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Phantom of the Opera
2026-07-05 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-12 18:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-19 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 at 1:00 PM.

Phantom of the Opera
2026-07-07 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-07-08 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-07-09 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-07-14 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-07-15 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-07-16 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-07-21 19:30 - 22:30, 2026-07-22 19:30 - 22:30 and 1 more date | 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.

Zoot Suit : Celebrating 45 Years with Director Luis Valdez and Edward James Olmos
2026-07-08 20:00 - 22:00 | Ford Amphitheatre, California
Ford Amphitheatre presents a 45th-anniversary celebration of a seminal play returning to Hollywood. Don’t miss this chance to experience a landmark work in a setting that honors its continued relevance and deep-rooted Los Angeles theatre history.
Following its initial run at the Mark Taper Forum in 1978, the historic production moved to the Aquarius Theatre, where it enjoyed an extended run through July 1, 1979. Today, this special anniversary event carries a strong sense of cultural memory and theatrical legacy, inviting modern audiences to revisit and celebrate its enduring impact.

Phantom of the Opera
2026-07-10 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-11 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-17 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-18 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.

The Great Clown Bank Show
2026-07-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-17 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave 310-307-3753; www.EchoTheaterCompany.com, Los Angeles, California, 90039.0
Open Fist Theatre Company presents The Great Clown Bank Show, an immersive circus-theater extravaganza created and directed by Hank Jacobs. Set beneath the cracked neon glow of a twisted Big Top, the production follows the rise of the Greedy family, a powder-faced dynasty of hustlers who turn a tiny carnival cashbox into the most powerful clown bank in America. Wildly funny, satirical, and packed with playful circus acts, the show uses clown spectacle, music, and grotesque humor to skewer capitalism, greed, and income inequality.
The world premiere features original circus music by Stephen Jacobs, songs by Michael Messer with lyrics by Jacobs and Messer, music direction by Robby Good, and choreography by Raquis Petree. The cast includes Tambrie Allsup, Davis Barber, Kevin Brennan, Elle Engelman, Matthew Goodrich, Torrin Kelly, Clara York, and an ensemble with Amiée Conn, Carmella Jenkins, Bethany Koulias, Raquis Petree, aerialist Avery Lynch, and a different special guest circus performer each week.

Betsy & Patty Find Out
2026-07-14 20:30 - 22:30, 2026-07-15 20:30 - 22:30 | The Broadwater, 1076 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, California, 90038.0
The Broadwater presents Betsy & Patty Find Out, a political comedy from Fooled Again that follows two cows passing time while waiting in line inside their factory-farm home. As Betsy and Patty talk, their conversation becomes increasingly revealing, moving from the absurdity of their situation into something sharper, stranger, and more unsettling. The play is described as “super political,” but also a comedy — and maybe a tragedy, depending on how the experience resonates.
With its unusual premise, dark humor, and pointed social commentary, Betsy & Patty Find Out turns a simple waiting-line setup into a funny and provocative theatrical encounter.

F**king Strangers
2026-07-18 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-07-19 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-20 20:00 - 22:00 | Echo Theater Company, 3269 Casitas Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90039, United States
Echo Theater Company presents F**king Strangers, a dark comedy by Erik Patterson, directed by Chris Fields. The play follows four isolated and emotionally complicated people whose lives appear separate at first, but slowly reveal unexpected connections. Ru has not left his bedroom in years, Mick cannot stop paying for affection, Julianne grieves the version of herself she never became, and Dylan is willing to sell himself to anyone if the price is right. Together, their stories form a sharp and unsettling look at love, loneliness, desire, and the ways strangers can become entangled without realizing it.
With its mix of humor, vulnerability, and uncomfortable intimacy, F**king Strangers fits Echo Theater Company’s reputation for bold, contemporary theatre that pushes into emotionally messy territory. The production offers a provocative ensemble-driven experience about people searching for connection in all the wrong places, and the strange, painful, and sometimes funny ways human lives overlap.

Green Day’s American Idiot
2026-07-19 14:00 - 15:30 | The Broadwater Main Stage, 1076 Lillian Way, Los Angeles, CA, 90038, United States
Conundrum Theatre Company presents Green Day’s American Idiot, the explosive two-time Tony Award-winning rock musical based on Green Day’s Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum album. Driven by the music and lyrics of Billie Joe Armstrong, with book by Armstrong and Michael Mayer, the show follows Johnny, Tunny, and Will as they search for meaning in a post-9/11 world shaped by disillusionment, addiction, war, and restless youth. With little dialogue and a score that carries the story forward, the production transforms Green Day’s iconic album into a high-voltage theatrical experience.
The musical brings audiences into the emotional and political turbulence of three friends whose lives split in very different directions: Tunny enters the armed forces, Will is pulled back home by family responsibilities, and Johnny is drawn into a dangerous world of love, escape, and self-destruction. Directed by Sydney Turturro, with music direction by Jonny Perl and choreography by GiGi Gray, this Conundrum Theatre Company production promises an urgent, hard-driving night of theatre filled with rock energy, movement, and raw emotion. The production runs July 10–12 and July 17–19, 2026, at The Broadwater Main Stage Theater.

IF/THEN
2026-07-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Zephyr Theatre, 7456 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, California
Zephyr Theatre presents IF/THEN, the contemporary Broadway musical with music by Tom Kitt and book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey. Set in New York City, the musical follows Elizabeth, a city planner who returns to the city ready to restart her life. When her careful plans collide with chance, the story splits into two parallel paths, tracing the different futures that unfold from a single moment of choice.
Moving between possibility, fate, love, ambition, and reinvention, IF/THEN paints a moving portrait of the lives people lead and the lives they might have led. With its modern setting and emotionally layered structure, the musical invites audiences to consider how one decision can reshape everything.

SOLVE-ALONG-MURDER-SHE-WROTE
2026-07-22 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-07-23 19:30 - 21:30 | The Montalban, 1615 Vine St, Hollywood, California, 90028.0
Become part of the mystery in Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote, the internationally acclaimed interactive comedy experience that brings Angela Lansbury’s beloved television classic to life. Hosted by award-winning playwright and Murder, She Wrote superfan Tim Benzie, this one-of-a-kind production combines a live comedy show, an interactive screening, and a murder mystery party where audiences compete against Jessica Fletcher to identify the killer before she does. Along the way, expect games, quizzes, prizes, audience participation, hilarious commentary, and plenty of campy fun, making it an entertaining evening for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Each performance features a different classic episode, giving audiences a fresh mystery to solve every night. The Los Angeles engagement includes “Menace, Anyone?”, “Paint Me a Murder,” and “A Fashionable Way to Die,” ensuring that repeat visitors can enjoy a completely different investigation with each visit. The production also includes a special Saturday matinee performance at 3pm, offering fans an additional opportunity to join the fun before the evening show. Whether you’re a devoted Jessica Fletcher enthusiast or simply enjoy clever mysteries, nostalgic television, and interactive theater, this lively event promises two hours of laughter, suspense, and audience-driven detective work.
