According to “The Colosseum,” the ancient Roman poet Martial wrote that the opening events of the amphitheater included reenactments from mythology.

Concerts in the chilly outdoor amphitheater meant bundling up.

Future phases are expected to include a hotel and a 6,200-seat amphitheater now undergoing an environmental review.

When Captain von Trapp sang “Edelweiss” to his children, the whole amphitheater joined their voices together, flooding the Hollywood Hills with a surprisingly heartwarming sound of music.

In the U.S., the former has also opened high-profile amphitheater tours for groups like Smashing Pumpkins and Garbage in recent years with the High Flying Birds.