33 upcoming theater events
School House Rocks: Quintron and Miss Pussycat
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 2:00 PM
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.
16 Summers: A One-Man Show by Ayindé
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 at 1:00 PM
The Elysian Theater
On June 20, 2026, The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles hosts Ayindé's 16 Summers, a multidisciplinary solo show blending storytelling, spoken word, music, clowning, and crowd work to explore coming of age, masculinity, and fatherhood with humor and heart.
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.
Cobweb Cabaret
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 at 1:00 PM
El Rey Theatre - Los Angeles
An eclectic burlesque cabaret at El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles, headlined by Emma Vauxdevil with the Showghouls. Expect high-glamour performances, sultry flair, and a night of playful, spine-tingling variety.
The Lion King at Pantages Theatre - CA
Wed, 16 Dec 2026
Pantages Theatre - CA
Disney's The Lion King roars to life on stage at the iconic Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. This Broadway blockbuster showcases breathtaking costumes, inventive puppetry, and a soaring score, delivering a family-friendly theater experience for audiences of all ages.
The Acting Class
Fri, 25 Sept 2026 at 12:30 PM
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.
Miss Woof Woof Doggy Drag Pageant Spectacular 2026
Sun, 28 Mar 2027
The Elysian Theater
An extravagant drag pageant at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, the Miss Woof Woof Doggy VisionEyez BarkUP Spectacular 2026. Expect bold performances, campy humor, and high-energy numbers in a glamorous, queer-friendly cabaret 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.
A Crafty Potluck Wig Brunch (Skunk Room)
Sat, 13 Mar 2027
The Elysian Theater
Experience A Crafty Potluck Wig Brunch at The Elysian Theater's Skunk Room in Los Angeles. This drag cabaret brunch blends playful performances, couture wigs, and a potluck vibe in an intimate theater setting—perfect for a lively, adults-only night out.
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.
Hamilton at Pantages Theatre - CA
Sat, 7 Aug 2027
Pantages Theatre - CA
Experience Hamilton, the award-winning Broadway musical, live at the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. The production blends hip-hop, rap, and traditional show tunes with a grand, immersive staging—an iconic night of theatre.
Yeti or Not!
Sat, 13 Mar 2027
The Elysian Theater
A playful, family-friendly comedy on stage at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. Yeti or Not! follows a friendly cryptid as it charms skeptics with humor, heart, and whimsy in a cozy, live-theater setting.
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.
The Birthday Experience (The Vault)
Sat, 13 Mar 2027
The Elysian Theater
Step into The Birthday Experience at The Vault, staged inside The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. This intimate live performance blends storytelling with audience participation, delivering a festive, surprise-filled night that celebrates birthdays in a stylish, immersive setting.
Sad Boys in Harpy Land
Thu, 18 Mar 2027
REDCAT
New theatrical piece 'Sad Boys in Harpy Land' at REDCAT in downtown Los Angeles, featuring Alex Tatarsky. A contemporary performance blending surreal storytelling with sharp humor and social insight, staged in REDCAT’s intimate space to spark conversation.
The Drillmaster
Thu, 1 Apr 2027 at 10:00 AM
The Elysian Theater
A new comedic stage-reading about Baron Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, created by Jenny Zigrino and Caleb Zeringue. The production, framed as a biographical farce, debuts as a San Francisco reading and heads to a star-studded Los Angeles engagement at The Elysian Theater.
It Ends With Guinea Pigs
Sun, 28 Mar 2027
The Elysian Theater
It Ends With Guinea Pigs unfolds at The Vault inside The Elysian Theater, Los Angeles. This live theater show blends sharp storytelling with stand-up-style humor in an intimate, cabaret-like setting. A fresh, fun night of comedy and performance in a classic LA venue.
Waiting For Dylan (The Vault)
Sat, 13 Mar 2027
The Elysian Theater
Waiting For Dylan at The Elysian Theater's Vault is a provocative stage piece blending storytelling and live performance in an intimate Los Angeles setting. This artsy show explores memory, identity, and music through a cinematic, theatre-style experience.
Dinner Specials (The Vault)
Sun, 28 Mar 2027
The Elysian Theater
Dinner Specials, a cabaret-style evening at The Elysian Theater, blends live performance with a curated dining experience in a stylish LA venue. Expect witty acts, engaging storytelling, and an intimate, high-energy night.
The Baby Radio Mystery Hour
Sat, 13 Mar 2027
The Elysian Theater
On March 14, 2027, this live stage version of a witty radio-style mystery show plays at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. The Baby Radio Mystery Hour delivers improv twists, sound effects, and comedic sleuthing as actors riff through clues and witty banter. A fresh, audience-driven mystery experience for grown-ups.
LAMP: A Variety Show (The Vault)
Sun, 28 Mar 2027
The Elysian Theater
LAMP: A Variety Show blasts onto The Vault stage at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, delivering an eclectic night of acts—from comedy to music and surprise performances. An intimate, high-energy evening in a classic theater setting promises playful variety and crowd interaction.
Addiction Story
Sun, 28 Mar 2027
The Elysian Theater
"Addiction Story" is a compelling drama staged at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. The production explores addiction through intimate storytelling and actor-led performance, using the venue's classic ambiance to deepen the emotional impact. An engaging, thought-provoking night for adults seeking bold contemporary theater.
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.
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.
Bad Drag Race
Sun, 14 Mar 2027 at 4:59 PM
An LA drag cabaret evening with a livestream option, touring multiple venues. Expect campy lip-syncs, dazzling costumes, quick-witted performances, and a playful competition that blends theater and nightlife energy.
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.
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.
Delulous at The Elysian Theater
Sun, 28 Mar 2027
The Elysian Theater
Delulous headlines a live theatrical performance at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles. This intimate venue hosts a contemporary piece blending storytelling, striking visuals, and sharp dialogue for an engaging, thought-provoking evening of live theater in a classic LA setting.
Jean-Luc The Clown & Friends: Off-Off-Off Broadway Musical Improv
Sat, 13 Mar 2027
The Elysian Theater
Jean-Luc The Clown and Friends headline a zany, first-of-its-kind Off-Off-Off Broadway musical improv experience. The evening fuses live music with spontaneous scenes in the Vault space at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles, delivering playful, boundary-pushing comedy.
A Serious Actress (The Vault)
Sat, 13 Mar 2027
The Elysian Theater
An intimate dramatic production at The Elysian Theater's Vault in Los Angeles. A serious actress takes the spotlight in a compelling stage work that delves into performance, identity, and ambition, delivered in an intimate indoor setting.
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.
Brokentalkers Bellow
Fri, 19 Mar 2027
The Nimoy
An experimental live theatre piece by Brokentalkers titled Bellow, staged at The Nimoy in Los Angeles. The production blends spoken word, movement, and inventive staging, showcasing the troupe's signature storytelling and contemporary theatre sensibilities.