Sir Paul McCartney’s show was so exclusive they banned phones

Celebrities filled The Fonda Theater in Los Angeles for Sir Paul McCartney’s exclusive two-night engagement, as the 83-year-old Beatles legend returned to the stage.

Taylor Swift, Sir Elton John, Jon Hamm, Harrison Ford, Reese Witherspoon, and Red Hot Chili Pepper Anthony Kedis were all spotted entering the 1,200-seat venue Saturday night. McCartney kept the celebrity attendance low-key, though The Post learned that Sir Elton had a private partitioned section to the left of the stage.

Paul McCartney, in a blue jacket and sunglasses, waves to fans outside The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood. — The Beatle in Los Angeles. Rick Mendoza / BACKGRID

Many of Los Angeles’ VIPs, including music mogul Lou Adler and renowned director JJ Abrams, sat in the balcony where seats were assigned. Dead center of the balcony was Ringo Starr, the former Beatle, who reportedly left the venue before the show ended, according to a fan.

The excitement began Tuesday, when winners of a ticket lottery were notified that they could purchase tickets for $1,600. Additional tickets were released Friday to a limited group, but securing one was challenging. Lifelong LA Beatles fan Mike Sinclair, who first fell for the band with The Yellow Submarine album, spent hours trying online to get a ticket.

Harrison Ford and his wife Calista Flockhart leaving Paul McCartney's concert in Los Angeles. — Harrison Ford makes the scene in LA. BACKGRID

Reese Witherspoon smiling in a car. — Reese Witherspoon was among the A-List crowd. ALEXJR / BACKGRID

Jon Hamm departing night two of Paul McCartney's farewell tour in Los Angeles. — John Hamm make his way to see McCartney BACKGRID

Anthony Kiedis smiling from a car window at Paul McCartney's farewell concert. — A Red Hot Chili Pepper had a red hot ticket. BACKGRID

Record producer Lou Adler departs night two of Paul McCartney's Farewell Tour in Los Angeles. — Music mogul Lou Adler at The Fonda Roger / BACKGRID

“I tried for hours,” Sinclair said. After hundreds of attempts, he secured a last-minute ticket for $263. His wife, however, could not get a ticket, leaving him to head home alone after an unforgettable evening.

“She was great about it,” Sinclair said. “The show was amazing—mostly because it was so intimate. Paul chatted a lot, told stories, and it felt really personal. And when the crowd sang along to Hey Jude, it was overwhelming—it just felt good.”

Ringo Starr performing at Austin City Limits Live. — Ringo watched the show from the Fonda Theater balcony. AFP via Getty Images

Paul McCartney arriving at The Fonda Theatre for his farewell concert. — Beatle in the house. BACKGRID

Fans without tickets still had a chance to see McCartney up close. Each night, he arrived at The Fonda around 4 p.m., driving right up to the theater on Hollywood Boulevard. Fans shouted “I love you, Paul!” while holding albums and sharpies in hopes of an autograph. Inside, McCartney took it all in and laughed when a fan held a sign reading, “This is the 146th time I’ve seen Paul.”

“146th time? That’s a bit obsessive,” he joked.

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