stretch beyond imagination and a lantern-lit garden atmosphere that reflected the serenity of old-world Japan.

Owned and operated by Boulevard Hospitality Group, the team behind local landmarks like Rokusho LA, TCL Chinese Theatres, and the Dolby Theatre itself, Yamashiro is truly a unique culinary destination. The June 11th event solidified its role as a culinary icon and a place of cultural connection.

The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting, CultraNation’s debut production, takes inspiration from A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains, a 12th-century Chinese scroll painting by Wang Ximeng. This masterpiece is one of the most important and ambitious works in China’s art history, celebrated for its depiction of natural beauty and poetic landscapes.

CultraNation’s contemporary interpretation breathes new life into this ancient art form, combining classical Chinese dance with modern technology to create an immersive visual experience. The result is a spectacle that allows both Chinese and Western viewers to experience shared wonder.

With its four-city North American tour launching in mid-July, the show will make stops in Vancouver, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Houston. The Los Angeles performances at the Dolby Theatre are particularly significant, marking a highlight in the tour and a symbolic moment of cultural exchange in a city known for celebrating diversity.

As plates of Yamashiro’s signature sushi, tender steaks, handmade noodles, and specialty cocktails were served, conversations at the event centered on the importance of cultural storytelling and the way art can go beyond basic language. With this project, CultraNation proved the artistic value of its upcoming show and gained significant promotional momentum.

Many of the guests took to social media that evening to share their appreciation for the unique fusion of fine dining and fine art, helping generate buzz for the Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting production, especially among influential audiences likely to experience its arrival at the Dolby Theatre.

CultraNation Live Media Inc. intends to bring China’s timeless heritage to the U.S. in a way that feels emotionally resonant. Their goal is to preserve history and reimagine it through movement, music, and digital design. Simultaneously, the company is committed to exporting the best of American entertainment to China’s urban centers.

By operating in both directions, the company represents a true cultural dialogue that emphasizes shared humanity. And as Los Angeles heads into summer, the anticipation around The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting continues to grow. Thanks in large part to the June 11th dinner at Yamashiro, the Dolby Theatre premiere has reached new levels of excitement.

Tickets for The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting at the Dolby Theatre (August 1st and 2nd) are now available for purchase here: CultraNation Tickets