One of the very few times composer Scott Bradley used the full MGM Orchestra for the soundtrack, since the subject demanded it. He typically scored the MGM cartoons for a 20-piece ensemble, claiming "You don't need more than 20 players for cartoon music."
The front door to Jerry's home is a miniature replica of the Hollywood Bowl's distinctive shell shape.
The ending, where the orchestra disappears and Tom must play every part, may have been a nod to Buster Keaton's link=tt0012570]. Keaton plays every role in the silent classic's opening sequence.
The title refers to the Hollywood Bowl, a modern amphitheater in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles, California that is used primarily for music performances since 1929. It has a seating capacity of 17,376.
The orchestra is composed entirely of cats.