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May 8-14, 2025

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Oscar Arslanian, Publisher

Nyla Arslanian, Editor

Adam Fisher, Newsletter and Social Media Manager

DOLBY THEATRE

ANNIE

Thru 18


Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theatergoers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production – just as you remember it and just when we need it most. 

CATALINA

JAZZ CLUB

JANE MONHEIT

May 11


Jane Monheit brings new energy to the songbook and far beyond with a Mother's Day celebration.

APRIL'S OLD

HOLLYWOOD

TALES FROM THE

CHATEAU MARMONT

May 16


Immerse yourself in the history of the Chateau as it unfolds across a background of golden-age celebrity trysts, scandals, and secrets revealed.

HARRISON HELD'S SceneAroundTown

P.S. Scene In Ventura Bonnie & Clyde

HOLLYWOOD

PANTAGES THEATRE

HARRY POTTER

AND THE CURSED CHILD

Thru June 22


When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever.

REVIEW

THE BROADWATER LA

HELLAS

Thru May 11


When his ambassadors to barbarian Athena and Sparta are slain for demanding a gesture of submission, great Parsan King Darius, ruler of the world-dominating Empire of Airyanam, orders the defiant region of Hellas punished.

REVIEW

THE CIVIL TWILIGHT

May 11


A twisty thriller taking place over a single night during a once-in-a-century storm.

THE VALUE GAP

May 12


Inflicted by romantic notions, progress has not aided Kate in her transformation from ideal secretary to office factotum.

OPEN FIST THEATRE CO.

BAT BOY:

THE MUSICAL

May 10-May 18


 Inspired by a 1992 story in a supermarket tabloid, about a half boy/half bat found in a cave in West Virginia. Now, according to new headlines, Bat Boy has been newly rediscovered.

REVIEW

HUDSON

BACKSTAGE THEATRE

Thru May 18


A coming-of-age dark comedy following two women in their late 20s as they navigate the complexities of friendship, fertility, and existential panic.

TENNESSEE WILLIAMS'

IN THE BAR

OF A TOKYO HOTEL

Thru May 18


Written in 1968, a painter and his wife, express their anguish through plaintive notes of poetry recalling Tennessee Williams at his very best.

SAW: THE MUSICAL

Thru Aug 31


One of the most thought-provoking horror films of all time now is…a musical.

ACTOR'S CO-OP

THEATRE COMPANY

THE SPITFIRE GRILL

Thru June 8


Based on the 1996 film, comes a heartwarming American musical about what happens when a girl with a dark past meets a town with no hope.

REVIEW 

FOUNTAIN THEATRE

WHITE RABBIT RED RABBIT

May 11-June 22


This production explores the restrictions, censorship and denial of individual choice faced under a harsh regime

MOVING ARTS THEATRE

TASTY LITTLE RABBIT

Thru June 5


The true story of a 1936 Fascist Italian investigation of pornography charges in Taormina, Sicily.

REVIEW

SKYLIGHT THEATRE COMPANY

THE WINTER'S TALE

Thru June 14


 Reimagined in an accessible, 90-minute modern English translation adapted by Young and Lisa Wolpe.

OUT-OF-AREA PRODUCTION:

'Tuesdays With Morrie' at Casa 0101 Theatre REVIEW by Amalisha HuEck

MUSICHEAD GALLERY

SIMPLY THE BEST:

THE POWER AND PERSEVERANCE OF

TINA TURNER

May 10-June 28

RELE | LOS ANGELES

PROCESS + PLACE

Thru June 8

LOUIS STERN FINE ART

MARK LEONARD:

COMMON THREADS

May 17-June 28

LISSON GALLERY

CAROLEE SCHNEEMANN

Thru June 7

HOLLYWOOD BOWL

HALSEY

May 14


w/ special guests Evanescence

& The Warning

THE FONDA

SLEIGH BELLS

May 8


w/ Sophie Hunter

ORLA GARTLAND

May 10


w/ FIGHTMASTER

THE GREEK THEATRE

MY PLATINUM PLAYLIST

May 10


w/ Ashanti, Fabolous, Jeremih, Lloyd Banks & many more

LUCY DACUS

May 14 & 15

THE HOTEL CAFE

MAEJOY

May 12

THE MASONIC LODGE AT HOLLYWOOD FOREVER

DEVENDRA BANHART

May 9


w/ Kath Bloom

CATALINA JAZZ CLUB

DAVID BENOIT

May 9 & 10

THE TROUBADOUR

BILAL

May 13


w/ Georgia Anne Muldrow

GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY

CELESTIAL CELEBRATIONS

90 YRS OF GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY AND THE STORIES IN THE SKY

May 14


Celebrate Griffith Observatory’s 90th anniversary with Rex Saint’ Onge, Sr., Chumash Cultural Advisor on the Observatory’s original short film Pacific Standard Universe.

STORYBOOK THEATRE

AT THEATRE WEST

THE PRINCESS

AND THE FROG

Thru June 7


The classic musical story of a prince who cares only about himself. He learns a lesson when a fairy turns him into a frog.

NEW BEVERLY CINEMA

ABBOTT AND COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN

May 10 & 11


Enjoy good laughs and story telling on Mother's Day the popular comedy duo Abbott and Costello with their classic monsters for one of the greatest horror comedies of all time

UPRIGHT

CITIZENS BRIGADE

7 MINUTES

IN HEAVEN

May 10


Welcome to a '90s basement party where 7 pairs of LA's best improvisers.

THE COMEDY STORE

HORRIBLY FUNNY

May 12


Enjoy a big night of laughs with comedic legends, Bobby Lee, Anthony Jeselnik, Arsenio Hall, Pauly Shore, Margaret Cho, Harland Williams, Atsuko Okatsuka, Daniel Franzese, Jessimae Peluso, Mandy Martino and More!

THE IMPROV

HOLLYWOOD

COMEDY GRIND!

May 9


It'll be laughs non-stop when comedians Rob DaRocha, Derek Doherty, Sherry Bright, Christine Little, Alex Hooper, Eric Schwartz, Jenna Bleecker, Lee Ann Tooker, Fizaa, & Rick Izquieta take the improv stage.

NEW FILMMAKERS

LOS ANGELES

INFOCUS: DISABILITIES

May 9 & 10


NFMLA) hosts its May Monthly Film Festival, which features its annual InFocus: Disabilities program, along with May Shorts, writer-director Jess Dang’s debut feature narrative Surrender, and an opening selection of student animation with the CSULB Animation Showcase.

THE MONTALBAN ROOFTOP

SUNSET BOULEVARD

May 9


Hosted by LAEXPLAINED

AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE

AT EGYPTIAN THEATRE

THE CONVERSATION

May 9

THE TREE OF LIFE

May 11

MELROSE

ROOFTOP THEATRE

A STAR IS BORN

May 8

SAVE THE LAST DANCE

May 9

TCL CHINESE THEATRES

CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD

May 8-14

ACADEMY MUSEUM

OF MOTION PICTURES

CROUCHING TIGER

HIDDEN DRAGON

Thru May 24


Filmmaker Ang Lee and actor Zhang Ziyi in conversation with Academy President Janet Yang.

AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE

AT LOS FELIZ THEATRE

THE INCREDIBLES &

TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY

May 11


Celebrate Bad Ass Moms in Bad Ass Movies w/ Elastigirl & Sarah Connor

WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S

May 9 & 10

CINELOUNGE CINEMAS

WORDS OF WAR

May 8-13

VISTA THEATRE HOLLYWOOD

FRIENDSHIP

May 8-15

Take a closer look into the world of noir, read 'Hollywood is Film Noir.'

by Anita Rosenberg from the Winter 2006/2007 Issue of Discover Hollywood Magazine.

CHEVALIER'S BOOKS

May 9


Hannah Zeavin will discuss & sign, MOTHER MEDIA with Rosie Stockton

BOOK SOUP

May 12


Andrew Porter discusses & signs THE IMAGINED LIFE, with Jonathan Blum and Holiday Reinhorn.

SKYLIGHT BOOKS

May 11


This Mother's Day, celebrate the power of poetry with acclaimed poets Kim Dower and Richard Blanco. 

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