Odyssey Theatre

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.

Review: LOVE STRUCK by Macha Theatre/Films at Odyssey Theatre
by Shari Barrett - Apr 25, 2026

We never get a sense of what draws these two women to each other (other than sex), or what they have in common other than auditioning for acting work. Nor do we witness them falling in love, which makes it difficult to care whether or not their relationship succeeds.

A ROLE PLAYING GAME Will Premiere At Hollywood Fringe Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 21, 2026

A Role Playing Game, a new play written and directed by Trey Reinheimer, will premiere at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. The one-hour drama follows a group of friends whose tabletop campaign sparks a political conflict rooted in modern progressive identity.

LOVE STRUCK To Play Odyssey Theatre In Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 1, 2026

Macha Theatre/Films will present LOVE STRUCK at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles as a visiting production. The play, written by Odalys Nanin and Marie Barrientos, will run April 24 through May 3.

PLAY LA Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup of New Plays and Free Public Readings
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 25, 2026

PLAY LA Festival returns for its 10th year with five newly commissioned plays, free public readings, and special events in Los Angeles. The 2026 lineup includes works by Louisa Hill, India Kotis, and more.

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.

OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO! Begins At The Odyssey Theatre This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble pays tribute to Academy Award-winning actress Olympia Dukakis with two performances of “OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!” on Saturday, March 21 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 22 at 3 p.m.

Photos: SEX, LIES AND HAROLD PINTER At Odyssey Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026

Production photos have been released for SEX, LIES AND HAROLD PINTER, an evening of two rarely staged one-acts by Harold Pinter, now playing in a visiting production at the Odyssey Theatre.

Interview: Susan Priver and Ron Bottitta of THE LOVER
by Shari Barrett - Mar 17, 2026

Veteran director Jack Heller returns to the Odyssey Theatre to helm a visiting production of Sex, Lies and Harold Pinter, an evening of two rarely staged Pinter one-acts—both darkly comic, both unmistakably unsettling. Opening night is set for March 20, with performances continuing through April 26.

ONE MILLION WORDS – RILKE Will Make North American Premiere at Sierra Madre Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2026

Sierra Madre Playhouse will present the North American premiere of One Million Words – Rilke, a hit solo show inspired by the groundbreaking work of poet Rainer Maria Rilke created by and starring Ivo Müller.

Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Reveals 2025 Season Award Finalists
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed the Finalists for its 2025 Season Awards honoring significant achievements in each of the Circle’s season award categories.

Gregg T. Daniel to Direct Lolita Chakrabarti’s HYMN at Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 11, 2026

The Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and Lower Depth Theatre will present the West Coast premiere of Hymn, a new play by Olivier Award-winning playwright Lolita Chakrabarti (Life of Pi, Hamnet), directed by Gregg T. Daniel.

Interview: Apollo Dukakis on YOU AND ME, part of OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!
by Shari Barrett - Mar 10, 2026

Boston-born Apollo Dukakis most important lifelong role has been as the adoring brother of his sister, Academy-Award winning actress Olympia Dukakis, who left us in 2021. To honor her memory, Odyssey Theatre Ensemble is presenting OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!, a multi-media celebration of her life that includes YOU AND ME, a one-act play written by Apollo.

World Premiere of HOW TO HAVE SEX AGAIN Set for Odyssey Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026

The Rebel & The Warrior, artists in residence at Sanguine Theatre Company, will present the world premiere of How to Have Sex Again, written by Louis Reyes McWilliams.

Odyssey's Thresholds of Invention to Feature Ivo Müller in RILKE, ONE MILLION WORDS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 3, 2026

Ivo Müller will star in RILKE, ONE MILLION WORDS at Odyssey's Thresholds of Invention, exploring the poetic universe of Rainer Maria Rilke. Learn more about the performance here!

Odyssey Theatre To Celebrate Olympia Dukakis With OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will honor Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis with OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO! on March 21 and 22 in Los Angeles. The tribute features a performance of You and Me by Apollo Dukakis and Kandis Chappell.

MALICE: Stories of Injustice to Return to the Odyssey, Inspired by ICE-Affected Families
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 16, 2026

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will present two evenings, one in English and one in Spanish, of MALICE: Stories of Injustice, a series of monologues inspired by true stories of families and communities affected by ICE.

SEX, LIES AND HAROLD PINTER is Coming to the Odyssey Theatre in a Visiting Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2026

Veteran director Jack Heller will return to the Odyssey Theatre to helm a visiting production of Sex, Lies and Harold Pinter, an evening of two rarely staged Pinter one-acts—both darkly comic, both unmistakably unsettling.