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"The Completely Different Late Show" is a wild improv explosion by the cast of the Groundlings' Main Company. Audience suggestions are taken throughout the night for improvised scenes to be performed ... [more+]

"The Completely Different Late Show" is a wild improv explosion by the cast of the Groundlings' Main Company. Audience suggestions are taken throughout the night for improvised scenes to be performed by the best in the business. It's also a testing ground for brand new material that could be headed -- based on your response -- for the Groundlings' main show. Famous Groundlings alumni include Will Ferrell, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Jon Lovitz, Phil Hartman, Lisa Kudrow and Paul Reubens, who created his Pee-Wee Herman character there. Every week, it's an all-new comedy experience at this L.A. institution. [less-]

Flappers Comedy Club brings Los Angeles' top comics to Burbank for a wide range of lively shows, from stand-up lineups featuring national headliners seen on network TV, HBO, BET and Comedy Central, to... [more+]

Flappers Comedy Club brings Los Angeles' top comics to Burbank for a wide range of lively shows, from stand-up lineups featuring national headliners seen on network TV, HBO, BET and Comedy Central, to comedy contests showcasing up-and-coming performers. Throw in some weekly hilarious themed shows and a menu full of fries, wings, tots and margaritas. Flappers Burbank also hosts variety nights and other one-of-a-kind events. Plus, you never know what celebrity comics might drop by for a guest set. [less-]

This exciting escape room at Arqade in Los Angeles puts you in the shoes of a junior detective at Scotland Yard in the 19th century. You and your intrepid team of fellow gumshoes have been assigned yo... [more+]

This exciting escape room at Arqade in Los Angeles puts you in the shoes of a junior detective at Scotland Yard in the 19th century. You and your intrepid team of fellow gumshoes have been assigned your final exam: Explore the laboratory of eccentric alchemist Devon Melton Plumbum and decipher the clues to uncover his plans, find his formula for transmutation of lead into gold, and, if time allows, unlock his treasure chest full of riches. This escape room, outfitted with antique and custom-made Victorian-era equipment, locks and puzzles, won the Best Interactive Award at the 2016 Adelaide Fringe Festival in Australia. [less-]

Flappers Comedy Club brings Los Angeles' top comics to Claremont's historic Packing House building. A wide variety of shows include stand-up talent from national headliners seen on network TV, HBO, BE... [more+]

Flappers Comedy Club brings Los Angeles' top comics to Claremont's historic Packing House building. A wide variety of shows include stand-up talent from national headliners seen on network TV, HBO, BET and Comedy Central, comedy contests with up-and-coming performers, hilarious themed shows and more. The club also hosts variety nights and other one-of-a-kind events. Plus, you never know what celebrity comics might drop by for a guest set. Please see the full event description for a link to information on upcoming shows. [less-]

Amazement awaits you and your guests inside Black Rabbit Rose, a swanky multi-space venue boasting a theater for magic and variety acts, plus a bar featuring craft cocktails and Thai-Chinese small pla... [more+]

Amazement awaits you and your guests inside Black Rabbit Rose, a swanky multi-space venue boasting a theater for magic and variety acts, plus a bar featuring craft cocktails and Thai-Chinese small plates. This retro-style cabaret show sets out to impress with an array of burlesque and specialty performers, while the world's finest close-up illusionists dazzle you with their magical talent. VIP admission grants you a cocktail to start the evening at this intimate Hollywood nightspot. [less-]

If you like the long-running TV improv show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" then you'll love "ComedySportz", a fun, fast-paced live comedy show that's great for the whole family. Watch two teams battle for... [more+]

If you like the long-running TV improv show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" then you'll love "ComedySportz", a fun, fast-paced live comedy show that's great for the whole family. Watch two teams battle for laughs -- and points -- as they make up scenes, games and songs on the spot, with audience participation and suggestions incorporated into the act. Full of off-the-cuff humor and unpredictable moments, it's never the same show twice at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. The longest-running stage show in Los Angeles, "ComedySportz" has been turning great improv into hilarious sport for more than 25 years. [less-]

The Tony-winning musical "Guys and Dolls" is set in New York City during the swinging 1940s. The story follows Nathan Detroit, who turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the cash to float the bigge... [more+]

The Tony-winning musical "Guys and Dolls" is set in New York City during the swinging 1940s. The story follows Nathan Detroit, who turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the cash to float the biggest craps game in town. When dolls -- especially a straitlaced missionary named Sarah Brown -- get involved, the term "high stakes" applies to both love and money. Jam-packed with big, flashy numbers like "Luck Be a Lady" and "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat," it's no surprise "Time" magazine pronounced "Guys and Dolls" "the greatest of all American musicals." See Frank Loesser's beloved Broadway rom-com on the MainStage of the Long Beach Playhouse. [less-]

The latest show at Highways Performance Space in Santa Monica travels back in time to the Palace Theatre, 1943, where Al Jolson, Judy Garland and Deanna Durbin are set to perform a WWII-era benefit fo... [more+]

The latest show at Highways Performance Space in Santa Monica travels back in time to the Palace Theatre, 1943, where Al Jolson, Judy Garland and Deanna Durbin are set to perform a WWII-era benefit for the troops. You'll experience all the charisma, charm and powerful pipes of this iconic trio, both on stage and off, as they raise the roof with their biggest hits and popular tunes of the times. "Singing for the Boys" comes direct from New York, courtesy of the Ryan Repertory Company, which was named for actress Irene Ryan (Granny on "The Beverly Hillbillies"). [less-]

The famed iX Tapa Cantina's lively one-hour mariachi show features a rotating lineup of some of the best musicians and ensembles in the country, and comes complete with a traditional three-course Mexi... [more+]

The famed iX Tapa Cantina's lively one-hour mariachi show features a rotating lineup of some of the best musicians and ensembles in the country, and comes complete with a traditional three-course Mexican dinner. Choose from fajitas, carne asada and more from the special Goldstar menu, while you sip on a margarita or signature sangria available for purchase from the bar. A fine pairing of culture and cuisine, the "Corazon De Mariachi" dinner show will transport you from Old Town Pasadena to Old Mexico. Please see the full event description for menu options, which you can order upon arrival. [less-]

What's in a name? Plenty, it turns out, when you're talking about the hottest comedians on the scene today. And they're coming to the stage for The Laugh Factory's "All-Star Comedy" shows to make you ... [more+]

What's in a name? Plenty, it turns out, when you're talking about the hottest comedians on the scene today. And they're coming to the stage for The Laugh Factory's "All-Star Comedy" shows to make you chuckle, snort, guffaw, spit out your drink and more. So grab some friends and spend a weekend evening checking out the latest comedy routines from names you've seen on late-night talk shows, Comedy Central, HBO, Showtime and more. The lineup is always fresh, always new -- and always funny. [less-]

In this world-premiere comedy from the author of "It's Just Sex" and "Is There Sex After Marriage?" Beth and Cal's 20-year marriage is at a crossroads. They put their house on the market, and one day ... [more+]

In this world-premiere comedy from the author of "It's Just Sex" and "Is There Sex After Marriage?" Beth and Cal's 20-year marriage is at a crossroads. They put their house on the market, and one day a younger and an older couple unexpectedly show up at the door. But Beth and Cal soon discover that these aren't just ordinary house hunters -- they just may all be the same couple at different stages of their relationship. They have crossed over into "The Marriage Zone" in this play at the Secret Rose Theatre in Los Angeles. Discoveries are made, secrets are revealed and the result is a hysterical and poignant look at the life of a marriage. [less-]

Welcome to Los Angeles in the not-so-distant future. A deadly virus has swept the earth and a team of scientists has burrowed deep into an underground laboratory to find a cure. As they search for an ... [more+]

Welcome to Los Angeles in the not-so-distant future. A deadly virus has swept the earth and a team of scientists has burrowed deep into an underground laboratory to find a cure. As they search for an antidote and fight to save the world, each move becomes crucial -- if they accidentally set off the computerized decontamination system, they might be smashed flat by the slowly constricting laboratory walls. Only it isn't actually an underground laboratory, it's the stage at Six01 Studio in Burbank. And there are no scientists, it's just you and your friends as you participate in one of Los Angeles' most exciting and immersive escape room live theater experiences. "The Virus" utilizes digital technology and virtual reality from some of Hollywood's top craftspeople to create a totally realistic experience, placing you deep within a thrilling science-fiction epic that you won't soon forget. [less-]

Teatro Martini's sizzling dinner spectacular features an edgy combination of cabaret, comedy, music and cirque-style aerials and acrobatics. The Teatro Martini experience comes complete with a four-co... [more+]

Teatro Martini's sizzling dinner spectacular features an edgy combination of cabaret, comedy, music and cirque-style aerials and acrobatics. The Teatro Martini experience comes complete with a four-course meal. As you dine on your gourmet entree, you'll be captivated by an energetic show of non-stop comedy, daring acrobatic acts, live music and more. Teatro Martini's performers come from across the globe to provide you with a captivating and tantalizing getaway from the ordinary. [less-]

Forget the airport -- the quickest way to get from Long Beach to Spain is an evening of authentic Spanish entertainment and cuisine at Alegria Cocina Latina's "Ultimate Flamenco Dinner Show Experience... [more+]

Forget the airport -- the quickest way to get from Long Beach to Spain is an evening of authentic Spanish entertainment and cuisine at Alegria Cocina Latina's "Ultimate Flamenco Dinner Show Experience". Full of passionate dance and vibrant guitar playing, Andalusia-native La Sole-Yvette Garcia's artistically diverse show encompasses the culturally rich, technically intricate art of flamenco. Along with an evening's worth of exceptional entertainment, you'll enjoy Alegria's delicious Spanish and Latin American cuisine, which includes classic dishes like paella Valenciana and a sinful tres leches cake. Please see the full event description for detailed menu information. [less-]

Get Lit and the famed Actor's Gang Theater are the forces behind "Dante", a musical adaptation of "Dante's Inferno" set in modern-day Los Angeles, written by college student and Get Lit poet Raul Herr... [more+]

Get Lit and the famed Actor's Gang Theater are the forces behind "Dante", a musical adaptation of "Dante's Inferno" set in modern-day Los Angeles, written by college student and Get Lit poet Raul Herrera. Following Dante as he tours the nine circles of hell via L.A.'s temptations, both hellish and blissful, the story focuses on a young man as he descends into madness, then gets a second chance at redemption by going through hell in order to confront his demons and realize that one can't live and learn without making mistakes. Each evening will focus on a different sin, such as lust or gluttony. See Get Lit Players & Literati Fellows interpret "Dante" at The Actors' Gang Theater in Culver City. [less-]

A trio of sisters are courted by a wealthy landowner in the new play "The Devil's Wife," billed as "a harrowing comedy that goes to hell." But he's not what he appears to be, and it soon becomes clear... [more+]

A trio of sisters are courted by a wealthy landowner in the new play "The Devil's Wife," billed as "a harrowing comedy that goes to hell." But he's not what he appears to be, and it soon becomes clear that the three ladies in question are hiding their own share of deep, dark secrets. Award-winning playwright Tom Jacobson is well-known in the Hollywood theater community and beyond for plays like "The Chinese Massacre (Annotated), Bunbury, Ouroboros" and "The Twentieth-Century Way." Now his latest work receives its world premiere at the Skylight Theater in L.A. [less-]

The second annual Reseda Blvd. Summer Series is back in Northridge, showcasing the best local performers, upcoming artists, food trucks and vendors the San Fernando Valley has to offer. All summer lon... [more+]

The second annual Reseda Blvd. Summer Series is back in Northridge, showcasing the best local performers, upcoming artists, food trucks and vendors the San Fernando Valley has to offer. All summer long, these free Saturday festivities feature a diverse lineup of rappers, rockers, dancers and more, not to mention homegrown, photo-friendly art installations and interactive community art opportunities. Wander the boulevard and buy sweet and savory treats, or hit the Vendor Village to discover unique items and try your luck in sweepstakes and giveaways. [less-]

A total high-energy package, Howl at the Moon is the experience that brings together a live concert AND a full bar, and the fun doesn't stop short at their spot in Universal City. Try switching out th... [more+]

A total high-energy package, Howl at the Moon is the experience that brings together a live concert AND a full bar, and the fun doesn't stop short at their spot in Universal City. Try switching out the DJ for a live show that features musicians jamming out to their own renditions of dance anthems and party hits. Whether it's that pop song you hear on repeat on the radio or a good old '90s throwback, Howl at the Moon re-charges each tune with a new, refreshing kick that gets the crowd jumping. Massive buckets of sugar-fueled cocktails also lend a hand to the party, with treats like sparkling vodka apple lemonade, a Fruit Roll-Up-inspired medley and more. [less-]

Ted L. Nancy is a customer in need of service ... and every customer service rep's worst nightmare. He writes to the City of Huntington Beach requesting a permit for operating his Electronic Nose Blow... [more+]

Ted L. Nancy is a customer in need of service ... and every customer service rep's worst nightmare. He writes to the City of Huntington Beach requesting a permit for operating his Electronic Nose Blowing Machine, invites Czechoslovakian President Václav Havel to become Treasurer of Ted's Vacuum Club, asks Nordstrom about buying a mannequin that looks like his deceased neighbor to present to the grieving widow, and more. Time after time, well-meaning representatives offer earnest replies to his letters. Based on his bestselling series of books "Letters From a Nut", Nancy brings his madcap collection of correspondence to L.A. for a one-of-a-kind show that is both outlandish and uproarious. Innovative French director Pierre Balloón directs and comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld produces this ode to idiosyncrasy at Geffen Playhouse's Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater. [less-]

Featuring actors ranging from age 5 to adult, ENCORE's latest production of "Annie" comes to the Warner Grand Theatre stage in San Pedro showing no sign of outgrowing its iconic red dress and curls. T... [more+]

Featuring actors ranging from age 5 to adult, ENCORE's latest production of "Annie" comes to the Warner Grand Theatre stage in San Pedro showing no sign of outgrowing its iconic red dress and curls. The beloved story of a plucky young Depression-era orphan who never gives up her dreams of finding a family, "Annie" brings back all the great characters you know and love, including the adorable scamp herself, the lovable Daddy Warbucks, his faithful assistant Grace, the crotchety Miss Hannigan -- and of course, her dog Sandy. Now celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Broadway debut, the musical sensation that started out life as a comic strip and then grew into a huge hit on stage and on the big screen includes unforgettable songs like "It's the Hard-Knock Life," "Easy Street," "I Don't Need Anything But You" and the ever-optimistic "Tomorrow." [less-]