Harry Potter at Pantages

[DAME]

Posted: 6/2/25 at 10:35pm

They are now offering rush $30 seats for every performance.  Is this anything I shouldn’t miss?  I can take it or leave it with the whole franchise . But as theater .. is it something I shouldn’t miss?  Is it worth the shlep?

[rosscoe(au)]

Posted: 6/2/25 at 10:56pm

It’s enjoyable enough, some of the effects very well done. For 30 bucks, do it!

[Bette's Turban]

Posted: 6/2/25 at 11:23pm

Go on a week night.  Less families. The audience it attracts is not up on their theater etiquette. We are not their target audience.

 

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 6/2/25 at 11:38pm

I think this is the worst piece of writing I've ever seen performed, and there were only a few interesting staging moments. And I usually like the director. 

[windowwaving]

Posted: 6/3/25 at 8:29am

DAME said: "They are now offering rush $30 seats for every performance. Is this anything I shouldn’t miss? I can take it or leave it with the whole franchise . But as theater .. is it something I shouldn’t miss? Is it worth the shlep?"

For $30 I think it’s worth seeing. I’ve paid far more for less enjoyable experiences. 

[nealb1]

Posted: 6/3/25 at 9:59am

Sam, $30 is a fantastic price.  Go and see it.  You'll be glad you did.  Do you live far away from The Pantages?  

[DAME]

Posted: 6/3/25 at 1:15pm

I am in Woodland Hills.  I see they are having some odd time weekday matinees.  I might do that since my driving at night is a thing of the past for me.  And none of my people want to go.  

[RippedMan]

Posted: 6/3/25 at 2:21pm

I agree. I think there is some really cool stage craft moments. Don't go in expecting amazing writing. 

[Call_me_jorge]

Posted: 6/4/25 at 3:15pm

Looks like the cast has been having a lot of callouts? Is there a flu going around? 

Matt Mueller is no longer on the cast page, but his name is on the cast board? Is he still with the show?

[ozbwayfan]

Posted: 6/4/25 at 3:37pm

I wonder if cast calling out is related to recent news that JK Rowling is funding an anti-trans organisation. Can't imagine much of the cast would feel ethically or morally aligned with that, would be a tough mental/emotional situation for some I think.

[MorrisLACat]

Posted: 6/4/25 at 6:46pm

I attended a Sunday evening performance at the Pantages Theatre (Los Angeles).  I sat in the side orchestra section.

The performance was sold to 60% capacity.  The mezzanine was closed off and the last 5 rows of the orchestra too.   

A few audience sat in the mezzanine, so I assume they purchased $30 rush tickets.

The producers under estimated the 4 month Los Angeles engagement, expecting another, 'Lion King", "Wicked" or "Hamilton" run at the Pantages Theatre.

My guests and I enjoyed the performance.  The $30 rush ticket is well worth seeing the special stage magic & special effects.

 

 

Updated On: 6/4/25 at 06:46 PM