Super seamless venue and really easy to navigate. I saw Royel Otis and loved the experience here…read moreand the crowd. Driving up to the Greek Theatre, it's really trafficky and I would anticipate extra drive time to go up the hill. We parked in one of their designated area and payed like $40 maybe? I didn't feel like it was too much but it was conveniently a short walk to the venue. Getting inside was easy and wasn't packed to go through security. They had merch and a bar near the entrance. Then theres a map with how to get to your seats. I was tripped out because I thought I bought the wrong seats for us because it was two even number seats that were separated. It was 2 and 4 and I was like okay my girlfriend and I splitting up and vibing separately but that's just how they do their seats. I bought the correct seats after all. Super cool to experience Royel Otis perform near the upper seats too. Would 100% come back, just would come earlier. Also, thank you to the guy who was behind me that had the most high pitch whistle, my ears didn't hurt from the concert but from your unnecessary screeching whistles!

it was my first time visiting the greek theatre for the wave to earth concert, and i was pleasantly…read moresurprised by the size and capacity of it. we parked at the lot by griffith park and took the shuttle to the venue, which was super easy and quick. we paid $10/person to take the shuttle and park. it was about a 10 minute drive to the venue. the staff were all super helpful and kind. we arrived about an hour and a half before the concert started, and the line was so long! but, the line moved quickly thankfully. once we entered the venue, there were lines everywhere for 2 merch stands and a VIP line (i'm assuming?). it took about 15 minutes to get to the front of the merch line. we sat in section C, left rear, row P, seats 21 and 23. the view wasn't bad - but it did feel a bit far from the artist. the atmosphere of the venue made up for it, so it made up for it! getting out of the venue was another issue, however, because the shuttles got stuck in all the Los Feliz Blvd traffic. after waiting 20 minutes without moving in the shuttle line, we ended up walking over 45 minutes and 1.5 miles back to the parking lot!!! it didn't help that we were walking in 100 degree weather late at night either. luckily, other groups of concert-goers thought the same idea, and we all walked back to the parking together. overall, great concert venue but not very efficient getting out of the parking lot.

If you're struggling to let go of what's holding you back from fully expressing yourself, Improv is…read moreone of the most powerful solutions--and Improv LA is the place to be. The teaching approach is incredibly inspiring. You feel supported every step of the way, and all the teachers in the classes I attended were not only highly professional but also deeply encouraging. Even as a complete beginner, I never felt intimidated or out of place--you truly feel like you belong right away. I'm so grateful I found this school. After completing Level 1, I immediately enrolled in Level 2 and continued all the way through Level 4. I'm proud to say I completed the entire Improv program at Improv LA, and it has been such a transformative journey. I also took Comedy Sketch 101--it was a blast! I came in with no idea what to expect, and by the end, I created a sketch that made the whole class laugh out loud!

I took Keith's improv class as a beginner and found it to be a really fun and honestly…read moretransformative experience. I liked that each week was divided up by different games, exercises, and lessons that slowly built up into a long form show. We learned the basics of improv and all its fun acronyms (yes and, CREW, etc.) and applied to to our scenes. Keith did an amazing job at making everyone feel welcomed and not scared to be vulnerable, and was an attentive teacher. I can tell he truly loves what he does because he genuinely laughs at every scene. Through this class, I also learned many life lessons: everyone is faking it till they make it, always ask more questions, embrace the silliness and absurdity of life, never stop playing, and just show up. Life is just improv if you really think about it :') Thanks Keith for a great class! Now go tap into your inner child and take an improv class!

I have never even heard of the Ford theater I was lucky…read moreenough to be invited to attend an event here last Saturday night They had no on-site parking for this event so there was a shuttle option or rideshare There are a few stairs to get to the top Then an elevator to take you the rest of the way We had a reception on a nice outdoor patio Then went into the open air theater The sound was fabulous Every seat was amazing This was truly a special treat I would love to come here again one day soon All the staff was super cool I guess most of them work at the bowl also

The Ford may be to The Bowl as a quickie in the elevator is to a rose-petal trail to a big…read morehoneymoon suite bed. The "Cinderella" of venues, it takes the grand, outdoor setting of the Bowl (concrete Jerusalem gates carved into the Hollywood hills) and the intimacy of a backyard party. With 1200 seats (opposed to 17500), you're always under 100 feet from the stage. The seats being steeply raked means you are closer to the stage than the Greek. (The Theater, I mean, not loud, hairy Niko guy next to you). And being tucked into a natural canyon makes the acoustics extra crispy, which made Erasure (10 years ago today) one of my favorite concerts. Side note: I found the 3 tickets on ebay for 99 cents, something that pissed off the guy next to me who paid $200. He Loved to Hate Me. He called me "Biggie Fries" all night, referencing Wendy's Value Meal. Built in 1920 by Christine Wetherill Stevenson, a wealthy heiress who wanted to build a space for her play about he life of Christ "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Calvary". No, it was "Pilgrimage Play" It burnt down in 1929 but rebuilt in 1931 to look like stone, making it feel like an ancient, rediscovered space. Anyway, it only hosted Christ plays (I would have called it "Nailed iT!") until the 1964 separation of church and state opened the venue to all arts. It was named after the county supervisor John Anson Ford, who was a champion of the arts. In the late 80's it was the "West Coast CBGB", hosting Ramones, Social D, X, Chili Peppers and Jane's Addiction. If you need more bands, just use your first three Wordle guesses: Tacos Marry Happy opened for Radio Caulk Barfy. It unveiled a $80 million renovation in 2017, so if it was gorgeous in 2006, I am sure it is Gorgeouser now. In 2019, the LA Phil took over, so now it is the little sister of the Bowl and Disney Concert Hall. In 2020, it had its centennial, marking 100 years since Stevenson first staged a Christ play in that canyon. To celebrate, the partygoers turned wine into pee.

This is probably my ideal record store. Some can be overwhelmingly large, others can be padded out…read morewith common releases in poor condition priced in ways that seem intended to take advantage of inexperienced music buyers, but this is a small yet well-stocked shop with incredible, inspiring levels of curation, fair prices, and an atmosphere that speaks to the dedication of the owner. Don't come here for what you'd expect to find everywhere else, come here to discover something you never knew you needed.

This place is incredible. If you like sonically rich and adventurous music, this is the record…read morestore for you. It's a small space, but what they've curated is spectacular. I often go to record stores 10-50x bigger and leave with a shrug, but here I had to cut myself off and was making notes of artists to check out. It felt like flipping through a good friend's collection. At this point in time, when brick and mortar is so difficult to make work, the fact that they're sticking to their trip is so refreshing. Prices were very fair too. I definitely plan to do my part to make sure they stick around.

What a gem the Pantages Theatre is! We've been here for several musicals, including The Sound of…read moreMusic and Water for Elephants, and we absolutely love this beautiful Art Deco theater. Even after visiting multiple times, the interior still manages to wow us. It's one of those places where you walk in and find yourself looking around before you even think about the show. Such a gorgeous theater with so much character! The seating is comfortable, too. We sat in the very last row of the main floor and were pleasantly surprised. The seats are nicely tiered, so the person in front of us didn't block our view at all. And honestly, the last row has its perks! When the show ends, you can make a quick escape to the restroom and beat the crowd. Consider it strategic seating. The sound system is definitely powerful. If you have sensitive ears, I'd recommend bringing a pair of earplugs--especially for those big musical numbers when the theater really turns it up! Otherwise, it's such a lovely place to see a show. Beautiful architecture, comfortable seating, great views, and plenty of old-school theater charm. We'll definitely be back for the next show!

Visited for the second time recently to see Beauty and The Beast, and still in awe of this Theater…read more You truly feel transported upon entry. From the beautiful architecture, the grand staircase, beautiful ceilings and everything in-between. Very clean and staff is always friendly and helpful. Truly takes your experience to the next level, just elevated. Highly, Highly recommend visiting!! Cannot wait to watch the Lion King this winter!!

Great local run theatre with consistently great shows! I'm here once every so often to support a…read morefriend who does improv of the skit and musical kind! The theater is small, but intimate, and there is parking along the streets! I'd suggest lining up 20-30 before showtime for the best seats. The sound is good (not too loud, like at some venues), and the shows are always a hoot! Come by for a show for a laugh, a cry, or all the above! Great place I'll fine myself again time after time!

My experience here wasn't very good, some of that is because of me and some of it isn't. I…read moreregistered for it long ago and then put things on hold because of an injury. Once I was healed, I registered for a class, and the class was where I learned the hard way this isn't something I can do. I have a learning disability (diagnosed when I was young) and between that and some OCD, when I went to class I was focusing as much as I could on everything the man teaching it had to say, but because of my issues and trying to keep up with it I eventually started feeling light headed and dizzy, which can happen to me in circumstances like this. I did the best I could to absorb as much info as I could but it moved too fast for me to, and consequentially I flubbed the proceeding group exercises badly and it was clear the rest of the class was on the same page and because of my issues I was not and I could bring them down a bit. So I knew pretty quickly that this wasn't a good idea and I wouldn't be able to fully excel in it, and then I emailed the admin email for UCB explaining this and seeing about a possible partial refund and they left it on read without responding which means they'll keep my $525 because they can. I already know what their first response to this will be- that terms were made clear in the beginning there are no refunds so I admit that I am acting like I should be an exception here (maybe, maybe not) but I just want this to reach some people thinking of enrolling to know that if things don't work out for some reason, you will indeed walk away without getting your money back so keep that in mind.

So far I have only had the pleasure of enjoying 3 musicals at the Nocturne Theatre. Each one has…read morebeen excellent, the songs and performances have been amazing. I highly recommend sitting on the WEST section, so you won't have to turn your head and look at the performances on the sides. So far my favorite play was Dracula (mostly for the heavy metal soundtrack and sexy vampires), but Madam Scrooge was also incredible and heartfelt.

Saw the Little Mermaid with my partner and it was so fun! The acting, costumes and production was…read morespot on and really done thoughtfully well. Parking is shared with a popular plaza, so I suggest to park at the parking garage. If you are hungry, they have food, but I like the portos in the same lot as them beforehand.

I recently just watched a musical here at the Ahmanson Theatre here in Los Angeles…read more I've been here once before many years ago to watch Mary Poppins. I don't live too far away from here but it's always a trek coming down to downtown LA. And the tickets I received is said to park in the music center garage. Parking was $10 and really efficient. It took a while to get our bearings to find out where we could park and what was available. And at the very end, it was actually pretty efficient to get out of there as well. We're on level P6 and we were directed to go down towards the lower level and everything was very efficient to then come back up to the surface.. It's a beautiful venue. It's not huge, but they're able to make great use of the space. We sat in the balcony and got a great view and we were able to see everything fairly well. There are lots of concession stands throughout and you're even able to pre-order drinks and snacks and beverages for the intermission. Overall, it's a great venue, it's even closer to me than the Pantages, where they have a lot of other musicals as well. We caught a great show here too. This is definitely a hidden gem that I'll be excited to come back to again in the future when there are future events. Everything is so well organized and it was a great experience.

Been to Mama Mia with friends last week. Given that events like these easily add up to $200pP…read more(tickets, parking, a drink, no food) for mediocre seats, I was a bit put off by the poor sound. Venue, Ambiance and drink quality and service was as one would expect, but the sound was disappointing - we have seen better in this very venue.

I really appreciate Independent Shakespeare Co. for making Shakespeare accessible through free…read moreperformances in Griffith Park, and I admire the ambition of choosing Coriolanus, one of Shakespeare's more challenging plays. Unfortunately, this production didn't connect with me. The cast clearly had potential, but I never felt the actors were fully connected to the text or to one another. Many of the performances felt more like reciting the lines than living them. There was also a great deal of yelling throughout the production, with very little variation in pacing or emotional intensity. Because there were so few quiet moments or pauses, the dramatic scenes lost their impact. I found myself wishing for more restraint and nuance, allowing the language and relationships to carry the emotion. I've seen other outdoor Shakespeare productions, including Shakespeare by the Sea in Lake Tahoe, where the performances felt grounded, emotionally truthful, and deeply engaging. That experience showed me that Shakespeare doesn't need to be loud to be powerful. I hope Independent Shakespeare Co. continues taking on ambitious works like this, and I look forward to seeing future productions. I believe this cast had the talent to create something memorable with more nuanced direction.

had so much fun going to Shakespeare in the Park in Griffith Park run by @indieshakes…read more They are currently doing a run of Comedy of Errors which is a Shakespeare production I hadn't seen before so I'm glad I went. Shakespeare in the park is completely free but they do ask for a donation. And considering the enjoyment of watching this troupe it is worth it. They are located by the old zoo and it's a little bit of a climb or use of stairs, but doable. You can bring food and do a picnic. The Comedy of Errors is going on through September 6th. The show starts at 7pm but get there early to get a good spot.

We watched the show Hide and Hide. Actors were very passionate about their rolls…read more It was hard to understand the make actor, as he spike with western accent. The theatre was small, clean and had good sound system.

Have been there twice. Great atmosphere great acting scenes.great critique by famous movie director…read moreHowie Deutch.