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Alvin and the Chipmunks (2007)

Where Alvin and the Chipmunks says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

A fir tree, a studio lot and one real theatre: where the chipmunks' Los Angeles is actually filmed

Scenes and places

The fir tree arrives at JETT Records (2007)

Alvin, Simon and Theodore wake inside a tree that has been trucked into a record company. They slip out and follow a songwriter named Dave home.

Set in JETT Records building, Los Angeles — The record label buys the chipmunks' fir tree as a Christmas tree, and they ride it into Los Angeles.

The label building is a story location; no filming location for it is documented.

Dave's house, where the chipmunks move in (2007)

Dave knocks himself out in a scramble with the chipmunks, then strikes a deal after hearing them sing: songs for food and shelter. The house becomes the chipmunks' home.

Set in Dave Seville's house — The struggling songwriter's home in Los Angeles, where the chipmunks sing for food and shelter.

A set built on a working Hollywood studio lot.

Filmed at Sunset Gower Studios, Hollywood — The house interior and exterior was built on the studio lot rather than filmed at a real house. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Ian's lavish mansion (2007)

The chipmunks take a taxi to Ian's mansion to make amends and sing Dave's song. Ian signs a record deal and Dave becomes their manager.

Set in Ian Hawke's mansion — The record executive's mansion, reached by the chipmunks in a taxi.

The mansion is a story location; no filming location for it is documented.

The concert at the Orpheum Theatre (2007)

Dave slips into the chipmunks' concert to win them back. On stage the chipmunks see he never abandoned them and turn the show upside down.

Set in Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles — The theatre where the chipmunks perform and where Dave sneaks in to reach them. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A theatre on Broadway in downtown Los Angeles.

Filmed at Orpheum Theatre, Los Angeles — The theatre's film list names the 2007 film; which scenes were shot inside is not stated. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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Characters

• Alvin — The mischievous lead chipmunk.
• Dave Seville — A struggling songwriter who takes the chipmunks in.