Review: BAT BOY at GEM Theatre
Before the hit movie-to-musical adaptations Legally Blonde and Heathers, Laurence O’Keefe wrote Bat Boy, a cult classic camp-horror musical about a boy who is half human and half bat.…
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Review: CATCH ME IF YOU CAN at Colony Theatre
CATCH ME IF YOU CAN is a vivacious and colorful show making the most of its 1960s setting to dazzle us with period fashions and backdrops.…
Review: CRONE CREED at El Portal Theatre
CRONE CREED is an ambitious take on mythology and fate, and it is one of the best shows the El Portal has offered in recent years — out of a field of many exceptional efforts.…
Review: KAIJU at Road Theatre Company
Consistently over-the-top with plenty of laughs and some technical dash for which the Road has long been known, Sawyer’s production shoots out a volley of satirical darts, few of which land with much impact.…
Review: THE OUTSIDERS at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
A musical about disenfranchised teenage boys in warring gangs in the middle of the twentieth century has an impossibly high standard to measure up against in the department of subject matter.…
Review: South Coast Repertory Presents A Revamped INTO THE WOODS
To celebrate the musical's 40th anniversary, South Coast Reportory recreates INTO THE WOODS with a decisively different approach, one that both entices and, at times, triggers an uneasy vibe (at first) that seems to have permeated out from the show's darker second half. Admittedly, something felt of…
Review: THE PETERSON SHOW at Echo Theatre Company
There are no easy answers here, but playwright Janine Nabers raises many questions. What happens when something outside your control forever taints your legacy? How to separate art from artist? How to hold someone accountable even when you love them?…
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Roger Rocka's Dinner Theater
When the US airspace shut down after the attacks of 9/11, what happened to the planes already on their way? Hit Broadway musical Come From Away, penned by Canadian composer-lyricist couple Irene Sankoff and David Hein, recounts the story.…
Review: SPIDER’S WEB at Group Rep At Lonny Chapman Theatre
Agatha Christie is perhaps the most successful and prolific mystery writer in history. Nicknamed the Queen of Crime, she wrote 66 detective novels and 14 short-story collections, introducing the world to household-name detectives like Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot.…
Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Delights at La Mirada Theatre
The brand new McCoy Rigby Entertainment production of the cheeky, macabre classic musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS—now on stage through October 11, 2026 at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts—is quite possibly the most eye-popping, delightfully entertaining iteration of the stage show yo…
Past Shows
Moana
Disney's live-action reimagining of the beloved animated adventure features Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as the demigod Maui, directed by Emmy and Tony Award winner Thomas Kail. The film includes original songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Opetaia Foaʻi, and Mark...
Moana Fan Event Screening
Disney's live-action reimagining of Moana stars Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana and Dwayne Johnson as the demigod Maui, directed by Thomas Kail. A special Fan Event screening takes place at 7:00pm on July 10, with ticket packages including the Voyager Pack and a General Ticket...
Moana (Early Access Screenings)
Disney's live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar-nominated animated adventure features Moana (Catherine Lagaʻaia) voyaging beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson). The film is directed by Thomas Kail and produced by Dwayne Johnson...
Toy Story 5 - Opening Night & Fan Event at El Capitan Theatre
Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5 screens at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, featuring live on-stage appearances by Jessie, Woody, and Buzz before the movie, along with a themed photo opportunity. The film follows Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Tim...
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas returns to the El Capitan Theatre in 4D, showcasing the whimsical tale of Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King, as he discovers the magic of Christmas Town. This beloved classic will run from October 18 to October 31, featuring special...
Edward Scissorhands
Experience the enchanting tale of Edward Scissorhands at the El Capitan Theatre from October 11 to 17. This beloved film follows the story of Edward, a young man created by a kind inventor who left him with sharp metal hands. Struggling to find his place in suburban life...
Frankenweenie
Frankenweenie brings a heartwarming tale to the El Capitan Theatre as part of the Halloween Favorites series. This animated film, directed by Tim Burton, tells the story of young Victor who, after losing his beloved dog Sparky, uses science to bring him back to life, only to...
Coco
Disney and Pixar's Coco returns to the El Capitan Theatre for a special screening event from September 17 to September 22, 2024. The film features Miguel, voiced by Anthony Gonzalez, who embarks on a journey in the magical land of his ancestors, with the help of Hector, voiced...
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CLUB27 Jaxx Theatre (10/01-10/30) |
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Crone Creed El Portal Theatre (9/30-10/17) |
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The Cottage North Coast Repertory (10/28-11/22) |
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Woof Odyssey Theatre (10/03-11/08) |
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A Killer Night in Studio City Vitello's (9/06-10/31) |
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Adam Pascal Feinstein's at the Nikko (10/23-10/24) |
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CHAÏR The Elysian Theater (10/17-10/17) |
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Catch Me If You Can Colony Theatre (9/17-10/18) |
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EVITA Valverde Annex (10/17-10/25) |
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Hamilton (Angelica Company) Pantages Theatre (7/28-8/29) |
