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Harrison Held's SceneAroundTown... Hollywood!  April Issue

HARRISON HELD'S SceneAround Town - Hollywood

OPEN FIST THEATRE at Atwater Village Theatre

AMERIKA OR, THE MAN WHO DISAPPEARED

Kafka’s surreal, darkly comic coming-of-age odyssey. Young Karl Rossmann is banished from Germany following a family scandal. Arriving in New York City on a steamer, a series of bewildering misadventures turn his world upside down. 

Back by popular demand 
Runs thru May 3

HOLLYWOOD PANTAGES THEATRE

TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL

REVIEW

DO NOT MISS Darilyn Burtley’s amazing “Tina” in her show stopping performance as the Queen of Rock ‘n Roll in this uplifting comeback story like none other.

Ends April 19 Six shows ONLY

ROGUE MACHINE 
at The Matrix

FAIRVIEW

REVIEW

Preparations for Grandma Frasier’s birthday party are underway, and Beverly wants the party to be perfect, but her sister won’t help, her husband doesn’t listen, her brother is MIA, her daughter is a teenager, and maybe nothing is what it seems in the first place.

Runs thru May 3

THEATRE WEST

TWISTED

REVIEW

How far would you go to discover the truth? 

Runs through May 3

MOVING ARTS THEATRE

REVIEW

World premiere. Two founding fathers; the fate of a nation. With war looming, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin attempt a covert peace negotiation with Britain.

Runs through May 3

GREENWAY COURT THEATRE

10th ANNUAL SPOKEN WORD FESTIVAL

Runs through April 30

ZEPHYR THEATRE

CLARA vs INFINITY

World premiere. A thrilling and endearing story of a 12-year-old Clara, who embarks on a journey in hopes of winning a Pi Recitation Bee and bringing home the $10k prize.

Runs through April 26

ECHO THEATRE COMPANY 
At Atwater Village Theatre

FOR WANT OF A HORSE

Opens April 18 
Runs through May 25

BROADWATER THEATRE

HARD LOVE

L.A. première. A fierce, dark comedy. One night, zero rules. With razor-sharp dialogue, electric choreography and the pulse of rock ’n roll,

Runs through April 18

OUT OF AREA PRODUCTIONS

"The Baptist Witches of Shelbyville" at Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks REVIEW, "Real Women Have Curves" at East LA’s Casa101 REVIEW, 
"Blue Kiss"
in Santa Monica at Ruskin Theatre Group REVIEW

HOLLYWOOD IMPROV

JAIME FRENCH

Saturday at 4PM

LAUGH FACTORY

TIM ALLEN

Friday, April 17 at 7:30PM

THE ROXY

SYDNEY KANE’S WIFE MATERIAL 
A Musical Comedy

Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30PM

SONIC REALMS a concert of classical chamber music presented by L'Ermitage Foundation Concert Series is reviewed by Amalisha HuEck REVIEW

THE FONDA

MAISIE PETES 
With Bella Kay

Wednesday, April 22 
Doors at 7:30PM

HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM

BILMURI 
Kinda Hard Tour

Monday, April 20 Doors at 6PM

CATALINA JAZZ CLUB

DIFF’RENT FOLKZ 
A Neo Sly Stone Experience

Sunday, April 19 at 7:30PM

THE ROXY

SAXQUATCH 
With Olivver The Kid

Saturday, April 18 Doors at 8PM

BLUE NOTE

SASHA KEABLE

Wed/Thurs, April 22 & 23 
at 7PM and 9:30PM

HOTEL CAFÉ

CHRISTINA KNIGHTEN

Sunday, April 19 at 8PM

BEYOND THE STREETS

PUNX: The Art of Dead City and Friends

Opening April 17 at 7-10PM Ends May 30, 2026

JEFFREY DEITCH/SM Blvd

CELESTE DUPUY-SPENCER 
Burning In the Eyes 
of the Maker

Opening Saturday, April 18 
at 11AM–6PM 
Ends May 30, 2026

LISSON GALLERY

LIU XIAODONG 
Host

Ends Jun 13, 2026

JEFFREY DEITCH and 
MATTHEW MARKS

CHARLES RAY

Opening Deitch at 3-5PM 
Marks Opening at 4-6PM

HAMILTON SELWAY

ANDY WARHOL 
Highlights

Obsessed with celebrity, consumer culture, and mechanical (re)production, Pop artist Andy Warhol created some of the most iconic images of the 20th century.

Open Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM 
Sat 10AM-5PM

TRACK 16 
East Hollywood

WALK AND TALK 
with ALICIA PILLER 
and DR. TIFFANY E.

Sunday, April 19 
at 11:30AM–1:30PM 
At 12PM a walk into the surrounding East Hollywood neighborhood.

AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE 
Egyptian and 
Los Feliz Theatres

A documentary and non-fiction film festival featuring a 45 film lineup reflecting the boundless possibilities of non-fiction storytelling includes repertory classics, cutting-edge documentaries, television programs and experimental works.

Continues daily through April 24

Full schedule including 
Los Feliz 3 Theatres

VISTA THEATRE

New release stars Bob Odenkirk, Henry Winkler and Lena Headey. An unassuming substitute sheriff with a troubled past who, after moving to a small, sleepy town, responds to a bank robbery and unknowingly uncovers something far more explosive.

Fri/Sat/Sun, April 17-19 
Three shows daily

TCL CHINESE THEATRES 6

This year, the festival returns for an unforgettable showcase of extraordinary films, elegant premieres, and curated events set in iconic Beverly Hills locations. There are dynamic panels featuring top industry professionals. BHFF isn’t just a festival, it’s an experience, a celebration of cinematic achievement, innovation, and the vibrant culture of Beverly Hills itself.

Continues through 
Saturday, April 18

BOOK SOUP

A dark, satirical, and razor-sharp modern literary thriller that dissects wealth, exploitation, and the line between survival and self-destruction that plunges into the chaos of Los Angeles. Author in conversation with Julie LaPlaka.

Monday, April 20 at 7PM

CHEVALIER’S BOOKS

Danielle Pergament in conversation with Christine Lennon explores the irresistible allure of Mediterranean life--the slower pace, the effortless glamour, the pleasure-first philosophy through comedic essays and cheeky observations.

Sunday, April 21 at 7:00PM

AUTHOR SERVICES and 
GALAXY PRESS

The L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards honor the winners of the worldwide 42nd Annual Writers of the Future and the 37th Annual Illustrators of the Future Contests at a gala at Taglyan Cultural Center.

Thursday, April 16 at 5PM

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