Theater Events in Los Angeles

Beetlejuice - The Musical

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Hollywood Pantages Theatre - CA

Beetlejuice - The Musical at Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles delivers a darkly comedic, visually dazzling stage adaptation of the cult film with sharp tunes and satirical flair.

No Strings Attached with Haute & Freddy

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Haute & Freddy join Bob Baker Marionette Theater's puppets on stage for a debut-album release party, Big Disgrace, as part of the No Strings Attached series—an intimate Los Angeles show blending live music with charming puppet theater.

Here Lies Love

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Mark Taper Forum

A vibrant bio-musical by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, Here Lies Love follows Imelda Marcos’ ascent and obsession through disco-infused theater, staged at the Mark Taper Forum in downtown Los Angeles.

Beetlejuice

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Pantages Theatre

LA's Pantages Theatre hosts the Broadway musical Beetlejuice, a Tim Burton–inspired supernatural comedy with a dazzling set and a witty score, delivering big, spooky fun on a grand stage.

Greek

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 13:00

El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles

Experience a live theatre performance titled 'Greek' at the iconic El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. A gripping drama on stage blending classical themes with contemporary staging for an unforgettable evening of dialogue and stagecraft on Sat Mar 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM.

Amadeus

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 13:00

Pasadena Playhouse

Amadeus at Pasadena Playhouse presents Peter Shaffer’s Mozart–Salieri drama in an intimate, historic venue, featuring lush period design, strong performances, and a gripping, timeless stagecraft that defines classic LA theatre.

Blue Window

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Dick Wolf Drama Center (DAB)

Craig Lucas's Blue Window unfolds at the Dick Wolf Drama Center, tracing seven dinner-party strangers whose conversations reveal love, loss, and the quiet search for connection through sharp, poetic exchanges.

Sam / Sriracha

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 13:30

The Elysian Theater

Two half-hour works-in-progress by Sam Gibson and Max Charbonneau at The Elysian Theater: Frank Sriracha delivers a wild lifetime-achievement speech, while Sam debuts an evolving solo piece. An intimate, experimental LA theater night.

How To NOT Be A Mother

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 11:00

The Elysian Theater

A storytelling-plus performance for women without kids, staged in The Elysian Theater's Skunk Room in Los Angeles. Expect witty personal narratives on motherhood, identity, and choice, delivered live with warmth and humor.

Playhouse Masterpieces

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 12:30

The Elysian Theater

Join Neil, Paul, and a cast of master improvisers for an evening of legitimate theatre at The Elysian Theater, delivering sharp subtext, vivid storytelling, and unforgettable performances in Los Angeles.

Conbody vs Everybody: Episodes 1–3

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Hammer Museum

An intimate, multi-episode live theater program at the Hammer Museum presenting Conbody vs Everybody, Episodes 1–3. A contemporary performance blending movement, spoken word, and visuals in a museum setting.

Turandot

Fri, 13 Mar 2026

Japanese American Cultural & Community Center

Puccini's Turandot lights up Los Angeles with a grand operatic evening at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, featuring lush orchestration, sumptuous sets, soaring arias, and the timeless tale of love, power, courage, and mystery.

Lovers Must Die (The Vault)

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 11:30

The Elysian Theater

Two clowns bring a darkly comic 18th-century romance to life at The Elysian Theater, as a Vicomte's pursuit of a forbidden cousin spirals into danger after weeks of indulgence—an audacious, entertaining tale of love and power in Los Angeles.

Charles Gaines Manifestos 6: Ben Patterson

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 13:00

UCLA Nimoy Theater

CAP UCLA presents a performance in the Charles Gaines Manifestos series, featuring Ben Patterson at The Nimoy in Los Angeles—a conceptual live-art evening blending archival material with provocative staging and dialogue.

The Fetus Show (The Vault)

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 13:30

The Elysian Theater

A surreal, irreverent comedy hour at The Elysian Theater as Jessica Farber leads an absurd exploration of birth, fate, and the baggage we inherit, weaving cosmic jokes with personal insight in a thought-provoking stage work.

The Monster and Puppet Show: Kate Micucci Tour

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 at 10:00

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Join Kate Micucci at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater for The Monster and Puppet Show: a live reading of her new book, a playful puppet performance with Camille, and songs that promise laughs for families in an intimate LA venue.

Best Actress Presents

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 at 12:30

The Elysian Theater

A night of female clowning from your local trio Three Idiots at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, blending playful physical comedy with intimate theatrical storytelling for a memorable evening.

Birthday Clown

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 at 14:30

The Elysian Theater

Kevin Krieger headlines an improvised clown set at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, directed by John Gilkey with JC Wright on accompaniment. A playful, accessible fundraiser for The Elysian, a nonprofit theater space that supports clowns.

Lost Angels: A John Pelech Retrospective

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 12:30

The Elysian Theater

A one-night retrospective of John Pelech's theatrical works, presented by Cool Cuts at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. This provocative evening spotlights his renegade, edgy performance style and his inventive blend of internet culture with live theatre.

Green-House

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 13:00

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

A debut performance and listening of Green-House's Hinterlands at Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles, featuring live improvisatory puppetry guiding audiences through liberatory, utopian world-building.

CoPilots (The Vault)

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 13:30

The Elysian Theater

A night of comedy readings at The Elysian Theater featuring pilots, one-acts, narrative podcasts, and feature scripts by rising writers, blending community vibes with sharp, joyful storytelling.

Sad Boys in Harpy Land

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater)

An inventive, offbeat live theater piece at REDCAT in Los Angeles, featuring Alex Tatarsky in Sad Boys in Harpy Land. A surreal, darkly humorous performance blending storytelling, character study, and bold stagecraft.

The Departed: The Vault

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 13:30

The Elysian Theater

An interactive theater night at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, where attendees play a party game inspired by The Departed, blending film lore with live performance for a playful, social and entertaining evening.

Goblin: A One Gob Show

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 15:00

The Elysian Theater

An hour-long solo comedy at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, written and performed by Dave Rispoli as John Goblikon. A witty journey about life, love, and what it means to be green, blending goblin lore with sharp humor and big heart.

Frank Sriracha: Home is Where the Stage Is

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 at 15:30

The Elysian Theater

A gala performance at The Elysian Theatre as cabaret legend Frank Sriracha receives a Lifetime Achievement Award, with an open bar, celebrity meet-and-greets, and a giant fish dinner in Los Angeles.

Brokentalkers: Bellow

Thu, 19 Mar 2026

UCLA Nimoy Theater

Brokentalkers bring a live performance 'Bellow' to The Nimoy in Los Angeles, blending experimental theatre with immersive storytelling, striking visuals, and provocative dialogue for an intimate, artful night.

OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!

Fri, 20 Mar 2026

Odyssey Theatre

A provocative theatre piece at Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles, OK, Olympia, Let’s Go! delivers bold live storytelling with mythic echoes and contemporary drama in an intimate venue—perfect for theatre lovers seeking fresh, cutting-edge work.

Hamid Rahmanian’s Song of the North

Fri, 20 Mar 2026

Pasadena Playhouse

An ambitious multimedia theatre piece at Pasadena Playhouse that blends shadow puppetry and projected animation to retell Shahnameh's tale of Manijeh and Bijan, featuring 483 handmade puppets and a talented ensemble of performers.

THE DREAM & THE LIE

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Hammer Museum

An intimate theater piece titled 'The Dream & The Lie' staged at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, blending lyrical storytelling with contemporary stagecraft to explore truth, illusion, and the cost of dreams within a museum setting.

Happy Accident on Tour

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 13:00

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

One-night puppetry theater performance at Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles for World Puppetry Day, featuring Happy Accident in Everything is Nothing—a whimsical, family-friendly show that celebrates puppetry artistry in a beloved venue.

Sunday Scaries (The Vault)

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 11:30

The Elysian Theater

Three brand-new horror stories come to life by a troupe of comedians in this monthly horror‑comedy night at The Elysian Theater, delivering chilling twists, big laughs, and audience screams in one lively Los Angeles show.

Becca Blackwell: Full Service Top

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 12:30

The Elysian Theater

An hour-long theater piece at The Elysian Theater featuring Becca Blackwell (with Madeleine George, directed by Oliver Butler) that playfully and incisively examines gender performance, perception, and what it means to resemble a straight white man.

Death of a Salesman

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 13:00

A Noise Within

Pulitzer Prize–winning drama Death of a Salesman opens March 22, 2026 at A Noise Within in Los Angeles, running through April 19. Arthur Miller’s intimate, haunting critique of the American Dream follows Willy Loman and his unraveling family on stage.

The Last Podcast on Earth

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 at 12:30

The Elysian Theater

The Last Podcast on Earth is a sharp, podcast-inspired theatre experience at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, blending near-apocalyptic satire with explorations of female friendship, fame, and the absurd digital age.

HANDS! A New Play

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 12:30

The Elysian Theater

HANDS! A New Play at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles blends theatre and live cooking: Chef Jay prepares a perfect potato bite for each audience member while cameras follow actors on and off stage, streaming behind-the-scenes drama to the screen above.

Should we spend our lives together?

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 at 13:30

The Elysian Theater

An interactive relationship experiment where Chloe Badner invites an audience member to date, marry, and grow old together on stage for an hour at The Elysian Theater—engaging, intimate, and unpredictably romantic.

First Date (2026)

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Alamo Drafthouse Downtown

Experience an interactive, AI-powered date-night show at Alamo Drafthouse DTLA, where audiences help shape their own first-date scenarios in real time, blending cinema, improv, and live storytelling in downtown Los Angeles.

The Alternate's Alternate

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 13:30

The Elysian Theater

An early-stage solo theatre piece by Nikki Hartung at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, exploring identity and being 'enough' through a whimsical Alternate’s Alternate navigating a 1969 Olympics-inspired world of synchronized swimming.

HANDS! A New Play (IN PERSON & LIVESTREAMED)

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 14:30

The Elysian Theater

HANDS! is a live cooking play at The Elysian Theater, where Chef Jay must craft the perfect potato bite for each audience member while cameras follow actors on and off stage, streaming front- and back-of-house footage to the screen above.

Choreographer’s Carnival

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 14:30

The Vermont Hollywood

An evening of contemporary dance and choreography titled Choreographer’s Carnival at Vermont Hollywood, featuring a lineup of acclaimed choreographers and bold, expressive performances in an intimate Los Angeles venue.

Cruel Babes: Modern clown show

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 14:30

The Elysian Theater

Live-directed by Cirque du Soleil front man John Gilkey, the modern clown ensemble Cruel Babes presents a monthly fever-dream of physical comedy and absurdist composition at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles.

CHAT (Skunk Room)

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 15:00

The Elysian Theater

An immersive late-night theater piece at The Elysian Theater where Jenn Scott guides you through a real-life chat room, inviting you to be someone else online. A playful, thought-provoking exploration of distraction, identity, and connection.

Playing Yourself - Class Show

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 05:00

The Elysian Theater

An intimate, comedic solo show created by students under The Elysian’s artistic director, turning auto-mythology prompts into fresh material for a live performance at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles.

Found Footage Festival: The All-Puppet Show

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Cancelled: Found Footage Festival brings The All-Puppet Show to Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles on March 28, 2026 at 7:30 PM, pairing quirky found-footage clips with live puppetry for a playful, one-night theater experience.

The Law Offices Presents: Sweeps

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 14:30

The Elysian Theater

An absurdist theatre piece from The Law Offices of MOWS at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, reimagining 18th-century chimney sweeps as a nightmarish, dream ballet of brotherhood and dread—dark, funny, and utterly theatrical.

Thresholds of Invention – Rilke, One Million Words

Sat, 28 Mar 2026

Odyssey Theatre

A live theatrical piece at Odyssey Theatre reimagining Rilke through experimental language and inventive storytelling. Thresholds of Invention blends poetry, sound, and movement for a provocative, immersive evening in Los Angeles.

More! Satirical Variety Show & Disco After Party

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 19:00

Zebulon Café Concert

A night of satire and performance featuring contemporary dance, comedic theatre and experimental film at Zebulon in Los Angeles, followed by a disco-heavy afterparty with world-house rhythms.

Emily Maverick (The Vault)

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 at 11:30

The Elysian Theater

Experience a captivating live show as Emily Maverick debuts The Vault at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, weaving intimate storytelling with bold stagecraft for an unforgettable evening of contemporary theater.

Lobster (Skunk Room)

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 at 13:00

The Elysian Theater

Lobster, a Patti Smith–inspired solo theater piece at The Elysian Theater, weaves memory and myth in an imagined Chelsea Hotel world. A surreal, rock-lit monologue that blends grit, poetry, and urban reverie in Los Angeles.

The Lizard & El Sol

Fri, 3 Apr 2026

Pasadena Playhouse

Adapted from Alma Flor Ada’s cherished Mexican folktale, this bilingual children's theater at Pasadena Playhouse follows a brave lizard on a quest to restore the sun, with live music, bold visuals, and a message about perseverance and community.

The Baby Radio Mystery Hour

Sat, 4 Apr 2026 at 12:30

The Elysian Theater

Live stage spoof of Golden-Age radio mysteries at The Elysian Theater, featuring Emmy-winning Foley artistry and stars Tyler Walker and Lilliana Winkworth as detective Gaston Novis in two new Baby adventures. A playful, suspenseful night of comedy.

WIP 022

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 at 12:30

Glorya Kaufman Community Center at the Wende Museum

WIP 022 features works in progress by Faye Driscoll and Toogie Barcelo at Glorya Kaufman Community Center, followed by a post-show talkback moderated by Laura Stinger. An intimate, experimental evening exploring movement and performance craft.

Comfort Watch with Izzy Roland (In-Person & Livestream)

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 at 12:30

The Elysian Theater

Isabella 'Izzy' Roland hosts a cozy, funny evening at The Elysian Theater, chatting with guests Siobhan Thompson and Alex Fernie about comfort-watch obsessions—from Real Housewives to Twister—with a live LA performance and simultaneous livestream, produced by Laser Webber.

THE IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

Thu, 9 Apr 2026

Largo at the Coronet

An evening of improvised Shakespeare scenes performed live by The Improvised Shakespeare Company at Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, blending classic verse with spontaneous modern wit.

VHS Workout Class

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 at 07:00

The Elysian Theater

A retro-inspired comedy performance called VHS Workout Class at The Elysian Theater's Skunk Room in Los Angeles. Expect spoof fitness VHS vibes, quirky props, and a fast-paced, playful live show that fans of improv and offbeat theater won't want to miss.

NO REGERTS: A Story of Bad Tattoos Covered Up by Worse Ones (The Vault)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 at 13:30

The Elysian Theater

Take a bold LA night where storytelling meets cabaret at The Elysian Theater as Claire Luisa shares how bad tattoos shaped her, with audience participation and live tattooing by Annie Motel in a funny, fearless show.

It Ends With Guinea Pigs (The Vault)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 11:30

The Elysian Theater

At The Elysian's Vault, this intimate solo show blends sharp humor with raw emotion as a reluctant mom navigates a guinea pig nightmare into a personal reckoning on ancestry, marriage, and the tricky art of asking for what you need.

Embalming Play (Skunk Room)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 13:00

The Elysian Theater

A one-woman autobiographical play by Lauren Eileen Henke at The Elysian Theater in LA, weaving morbid fascination, aging, vanity, burnout, and the living-dead with theatrical musings in a bold, intimate performance.

Addiction Story

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 12:30

The Elysian Theater

An intimate solo drama at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, exploring addiction through personal stories and human resilience. On April 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM, this powerful performance invites audiences to confront stigma and find voices in the telling.

The Moth Mainstage

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 12:30

Orpheum Theatre

Experience The Moth Mainstage, a famous live storytelling night at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, where gifted storytellers share gripping true personal tales on stage, blending intimate narrative with polished performance.

Open Machine

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater)

A contemporary dance duet by Rashaun Mitchell and Silas Riener at REDCAT in Los Angeles on April 17, 2026, blending avant-garde movement with immersive staging for a bold, intimate evening of contemporary performance.

Making Love With David Magidoff

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 12:30

The Elysian Theater

At The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, a lively comedy-musical where David Magidoff turns your bad date stories into songs, blending sharp storytelling with catchy tunes for a unique, crowd-pleasing night.

Dead Pilots Society (In Person & Video On Demand)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 07:00

The Elysian Theater

Live table-read of unproduced TV pilots at The Elysian Theater, with actors performing studio-developed scripts that never aired, offering a behind-the-scenes, entertaining glimpse into pilots that almost happened.

MJ The Musical at Pantages Theatre - CA

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Pantages Theatre

Experience the high-energy stage production MJ The Musical at the iconic Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, a Broadway-style tribute to Michael Jackson featuring hits, dazzling choreography, and a premiere-worthy night of live theatre.

Dyke Storytelling

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 12:30

The Elysian Theater

Dyke Storytelling brings a multi-generational LGBTQ-onstage storytelling night to The Elysian Theater, where queer people from their 20s to 70s share true-life tales, creating an intimate, inclusive live performance in Los Angeles.

ORAL (The Vault)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 13:30

The Elysian Theater

A lively night at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, mixing music, stand-up, storytelling and playful clownery. Hosted by Bente Engelstoft and Peter Kim, ORAL offers a quirky, theatrical blend of acts in a bright, intimate venue.

Relics and Their Humans: Ain Gordon & Josh Quillen

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

UCLA Nimoy Theater

A collaborative theater/performance piece by Ain Gordon and Josh Quillen, 'Relics and Their Humans,' exploring memory and legacy through intimate, experimental staging at The Nimoy on the UCLA campus in Los Angeles.

Hell in a Handbag

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater)

Bold live theater at REDCAT in Los Angeles as Jibz Cameron presents Hell in a Handbag, a cabaret-infused performance blending provocative humor, surreal visuals, and avant-garde storytelling in an intimate venue.

Julius Caesar

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 13:00

The Roxy Theatre

A live stage adaptation of Julius Caesar at The Roxy in Los Angeles, bringing Shakespeare's political tragedy to a modern rock-venue setting with bold performances, dramatic lighting, and an intimate, energetic atmosphere.

When A Woman’s Fed Up

Fri, 1 May 2026

Orpheum Theatre

A bold, witty evening at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles featuring 'When A Woman’s Fed Up,' a female-led performance blending stand-up, storytelling, and sharp social humor about modern womanhood, empowerment, and resilience.

Community Performers

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 10:00

Community Stage in Expo Hall 4

Local community performers take the stage at the Community Stage in Expo Hall 4, delivering a lively lineup of music, dance, and short performances at the LA County Fair.

The Drillmaster

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 10:00

The Elysian Theater

An entertaining LA stage musical at The Elysian Theater, The Drillmaster showcases the writer and original executive producer of Luigi the Musical and Comedy Central's Bad Ass Bitches of History, delivering sharp humor with bold theatrical flair.

Exit the King

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 13:00

A Noise Within

Exit the King at A Noise Within in Los Angeles is a savagely funny absurdist comedy by Eugène Ionesco, running May 3-31, 2026. A king clings to power as a crumbling kingdom collapses in a darkly funny meditation on mortality.

OFF BOOK: THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL

Mon, 4 May 2026 at 11:00

Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Netflix is a Joke Presents OFF BOOK: THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL — an evening of on-the-spot songs and theatre at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM in an atmospheric outdoor setting in Los Angeles.

PICASSO: Le Monstre Sacré

Wed, 6 May 2026

Odyssey Theatre

A dramatic stage work at Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles, Le Monstre Sacré explores Picasso's turbulent life and genius through vivid biographical storytelling and evocative design in an intimate theatre setting.

Largo at the Coronet — Event Calendar

Mon, 11 May 2026

Largo at the Coronet

Explore Largo at the Coronet’s event calendar in Los Angeles for upcoming live performances, theatre and music nights in the historic venue. Check listings and grab tickets through See Tickets.

The Legend of Crystal Shell

Mon, 11 May 2026

Largo at the Coronet

A magical stage production at Largo at the Coronet in Los Angeles, The Legend of Crystal Shell invites audiences into a shimmering fantasy through song and storytelling, blending intimate theater vibes with live musical moments.

Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon

Tue, 12 May 2026

Pasadena Playhouse

A lush staged revival of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon at Pasadena Playhouse, featuring a live orchestra, sweeping choreography, and an updated book that transports audiences to a Scottish Highlands village that appears for one perfect day.

Australia's Thunder From Down Under

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 11:00

The Canyon - Agoura Hills

Thunder From Down Under, the world-renowned Australian male revue, brings its UNTAMED TOUR to The Canyon in Agoura Hills for a high-energy night of choreographed dance, dazzling outfits, and crowd-pleasing performances.

The Last Dinner Party

Fri, 29 May 2026 at 12:30

Orpheum Theatre

A dramatic, witty stage production at the historic Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, The Last Dinner Party delivers gripping performances, sharp dialogue, and a charged atmosphere for an unforgettable night.

School House Rocks: Quintron and Miss Pussycat

Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 14:00

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Puppets meet live music as School House Rocks returns to Bob Baker Marionette Theater with Quintron & Miss Pussycat, blending playful puppetry, offbeat electronic rhythms, and cinematic stage moments for a family-friendly Los Angeles show.

Mexodus

Tue, 7 Jul 2026

Pasadena Playhouse

Mexodus, a NYT Critics’ Pick Broadway-bound musical by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, comes to Pasadena Playhouse. It traces a hidden Underground Railroad chapter moving south toward freedom in Mexico, weaving history with bold cross-border friendship.

The Acting Class

Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 12:30

The Elysian Theater

Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes) headlines a fully improvised solo show that pretends to be a real acting class, delivering sharp, offbeat scenes and fearless improv on the stage of The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles.

Delulous at The Elysian Theater

Sun, 7 Mar 2027

The Elysian Theater

Experience Delulous at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles—a compelling live performance melding intimate storytelling with sharp stagecraft in a classic, intimate venue, delivering memorable characters and powerfully crafted scenes.

ORAL (The Vault)

Sun, 7 Mar 2027

The Elysian Theater

A provocative theater piece titled ORAL (The Vault) at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, delivering intimate storytelling and daring performance in a moody vaulted setting.

Crafty Potluck Wig Brunch

Sun, 7 Mar 2027

The Elysian Theater

Join A Crafty Potluck Wig Brunch at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles for a playful cabaret-style brunch where bold wigs, community potluck vibes, and lively performances collide in an intimate indoor venue.

Magic For Animals

Sun, 7 Mar 2027

The Elysian Theater

A magical stage show at The Elysian Theater where illusion and storytelling blend for a playful, animal-themed family experience in downtown Los Angeles.

Clown Expo Part 3: MONKS IN PROGRESS

Sun, 7 Mar 2027

The Elysian Theater

Clown Expo Part 3 at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles presents Monks in Progress, a playful theatrical clown show blending visual gags, intimate performance moments, and surprising slapstick for a night of live laughter.

Jean-Luc The Clown & Friends: Off-Off Broadway Musical Improv

Sun, 7 Mar 2027

The Elysian Theater

A quirky night of musical improv led by Jean-Luc The Clown and friends at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, blending clowning, live music, and spontaneous scenes for a playful, offbeat theater experience.

The Birthday Experience

Sun, 7 Mar 2027

The Elysian Theater

An intimate, immersive theatre experience at The Elysian Theater's Vault in downtown Los Angeles, delivering birthday-themed storytelling, live performances, and a celebration-filled evening inside a stylish, intimate venue.

Modern Times (Skunk Room)

Sun, 7 Mar 2027

The Elysian Theater

An intimate live theater performance titled Modern Times (Skunk Room) at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, inviting audiences into a contemporary stage experience that blends sharp writing with a provocative, in-the-round vibe.

Godless: Deconstructed

Sun, 7 Mar 2027

The Elysian Theater

A provocative evening at The Elysian Theater where Godless: Deconstructed examines belief through a bold live performance staged in The Vault, blending sharp storytelling with immersive stagecraft in Los Angeles.

Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance Encore

Dolby Theatre

Derek Hough returns to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles with Symphony of Dance: Encore, a high-gloss theatrical dance experience featuring dazzling choreography, live accompaniment, and spectacular production design.

BBMT Newsletter Sign-Up

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Stay in the know with BBMT as the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles invites you to subscribe for previews, schedules, and on-site puppet magic—discover upcoming family-friendly shows and special events.

Cirque Kalabanté

The Soraya

Cirque Kalabanté brings a high-energy blend of acrobatics, masked storytelling, and Haiti-inspired rhythms to The Soraya in Los Angeles, delivering a visually stunning, family-friendly circus-theatre experience under a warm, intimate venue ambiance.

Sid the Cat

Bob Baker Marionette Theater

Sid the Cat teams up with Quintron & Miss Pussycat for a playful puppetry-infused concert at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles, part of the School House Rocks live series.

Auditions

The Groundlings Theatre

Auditions hosted at The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles invite actors to showcase improv and sketch talents on a storied stage, with a chance to join the famed LA comedy troupe.

Play Submissions

Odyssey Theatre

Odyssey Theatre invites playwrights to submit new plays for consideration; find guidelines, deadlines, and submission details on the official page for LA's intimate, award-winning venue.

Plan Your Visit

Odyssey Theatre

Plan Your Visit to Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles: learn how to reach the venue, check hours, parking, accessibility, and preview upcoming productions.

The Behavior of Broadus

Sacred Fools Theater

A character-driven stage piece at Sacred Fools Theater in Los Angeles, The Behavior of Broadus blends sharp wit with intimate drama, offering a thought-provoking look at identity and relationships in a compact, inviting venue.