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!

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.

My first time at hammer museum and although I went as part of a work event, it was definitely an…read moreexperience. It is within walking distance from the ucla campus, many staff and students come to enjoy the scenery and relax. It is free admissions and they hold an exhibit that changes in theme and an exhibit that is permanent holding preserved art from historical periods. You can visit to eat your lunch under the peaceful shade of the trees or take a try of the rolling chairs and try not to go too crazy. They also have a restaurant inside if you want to stay in and not leave for a meal. They have plenty of staff around the areas, many are graduate students studying art related majors and others are art enthusiasts who want to share their passion for the art and artists. They also hold family friendly events on weekends and a public tour on Saturdays.

My second time coming here, with my first time a few years back for one of the free events they…read morehosted. What I like most about this museum (other than that it's free admission) is that the inner courtyard is clean and modern with a nice breath of outdoor air!!! The iconic pieces from this museum is the roundtop chairs that are fun for anyone of all ages to sit and enjoy. We came here unplanned and only walked in to enjoy some art in the middle of the Cicla Via West LA event. If I remember correctly, there's garage parking. Lots of different art buildings to walk into. Good time to kill time and also to study at the courtyard. Well-maintained!!!

I mean, it's beautiful. It's epic. Back in the day, I attended The Prince of Egypt premiere here…read more RIP Whitney Houston. A gorgeous and iconic building placed in an even more riveting campus. Bruins for life!

Beautiful hall and comfortable seats. Parking is quite a long walk, so wear comfortable shoes…read more Sound quality is good. Highly recommended!

This review is about my recent experience with attempting to see Sex, Lies and Harold Pinter. I…read morearrived to the theatre only to find out that the director had decided to cancel the show and turn it into a dress rehersel. This is information you need to let people know earlier in the day not wait until they waste their time and gas money and arrive at the box office. The girl running the box office was apoigetic and nice. Someone associated from the production was trying to have the people that did buy tickets be able to sit through the rehersal since it would be a full run-through. He later told me that he was overruled and it was a no go. I did receive a refund, but even the refund doesn't cover the price of gas that was spent and sitting in traffic driving there and driving back. Not to mention there are different things I could have done with my day if i wasn't going to attend this show. Astronomical unprofessionalism and zero regard for the audience's time and frankly money. If you have already purchased tickets to one of their performances I highly recommend that you confirm if the show is still going on so your time isn't wasted. I have to say out of all of the plays I have seen in LA this is one of the worst experiences I've ever had. I won't be going to any future plays put on by this production company. Do better. This is pretty disgusting.

Odyssey is such a wonderful local theater. I have enjoyed attending many events there and have seen…read morenumerous plays in both English and Farsi. The Iranian-American playwright Houshang Touzie and his production company, Work Shop 79, are presenting his latest play at Odyssey this weekend, and I attended their rehearsal last night to be part of it. What I love most about Odyssey is that every seat is a "good seat." The lighting director and the sound engineer were busy setting everything up, and I sat silently in the darkness, watching everything come together in preparation for what was to come this weekend. Thank you, Odyssey, for welcoming plays from other cultures and languages into your theater.

A great venue, the theater holds just under 300 seats so not a bad seat can be found. The sound…read moresystem is very clean and acoustically very pleasant. The theater is modernized with comfy seats, and has an upbeat decor. It's hard to beat the intimate vibe, feel like I paid 10x for my seats. Will come back without a doubt. Big bonus, parking lot is a structure on Glendon Ave, just off Wilshire. Once car is parked, just cross the street from structure and walk thru alley to Westwood Blvd to get to the Nimoy. Super convenient and a haven where parking is a pain in the a$$ anywhere in Westwood.

The people that run the place are terrible. The receptionist brings two big dogs that are left to…read moredo as they please while young kids come and go! The service Elinor provided was terrible too. Once session when kids were acting out, she yelled at them and treated them so unkindly that the girls were I Tera and they never wanted to come back. I requested my refund for the session unused and she refused! Such terrible service. Elinor is not a good dance teacher for girls nor has the ability to treat people properly. I asked very kindly for the refund but she refused! So rude...do t go to her!!!!!

Lucia is our private coach for our intro sessions and she is PHENOMENAL!!!…read more She is so patient with us and encouraging all at the same time. She is always all smiles and an AMAZING teacher. She builds on to the basics and adds on skill sets based on your ability. This was our second session with her. Last time we worked on the waltz and the fox trot. This time we worked on reviewing along with some cha cha & jive. You will be lucky to get her as your coach for the private lessons! She is so great at explaining and showing you as you go for those hands on learners. She's a gem!

I came here to see "I Love My Wife" with my girlfriend. The show was a little behind the times,…read moreand the audience seemed to be from the same generation. Since this theater is in the veteran center, so I guess the average age of its patrons makes sense. The student tickets for the show weren't that expensive ($20), but the parking was a ripoff. The theater itself was average sized, not meant for huge performance, but not so small that you feel like you're in someone's living room. The acoustics and lighting seemed OK, but I'm not a huge critic of that kind of stuff, so you probably shouldn't take my word for it.

This smart venue is tucked behind San Vincente in Brentwood. I went to see Billy 'Fucking' Connolly…read morewhich was an amazing 2hr show...! There is ample (if a little expensive) $7 parking next to the theatre, but oddly there is no bar. (Well, I guess Royce Hall at UCLA doesn't have one either, but it's odd to me). However, there is a private bar which you get access to if you're a $100 member and a concession stand with snacks and coffee etc. The seating is well laid out and the ushers get you to your seat, even if you arrive late. Nice. The crowd was kinda mature, but I did see some other younger faces, but we all left as united Connolly fans by the end.

We're here for the West End Production of Phoebe Waller Bridge's one woman show titled FLEABAG!…read moreProjected into a Cinema screen at James Bridges Theater; a 276 seat theater in Melnitz Hall UCLA campus.... Tickets were $25 each Phoebe's TV series FLEABAG on Amazon Prime is based on this one woman show... And much of her recent success; including being cast alongside Harrison Ford in Indiana Jones is attributed to her bold and VERY personal take of her Brit life experience in this "balls out" one woman play... https://www.ntlive.com Mind you Fleabag the one woman show is much raunchier than the Amazon series; so be forewarned it's not a normal day at the Theater lol

LATW is for LA theater lovers!…read more Their live radio-show-like productions feature top-notch talent including Alfred Molina and Stephen Weber. I recently saw the Charles Busch in his classic camp "Die Mommy Die," and Jonathan Cake and Sarah Drew in "Pressure," both superb. The shows are not staged plays, but readings, with the actors at microphones, recording audio for later broadcasts. Because the actors and direction are always so fine, it's an entertaining show. LATW also hosts NTLive, the National Theater of London's recorded plays. Nobody does theater better than the National Theater, and nobody makes videos of plays better, either. The results are that you can literally see the best theater in the world, right at the UCLA James Bridges theater for around $25. Recently saw Fleabag (brilliant), and the Lehman Trilogy (one of the best plays you'll ever see). Just buy your tickets early as they sell out! LATW is a fantastic resource for theater lovers in LA!