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SUMMARY:The Taming of the Shrew
DESCRIPTION:This bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew approaches the familiar comedy as a provocative 21st-century examination of coercion\, consent\, and the psychological dynamics of relationships. Rather than treating the play’s famous battle of wills as uncomplicated farce\, the production places its questions of dominance and surrender under a much sharper contemporary lens. \nA stark\, industrial visual environment and imagery inspired by restraint transform the story into something closer to a psychological thriller\, where costume choices\, physical interactions\, and scenic shifts become part of an escalating struggle for control. The result promises a challenging and visually distinctive interpretation of Shakespeare that asks audiences to reconsider what is really happening beneath the play’s humor and romantic conventions.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/the-taming-of-the-shrew/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Zephyr Theatre\, 7456 Melrose Ave\, Los Angeles\, California
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Water for Elephants
DESCRIPTION:Based on the bestselling novel\, Water for Elephants brings a sweeping story of love\, reinvention\, and adventure to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in a spectacle-filled Broadway musical. After losing everything that once defined his life\, a young man impulsively jumps aboard a moving train and finds himself welcomed into the extraordinary world of a traveling circus\, where unexpected friendships and a life-changing romance begin to reshape his future. \nSeen through the perspective of his older self\, the story blends heartfelt drama with the wonder and physical excitement of circus performance\, creating an imaginative theatrical experience about choosing to begin again. The production earned seven Tony Award nominations and combines music\, storytelling\, movement\, and theatrical spectacle for an emotionally rich night at the Pantages. \nPS: On Saturday’s there is an additional function at 2pm.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/water-for-elephants-2/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Hollywood Pantages Theatre\, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028.0
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:The Year We Disappeared
DESCRIPTION:The critically acclaimed The Year We Disappeared returns for a limited engagement with a darkly comic look at one of the defining anxieties of the present: the climate crisis. Framed through the world of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein\, the production intertwines stories of queer identity\, bullying\, shame\, personal transformation\, and even a journey back to the first Congressional Climate Hearings of 1988. \nWritten and directed by Anthony Meindl\, the piece mixes existential questions with humor\, asking whether people given another chance would actually choose to heal themselves and create something better. Its combination of climate concerns\, queer storytelling\, fantasy\, and theatrical imagination gives the production a distinctive blend of social commentary and deeply personal reflection.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/the-year-we-disappeared/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:The Broadwater Second Stage\, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260911T230000
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SUMMARY:A Case for the Existence of God
DESCRIPTION:Samuel D. Hunter’s A Case for the Existence of God arrives at Rogue Machine Theatre in its Los Angeles premiere\, bringing two fathers together in an intimate story about parenthood\, economic uncertainty\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected connections that can emerge between strangers. Set against the pressures of everyday life\, the play focuses closely on Ryan and Keith as their circumstances gradually reveal how much they have in common beneath very different surfaces. \nDirected by John Perrin Flynn and starring Carlo Mancasola and Nicholas Anthony Reid\, the production continues Rogue Machine’s long relationship with playwright Samuel D. Hunter. The play received the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play and a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Play\, making this an especially notable addition to Rogue Machine’s season and a thoughtful\, emotionally grounded evening of contemporary theater.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/a-case-for-the-existence-of-god-2/
LOCATION:Rogue Machine Theatre\, 7657 Melrose Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:A Case for the Existence of God
DESCRIPTION:Samuel D. Hunter’s A Case for the Existence of God arrives at Rogue Machine Theatre in its Los Angeles premiere\, bringing two fathers together in an intimate story about parenthood\, economic uncertainty\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected connections that can emerge between strangers. Set against the pressures of everyday life\, the play focuses closely on Ryan and Keith as their circumstances gradually reveal how much they have in common beneath very different surfaces. \nDirected by John Perrin Flynn and starring Carlo Mancasola and Nicholas Anthony Reid\, the production continues Rogue Machine’s long relationship with playwright Samuel D. Hunter. The play received the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play and a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Play\, making this an especially notable addition to Rogue Machine’s season and a thoughtful\, emotionally grounded evening of contemporary theater.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/a-case-for-the-existence-of-god/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Rogue Machine Theatre\, 7657 Melrose Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:The Taming of the Shrew
DESCRIPTION:This bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew approaches the familiar comedy as a provocative 21st-century examination of coercion\, consent\, and the psychological dynamics of relationships. Rather than treating the play’s famous battle of wills as uncomplicated farce\, the production places its questions of dominance and surrender under a much sharper contemporary lens. \nA stark\, industrial visual environment and imagery inspired by restraint transform the story into something closer to a psychological thriller\, where costume choices\, physical interactions\, and scenic shifts become part of an escalating struggle for control. The result promises a challenging and visually distinctive interpretation of Shakespeare that asks audiences to reconsider what is really happening beneath the play’s humor and romantic conventions.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/the-taming-of-the-shrew/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Zephyr Theatre\, 7456 Melrose Ave\, Los Angeles\, California
CATEGORIES:Theater
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SUMMARY:Water for Elephants
DESCRIPTION:Based on the bestselling novel\, Water for Elephants brings a sweeping story of love\, reinvention\, and adventure to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in a spectacle-filled Broadway musical. After losing everything that once defined his life\, a young man impulsively jumps aboard a moving train and finds himself welcomed into the extraordinary world of a traveling circus\, where unexpected friendships and a life-changing romance begin to reshape his future. \nSeen through the perspective of his older self\, the story blends heartfelt drama with the wonder and physical excitement of circus performance\, creating an imaginative theatrical experience about choosing to begin again. The production earned seven Tony Award nominations and combines music\, storytelling\, movement\, and theatrical spectacle for an emotionally rich night at the Pantages. \nPS: On Saturday’s there is an additional function at 2pm.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/water-for-elephants-2/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Hollywood Pantages Theatre\, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028.0
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T223000
DTSTAMP:20260903T100239Z
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SUMMARY:The Year We Disappeared
DESCRIPTION:The critically acclaimed The Year We Disappeared returns for a limited engagement with a darkly comic look at one of the defining anxieties of the present: the climate crisis. Framed through the world of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein\, the production intertwines stories of queer identity\, bullying\, shame\, personal transformation\, and even a journey back to the first Congressional Climate Hearings of 1988. \nWritten and directed by Anthony Meindl\, the piece mixes existential questions with humor\, asking whether people given another chance would actually choose to heal themselves and create something better. Its combination of climate concerns\, queer storytelling\, fantasy\, and theatrical imagination gives the production a distinctive blend of social commentary and deeply personal reflection.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/the-year-we-disappeared/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:The Broadwater Second Stage\, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T153000
DTSTAMP:20260807T082950Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T082950Z
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SUMMARY:Water for Elephants
DESCRIPTION:Based on the bestselling novel\, Water for Elephants brings a sweeping story of love\, reinvention\, and adventure to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in a spectacle-filled Broadway musical. After losing everything that once defined his life\, a young man impulsively jumps aboard a moving train and finds himself welcomed into the extraordinary world of a traveling circus\, where unexpected friendships and a life-changing romance begin to reshape his future. \nSeen through the perspective of his older self\, the story blends heartfelt drama with the wonder and physical excitement of circus performance\, creating an imaginative theatrical experience about choosing to begin again. The production earned seven Tony Award nominations and combines music\, storytelling\, movement\, and theatrical spectacle for an emotionally rich night at the Pantages. \nPS: There is an additional function at 6:30 pm!
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/water-for-elephants-3/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Hollywood Pantages Theatre\, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028.0
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T180000
DTSTAMP:20260903T100435Z
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SUMMARY:The Year We Disappeared
DESCRIPTION:The critically acclaimed The Year We Disappeared returns for a limited engagement with a darkly comic look at one of the defining anxieties of the present: the climate crisis. Framed through the world of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein\, the production intertwines stories of queer identity\, bullying\, shame\, personal transformation\, and even a journey back to the first Congressional Climate Hearings of 1988. \nWritten and directed by Anthony Meindl\, the piece mixes existential questions with humor\, asking whether people given another chance would actually choose to heal themselves and create something better. Its combination of climate concerns\, queer storytelling\, fantasy\, and theatrical imagination gives the production a distinctive blend of social commentary and deeply personal reflection.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/the-year-we-disappeared-2/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:The Broadwater Second Stage\, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260904T103512Z
CREATED:20260904T103512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T103512Z
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SUMMARY:A Case for the Existence of God
DESCRIPTION:Samuel D. Hunter’s A Case for the Existence of God arrives at Rogue Machine Theatre in its Los Angeles premiere\, bringing two fathers together in an intimate story about parenthood\, economic uncertainty\, vulnerability\, and the unexpected connections that can emerge between strangers. Set against the pressures of everyday life\, the play focuses closely on Ryan and Keith as their circumstances gradually reveal how much they have in common beneath very different surfaces. \nDirected by John Perrin Flynn and starring Carlo Mancasola and Nicholas Anthony Reid\, the production continues Rogue Machine’s long relationship with playwright Samuel D. Hunter. The play received the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play and a Drama Desk nomination for Outstanding Play\, making this an especially notable addition to Rogue Machine’s season and a thoughtful\, emotionally grounded evening of contemporary theater.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/a-case-for-the-existence-of-god/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Rogue Machine Theatre\, 7657 Melrose Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90046\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260913T220000
DTSTAMP:20260914T005305Z
CREATED:20260914T005305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T005305Z
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SUMMARY:JAWBREAKER  THE MUSICAL
DESCRIPTION:Based on the 1999 cult-classic film created by Darren Stein\, who also writes the book for the stage adaptation\, Jawbreaker The Musical reimagines the darkly comic story of popularity\, status\, and teenage power as a high-energy theatrical event. Set in the ruthless social world of Reagan High\, the musical follows a clique of teenage girls whose grip on the school begins to unravel after their pursuit of power takes a deadly turn. \nFueled by the energy of a pop concert and sharpened by biting humor\, the show explores the intoxicating—and dangerous—nature of power\, identity\, survival\, and social status. Presented as a strictly limited workshop engagement at Hudson Backstage Theatre\, Jawbreaker The Musical offers a bold new stage interpretation of the film’s cult-favorite world.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/jawbreaker-the-musical-2/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Hudson Backstage Theatre\, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd.\, Hollywood\, California
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T230000
DTSTAMP:20260914T010243Z
CREATED:20260914T010243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T010243Z
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SUMMARY:In the Tomb of Ten Thousand Calendars
DESCRIPTION:Moving Arts presents the world premiere of In the Tomb of Ten Thousand Calendars\, an ambitious drama by Stephen Dierkes that unfolds across three moments in Chinese history—1620\, 1966\, and the present day—all within the tomb of a Ming emperor. Across four centuries\, the play follows intimate stories of people confronting family\, political upheaval\, memory\, and the complicated question of what societies choose to preserve or erase. \nDirected by Jeff Liu and featuring Jonathan Cheung\, Elaine Kao\, Wayne Lee\, and West Liang\, the production balances sweeping historical change with deeply personal conflicts\, exploring the connections between generations and the ways the past continues to shape the present. There is an additional function on September 20\, 2026.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/in-the-tomb-of-ten-thousand-calendars/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Atwater Village Theatre\, 3269 Casitas Ave 310-307-3753; www.EchoTheaterCompany.com\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90039.0
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260915T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T080018Z
CREATED:20260807T075236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T080018Z
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SUMMARY:Water for Elephants
DESCRIPTION:Based on the bestselling novel\, Water for Elephants brings a sweeping story of love\, reinvention\, and adventure to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in a spectacle-filled Broadway musical. After losing everything that once defined his life\, a young man impulsively jumps aboard a moving train and finds himself welcomed into the extraordinary world of a traveling circus\, where unexpected friendships and a life-changing romance begin to reshape his future. \nSeen through the perspective of his older self\, the story blends heartfelt drama with the wonder and physical excitement of circus performance\, creating an imaginative theatrical experience about choosing to begin again. The production earned seven Tony Award nominations and combines music\, storytelling\, movement\, and theatrical spectacle for an emotionally rich night at the Pantages.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/water-for-elephants/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Hollywood Pantages Theatre\, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028.0
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260916T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T080018Z
CREATED:20260807T075236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T080018Z
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SUMMARY:Water for Elephants
DESCRIPTION:Based on the bestselling novel\, Water for Elephants brings a sweeping story of love\, reinvention\, and adventure to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in a spectacle-filled Broadway musical. After losing everything that once defined his life\, a young man impulsively jumps aboard a moving train and finds himself welcomed into the extraordinary world of a traveling circus\, where unexpected friendships and a life-changing romance begin to reshape his future. \nSeen through the perspective of his older self\, the story blends heartfelt drama with the wonder and physical excitement of circus performance\, creating an imaginative theatrical experience about choosing to begin again. The production earned seven Tony Award nominations and combines music\, storytelling\, movement\, and theatrical spectacle for an emotionally rich night at the Pantages.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/water-for-elephants/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Hollywood Pantages Theatre\, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028.0
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260917T220000
DTSTAMP:20260807T080018Z
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SUMMARY:Water for Elephants
DESCRIPTION:Based on the bestselling novel\, Water for Elephants brings a sweeping story of love\, reinvention\, and adventure to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in a spectacle-filled Broadway musical. After losing everything that once defined his life\, a young man impulsively jumps aboard a moving train and finds himself welcomed into the extraordinary world of a traveling circus\, where unexpected friendships and a life-changing romance begin to reshape his future. \nSeen through the perspective of his older self\, the story blends heartfelt drama with the wonder and physical excitement of circus performance\, creating an imaginative theatrical experience about choosing to begin again. The production earned seven Tony Award nominations and combines music\, storytelling\, movement\, and theatrical spectacle for an emotionally rich night at the Pantages.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/water-for-elephants/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Hollywood Pantages Theatre\, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028.0
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T223000
DTSTAMP:20260807T081745Z
CREATED:20260807T080615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T081745Z
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SUMMARY:Water for Elephants
DESCRIPTION:Based on the bestselling novel\, Water for Elephants brings a sweeping story of love\, reinvention\, and adventure to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in a spectacle-filled Broadway musical. After losing everything that once defined his life\, a young man impulsively jumps aboard a moving train and finds himself welcomed into the extraordinary world of a traveling circus\, where unexpected friendships and a life-changing romance begin to reshape his future. \nSeen through the perspective of his older self\, the story blends heartfelt drama with the wonder and physical excitement of circus performance\, creating an imaginative theatrical experience about choosing to begin again. The production earned seven Tony Award nominations and combines music\, storytelling\, movement\, and theatrical spectacle for an emotionally rich night at the Pantages. \nPS: On Saturday’s there is an additional function at 2pm.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/water-for-elephants-2/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Hollywood Pantages Theatre\, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028.0
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T223000
DTSTAMP:20260903T100239Z
CREATED:20260903T100239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T100239Z
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SUMMARY:The Year We Disappeared
DESCRIPTION:The critically acclaimed The Year We Disappeared returns for a limited engagement with a darkly comic look at one of the defining anxieties of the present: the climate crisis. Framed through the world of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein\, the production intertwines stories of queer identity\, bullying\, shame\, personal transformation\, and even a journey back to the first Congressional Climate Hearings of 1988. \nWritten and directed by Anthony Meindl\, the piece mixes existential questions with humor\, asking whether people given another chance would actually choose to heal themselves and create something better. Its combination of climate concerns\, queer storytelling\, fantasy\, and theatrical imagination gives the production a distinctive blend of social commentary and deeply personal reflection.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/the-year-we-disappeared/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:The Broadwater Second Stage\, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T230000
DTSTAMP:20260914T004516Z
CREATED:20260914T004059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T004516Z
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SUMMARY:Marisol
DESCRIPTION:Open Fist Theatre Company presents a rare revival of José Rivera’s Obie-winning Marisol\, a dreamlike blend of magical realism\, Theatre of the Absurd\, dark humor\, and poetic storytelling. After her guardian angel abandons her to join a celestial war\, Bronx resident Marisol Pérez is left to navigate a terrifying world that seems to be coming apart around her\, forcing her to confront questions of survival\, faith\, humanity\, and hope. \nDirected by Amanda Weier and starring Jade Santana as Marisol\, the production transforms Rivera’s apocalyptic vision into an intimate theatrical journey that feels both surreal and strikingly contemporary. Even as the world of the play descends into chaos\, its humor and compassion remain central\, creating a provocative story about holding onto humanity when everything familiar begins to disappear. The production runs through October 24\, 2026.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/marisol-2/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Open Fist Theatre\, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd.\, Hollywood\, California
CATEGORIES:Theater
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T230000
DTSTAMP:20260914T005517Z
CREATED:20260914T005054Z
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SUMMARY:JAWBREAKER  THE MUSICAL
DESCRIPTION:Based on the 1999 cult-classic film created by Darren Stein\, who also writes the book for the stage adaptation\, Jawbreaker The Musical reimagines the darkly comic story of popularity\, status\, and teenage power as a high-energy theatrical event. Set in the ruthless social world of Reagan High\, the musical follows a clique of teenage girls whose grip on the school begins to unravel after their pursuit of power takes a deadly turn. \nFueled by the energy of a pop concert and sharpened by biting humor\, the show explores the intoxicating—and dangerous—nature of power\, identity\, survival\, and social status. Presented as a strictly limited workshop engagement at Hudson Backstage Theatre\, Jawbreaker The Musical offers a bold new stage interpretation of the film’s cult-favorite world.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/jawbreaker-the-musical/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Hudson Backstage Theatre\, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd.\, Hollywood\, California
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260918T230000
DTSTAMP:20260914T010243Z
CREATED:20260914T010243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T010243Z
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SUMMARY:In the Tomb of Ten Thousand Calendars
DESCRIPTION:Moving Arts presents the world premiere of In the Tomb of Ten Thousand Calendars\, an ambitious drama by Stephen Dierkes that unfolds across three moments in Chinese history—1620\, 1966\, and the present day—all within the tomb of a Ming emperor. Across four centuries\, the play follows intimate stories of people confronting family\, political upheaval\, memory\, and the complicated question of what societies choose to preserve or erase. \nDirected by Jeff Liu and featuring Jonathan Cheung\, Elaine Kao\, Wayne Lee\, and West Liang\, the production balances sweeping historical change with deeply personal conflicts\, exploring the connections between generations and the ways the past continues to shape the present. There is an additional function on September 20\, 2026.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/in-the-tomb-of-ten-thousand-calendars/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Atwater Village Theatre\, 3269 Casitas Ave 310-307-3753; www.EchoTheaterCompany.com\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90039.0
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T220000
DTSTAMP:20260919T163621Z
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SUMMARY:The Arsonists
DESCRIPTION:Max Frisch’s The Arsonists is a razor-sharp satire about respectability\, self-deception\, and the human tendency to ignore danger even when it is sitting directly in front of us. As arsonists begin setting fires in neighboring towns\, the Biedermanns remain convinced that such a disaster could never reach their own home—until a stranger arrives at their door and their confidence begins to look increasingly absurd. \nWritten in the aftermath of World War II\, the play balances dark comedy with a quietly unsettling sense of inevitability\, using humor and a Greek chorus to explore what happens when the desire to appear decent prevents people from taking meaningful action. Directed by Luke Harlan\, the production runs through September 20\, 2026\, with additional performances on September 19 at 5:00PM\, and September 20 at 2:00PM.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/the-arsonists/
LOCATION:Skylight Theatre Company\, 1816 1/2 N. Vermont Ave.\, Hollywood\, California\, 90027.0
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T223000
DTSTAMP:20260807T081745Z
CREATED:20260807T080615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T081745Z
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SUMMARY:Water for Elephants
DESCRIPTION:Based on the bestselling novel\, Water for Elephants brings a sweeping story of love\, reinvention\, and adventure to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in a spectacle-filled Broadway musical. After losing everything that once defined his life\, a young man impulsively jumps aboard a moving train and finds himself welcomed into the extraordinary world of a traveling circus\, where unexpected friendships and a life-changing romance begin to reshape his future. \nSeen through the perspective of his older self\, the story blends heartfelt drama with the wonder and physical excitement of circus performance\, creating an imaginative theatrical experience about choosing to begin again. The production earned seven Tony Award nominations and combines music\, storytelling\, movement\, and theatrical spectacle for an emotionally rich night at the Pantages. \nPS: On Saturday’s there is an additional function at 2pm.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/water-for-elephants-2/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Hollywood Pantages Theatre\, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500\, Hollywood\, CA\, 90028.0
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T223000
DTSTAMP:20260903T100239Z
CREATED:20260903T100239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T100239Z
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SUMMARY:The Year We Disappeared
DESCRIPTION:The critically acclaimed The Year We Disappeared returns for a limited engagement with a darkly comic look at one of the defining anxieties of the present: the climate crisis. Framed through the world of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein\, the production intertwines stories of queer identity\, bullying\, shame\, personal transformation\, and even a journey back to the first Congressional Climate Hearings of 1988. \nWritten and directed by Anthony Meindl\, the piece mixes existential questions with humor\, asking whether people given another chance would actually choose to heal themselves and create something better. Its combination of climate concerns\, queer storytelling\, fantasy\, and theatrical imagination gives the production a distinctive blend of social commentary and deeply personal reflection.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/the-year-we-disappeared/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:The Broadwater Second Stage\, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T230000
DTSTAMP:20260914T004516Z
CREATED:20260914T004059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T004516Z
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SUMMARY:Marisol
DESCRIPTION:Open Fist Theatre Company presents a rare revival of José Rivera’s Obie-winning Marisol\, a dreamlike blend of magical realism\, Theatre of the Absurd\, dark humor\, and poetic storytelling. After her guardian angel abandons her to join a celestial war\, Bronx resident Marisol Pérez is left to navigate a terrifying world that seems to be coming apart around her\, forcing her to confront questions of survival\, faith\, humanity\, and hope. \nDirected by Amanda Weier and starring Jade Santana as Marisol\, the production transforms Rivera’s apocalyptic vision into an intimate theatrical journey that feels both surreal and strikingly contemporary. Even as the world of the play descends into chaos\, its humor and compassion remain central\, creating a provocative story about holding onto humanity when everything familiar begins to disappear. The production runs through October 24\, 2026.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/marisol-2/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Open Fist Theatre\, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd.\, Hollywood\, California
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T230000
DTSTAMP:20260914T005517Z
CREATED:20260914T005054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T005517Z
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SUMMARY:JAWBREAKER  THE MUSICAL
DESCRIPTION:Based on the 1999 cult-classic film created by Darren Stein\, who also writes the book for the stage adaptation\, Jawbreaker The Musical reimagines the darkly comic story of popularity\, status\, and teenage power as a high-energy theatrical event. Set in the ruthless social world of Reagan High\, the musical follows a clique of teenage girls whose grip on the school begins to unravel after their pursuit of power takes a deadly turn. \nFueled by the energy of a pop concert and sharpened by biting humor\, the show explores the intoxicating—and dangerous—nature of power\, identity\, survival\, and social status. Presented as a strictly limited workshop engagement at Hudson Backstage Theatre\, Jawbreaker The Musical offers a bold new stage interpretation of the film’s cult-favorite world.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/jawbreaker-the-musical/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Hudson Backstage Theatre\, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd.\, Hollywood\, California
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T230000
DTSTAMP:20260914T010243Z
CREATED:20260914T010243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T010243Z
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SUMMARY:In the Tomb of Ten Thousand Calendars
DESCRIPTION:Moving Arts presents the world premiere of In the Tomb of Ten Thousand Calendars\, an ambitious drama by Stephen Dierkes that unfolds across three moments in Chinese history—1620\, 1966\, and the present day—all within the tomb of a Ming emperor. Across four centuries\, the play follows intimate stories of people confronting family\, political upheaval\, memory\, and the complicated question of what societies choose to preserve or erase. \nDirected by Jeff Liu and featuring Jonathan Cheung\, Elaine Kao\, Wayne Lee\, and West Liang\, the production balances sweeping historical change with deeply personal conflicts\, exploring the connections between generations and the ways the past continues to shape the present. There is an additional function on September 20\, 2026.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/in-the-tomb-of-ten-thousand-calendars/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Atwater Village Theatre\, 3269 Casitas Ave 310-307-3753; www.EchoTheaterCompany.com\, Los Angeles\, California\, 90039.0
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T230000
DTSTAMP:20260919T160736Z
CREATED:20260919T160736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T160736Z
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SUMMARY:A Number
DESCRIPTION:Caryl Churchill’s A Number is an intimate psychological drama that examines identity\, family\, and the unsettling possibilities of human cloning. When Salter’s son begins asking questions about his past\, a long-hidden secret comes to light\, forcing father and son to confront choices whose consequences reach far beyond a single relationship. \nThrough sharp dialogue and a series of increasingly revealing encounters\, Churchill explores the uneasy boundaries between genetics and environment\, individuality and replication\, love and responsibility. Directed by James Paradise and featuring Damien Midkiff and Michael Muniz Vodde\, the production turns a provocative scientific premise into a deeply human family story.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/a-number/2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Madnani Theater\, 6760 Lexington Ave\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90038\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T230000
DTSTAMP:20260919T183347Z
CREATED:20260919T183211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T183347Z
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SUMMARY:AdlerFest 2026: An Evening of One Acts
DESCRIPTION:AdlerFest 2026 brings together an eclectic evening of short-form theatre\, pairing classic comedy with contemporary and testimony-based work. The program includes Daniel Adams’ Abstraction\, Anton Chekhov’s lively one-acts The Proposal and The Anniversary\, and Queens Without a Crown\, a piece adapted from real testimony. \nPresented over three performances at the Stella Adler Academy\, the festival gives audiences the chance to experience contrasting theatrical voices within a single program—from Chekhov’s comic social collisions to newer material exploring contemporary experience. AdlerFest runs through September 20\, 2026.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/adlerfest-2026-an-evening-of-one-acts/
LOCATION:Stella Adler Theatre\, 6773 Hollywood Blvd\, Los Angeles\, California
CATEGORIES:Theater
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T230000
DTSTAMP:20260919T184049Z
CREATED:20260919T184049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260919T184049Z
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SUMMARY:The Peterson Show
DESCRIPTION:Janine Nabers’ The Peterson Show receives its world premiere at Echo Theater Company\, bringing five former child stars back together as the legacy of their once-beloved television father collapses into scandal. With reporters and cameras gathering outside\, the performers are forced to confront old rivalries\, buried secrets\, and the complicated bonds they formed while growing up together on one of America’s favorite sitcoms. \nDirected by Michelle Bossy\, the play uses comedy and family tension to examine celebrity\, memory\, childhood fame\, and what happens when a cultural patriarch is suddenly erased from the story everyone thought they knew. The production runs through October 26\, 2026\, with performances Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00PM\, Sundays at 4:00PM\, and Mondays at 8:00PM for Pay-What-You-Will performances\, plus additional Thursday performances on October 1 and 2 at 8:00PM. Select performances also feature post-show conversations with guests including Issa Rae\, Yvette Nicole Brown\, Tracie Thoms\, Lena Waithe\, Prentice Penny\, and Robin Thede.
URL:https://www.discoverhollywood.com/event/the-peterson-show/
LOCATION:Echo Theater Company\, 3269 Casitas Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90039\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theater
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