Caught the play "Guac" this weekend at Kirk Douglas Theatre and had such a great experience. The…read moretheatre itself provides a very intimate audience experience and every seat feels close to the action, which made the performance feel really immersive. The staff was friendly and organized, and getting in and seated was smooth even with a full house. The Center Theatre Group hooked us up with a pair of second row tickets for this play when we were at the LA Times Festival of Books, and we purchased an additional pair for friends to join us for the show. Guac was a hilarious, creative, and heartfelt production. What amazed me was how the star of the show managed to pull off such a spectacular performance as a one-man band. His energy combined with the excellent crowd work on the audience made the whole night feel surreal. Without giving away too much of the plot, I can tell you that this play is very much on the nose for today's social climate and the timing couldn't be more perfect with upcoming elections. You can tell this theatre really supports bold, original productions instead of just playing it safe. Also appreciated how clean and well-maintained the venue was, plus there are plenty of good spots nearby to grab food or drinks before the show, like ramen at Ippudo or Mensho Tokyo. They also validate parking for an additional two hours if you park at City Hall, so I recommend taking advantage of this. The recommended attire is more on the casual side compared to Broadway shows you'd catch at Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, so leave the suits at home and pack a comfy outfit instead. Already looking forward to coming back for another production!

PRO-TIP: You can get free parking at City Hall across the street and they validate up to 3 hours…read more(1st hour is free). The ticket validation scanner is in the lobby area and staff are there to assist if need be. Came here to see the "Enormous Crocodile" with some other fellow adults. Probably one of the few groups here without children. For some strange reason, after purchasing my tickets, it said to pick them up from the box office, but that was no issue and we were able to get physical tickets ASAP, around 20 minutes before the musical. There's concession where you can get snacks (must finish before entering the theater) or drinks (can bring inside). They had some specials for the season and some specials for the showing, which we got both of. I really liked the non-alcoholic Swamp Water, very refreshing and fruity and the little palm tree umbrella was very cute and on theme. My bro and his friend shared the Croc Cooler, which was made with vodka, blue curacao, orange juice and bitters, and sprite and a stick of cinnamon. Very strong, had to water this down with the Swamp Water, but overall, definitely much more affordable than the spirits at the Ahmanson theater. There's also complimentary water. For the families there, there was a table for coloring and craft making, a wall to share your artwork, a nook of books recommended by the Croc, and a small table selling merchandise. For concession and merch, it was cashless only! It's a smaller theater but it uses the space pretty well, some seats to the side, and some balcony seats too. The stage is at ground level meaning you can walk in from the first row of seats (some parents had to reel in their toddlers from doing this). We were in the 3rd row from the front and the sound was nice and crisp, lighting was great, and it was nice from where we were at to see the details in the set, costume, and puppetry. Overall a fun experience and a good theater.

There's something very special about the feeling you get when you drop your child off somewhere…read moretruly incredible. The people at The Actors' Gang are Amazing -- creative, kind, and full of heart. We're forever grateful for the joy, confidence, and imagination you bring to our children. Thank you so much.

If you are in Los Angeles you must put The Actor's Gang Theater on your must do list. The Actor's…read moreGang puts on the best shows and all at a reasonable price. Tim Robbins is on the Board of Directors and even directs and acts in some of the performances. They have a large range of shows there, from serious drama, comedy and other things. We were lucky enough to see "Shambles." It was a sort of holiday free for all and some of the best acting and performing I have ever seen. It has a loose story, but you will not care. You see, a cat named Musk comes to take over the earth and all the planets and have people perform for him. Maybe it is a dream, but we don't care. There are songs, tap dancing, a great band, amazing singers and performers, there are acrobats and jugglers and it had special guests every night. It was simply amazing. The staff is so kind and sweet, all performers I think and this night there was even free pizza and meet the characters after the show. My grandson is on the Spectrum and very shy. This is the first after party he has ever agreed to attend. That is not my great skills, but that of the staff and performers, who could see right away he was different and approached carefully, as if they had been trained. By the end of the party he was talking to people, giving hugs and telling them how much he loved the show. He just does not do this, but he did this night. He was so happy. The theater is build in an old sub station for trains we had in LA for years, before I was born and I am old. It was going to be torn down, but it was saved. The Actor's Gang redid all of it and it looks like it did in its hay day. It also has a big park right outside. It is a small theater and there is not a bad seat in the house. The seat rows are not flat but each up a stair so no one has to worry about the women with the wrong hat on or someone taller than anyone you have ever seen. This is a not for profit and they make sure all can come. I love this place and will be back again and again.

I can't believe no one's put up a review for this show sooner. Lost Moon Radio describes itself "as…read morethe rock 'n' roll comedy bonanza that Live Comedy LA named its 2009 Show of the Year." I describe it as fucking awesome. But perhaps you're looking for something more specific than that... Lost Moon Radio is set around Jupiter Jack who is a DJ floating in space. There are talk segments, songs, commercials, etc. They are presently on their 7th episode. If you're in the mood for a taste of what they have, you can check out their website. It has been a long time since I have laughed to the point that my face hurts, but these folks managed it. Except that joke about the pandas. I did not care for that. Also, afterwards, there super awesome band hosts live band karaoke. There's a large selection and they take requests for future performances. If you haven't seen them yet, shame on you.

Lost Moon Radio is the most brilliant and hilarious show I've seen all year, and I watch a lot of…read morecomedy. The format (radio show) is novel, the narratives and metanarratives tight, and the music really clever. If you're intelligent, you'll love this show! And if you're not intelligent, the show will make you!

I can't believe I haven't left a review sooner! We've been coming for years! The Ebony Repertory…read moreTheater company puts on Fabulous shows headed by Director Wren T Brown. There has been many plays, musicals, dance & lectures. It's a small 400 seat theater that is Beautiful & a joy for our community. There is a small parking lot near the venue & street parking. Keep an eye out for the wonderful shows. A Christmas Musical Extravaganza is in Dec 16 & 17th! We just saw Michael Steele & Alyson williams in salute to Luther Vandross & Phyllis Hyman. Excellent show

Came for a live taping for season three of Key & Peele. It's a pretty sizable but still an intimate…read morevenue. You can have beer or wine as long as you buy a sippy cup which will cost you an extra 25 cents. But the wine and beer are quite cheap at $4.50 with a decent selection. Considering you're paying for something that you can't bring in.Allegedly no cell phones. Lol I'm typing this as I'm waiting for this to start. Will come back for a show if possible.

Beautiful venue. Ample parking across the street and beneath the building. Tricky to find the…read moreentrance...(enter on the Santa Monica Blvd side). We attended a fundraiser for the victims of the Altadena Eaton fire. The event was well organized, orchestra and singers were excellent.

We went to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, also called the Wallis, to catch…read morethe Pulitzer-winning play "English" by Sanaz Toossi at the end of its run. The play was amazing, and I'd highly recommend seeing it if you get the opportunity. Big thanks to Michael K. for alerting us to the show, which we otherwise wouldn't have known about. Parking was easy and cheap, $5 for a matinee show (apparently $8 for evening). We cut it close and arrived just a few minutes before the 2:00 start time, but we were apparently in good company and got to our seats well before curtain. We were stopped just outside the theater by a group of IATSE protestors, who handed out flyers asking patrons to pressure management to give the Wallis crew a fair contract. According to this flyer (and I can't find anything else about this online), the Wallis has been bargaining with the union for six months and pays crew below standard wages for Los Angeles County. If anyone at Wallis is reading this Yelp review, consider it my email in support of the union. You're a theater named for a billionaire heiress. Pay your people. The theater was nice and the production was fantastic. Our seats were in the mezzanine, and we had a great view of the stage. Loved the set design, which involved a single classroom structure on a rotating platform. The performances were amazing, as was everything else that went into the production. I hope the Wallis does right by its crew so they can keep putting on top notch theater. I get their emails now and have not yet unsubscribed, as I'd like to know what other shows they have in the pipeline.

I can't even count the times I've been to the Pantages but I fall in love with it's architecture…read moreand classic ambience every single time. Pantages staff are always super friendly, helpful, but also run a tight ship. House lights dim and speakers chime as curtain calls begin. Cocktails at the bookend bars are usually themed and delicious. Merch and concessions are available in the middle of the lobby. Bathroom lines get crazy during breaks so going before the show is highly encouraged. Photos and videos of any kind are prohibited. They will see you and track you down at your seat if you are caught filming. Each production I've seen at the Pantages is flawless and most entertaining. The Pantages is a staple in Hollywood and I hope to continue to experience it's beauty far into the future.

This was my third show at the Pantages, and honestly every time the performances are amazing. This…read moretime we saw MJ The Musical, and it was really absolutely fantastic. The singers, dancers, sound quality - everything was very professional and enjoyable. The theater itself is also beautiful inside and always creates a special atmosphere. My only repeated complaint is how freezing cold it gets inside. I remembered this from my last visit, so this time I actually dressed very warmly boots, tights, leather pants, a warm sweater, and even kept my jacket on the whole show. And I was still cold. The AC is just way too strong, especially considering it was already spring outside. Also, drinks and snacks are extremely overpriced, as always. But overall, the show itself was fantastic and definitely left us with great memories again.

WOW! What an experience! As someone who grew up with the Muppets and pretty much anything Henson…read morerelated, this show was right up my alley and VERY special! It doesn't even matter if you are a fan of the Muppets cause this show has it all. It's VERY adult so beware. It's an improv show for adults run by puppeteers. They take suggestions of ideas from the audience and nothing is off the table. Not only do you get to watch puppets do improv but you get to see how they do it as well. It's really cool and a ton of fun! If you're not laughing hysterically from this show then you probably have no sense of humor. I recommend splurging and purchasing the VIP experience tickets since it gives you exposure to the puppeteers before the show and you get to see (up close) famous artifacts/puppets from various Henson productions.....not to mention a Q&A with Brian Henson himself! Trust me when I say this is such a special experience and shouldn't be missed! I will DEFINITELY go back since no two shows are the same.

First and foremost this is a very clever and funny improvisational comedy performance with master…read morepuppeteers voicing and animating Jim Henson style puppets. As Brian Henson explains at the start of the show, it is also a look behind the curtain at how these fine puppeteers create the magic we see on screen. Without giving too much away, we laughed our bums off at the playful and daring interactions with the audience and subsequent performances based on audience suggestions. Neither the audience nor the performers held back making for a raucous and wild evening of laughter. I highly recommend and can't wait to return.

I was invited by my neighbor Chris Franciosa who played Walter in Becky's new car. This was my…read morefirst time at theatre 40. Parking was free and inside Beverly high school. Not necessarily easy to find at first but I'm glad I was aware then there were signs too. The theater is pretty small with three rows in front then sitting on both sides. Perhaps a capacity of 100? Very intimate. Not sure how the view is from the sides however. I loved the play. A series of 6 plays is around $235 which is very reasonable. I'll definitely come back! The restrooms are ancient with doors that are wayyy too small, but I guess it's common for a school? Briefly met the artistic director who is clearly passionate about his job and doing his best to keep this theatre alive. I loved that.

Fabulous, hysterical, already ordered tickets for their next show, and well worth the ride from…read moreOrange County!!! "Becky's New Car" had the best cast and everyone was a seasoned actor with a long list of previous plays and TV shows they've been in. There were parts I couldn't stop laughing, and enjoyed the play so much. I've invited 6 friends to return in July for their next one, which sounds even funnier. If my SUV could fit more people I would have asked more friends to join us. Parking was so easy, subterranean, safe and you walk right into the building from their underground garage. David the Managing Director was so personable and inviting, he seemed to know a lot of the attendees by name as regulars. I could hardly wait to see their next play, "A Jukebox for the Algonquin" and I have no doubt it too will be terrific! Great evening & a fun time.

A Great place of worship. Pooja every Tuesday. Great officiating priest. Nice big Hindu Temple.read more

Great place for spirituality renewal and Hindu practices. Those that are curious about Hindu…read morereligion are welcome with no obligation to come and sing and learn from a 10,000 year old religion. They are very loving and welcoming to all people from all backgrounds. I highly recommend coming here just for the Mantras and the singing. It is very relaxing and one can meditate and cleans your mind from your everyday stresses. This rejuvenates your spiritual being even if you're not very religious like me. Besides the vegetarian food served on special days is better than most restaurants in the area just remember to give offerings what you can.