The Ford may be to The Bowl as a quickie in the elevator is to a rose-petal trail to a big…read morehoneymoon suite bed. The "Cinderella" of venues, it takes the grand, outdoor setting of the Bowl (concrete Jerusalem gates carved into the Hollywood hills) and the intimacy of a backyard party. With 1200 seats (opposed to 17500), you're always under 100 feet from the stage. The seats being steeply raked means you are closer to the stage than the Greek. (The Theater, I mean, not loud, hairy Niko guy next to you). And being tucked into a natural canyon makes the acoustics extra crispy, which made Erasure (10 years ago today) one of my favorite concerts. Side note: I found the 3 tickets on ebay for 99 cents, something that pissed off the guy next to me who paid $200. He Loved to Hate Me. He called me "Biggie Fries" all night, referencing Wendy's Value Meal. Built in 1920 by Christine Wetherill Stevenson, a wealthy heiress who wanted to build a space for her play about he life of Christ "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Calvary". No, it was "Pilgrimage Play" It burnt down in 1929 but rebuilt in 1931 to look like stone, making it feel like an ancient, rediscovered space. Anyway, it only hosted Christ plays (I would have called it "Nailed iT!") until the 1964 separation of church and state opened the venue to all arts. It was named after the county supervisor John Anson Ford, who was a champion of the arts. In the late 80's it was the "West Coast CBGB", hosting Ramones, Social D, X, Chili Peppers and Jane's Addiction. If you need more bands, just use your first three Wordle guesses: Tacos Marry Happy opened for Radio Caulk Barfy. It unveiled a $80 million renovation in 2017, so if it was gorgeous in 2006, I am sure it is Gorgeouser now. In 2019, the LA Phil took over, so now it is the little sister of the Bowl and Disney Concert Hall. In 2020, it had its centennial, marking 100 years since Stevenson first staged a Christ play in that canyon. To celebrate, the partygoers turned wine into pee.

Sometimes, I forget how much entertainment is available in LA, from theaters to museums to outdoor…read moreexcursions and more. I had previously seen advertisements for The Ford LA through various outlets, but I am frequently reminded of my introversion and often avoid driving through LA traffic. However, my wife wanted to check out the The Natural World of Studio Ghibli, and what a night it was! We have seen nearly all of Miyazaki's creations, but this was our first time watching "Howl's Moving Castle" in an outdoor theater. It was lovely! Fresh air, a few butterflies flying across the projector, stars in the night sky, and the iconic backdrop were some highlights to mention. The Ford is as fun as advertised, and I've already begun recommending it to my friends. This place has history, and you can feel it! Additionally, there isn't a bad seat in the house! We sat in Row P, and when I arrived, I took it all in. There's certainly a bit of magic here. The only negative is the parking. It's stacked parking, so you may end up waiting on other visitors to get to their cars before you can even think about moving. Otherwise, we already have plans to return to The Ford Theater!

If you ever get the chance to attend the Magic Castle, it is an absolute must! For those who don't…read moreknow, you have to be a member or invited by a member to attend, and you'll also need a reservation. Once you enter, you'll immediately sense the venue's long and rich history -- it's truly unique and one of a kind. I've eaten here several times, and the food has never disappointed. Every room you step into and every show you attend feels special, adding to an experience that is unlike any other. Before entering and after exiting each room, you'll find magicians performing incredible close-up tricks for passersby, so there's no shortage of world-class entertainment throughout your visit. If you can attend, you'll want to come back again and again to this exclusive club.

Had an absolutely incredible and amazing experience here, but sadly did not partake in the food…read more(next time!). The Magic Castle is a members only club, and you can attend if you're actually invited by a member, or given a special pass. For this reason, this was probably the only time in my adult life I was able to go. Not knowing what to expect, we arrived a little bit after 4:30 and was able to go into a special small show which was one of the first shows. Intrigued by all the small and special rooms available around the magic castle we snaked our way around and saw a couple of shows and enjoyed a few beverages throughout the night. No, photos or video are allowed except for the entrance of the castle and a little bit on the outside. I was completely enamored and amazed to the power of illusion and magic at the magic castle. I definitely will be back.

What an amazing show. I tell you what I was very impressed…read moreby this show. The MC was entertaining and very funny. The dancers were great and very talented. The sets where impressive. Now the lighting was incredible. Enhanced the dancers and have it a great vibe. The acts were so sexy, classy, funny, entertaining, and very well choreographed. I had a great time and want to go back. Zeke recommend!!!

Yesterday we visited the Montalban for The Empire Strips Back, a galactic burlesque show and parody…read moreof the well-loved original Star Wars trilogy (despite the name the storylines were not strictly based on the Empire Strikes back, but featured homages to all three films in the trilogy!) This review is for the show, rather than the venue, which I'll do a separate review for. I purchased VIP tickets for the Fever-run event as a Christmas gift for my significant other, and we both loved it! It was hilarious, and tastefully sexy! The different acts featured a variety of music genres, so there's something for everyone's taste! The show was about 2 hours in length with a 15 minute intermission between the first and second half of the show. VIP tickets got us VIP entry, 2 champagne or other sparkling beverages, and a t-shirt each (our selections are pictured! Also definitely recommend picking these up at the beginning to avoid long lines at the end!) Per google reviews of the show, lines were long for drinks, and merchandise, so to save time, we redeemed both our drinks at the beginning of the show. They also offered a QR code, order ahead option, for merchandise. Neither myself nor my significant other had ever been to a burlesque show before, and this was certainly a fun, and worthwhile, introduction! Tip: there is a 24 hour parking garage adjacent to the Montalban with a max $10 fee for the day!

I took classes with Striptease Symposium for most of 2008. The classes are wonderful for aspiring…read moreburlesque performers and those looking to do a private show in front of the bedroom mirror. Classes consist of a warm-up, technique and a cool-down. There are often handouts with tips on makeup, performance preparation and choreography. The classes are taught by professional burlesque dancers so everything covered is relevant to real world performance. I highly recommend their classes for anyone interested in finding out more about burlesque.

Went here on a date night after watching Company Retreat and seeing that a handful of those actors…read morewere alumni from UCB! We go back every other week. All the shows are fantastic. Great crowds.

The people who lined us up and welcomed us into the theater were really nice. This theatre is very…read moresmall. They had to put chairs on the stage to accommodate all of the patrons. I went to a special Show on Juneteenth where all of the performers were Black, and it was hysterically funny. The seats in the theater were comfortable. I recommend seeing a show here.

We went to the one at the hotel Biltmore, Los Angeles. David's magic happens right in front of your…read moreeyes -- and somehow it still feels impossible to figure out how he does it! He's not only an amazing magician, but also a super fun storyteller who keeps everyone engaged from start to finish.

He was a great magician. We saw him for our anniversary at the biltmore hotel in DTLA. Smaller…read morecrowd so he could interact well. The seating was great because you could see well. He was funny and did great tricks. Left us wondering and talking about it for hours after. Highly recommend for a fun and different night out! I wish it would have been longer!

We had a great experience with wonderful service! First time visiting the lounge, it opens 1hr…read morebefore the show & intermission. They have 2 private restrooms, a bartender with unlimited drinks (alcohol, sodas, water, juices, coffee, tea, etc). They have to-go cups so you can bring drinks inside the theatre. You can preorder your snacks & drinks before the show for intermission so it's ready for you (nuts, pretzels, fruit snacks & lots of candy choices). They had a basket of baked goods (cookies & brownies including gluten free options) and a charcuterie board & a plate with hummus, veggie sticks, caprese & fruit. The door to the lounge is located on the left after entering the theatre. To access the lounge you or someone you know needs to have the presidents club membership, which also gives you access to the first 12 rows center orchestra & free parking.

The small bite offering leave lots to be desired. The room smells stale. Other than that the…read moreservice and staff are EXCEPTIONAL

COMPLETE SCAM. Do not work with this company because they…read moredon't pay. I was promised payment within 5 days after working as an audience member with them. It's been almost a month and I haven't been paid. I've sent multiple emails asking when the check would be sent out and haven't gotten any responses. Then they ended up blocking me. They seemed pretty sketchy from the beginning so I guess I'm not surprised, but don't work with this company.

I did a 6 hour Zoom audience gig last month, and have not been paid one cent. I completed the…read more'independent survey' they say is a condition of payment, and still I've received nothing. My emails to A+ and the survey peeps have been ignored. Do not fall for these scammers like I did. Take these reviews on board. I agree with a previous reviewer - if payment continues not to happen, there will be a class-action, on its way.