Theatre & shows
Theatre & shows in Los Angeles
Theatre, opera, magic, cabaret — a curtain time.
Top 12 venues
01
The Elysian Theater
Echo Park · $$
Tiny nonprofit theater, improv nights, open mics, FrogTown Brewing beer — staff moves fast, parking is street-only.
02
Dynasty Typewriter
Westlake · $$
Small historic theater with gliding seats, vintage popcorn machine, stellar comedy and sketch — shows sell out, book ahead.
03
Room Number 13
Hollywood · $$$
04
Regent Theater
Arts District · $$$
1914 cinema with actual sightlines from every seat—indie bands, DJ nights, sports on the big screen. Pizza and drinks in the lobby bar.
05
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Hollywood Hills · $$
Small, intimate space for experimental improv and sketch — shows sell out fast, parking is the real challenge here.
06
Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe
Silver Lake · $
Hip, casual theater for comedy, music, classes & more, plus a cafe with gourmet eats, beer & wine.
07
The Glendale Room
Glendale · $$
08
The Groundlings Theatre & School
Fairfax · $$
Cozy venue for an improvisation & sketch comedy troupe that launched many famous careers.
09
The Miracle Theater
Inglewood · $$
Neighborhood old-timer with pressed acoustics — jazz, comedy, live bands. Cozy rows, bar sells beer and wine, two-drink minimum on shows.
10
Black Rabbit Rose Magic
Hollywood · $$$
Hideaway for unique drinks & Thai-Chinese bites, plus burlesque & magic shows on the weekends.
11
Pattern Bar
Downtown · $$
Drinks named for designers & vintage sewing machines as decor give this lounge a fashionable vibe.
12
Live at The Sun Rose
Sunset Strip · $$$