The Hollywood Bowl has named its stage the “John Williams Stage” to honor the legendary film composer and his long-standing partnership with the venue and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The new signage was unveiled at a private ceremony on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The naming is a tribute to Williams’ decades-long connection with the Hollywood Bowl and the LA Phil. He is a beloved figure at the venue, with his annual “Maestro of the Movies” concerts drawing large crowds.

John Towner Williams (born February 8, 1932) is an American composer and conductor. Over his seven-decade career, he has composed many of the best known scores in film history. His compositional style blends romanticism, impressionism, and atonal music with complex orchestration. Best known for his collaborations with George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, he has received numerous accolades, including 26 Grammy Awards, five Academy Awards, seven BAFTA Awards, three Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. With a total of 54 Academy Award nominations, he is the second-most nominated person in the award’s history, after Walt Disney. He is also the oldest Academy Award nominee in any category, receiving a nomination at 91 years old.