Los Angeles theatre scene

[Lucky Mom2]

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!

[emo_geek]

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. 

[BIG BALONEY]

Posted: 10/11/18 at 3:47pm

I've used goldstar many times when visiting L.A. also lastagetix.com offers discounts.

[Jocelyn3]

Posted: 10/11/18 at 4:18pm

Plays411 has half-price tickets. Also try Eventful for what's happening in the area. 

 

[BalconyClub]

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!
 

Updated On: 10/11/18 at 04:23 PM

[Lucky Mom2]

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]

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.  

[Lucky Mom2]

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.

[VernonGersch]

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 

[Lucky Mom2]

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!