Odyssey Theatre Ensemble

Debbie Kasper and Robert Dubac to Preview Solo Shows at Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2026

Solo artist Debbie Kasper and writer, actor and stand-up comic Robert Dubac will each present one performance of their acclaimed solo shows at West L.A.'s Odyssey Theatre.

THE FARCE AWAKENS: FEYDEAU X 2 to Open at Odyssey Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 21, 2026

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble has rescheduled the opening of its two-act Feydeau farce double bill, which examines marriage and relationships through comedic chaos and absurdity.

THE FARCE AWAKENS: FEYDEAU X 2 to Open at Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2026

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present two one-act comedies by French master Georges Feydeau, directed by Cirque du Soleil clown Daniel Passer. The double bill features a cast of six actors performing in both plays.

Interview: Playwright Robin Gerber of THE BEST MEDICINE at the Odyssey Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Sep 27, 2026

I spoke with Robin about how her own experience as a caregiver inspired her to write the play, how she handles both grief and humor in telling the story, and how she feels Caroline Aaron is the perfect person to portray Rachel, a free-spirited woman who learns a lot about herself when her “in sickness and in health” vow changes her life when her husband is diagnosed with a progressive, incurable disease and she’s thrust into the job she’s least suited for: self-sacrificing caregiver who must learn to live, love and lament a loved one slipping away.

Caroline Aaron to Star in THE BEST MEDICINE at the Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 25, 2026

Caroline Aaron will dive headfirst into the whiplash experience of what it is to live, love and lament in Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s West Coast premiere of The Best Medicine.

Photos: ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE to Open at Odyssey Theatre in Bart DeLorenzo Adaptation
by Rachel Stone - Aug 22, 2026

Bart DeLorenzo directs a contemporary adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's play at Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, starring Jay Paulson as a doctor branded an enemy of the people after exposing contamination.

Interview: Adapter/Director Bart De Lorenzo of ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE at Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
by Shari Barrett - Aug 8, 2026

Here’s my interview with Adapter/Director Bart De Lorenzo about his vision for the play, how it reflects today’s political environment, and how he hopes modern audiences will see themselves reflected in the story.

THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF AMERICAN MUSICAL THEATER: THE 1950s to Play Odyssey Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2026

Music at the Odyssey will present a one-night-only concert featuring Tony nominees Mary Gordon Murray and Rory O'Malley, celebrating 1950s musicals including WEST SIDE STORY and MY FAIR LADY at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles.

Eleanora Owen's BEING PIAF to Return to the Odyssey for 2-Week Engagement
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 21, 2026

Following a successful run in 2024, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s “Music at the Odyssey” series will bring Being Piaf back for an additional two-week engagement.

Bart DeLorenzo's ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE to be Presented at the Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026

Director Bart DeLorenzo is bringing Henrik Ibsen’s Enemy of the People into the 21st century with a new adaptation that thrusts the play’s central conflicts into sharp contemporary focus.

Odyssey’s Thresholds of Invention to Present TENSIONS PERSONIFIED Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 6, 2026

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s Thresholds of Invention series will present Tensions, Personified, an afternoon of readings of one-act plays by John Binder.

Photos: Chromolume Theatre's ELEGIES: A SONG CYCLE at Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2026

Check out new production photos of Chromolume Theatre's Elegies: A Song Cycle by William Finn, now playing as part of the 2026 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Directed by Carol M. Becker with musical direction by Isaac Schanno Johnson, the intimate and moving song cycle celebrates the lives of friends, family members, and loved ones lost, balancing heartfelt reflection with humor and hope.

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble to Present ROBERT HEIDE: IN SEARCH OF LOST AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2026

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present ROBERT HEIDE: IN SEARCH OF LOST AMERICAN PLAYWRIGHTS on May 30 as part of its Thresholds of Invention series. The event will feature readings from plays by the late Off-Off Broadway playwright and Warhol collaborator Robert Heide.

DANCE AT THE ODYSSEY to Return Over Three Weekends This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2026

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble’s “Summer Edition” of Dance at the Odyssey will return for three weekends celebrating adventurous, compelling work from Los Angeles choreographers

Teen-Founded THE RIOT STAGE Returns to Los Angeles with Cinematic Shakespeare
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

The Riot Stage, a teen-founded Shakespeare theater and film company led by 15-year-old Samantha Leeds, will present its second season at the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble in West Los Angeles, blending live performance with filmed sequences.

Interview: Peter Tate and Guy Masterson of PICASSO: LE MONSTRE SACRÉ
by Shari Barrett - May 5, 2026

Pablo Picasso’s obsession with his work often destroyed those he professed to love. Brilliantly incarnated by Tate in a challenging, powerfully intelligent study, Picasso passionately defends his reputation in an explosive, often disturbing voyage of self-revelation.

Photos: West Coast Premiere of HYMN Opens at Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
by Stephi Wild - May 1, 2026

“Hymn,” a life-affirming new play written by Lolita Chakrabarti and directed by Gregg T. Daniel, will open this weekend in a co-production between Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and Lower Depth Theatre. Check out photos here!

ELEGIES: A SONG CYCLE Will Come to Hollywood Fringe
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2026

Chromolume Theatre will present William Finn's ELEGIES: A SONG CYCLE at the Hollywood Fringe Festival, directed by Carol M. Becker, at the Zephyr Theatre in Los Angeles for three performances only.

Interview: Actors Chuma Gault and Jason Delane of HYMN at Odyssey Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Apr 28, 2026

I spoke with Jason and Chuma about their involvement with the play, how they interpret their characters and the story, and what new insights they hope to audiences will gain.

Peter Tate in PICASSO: LE MONSTRE SACRE is Coming to Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 24, 2026

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present British actor Peter Tate in Picasso: Le Monstre Sacré, a visceral, uncompromising portrait of the artist. The production runs May 7–17.