Los Angeles theatre scene
Los Angeles theatre scene
#1Los Angeles theatre scene
Posted: 10/11/18 at 2:15pm
Hi all - I know this is the Broadway board but hoping someone has experience with the LA theatre scene. I'll be in Hollywood the week of Thanksgiving and my daughter and I would love to take in a show there, any type of performing arts will do. DEH tour will be there but tickets are pricy and we already saw it on B'way. It looks like there are a lot of theaters in the area where we are staying but it's hard to tell what will be playing at each. Anybody know if there is a website just dedicated to LA theaters/shows? Do they have a same-day ticket discounter out there similar to TKTS?
Thanks!
#2Los Angeles theatre scene
Posted: 10/11/18 at 3:38pm
I would head to Goldstar.com and choose Los Angeles as your location. It will give you an idea of shows playing, as well as offer discounts.
"I never had theatre producers run after me. Some people want to make more Broadway shows out of movies. But Elliot and I aren't going to do Batman: The Musical." - Julie Taymor 1999
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#3Los Angeles theatre scene
Posted: 10/11/18 at 3:47pmI've used goldstar many times when visiting L.A. also lastagetix.com offers discounts.
Jocelyn3
Swing Joined: 7/28/16
#4Los Angeles theatre scene
Posted: 10/11/18 at 4:18pm
Plays411 has half-price tickets. Also try Eventful for what's happening in the area.
#5Los Angeles theatre scene
Posted: 10/11/18 at 4:23pm
Though I've enjoyed LA theatre at the Ahmanson, Mark Taper, Pantages, and East West Players, I recommend checking out many other unique LA destinations.
Do you really want to see A Bronx Tale at the Pantages during your visit to LA?
I love the Autry Museum, the Griffith Park Observatory, the Broad, the Getty, Disneyland, boat trips to Catalina Island from Long Beach, tv tapings - though there may be a minimal age for certain shows, Nixon's Library in Yorba Linda, or Reagan's Library in Simi Valley.
Seeing a film in LA is a treat. Try to see the main feature at the Chinese, or whatever is playing at the El Capitan or Egyptian. ArcLight's Cinerama screen is glorious. I love the free films at the Getty or the $5 films at the Academy's Goldwyn.
Have a great trip!
#6Los Angeles theatre scene
Posted: 10/11/18 at 5:07pm
Thanks guys - I signed up for Goldstar and love the lastagetix.com site, very helpful. BalconyClub - I agree, wouldn't want to see Bronx Tale in LA but I do love supporting the arts in other parts of the world so would buy tickets to something that I can't see in NY.
We do have many of your other tips on our to do list but I was disappointed that not much is going on with tv tapings due to Thanksgiving week. We will definitely check out a movie at the Chinese or El Capitan theater, would be really cool if there is a premiere that week.
Thanks again!
conealpetterson
Stand-by Joined: 1/17/16
#7Los Angeles theatre scene
Posted: 10/11/18 at 7:47pm
Today Tix also offers discount tickets to shows in LA. I often check both that site and Goldstar to find the best prices.
#8Los Angeles theatre scene
Posted: 10/12/18 at 11:13am
conealpetterson said: "Today Tix also offers discount tickets to shows in LA. I often check both that site and Goldstar to find the best prices."
Thanks, I'll check them too.
#9Los Angeles theatre scene
Posted: 10/12/18 at 8:45pm
to bad SWEAT at the Mark Taper Forum had already closed because that was an exceptional piece of theater and a phenomenal production.
Michael Arden is directing a version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Geffen - that might be worth exploring
#10Los Angeles theatre scene
Posted: 10/15/18 at 1:22pm
Michael Arden is directing a version of A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Geffen - that might be worth exploring"
Wow, thanks VernonGersch! Michael Arden is my fave director ever since I saw OOTI. Christmas Carol looks perfect for one of our nights, tickets are reasonable and I would love to see Geffen Playhouse. Thanks for the tip!
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