Beautiful venue. Ample parking across the street and beneath the building. Tricky to find the…read moreentrance...(enter on the Santa Monica Blvd side). We attended a fundraiser for the victims of the Altadena Eaton fire. The event was well organized, orchestra and singers were excellent.

We went to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, also called the Wallis, to catch…read morethe Pulitzer-winning play "English" by Sanaz Toossi at the end of its run. The play was amazing, and I'd highly recommend seeing it if you get the opportunity. Big thanks to Michael K. for alerting us to the show, which we otherwise wouldn't have known about. Parking was easy and cheap, $5 for a matinee show (apparently $8 for evening). We cut it close and arrived just a few minutes before the 2:00 start time, but we were apparently in good company and got to our seats well before curtain. We were stopped just outside the theater by a group of IATSE protestors, who handed out flyers asking patrons to pressure management to give the Wallis crew a fair contract. According to this flyer (and I can't find anything else about this online), the Wallis has been bargaining with the union for six months and pays crew below standard wages for Los Angeles County. If anyone at Wallis is reading this Yelp review, consider it my email in support of the union. You're a theater named for a billionaire heiress. Pay your people. The theater was nice and the production was fantastic. Our seats were in the mezzanine, and we had a great view of the stage. Loved the set design, which involved a single classroom structure on a rotating platform. The performances were amazing, as was everything else that went into the production. I hope the Wallis does right by its crew so they can keep putting on top notch theater. I get their emails now and have not yet unsubscribed, as I'd like to know what other shows they have in the pipeline.

A hidden gem. Let's jump right into this review…read more The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles is a renowned, non-profit theater known for intimate productions of classic and contemporary plays, new works, and educational programs. Two main spaces, the 500-seat Gil Cates Theater and the smaller Audrey Skirball-Kenis Theater. My son and I attended a play - Table 17 and sat in the balcony box of the Gil Cates Theater. Box seats $139pp Pros 1. Very nice venue. An intimate space with every seat being a good seat. Great acoustics also. 2. Bathrooms are clean and grounds are well-kept. 3. Small bar area that sells food items and drink, including alcohol. 4. Patio area and seating in the lobby if you arrive early. Doors usually open 1 hour before showtime. Theater doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. Cons 1. Parking can be a challenge but not impossible. Metered street parking. Use the text to pay function because you can add additional time from your phone and receive reminders via text when your time is about to expire. There are also paid parking lots within walking distance. Prices will vary. I was impressed with Geffen Playhouse and will definitely be back. BTW - Table 17 was an amazing play - funny, thought provoking, and an attention grabber.

This is such a lovely theater nestled in the heart of Westwood village, conveniently located right…read moreacross the street from UCLA! I have seen so many amazing plays here over the years and recently saw the play, "Master Harold"...and the boys and it was just as fantastic as I imagined it would be! It was very well acted and directed with a gorgeous set design. I really felt transported to another time while watching the play! The lobby and courtyard are gorgeous and while they are small and get crowded quickly, they are still enjoyable to relax before or after the play! We came on a Sunday thinking there would be complimentary wine (which there definitely used to be!), but sadly it seems they have discontinued this. The seats were comfy and pretty spacious and since the theaters are smaller here, every seat offers a great view. The sound amplifies well throughout the theater. The staff were very friendly and courteous. Parking can be a little tricky in the area but they do have a lot next door! We were able to find a free spot a few blocks away in the neighborhood! There's lots of restaurants nearby to dine at before or after the show as well! I cannot wait to return soon to see another play here!

Came here last night for the Screen Actors Guild screening for the movie "Maria"…read more It was a very lovely theater, well organized to get in and the seats were comfortable. Stayed after for the Q&A with Academy award winner Angelina Jolie.

I enjoyed many cool screenings here, at the Oscar's residence in Beverly Hills. The theater is…read morebeautiful, decorated in dark red velvet, glamouros statuetes around. It is a big theater, nice, clean, luxurious. Great projection here, decent ticket prices. We came to many nice screenings here, saw George Romero speaking, Ellen Burstyn, William Friedkin. Collin Farrell just passed by me once, my husband was getting a bit concerned since I have a crush on him. But it was all fun and good. I know they will have a few more screenings soon and I hope they will continue to do so in the future. Parking around, never had an issue, decent restrooms. I have been to the new Academy Museum but I prefer this location! It's more old Hollywood glam!

The Saban Theater in Beverly Hills is just beautiful. It is all fully redone art deco and a Los…read moreAngeles landmark. It was formerly known as the Fox Wilshire Theater. It is a great place to see a concert, play or talk. It has a diverse set of acts. The prices are reasonable and there are few bad seats in the house. It is the same size as an older movie theater. Parking is on the street by meter or in a lot down the street for a fee. The staff is great and will help you with seating or whatever you need. The sound system is very good for all types of entertainment. The outside is also stunning. It is all blue, gold and white deco and you can imagine the people that used to dress up to go there. There is just not a thing I don't love about it.

To be totally honest - it should/could have been great - but it really was not!…read more The good things: The theatre itself is magnificent with a century old history. Ample nearby parking about one block away for $10. The line to buy soda and potato chips (by the men's room side upstairs) was short. But the line for alcohol and more food choices was so long (women's restroom side but looping around the place) that you couldn't even get close enough to see your options (25 minutes before the show). The bad things (really bad) unless you get a seat very close to the stage): From our seats ("front balcony" center row J - and there were about 500 people behind us!!) we were so far away that we could barely see a thing. Certainly you could see faces let alone expressions. And a magician that you can't see!? Really?? There are solutions for this - eg in Londons West End) there are binoculars for lease on every other seat. OR you can have cameras installed (Saban have) and then project on to the huge screen above the acts. In pics you can see that they have indeed done just that!! But not last night since the big screen just showed Netflix ad and charity logo. Very sad for the audience From our seats it was only possible to hear about 50% of the comedy routines - even with my AirPods at max volume - and Mrs G's hearing is perfect and she had the same experience. So yup it was kinda good, the theatre architecture great. Was it really good? No. Was it worth the price. No? Would we go again - only if we could seats VERY close to the stage or be assured that it will be projected on the big screen. Otherwise (sadly) no...

Came to a matinee play. Parking was plentiful (& free) on a Sunday. The venue itself is small and…read morethe seats weren't comfy at all nor much seat space. Any view is good in the house. An older crowd that appeared to be pretty snobby (older lady Just stared straight at us so I kindly obliged until she finally looked away). Staff member was kind of eccentric and I believe he was trying to be humorous but came across rather odd and condescending to us. Not sure I'll be back for another production.

The Beverly Hills Playhouse is a wonderful location for an intimate setting for a live performance…read more Parking isn't terribly challenging, and the venue, itself, is really charming. The acoustics are great, and the management is wonderful to work with. I've been here for several live performances, and have always had the best time.

I was invited by my neighbor Chris Franciosa who played Walter in Becky's new car. This was my…read morefirst time at theatre 40. Parking was free and inside Beverly high school. Not necessarily easy to find at first but I'm glad I was aware then there were signs too. The theater is pretty small with three rows in front then sitting on both sides. Perhaps a capacity of 100? Very intimate. Not sure how the view is from the sides however. I loved the play. A series of 6 plays is around $235 which is very reasonable. I'll definitely come back! The restrooms are ancient with doors that are wayyy too small, but I guess it's common for a school? Briefly met the artistic director who is clearly passionate about his job and doing his best to keep this theatre alive. I loved that.

Fabulous, hysterical, already ordered tickets for their next show, and well worth the ride from…read moreOrange County!!! "Becky's New Car" had the best cast and everyone was a seasoned actor with a long list of previous plays and TV shows they've been in. There were parts I couldn't stop laughing, and enjoyed the play so much. I've invited 6 friends to return in July for their next one, which sounds even funnier. If my SUV could fit more people I would have asked more friends to join us. Parking was so easy, subterranean, safe and you walk right into the building from their underground garage. David the Managing Director was so personable and inviting, he seemed to know a lot of the attendees by name as regulars. I could hardly wait to see their next play, "A Jukebox for the Algonquin" and I have no doubt it too will be terrific! Great evening & a fun time.

It was my first visit to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre today. I went to see Hell's Kitchen. I took…read morethe train from Orange County to the theater, which I highly recommend as the train connection transfer doesn't involve getting out of the station. I took the Amtrak to Union Station and transferred to the Metro B line. The train stop is right in front of the theater. It saves you the chaotic mess of trying to find parking. There were just so many honking and near accidents today. I started lining up to get in 15 minutes before showtime. The workers make it so effortlessly smooth for us to scan our tickets, use the restrooms, and locate our seats with enough time before the show starts. I loved how beautiful the inside of the theater looks. I wished I had more time to take pictures of the interior design of the theater. Overall, I really enjoyed the show. We had good seats with good views from the orchestra section. I would definitely come to the theater again in the future for another show.

I viewed the 2pm show of The Sound of Music. It was none less than superb. Every attention to…read moredetail was put in the staging. It was brilliant! The casting was incredible, every one of them had perfect pitch.They took my favorite songs and performed them even more beautifully. The whole show was magnificent! Definitely a magical experience. Looking forward to return for another show.

Just a wonderful in every way if you love theater and are young. I am a parent as you've probably…read moreguessed but I'll leave a longer review later but don't even think about another place. Not that's it's the reason but even the networking for your child if that's something he or she cares about (it is Holly) is amazing and everyone from then staff to the parent to of course the kiddos. THEY HAVE MASTERED, splitting people up. It is in fast, as it should be a meritocracy. As your skills ascend, so will your roles. That said, they do manage to get everyone a something to focus on. I love this place and wish I could go back in time but instead will live vicariously will do it for me and believe me, she wants to! Thank you YADA. You have brought joy to our whole family and while that sounds over the top, it's not even near it. Greatest thing we've got Alexandra maybe since she was born. Her music, dance, gymnastics, karate and everything she did was ingredients for her musical theater gumbo and they are cooking it up real good at YADA!

I just want to say that YADA recently reached out to me, and I had the pleasure of speaking to the…read moreChief Operating Officer. He was very empathetic to our experience and acknowledged our concerns (a huge contrast to the experience we had previously). It sounds like YADA has made a lot of positive changes, as any institution working with children should continuously be doing. I wish the best for any family looking to join this community.

I've been with Baron Entertainment for 17 years and have booked recurring on American Gigolo, Ryan…read moreMurphy's Grotesquerie, and Young & The Restless to name a few, plus countless commercials and film. Rod Baron has always been kind and extremely knowledgeable about the biz and its machinations. I feel blessed to be with such a special and respected Boutique agency. Jay Alan Christianson

If you are lucky, you will get one audition a month. They have no out going message, when you call…read morethe message says it's google. Most of the auditions they get you are from actors access. The agency wants you to go on cruise ship trips instead of concentrating on auditions. Don't waste your time.

Artist Accountability has allowed me to get back to work and focus on the writings that needed to…read moreget done. It is a refreshing jumpstart to my system that might allow myself a couple of days of rest to recreate a work habit. Since my writing is a business I needed a program that would allow me to focus on creating a work habit. Artist Accountability did that for me. It allows you to focus on the projects you have to do while protecting your psyche at the same time. By aiming for an achievable goal the group allows and helps you focus on the things you need to do to leave from the world of "one day". By taking Artist Accountability you bring your hopes and wants to fruition. You leave the group thinking you're a doer; that you're not like everyone else.

Noisy Nest is an actors/writers/directors/humans HAVEN!…read more Got something written and want to hear it out loud and get honest, professional, genuinely helpful notes? Noisy Nest got you. Want to be exposed to more classic plays/playwrights? Noisy Nest says "every Wednesday night baby". Looking to sharpen your cold reading skills? Noisy Nest'll throw you into the ring. Down to go see theatre around Los Angeles? Noisy Nest will be your plus one. Have an audition that you need another set of eyes, and a camera, on? Noisy Nest is hip to the jive. I came to NN through a film writer friend who had a table read for her new film and I fell in love with the group, led by the incomparable Amanda, that calls Noisy Nest home. So for real, come for all the perks you get out of it (wine and cookies amiright), but stay for the amazing artists that will truly inspire you.