While the fine city of Los Angeles is best known for its contributions to screens both big and small, it is not devoid of theater. In fact, contrary to popular opinion, L.A. has plenty of options for musicals and plays of all sizes. We’ve rounded up the area staples of the theater community, as well as what’s currently playing, what’s on deck, and ticket options. Check ‘em out below so you can start planning your next theatrical experience because as an actor, sometimes there’s nothing better than sitting back and watching someone else take the stage.
The Ahmanson Theatre
Where: Downtown L.A.
What’s playing: “Jersey Boys” (through June 24)
What’s next: “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” (beginning Aug. 2)
Seats: 2,000
Tickets: Season ticket packages start at $165
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Where: Beverly Hills
What’s playing: “The Pride” (through July 9)
What’s next: “Our Great Tchaikovsky” (beginning July 16)
Seats: 150 (Lovelace Studio Theater), 500 (Bram Goldsmith Theater)
Tickets: Subscriptions start at $99
The Pantages Theatre
Where: Hollywood
What’s playing: “The Book of Mormon” (through July 9)
What’s next: “Hamilton” (beginning Aug. 11)
Seats: 2,703
Tickets: Six-show season packages begin at $302.50
Mark Taper Forum
Where: Downtown L.A.
What’s playing: “Heisenberg” (beginning June 28)
What’s next: “Head of Passes” (beginning Sept. 13)
Seats: 739
Tickets: Season ticket packages start at $165
The Geffen Playhouse
Where: Westwood
What’s playing: “Constellations” at the Gil Cates Theater (through July 16)
What’s next: “Letters from a Nut” at the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater (beginning June 23)
Seats: 500 (Gil Cates), 125 (Audrey Skirball Kenis)
Tickets: Prices vary depending on the show
A Noise Within
Where: Pasadena
What’s playing: 2017–18 season begins on Sept. 3 with “A Tale of Two Cities”
Seats: 283
Tickets: Four-show season passes start at $169
Morgan-Wixson Theatre
Where: Santa Monica
What’s playing: “Seussical the Musical” (beginning June 24)
What’s next: “Peter and the Starcatcher” (beginning Sept. 17)
Seats: 202
Tickets: $23 for plays, $28 for musicals
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