In the fantastical, visually-enchanting stage play HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD—the theatrical continuation of J.K. Rowling's beloved magical saga—the idea of revisiting the past is embraced as its central theme, which in turn shifts the focus away from the mischievous school adventures tha…
The concert offered an intimate tribute to Joni Mitchell's unique genius, offering a revelatory look at the cultural milieu and musical streams that fed into her art, and then poured out of her Laurel Canyon home and into her unique ways of mixing other genres and artists into her music – or inspi…
John Wuchte and his Kick Boom Theater ensemble of five actors and two onstage musicians (Wuchte on percussion and Sarah Green on guitar) continue their exploration of live percussion scoring the actors’ movement, gestures and stylized dialogue during Anatomy of a Back at the Electric Lodge in Veni…
Musical Theatre West's brand new presentation of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT marks the fifth time the 74-season-old institution is revisiting this ubiquitous musical, this time starring hunky Broadway alum and America's Got Talent standout Brian Justin Crum. For all intents and purp…
Even in Los Angeles, in the midst of a spectacular live theater renaissance, there are few theaters in town doing musicals with as much deep excellence and sheer joy as Wisteria Theater.…
When we hum along, dance, applaud or whatever (folks in the up close Get Down section probably have more opportunity to, you know, get down), the connection to the story and to its themes feels that much more immediate.…
Sorsa’s extraordinary talent in enveloping Pam as if she was inside her soul, along with Elina de Santos minimally invasive direction by keeping Sorsa seated on the couch center stage to tell her story into her cell phone, will keep your sharp focus on Ian McRae’s monologue honoring human resili…
What did our critic think of IF/THEN at Zephyr Theatre?…
I want to praise the quality of the large cast for their dedication to bringing so many authentic characters to life onstage while changing costumes, accents and physicality often in the blink of an eye. But with so much interesting history to be explored about a man who was often quoted, and misquo…
What did our critic think of THE GREAT CLOWN BANK SHOW at Open Fist Theatre Company?The lunacy is unbridled, but with all the insanity, you’re too often left wondering: “What is going ON??” And moreover: “Why??”…
Every Caverns and Creatures campaign needs three things: Knights! Wizards! And, political discourse? When a group of friends finish their long-running C&C campaign, an exploration...
Cumming Down The Mountain is a 60-minute raunchy queer comedy written and directed by Katie Hatlestad and produced by Carlos Westbrook, presented as part of...
Set in a 1940s therapist’s office, a therapist meets with three increasingly fractured clients, each bringing their own confessions, delusions, and carefully constructed narratives. As...
Explores the weight of childhood anxiety and the liberation found when we finally trade our lists for the unpredictable magic of the unknown.
The Anti-Magic Magic Show is billed as “a magic show for people who hate magic shows.” This suggests that people who have seen magic shows...
Hold That Thought While I Scream is a dark comedy-drama written and directed by Barrett DeYoung, making its debut at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Set...
At the prestigious Miskatonic University, Polly Simpkins and Gwen Hunter are normal, college girls. Polly is academic, obsessed with research and straight A’s. Gwen is...
The House Always Wins is a world-premiere original musical written, directed, and starring Carli Wright, presented as part of the 2026 Hollywood Fringe Festival. The...
Baby Bipolar is a solo show created and performed by Maria Mainelli, directed by Fiona Campbell, making its West Coast premiere at Hollywood Fringe 2026....
Roast Your Chestnuts is a 45-minute solo comedy show featuring a glamorously unhinged Mrs. Claus who has had enough of holiday cheer after centuries trapped...
For Stan, being a vampire really sucks. He’s made every wrong choice for centuries. Instead of powers and riches, all he has to show for
Blood Brides, written and directed by Ellie Pyle, is a one-woman show starring Mary Chieffo (Star Trek: Discovery) as four of classical theatre's greatest mythic...
Victoria has a massive crush on her neighbor. He fixes her kitchen sink and men being useful is sexy. Ascan be expected, he turns out...
Loneliness howls beneath whispered words and broken dreams in Tennessee Williams' quiet symphony of yearning. Two lost souls cling to the last shreds of themselves...
"The Injustice of Virginity" is a thought-provoking and hilarious exploration of self-discovery. Through Justice's experiences, the play examines themes of sexual expectations, gender identity, and...
Ever gone out for a loaf of bread and come home with a bun in the oven? Grocery Store Romance is a heartfelt comedy that follows...
From the creators of the award-winning Maron Doll and CadenzaTo Be LiberatedIn commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation, Liberation is a poignant and deeply moving theatrical experience that weaves...
This is a multimedia, musical, and solo show about a changeling named Mage Lynn. Mage Lynn the changeling. She was an imaginative child with an...
Party Princess is a darkly funny one woman play about a disillusioned birthday party princess hurtling rapidly towards the end of her rope. One day she...
Many terrible legends have been told about the infamous Victoria C. Woodhull, Wall Street's first female stockbroker, the first woman to formally address Congress and...
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Next to Normal Phantasma Arts (7/17-7/25) |
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After the Blast The Broadwater Second Stage (8/05-8/13) |
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Catch Me If You Can The Colony Theatre (9/17-10/18) |
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E=MC² Einstein The Musical Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center (7/03-7/26) |
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Emily Skinner: In Concert Feinstein's at the Nikko (8/14-8/15) |
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Fool for Love Santa Monica Playhouse (7/23-7/26) |
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Gershwin and the Golden Age Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) (10/11-10/11) |
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Studio Cabaret: Tabitha Meeks George Nakano Theatre (3/05-3/06) |
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Alison Krauss and Union Station Vina Robles Amphitheatre (10/02-10/02) |
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Unleashed: True Stories About the Animals We Love James Armstrong Theatre (10/03-10/03) |
