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Cassatt
2026-06-14 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-20 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-27 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, California
Some nights invite audiences into the world of extraordinary artistry, and Cassatt does exactly that with elegance and depth. At Theatre West, this multimedia production explores the life, ambition, and creative legacy of Mary Cassatt, the groundbreaking American artist who rose to prominence during La Belle Epoque and became the first American woman embraced by the Impressionist movement.
Written and directed by Emmy winning filmmaker and playwright Arden Teresa Lewis, the production blends history, visual storytelling, and theatrical performance to examine both Cassatt’s artistic brilliance and the personal sacrifices behind her success. Through a strong ensemble cast and immersive design, the play brings to life a woman who challenged convention and carved out her place in a male dominated art world.
Expect an evening that feels intellectually engaging, visually rich, and emotionally resonant, where art history and live theater intersect in a sophisticated and compelling way. It is the kind of production that celebrates creativity, perseverance, and the enduring power of artistic legacy.

Amazing Graves
2026-06-14 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-06-20 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-23 21:00 - 23:00 | The Broadwater Second Stage, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, United States
Immerse yourself in an evening of wit, nostalgia, and heartfelt storytelling with Amazing Graves, a captivating comedic double-bill presented by the NEO Ensemble Theatre at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. The vibe is a masterful blend of the poignant and the hilarious—a sophisticated exploration of life, death, and the colorful “customer service” of the afterlife. It is an invitation to settle in for a journey that finds the light in the shadows, celebrating the enduring power of human connection across two distinct and evocative tales.
The performance features a stellar ensemble of gifted actors, including many esteemed Fringe veterans, who breathe life into two unique narratives. From the high-energy eccentricity of a young woman’s unexpected graveyard confrontation to the tender, rhythmic reunion of five friends returning to their teenage stomping grounds fifty years later, the artistry on display is both visceral and deeply relatable. Whether you are moved by the sharp humor of missed connections or the soul-stirring memories of decades past, you will find a welcoming atmosphere and high-caliber performances that stay with you long after the final bow.

Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen
2026-06-14 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-21 18:30 - 21:30 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0
Some nights are driven by rhythm, story, and raw ambition, and this one brings it all together on stage. At Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Hell’s Kitchen delivers a powerful coming of age story inspired by the life and music of Alicia Keys.
Set in New York City, the show follows a young woman finding her voice, her independence, and her place in the world, all underscored by a soundtrack built from Alicia Keys’ most iconic songs along with new music written for the stage. The result is a production that feels both personal and high energy, blending emotional storytelling with dynamic musical moments.
With a creative team that includes Alicia Keys herself alongside a cast that brings depth and intensity to the story, the performance moves seamlessly between intimate scenes and powerful ensemble numbers. The choreography, vocals, and live music come together to create a show that feels vibrant and fully alive.
Expect an evening filled with soul, movement, and emotion, where music and story connect in a way that feels immediate and uplifting. It is the kind of performance that leaves a lasting impression, driven by authenticity, talent, and a voice that continues to resonate.
PS: There is an additional show on Saturdays at 1:00 PM.

Bellyful
2026-06-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-06-15 20:30 - 22:30, 2026-06-20 11:45 - 13:45 | Hudson Guild Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
BELLYFUL brings Vivia E. Armstrong’s world premiere solo show to the stage with a powerful mix of humor, honesty, and emotional release. Written and performed by Armstrong, the piece follows a young Black girl from South Chicago as she moves through body image struggles, bullying, abuse, trauma, addiction, grief, and the long journey toward self-love. The show is described as “edutainment,” blending personal storytelling with vivid characters and moments of hard-won comedy. Rather than presenting healing as simple or polished, BELLYFUL invites audiences into a deeply human story about the body, memory, family, food, survival, and the courage it takes to transform pain into love, laughter, and joy. With direction by Heather Dowling and producing support from Jessica Lynn Johnson, the performance promises an intimate, raw, and uplifting evening for audiences drawn to solo theatre that is both vulnerable and alive.

Cursed: My Road to Hollywood
2026-06-15 18:45 - 19:45, 2026-06-21 20:15 - 21:15 | Hudson Guild Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
Cursed: My Road to Hollywood brings Emmy winning director Linda Mendoza to the stage with a comedic memoir that is both funny and deeply personal. A Hollywood Fringe Festival selection, the show follows Mendoza’s journey as a self described “Mexican girl from Detroit” who grows up under the shadow of a supposed family curse, only to carve her own path through perseverance, humor, and talent.
Mendoza’s story moves from family legend and unexpected calamity to a remarkable career in entertainment. She has won three Emmy Awards for Sesame Street and directed episodes of beloved shows including Scrubs, Grown-ish, Black-ish, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and The Good Place, along with specials featuring Paul McCartney, Oprah Winfrey, Michelle Obama, Wanda Sykes, Tiffany Haddish, and David Letterman.
The result is not a sob story, but a warm and witty live performance about ambition, identity, resilience, and finding success in Hollywood while facing both personal mythology and industry sexism. It is the kind of show that feels intimate, inspiring, and full of personality.

Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen
2026-06-16 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-06-17 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-06-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0
Some nights are driven by rhythm, story, and raw ambition, and this one brings it all together on stage. At Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Hell’s Kitchen delivers a powerful coming of age story inspired by the life and music of Alicia Keys.
Set in New York City, the show follows a young woman finding her voice, her independence, and her place in the world, all underscored by a soundtrack built from Alicia Keys’ most iconic songs along with new music written for the stage. The result is a production that feels both personal and high energy, blending emotional storytelling with dynamic musical moments.
With a creative team that includes Alicia Keys herself alongside a cast that brings depth and intensity to the story, the performance moves seamlessly between intimate scenes and powerful ensemble numbers. The choreography, vocals, and live music come together to create a show that feels vibrant and fully alive.
Expect an evening filled with soul, movement, and emotion, where music and story connect in a way that feels immediate and uplifting. It is the kind of performance that leaves a lasting impression, driven by authenticity, talent, and a voice that continues to resonate.

The Foundation for New American Musicals Presents MUSI-CAL: A CONCERT OF NEW MUSICALS
2026-06-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, California, 90028.0
The Foundation for New American Musicals presents MUSI-CAL: A Concert of New Musicals, an engaging evening dedicated to the fresh voices and original stories shaping the future of musical theatre. The program brings together selections from several new works, offering audiences a lively glimpse into emerging productions filled with humor, imagination, emotion, and theatrical personality.
Featuring material from Revolutionize the Babies!, Fired! The Musical, One Up: The Musical, Vivian Vance Alive and Well Running Chinese Take-Out, and The New Life of Old AF, the evening celebrates the creative range of today’s musical theatre writers. With each piece offering its own distinct world, tone, and musical style, the concert creates a warm and discovery-driven atmosphere where audiences can experience new songs, characters, and stories before they reach larger stages. It is a polished and inviting showcase for theatre lovers, music fans, and anyone excited by the energy of new work in development.

Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen
2026-06-19 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-20 20:00 - 23:00 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0
Some nights are driven by rhythm, story, and raw ambition, and this one brings it all together on stage. At Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Hell’s Kitchen delivers a powerful coming of age story inspired by the life and music of Alicia Keys.
Set in New York City, the show follows a young woman finding her voice, her independence, and her place in the world, all underscored by a soundtrack built from Alicia Keys’ most iconic songs along with new music written for the stage. The result is a production that feels both personal and high energy, blending emotional storytelling with dynamic musical moments.
With a creative team that includes Alicia Keys herself alongside a cast that brings depth and intensity to the story, the performance moves seamlessly between intimate scenes and powerful ensemble numbers. The choreography, vocals, and live music come together to create a show that feels vibrant and fully alive.
Expect an evening filled with soul, movement, and emotion, where music and story connect in a way that feels immediate and uplifting. It is the kind of performance that leaves a lasting impression, driven by authenticity, talent, and a voice that continues to resonate.
PS: There is an additional show on Saturdays at 2:00 PM.

Anything Helps
2026-06-19 20:30 - 22:00 | Hudson Guild Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
Anything Helps brings a heartfelt solo theatre experience to the Hudson Guild Theatre, blending humor, humanity, and spiritual reflection into a deeply personal story about generosity and connection. Written and performed by Mark E. Lanham and directed by Chris Clavelli, the show follows a late-bloomer New York City actor who commits a singular act of charity: serving free coffee to a small segment of the city’s more than 150,000 homeless residents living around affluent Union Square. Through this act, he encounters a colorful but wounded community of people whose stories lead him toward unexpected kinship, self-examination, and compassion.
As COVID overtakes Manhattan, the character’s experiences among the city’s poor pull him into a profound “dark night of the soul,” ultimately guiding him toward reconciliation, faith, and a renewed understanding of the Franciscan belief that “it is in giving that we receive.” The production carries the warmth of a personal confession, the immediacy of a one-person performance, and the social consciousness of a timely urban story. With its themes of hope, service, faith, and human dignity, Anything Helps offers an intimate and uplifting theatre experience that feels both contemporary and timeless.
Performance schedule: Friday, June 19 at 8:30PM; Saturday, June 20 at 6:45PM; Friday, June 26 at 6:30PM; Saturday, June 27 at 7:00PM; and Sunday, June 28 at 5:30PM.

Confessions of a Groupie or How I F’ed Jim Morrison the Night He Died But I Didn’t Kill Him
2026-06-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-27 21:00 - 23:00 | Hudson Guild Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, California
Tuesday Thomas brings a bold, outrageous, and sharply comic solo show to the Hollywood Fringe Festival with Confessions of a Groupie or How I F’ed Jim Morrison the Night He Died But I Didn’t Kill Him. The piece centers on a larger-than-life character whose stories blur the line between rock-and-roll fantasy, personal mythology, and celebrity obsession. With a punk spirit and a fearless sense of humor, Thomas creates a theatrical confession that feels part character study, part fever dream, and part love letter to the strange glamour of counterculture memory. The show invites audiences into a world of wild claims, messy nostalgia, and rebellious self-invention, making room for laughter, discomfort, and the kind of storytelling that feels delightfully unfiltered.

Coriolanus
2026-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Independent Shakespeare Company, 3191 Casitas Blvd. Ste 130, Los Angeles, California, 90039.0
Gather under the evening sky as the Independent Shakespeare Co. presents Coriolanus, running from June 24 through July 26, 2026, with performances Wednesday through Sunday at 7:00 PM. This fierce political thriller transforms the outdoor stage into an electric, high-stakes arena of power and revenge.
The vibe is communal, lively, and thoroughly modern. Directed by David Melville, this fast-paced production shakes up classical expectations, infusing the intense drama of a rogue Roman general with razor-sharp wit and physical energy. Driven by a brilliant ensemble of local contemporary artists, it is the perfect invitation to pack a picnic, settle onto the grass, and experience a masterclass in storytelling under the stars.

Phantom of the Opera
2026-06-24 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-06-25 19:30 - 22:30 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0
Some stories never lose their power, and this one returns with all the grandeur, mystery, and emotion that have made it one of theater’s most legendary productions. At Hollywood Pantages Theatre, The Phantom of the Opera once again invites audiences into its hauntingly beautiful world.
Featuring the iconic score of Andrew Lloyd Webber, this beloved production blends sweeping romance, dramatic spectacle, and unforgettable music into a theatrical experience that has captivated generations. From soaring ballads to lavish staging, every element contributes to the show’s enduring magic.
Set beneath the Paris Opera House, the story of the mysterious Phantom, Christine, and their tragic connection unfolds through rich performances, opulent design, and emotionally charged storytelling. The result is a production that feels timeless, immersive, and deeply moving.
Expect an evening filled with breathtaking music, theatrical elegance, and the kind of dramatic intensity that defines true Broadway legacy. It is the kind of performance that feels iconic from beginning to end.

Phantom of the Opera
2026-06-26 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-06-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd. Wayne McWorter (213)365-3500, Hollywood, CA, 90028.0
Some stories never lose their power, and this one returns with all the grandeur, mystery, and emotion that have made it one of theater’s most legendary productions. At Hollywood Pantages Theatre, The Phantom of the Opera once again invites audiences into its hauntingly beautiful world.
Featuring the iconic score of Andrew Lloyd Webber, this beloved production blends sweeping romance, dramatic spectacle, and unforgettable music into a theatrical experience that has captivated generations. From soaring ballads to lavish staging, every element contributes to the show’s enduring magic.
Set beneath the Paris Opera House, the story of the mysterious Phantom, Christine, and their tragic connection unfolds through rich performances, opulent design, and emotionally charged storytelling. The result is a production that feels timeless, immersive, and deeply moving.
Expect an evening filled with breathtaking music, theatrical elegance, and the kind of dramatic intensity that defines true Broadway legacy. It is the kind of performance that feels iconic from beginning to end.
PS: Please note that an additional performance is offered every Saturday at 2:00 PM, as well as on Friday, July 3rd.
