The Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning musical Next to Normal explores the emotional complexities of a seemingly ordinary suburban family navigating grief, mental illness, and the strain these challenges place on their relationships. With a book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt, the production balances powerful rock-driven music with an intimate […]
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 […]
Slava Ukraini! (or Waiting for Elon) places three soldiers—two Ukrainian and one Russian—inside the ruins of a steelworks in Mariupol, where survival, ideology, and unexpected common ground collide. Their shared love of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings brings moments of humanity and dark humor to an intense story about war, belief, and the desperate […]
SkyPilot Theatre Company presents Grave Mistakes, Ben Abbott’s quirky blend of romantic comedy and haunted-house adventure. The story follows book editor Ray and author Molly as a looming deadline, unspoken feelings, an eccentric landlord, and a determined ghost hunter turn their workspace into paranormal chaos. Directed by Jonathan Fahn, the production runs through August 30, […]
The Group Rep brings the Tony Award-winning musical Applause to the Lonny Chapman Theatre. Based on the classic film All About Eve, the show follows celebrated Broadway actress Margo Channing and the seemingly devoted young admirer Eve Harrington, whose ambitions gradually reveal themselves as she works her way into Margo’s life and career. Featuring a […]
Some stories never lose their magic, and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast brings that timeless enchantment back to the stage in a newly reimagined 30th anniversary production. At the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, this beloved musical unfolds with romance, grandeur, and the classic Disney wonder audiences know and love. Featuring the Oscar winning and Tony nominated […]
Written by Zach Braff, All New People begins with a heartbroken man seeking solitude in an empty New Jersey beach house, only to have his plans repeatedly interrupted by an eccentric collection of strangers. What follows is a darkly funny and unexpectedly tender exploration of loneliness, reinvention, and the surprising connections that can emerge at […]
Artist and curator Annie Lapin leads a walkthrough of The Other Side alongside participating artists Brian Bress, Kristin Calabrese, Julian Hoeber, Samantha Roth, and Lisa Williamson. Together, they explore how perception shapes their individual approaches to image-making and how uncertainty can become part of the viewing experience. The walkthrough is followed by a Gallery Happy […]
Shakespeare's beloved The Comedy of Errors comes to life in a lively outdoor production from Indie Shakespeare Co., transforming Griffith Park into a stage for one of the playwright's most entertaining comedies. Packed with mistaken identities, witty dialogue, and nonstop comic misunderstandings, the play delivers a joyful evening of timeless humor that continues to delight […]
Legendary Indian composer, singer, and lyricist Ilaiyaraaja brings Raja 50 to the Dolby Theatre, celebrating an extraordinary career that has transformed Indian film music. Known as “Isaignani,” or “The Musical Maestro,” Ilaiyaraaja is renowned for blending Indian folk and Carnatic traditions with expansive Western symphonic arrangements. The concert offers audiences a chance to experience the […]
