The Greek Theatre, one of Los Angeles’ most iconic outdoor concert venues, has been named in a sweeping new lawsuit by Trident Concert Productions, an independent concert promoter working with folk revival act The Kingston Trio. The lawsuit, filed by L.A. litigator Konrad Trope, accuses the building’s management company, ASM Global, along with Ticketmaster, Live Nation and the City of Los Angeles of orchestrating a corrupt system that shuts out independent promoters and leaves fans — particularly seniors — without access to concerts at the venue.

At the heart of the complaint is a claim that city officials and corporate partners have quietly undermined the Greek Theatre’s 2018 management agreement, which mandated the venue be run as an “open building” free from exclusive ticketing and pro

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