This review is about my recent experience with attempting to see Sex, Lies and Harold Pinter. I…read morearrived to the theatre only to find out that the director had decided to cancel the show and turn it into a dress rehersel. This is information you need to let people know earlier in the day not wait until they waste their time and gas money and arrive at the box office. The girl running the box office was apoigetic and nice. Someone associated from the production was trying to have the people that did buy tickets be able to sit through the rehersal since it would be a full run-through. He later told me that he was overruled and it was a no go. I did receive a refund, but even the refund doesn't cover the price of gas that was spent and sitting in traffic driving there and driving back. Not to mention there are different things I could have done with my day if i wasn't going to attend this show. Astronomical unprofessionalism and zero regard for the audience's time and frankly money. If you have already purchased tickets to one of their performances I highly recommend that you confirm if the show is still going on so your time isn't wasted. I have to say out of all of the plays I have seen in LA this is one of the worst experiences I've ever had. I won't be going to any future plays put on by this production company. Do better. This is pretty disgusting.

Odyssey is such a wonderful local theater. I have enjoyed attending many events there and have seen…read morenumerous plays in both English and Farsi. The Iranian-American playwright Houshang Touzie and his production company, Work Shop 79, are presenting his latest play at Odyssey this weekend, and I attended their rehearsal last night to be part of it. What I love most about Odyssey is that every seat is a "good seat." The lighting director and the sound engineer were busy setting everything up, and I sat silently in the darkness, watching everything come together in preparation for what was to come this weekend. Thank you, Odyssey, for welcoming plays from other cultures and languages into your theater.

The Morgan-Wixson Theater is located in Santa Monica. Parking is on the street, but mind the signs…read more You can park without any problem right down the street at the Family Clinic for free anytime and it is not a long walk at all. This is a not for profit and it has professional actors, kids and armatures. It is small and there is not a bad seat in the house. Most of the staff are volunteers so be nice. You can order from their website. It has a great selection of plays, from kids plays (called the YES program) to musicals and some very serious plays. We have been so many times and have never seen a bad play and if you have a kid, it is a must you take them there. The prices are so fair and they a little snack bar inside. There is nothing not to like about this theater. It has nice places to eat nearby and it is a great area.

The Morgan Wixton is such a great place to see all types of theater. They have a program called the…read moreY.E.S. Program that are plays for kids. My grandson loves them. They are all really good. They also have musicals and serious plays. We go at least 3 times a year and have not seen a bad show yet. This is community theater, but the acting and staging is very professional. Everyone is always very good. We recently went to Agnes of God, a very serious play. It was amazing. I have seen the movie and they did a great adaptation. All of it was wonderful. We just were so happy to see it. The place is small and there is not a bad seat in the house. You can get tickets from their website. It is a not for profit and they do so much for the community. It is always ever so clean, even when they have some construction going on. The prices are super fair and they often have discounts. Just subtribe to their newsletter. The people that work there are all volunteers and super nice. It is just a great place so go.

Now this is one review that's been sitting in my back burner for years, but since I'm still in…read morerecovery from their 10th birthday show, which was held last night, it's time I finally whip this out. Having spent some years in the Rocky Horror community, I've always found Hedwig refreshing. In the long run, it's a better movie -- great music, a deeper story, and more colorful characters -- and I've loved it for years. Yep, I'm a Hed Head. I first saw Rainbow Carnage nearly a decade ago, when Midnight Insanity, the Rocky Horror group I was associated with, still had their own Hedwig shadow cast, the Crypto Homo Rockers (and sadly CHR disbanded before I got the chance to see a show). They were doing a Kick Some Karaoke Ass theme night, with cast and audience members getting up to sing before the show. Even back then, I'd found Rainbow Carnage to be exciting, doing their film justice. Unlike Rocky, where call-outs are usually made putting down the characters, props, set pieces, and songs in the movie, Rainbow Carnage reiterates before their performances, "We love our movie, and please respect it." That's not to say that people still don't yell out their own jokes during the show and get a laugh from the crowd (I giggled like an idiot at the end when someone shouted, "Gentlemen, please, it's after Labor Day." Well, you had to be there). It's thoroughly encouraged that you sing along with the movie, as well. Also unlike the majority of Rocky shadow casts, due to the frequent costume changes in Hedwig, Rainbow Carnage uses multiple actors to play the roles. So you could see one person play Hedwig during "Tear Me Down," a different person as Hedwig for "Origin of Love," and then the first actor again for "Sugar Daddy." For the record, the girl whom I always considered a kick-ass Yitzhak some years back is now a bad-ass Hedwig. She's got the blocking down perfectly. As others have mentioned it is an interactive show. During the scene between Tommy Gnosis and Hedwig in her trailer, cast members drape a clothes line over the audience with slips, stockings, and shirts sliding across their faces like Hedwig and Tommy slipping through a labyrinth of laundry. During "Sugar Daddy," they toss out baggies of Gummi Bears, and YES, someone DOES get a "carwash, ladies and gentlemen!" Unlike Rocky they won't be squirting water at you during any scene (not that any scene really calls for it), so you can rest easy there. I just wish Rainbow Carnage held more shows throughout the year. I remember when they went down to performing quarterly and I was pretty bummed. Well, here's to another 10 years for the longest running Hedwig cast in the world!

Ah! Now they're only doing the shadowcast 2 times a year; January and July…read more I went last Friday and fortunately, they started a little sooner than usual though they kept us in line past midnight. Sigh. At least the pre-show entertainment was fairly good this time. The shadowcast this time seemed to feature more females and they actually got a black guy for the Sargent Luther Robinson role! They added a scene they never shadowcasted before which made me happy. Overall, I had another great time.

A hidden gem. Let's jump right into this review…read more The Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles is a renowned, non-profit theater known for intimate productions of classic and contemporary plays, new works, and educational programs. Two main spaces, the 500-seat Gil Cates Theater and the smaller Audrey Skirball-Kenis Theater. My son and I attended a play - Table 17 and sat in the balcony box of the Gil Cates Theater. Box seats $139pp Pros 1. Very nice venue. An intimate space with every seat being a good seat. Great acoustics also. 2. Bathrooms are clean and grounds are well-kept. 3. Small bar area that sells food items and drink, including alcohol. 4. Patio area and seating in the lobby if you arrive early. Doors usually open 1 hour before showtime. Theater doors open 30 minutes before curtain time. Cons 1. Parking can be a challenge but not impossible. Metered street parking. Use the text to pay function because you can add additional time from your phone and receive reminders via text when your time is about to expire. There are also paid parking lots within walking distance. Prices will vary. I was impressed with Geffen Playhouse and will definitely be back. BTW - Table 17 was an amazing play - funny, thought provoking, and an attention grabber.

I love the GEFFEN. Awesome plays in a world of musicals. Awesome sets. Below is the fantastic set…read morefrom "Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous Book" by Pearl Cleage. I really enjoyed the performance I saw. It was still in progress. Bravo! Excellent acting.

PARKING: I walked here but the closest parking lot is lot 3! Definitely always parking there. Just…read moremake sure to park in the visitors section as some of the levels are for students and staff. SEATING: A good sized theater! Maybe around 200 seats? I'm not too sure. Free range seating, but every seat in the house is a good one. Chairs are comfy but they do get uncomfortable if you don't stretch during intermission (if there is one). SERVICE: Ushers are super nice. Not much to ask them but I'm sure they'll be happy to answer any questions. FOOD: No food unfortunately. OVERALL: A great stage to see wonderful theater! Can't wait to come back again and again!

This is a nice tiny little theatre on the UCLA campus near the sculpture garden in McGowan Hall. It…read morewas a little tough to find. I would recommend parking in lot number 3 which seems to be the closest. That's in the northeastern part of UCLA, where Sunset and Hilgard meet. Once parked, when you walk out to the street (Charles E Young, I think) just turn right and walk towards the garden of sculptures. Once you see the sculpture garden, make a quick right, McGowan is on the right side of you. Parking is $8 all day. You can park for a couple hours, if that's all you need. That will set you back about $4. The parking station we paid at wasn't working for credit cards, so make sure you have cash on you, just in case. The sound inside the theatre was great. The seating was good too, not too cramped where your legs are (like some theaters). I would go back for another play.

Not just your average theater program. Choosing this program for both of my daughters, who are…read moreextremely different from each other, has been one of the best parenting decisions I have ever made. I average a few comments a week about how amazing my 15 year old daughter is and I attribute so much of that to the community, culture, and programming that is built within this theater space. Yes, she has leaned to sing, dance, and act- and well, I might add. For me, more importantly, she has learned grace, pride, to be supportive, understanding, how to work as a team, maturity, respect, acceptance, passion, drive, commitment, belonging, love, determination, grit, resourcefulness, disappointment, and countless skills that will see her through to adulthood. When you ask my daughter why she is willing to devote her Monday nights, after a long day at school and other commitments, to this place, she says, without reservation or hesitation, "Because there's nothing else like it. " My younger daughter, now 8, unlike my older daughter, is shy and reserved- but also loves to sing and dance. This is the only place that I would trust to handle her anxiety, social emotional development, and the delicate nature of doing hard things (facing fears). I've watched Cheryl and her team support so many kinds of needs, including working with a student who was visually impaired. Now there is also Mariana, who is extremely adept at hearing/ seeing students at their core and crafting something that meets them where they are at. When you go an see the shows, you can tell this is a great place. When you stay a bit longer, you see more, and know that what happens there is immeasurable.

My daughter loves Creative Kids Youth Theater Project. She started out at 5 years old in Cheryl's…read moreyoungest class. Not knowing anyone that first day of class was a bit of a challenge but she made it through with the help of Cheryl, Hillary and all her talented supportive staff. By the end of the first class she was ready to go even without many friends. As the weeks went on my daughter made tons of friends and had the best experience ever. Here we are 4 years later and she can't wait for her weekly class. Cheryl has even gone so far as to work with my daughter closely to bring out all sides of her personality and to challenge her to be uncomfortable with characters my daughter would not normally play. What a delight it has been to watch as my daughter grows and stretches her acting chops!

I came here to see "I Love My Wife" with my girlfriend. The show was a little behind the times,…read moreand the audience seemed to be from the same generation. Since this theater is in the veteran center, so I guess the average age of its patrons makes sense. The student tickets for the show weren't that expensive ($20), but the parking was a ripoff. The theater itself was average sized, not meant for huge performance, but not so small that you feel like you're in someone's living room. The acoustics and lighting seemed OK, but I'm not a huge critic of that kind of stuff, so you probably shouldn't take my word for it.

This smart venue is tucked behind San Vincente in Brentwood. I went to see Billy 'Fucking' Connolly…read morewhich was an amazing 2hr show...! There is ample (if a little expensive) $7 parking next to the theatre, but oddly there is no bar. (Well, I guess Royce Hall at UCLA doesn't have one either, but it's odd to me). However, there is a private bar which you get access to if you're a $100 member and a concession stand with snacks and coffee etc. The seating is well laid out and the ushers get you to your seat, even if you arrive late. Nice. The crowd was kinda mature, but I did see some other younger faces, but we all left as united Connolly fans by the end.

We have been to the Santa Monica Playhouse now at least 20 times. We take our special needs…read moregrandson and he loves it. He is 19 now and loves the kid's play as much as he did when he was 3. The Playhouse is located in a great area in Santa Monica and there are a lot of eateries and places to walk. The 3rfd St. Promenade is just a block away. Parking is easy in the public parking lot right across the street, it is for a small fee. All of the kid's plays are great and our grandson has not missed one yet. They also do holiday themed plays. The prices are great, this is one of the last places you can take a kid and not spend more than 18$ a ticket and often less. The staff is the nicest. It is not for profit and the entire staff and actors work for free. They also have Birthday parties. The place is small and adorable you will love it.

A wonderful iconic and vintage Playhouse run by two veteran actors. I have attended and performed…read moretheir many times and highly recommend!