ASYLUM @ MCCADDEN THEATRE
1157 N. McCadden Place
#DON'T - Drama · kmm ventures · Ages 13+ · 90 mins · United States of America
FEATURING AN ALL-FILIPINO CAST! #DON'T is a modern-day stage adaptation of Dr. Jose Rizal's classic novel Noli Me Tangere. Synopsis: After seven years pursuing higher education in the US, a young Cris Ibarra returns home to the Philippines to avenge the death of her father.
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A WORTHLESS PIECE OF SHIT - Comedy · zach jobe and etc · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
A sketch comedy show that makes you question everything you knew about musicals, cults and all manor of performance art. By the end you'll be saying, "Oh, maybe I was initially right."
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DADDY ISSUES - Cabaret & Variety · troy matthew peterson productions · Ages 15+ · 1hr · United States of America
From the team behind PAPER CUTS comes another sketch show that’s just in time for Father’s Day. This 60 minute revue tries to answer the immortal questions of fatherhood and family. After all, whether we’re a talk show host, a superhero, or even our Heavenly father, we all got DADDY ISSUES!
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GUNFIGHT AT THE NOT-SO-OK SALOON - Musicals & Operas · brooke derosa · Ages 13+ · 80 mins · United States of America
In the style of Gilbert and Sullivan, "Gunfight at the Not-So-OK Saloon" is a comedy set in the Old Wild West. "Gunfight" premiered at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Winner: Pick of the Fringe / Encore Producer's Award / John Raitt Award for Best Music and Lyrics.
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NOTORIOUS - Drama · produced by all new people | written by lance werth · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of America
A staged reading of three historically-inspired one-acts - ONE NIGHT ONLY! Lizzie Borden, Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, Wallis Simpson, Edward Prince of Wales, Joan Crawford. What lies between fame and infamy? The answer is Notorious.
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SOIRÉES FANTASTIQUE - AN HOUR OF VICTORIAN ENCHANTMENT - Cabaret & Variety · victorian magic · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of America
Take an enchanted journey, back in time! Victor Ian Élan, the GREATEST 19th Century Conjuror and Clairvoyant ALIVE TODAY performs as magician, mind-reader, mystic, and medium in this time-traveling show. Join us and witness demonstrations in... ...DELIGHTFULLY DIABOLICAL DRAWING-ROOM DECEPTION!
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STOCKHOLM SYNDROME - Drama · j. bothwell productions · Ages 18+ · 75 mins · United States of America
A movie director arrives early at a posh hotel to pitch his latest project to a big star but meets a mysterious woman in the lounge who perfectly undermines his plan.
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STUCK WITH YOU - Comedy · late bloomer productions · Ages 16+ · 50 mins · United States of America
A young couple’s mission to free themselves from an escape room is — interrupted? — as they realize he is plotting a proposal, and she is brewing a breakup! Behold the clownery as they navigate the downfall of their relationship in this Taylor Swiftian thrill ride of a one act play.
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THE DUMB WAITER - Two Person Show · theatron productions · Ages 13+ · 55 mins · United States of America
Two bored assassins await their destiny as menacing events occur in this dark, modern, absurdist tragicomedy by Nobel Laureate, Harold Pinter.
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THE GUARDIANS OF WONDER - Dance & Physical Theatre · alicein project · Ages 13+ · 1hr · Japan
At this festival, we would like to perform Japanese-subcultural style - live action and entertainment with a taste of anime, comics, and games. Alicein Project participated in the 2021 HFF online and was nominated for the Overseas performance Award and received great acclaim.
THE LADY’S NOT FOR BURNING - Comedy · worldstage theatre & co. · Ages 12+ · 90 mins · United States of America
The Lady’s Not for Burning by Christopher Fry is a romantic verse comedy, known for its wry characterizations and graceful language, about a war-weary soldier who wants to die, and an accused witch who wants to live. Mayhem ensues.
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THE LEMMING EFFECT - Drama · misfit toys productions · Ages 15+ · 90 mins · United States of America
Leaving… Falling.. Swimming… The Lemming Effect is a psychological drama following the identities of Lexa, our protagonist as they search for identity and peace in a post capitalist America. Come with us as we navigate the mind scape of Lexa!
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THE MONTH LONG HAM FESTIVAL - Dance & Physical Theatre · the nonsemble · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
“...experientially humorous and delightful...” - The LA Times. The NONSEMBLE, LA's own troop of crazed clowns, race against the clock to serve up their rotating menu of interactive art pieces in this hilarious and highly physical show.
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TWO WEEKS - Drama · sad man paradise productions · Ages 15+ · 1hr · United States of America
John and Wendy are at a crossroads in their marriage after moving to the mid west to spark John's writers block. Wendy is an upcoming promoter who works for two weeks in L.A. He has a premonition his wife is having an affair? Is he right? Will their marriage last another TWO WEEKS?
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WE GOT YOUR SIX - Drama · lightning rod theater · Ages 14+ · 1hr · United States of America
News about the horrific bombings at the Kabul Airport during the American evacuation on August 26, 2021, prod six US veterans and their Afghan interpreter to relive their memories of a brutal firefight with the Taliban a decade before.
ASYLUM @ STEPHANIE FEURY
5636 Melrose Ave.
5150...A MUSICAL - Musicals & Operas · jenna-rose hannah productions · Ages 18+ · 30 mins · United States of America
A young woman comes to terms with her voice and does anything she can to heal herself in this world. The show explores the highs and lows of the performer’s family, friends and career and how it led to a time where her mental health was at a breaking point.
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A DEFINITIVE RANKING OF MY CLOSEST FRIENDS - Comedy · jay stalder · Ages 17+ · 45 mins · United States of America
A one-act comedy about a possibly (definitely) toxic group of six friends, whose time together always seems to end in a blow out. While getting ready to leave for their annual camping trip, a private note is found on the ground. On this small piece of paper are all of their names, ranked.
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A FLIGHT OF COMEDY FROM ANDY WASIF - Comedy · andy wasif · Ages 12+ · 1hr · United States of America
Join comedian/writer/actor Andy Wasif for a selection of his short films, comedy sketches, and stand-up comedy showcasing a career built upon witty and slightly warped ideas. HFF Flight #23 promises plenty of laughs, some surprises, and maybe even a feel-good message.
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A SCAR IS BORN - Solo Show · lorelei zarifian · Ages 15+ · 30 mins · France
A Scar is Born is the humorous story of one misfit’s hopeful audition. She reviews for the casting director important moments of her life and her journey from France to America. In the face of rejection, she never gives up her passion for performing the music of words and language.
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ASYLUM'S GUIDE TO THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL - Events & Workshops · theater asylum · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
Take an hour journey with longtime Hollywood producer and venue manager Matthew Quinn as he guides you through the many layers of the Hollywood Fringe, its culture, its rise in Hollywood and importance to theater in California.
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COMBINED ARTFORM'S PICK OF THE FRINGE - Cabaret & Variety · fringe management llc and combined artform · Ages 12+ · 1hr · United States of America
Can't decide which shows to see? Our experienced independent judges go see a ton of productions across every genre, then we select, and present highlights from, five different top shows at each Pick of the Fringe performance. 10th smash year! 2 Time HFF Best Cabaret and Variety Nominee
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DO ANY OF YOU KNOW WHO THIS IS? - Solo Show · n/a · Ages 13+ · 90 mins · United States of America
This is a show about a woman named Me. Me has an eating disorder. Me runs a small artisanal grocery store. Me is desperately seeking herself in everyone she meets. She wants to know-- what are you having for dinner and also what is the worst thing you've ever done? I'll go first.
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DREAM BIG - Drama · oh, sally productions · Ages 18+ · 85 mins · United States of America
In this dark-comedy drama, a middle-aged woman, who feels she's failed at her life dreams, arranges a one-night stand before carrying out her final exit plan, only to discover the young gigolo she's hired shares the same disillusionments as she does.
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FEATURING LORETTA - Comedy · not your average theatre company · Ages 16+ · 85 mins · Canada
Loretta is young, beautiful and in need of a lot of money. Enter Michael, aspiring pornographer who wants to hire her. But Dave wants to protect Loretta, or maybe star in the film with her. Then there's Sophie, whose ex-KGB father runs the motel. She wants to change Loretta's mind. What will Lorrie
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GOOD AND GASLIT - Two Person Show · double cappuccino productions · Ages 16+ · 55 mins · United States of America
Come to the rehearsal, I mean, the show, for a show within a show, inspired by a movie, created by a TV executive who's just trying to stop the gaslighting in your life.
LIFE, DEATH & BLANKETS - Comedy · ldb productions · Ages 16+ · 55 mins · United States of America
This dark comedy tells the story of 3 young men who have a chance encounter due to a case of mistaken identity. That encounter changes their lives forever.
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LOST FORMULA TO HAPPINESS - Two Person Show · p.e.r.l.o.v.e. with holly mcneill · Ages 16+ · 1hr · United States of America
Two women from different generations come together to unravel the Happiness Thief. Born from a 20-year search for something better, join us for this performance lecture with true stories, adventure, and A WAY OUT! See how unmasking this bandit can open your mind to personal freedom, power, and joy!
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MORNING COFFEE - Two Person Show · st. andrews place playhouse · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of America
After ending their five year relationship, two embittered exes spar for all that remains of their love: an affordable apartment in New York City.
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SONNETS FROM SUBURBIA - Solo Show · the 6th act · Ages 10+ · 1hr · United States of America
Lady Penelope, the Los Angeles laureate of iambic pentameter and rhyme, reflects on modern life through her wry, beautifully crafted Elizabethan sonnets, wrestles with her past demons, and refuses to emerge from her comfortable quarantine. Written and performed by Penny Peyser.
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STUCK - Comedy · flat tire theatre company · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of America
Two amusement-park loving, fandom-obsessed, self-described geeks get stalled on their least favorite theme park ride for nearly an hour. Seems like as good a time as any to break up.
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THE KING & I, AND PAUL - Comedy · sunny gingham · Ages 10+ · 30 mins · United States of America
Exhausted from moving, Susan and Paul bicker their way into farcical pandemonium when Paul discovers Susan’s best kept secret hidden among newspapers and packing peanuts. The surprise we didn’t expect? It becoming Paul's secret too. Can they piece it back together before the truth comes out?
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THE QUEEN OF BITCOIN: THE RISE AND FALL - Solo Show · margaux avedisian · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
WSJ called entrepreneur & comedian Margaux Avedisian “The Queen of Bitcoin”. Like the crypto market, her life’s been a series of wild fluctuations. Hear the tale of the wild heights of Silicon Valley & the impending crash of her life. Will she recover from the patriarchy & truly step into her power?
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THE SENTENCE - Two Person Show · ainsley ferrell & hannah moore · Ages 15+ · 50 mins · United States of America
Quick-witted, irreverent, and unflinchingly truthful, The Sentence is a dark comedy that follows two young women as they navigate the criminal justice system after a murder only one committed. Question is, do either of them know who actually did it?
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TITLE PENDING... - Solo Show · heather tyson · Ages 18+ · 50 mins · United States of America
Betrayal. Divorce. And the road to reclaiming oneself. How a nice, hard-working, Catholic girl from the Midwest lost her entire set of belief systems... and ended up finding herself. Laughter, tears, automotive lingo, and dancing expected.
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TRYING - Solo Show · chance lang · Ages 18+ · 45 mins · United States of America
TRYING is a dark cerebral comedy about a young man moving out of his apartment. After a life altering rejection, through grief, withdrawals, and a hand injury, in a seemingly hopeless moment, Bruce finds hope through pursuing what he loves. The question is; will he move out, and escape the mob?
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UNWRAPPED: LIFE AFTER GIFTEDNESS - Solo Show · 178 blank productions · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of AmericaWhat happens when you convince a child that she's a statistical anomaly—in everything? From discovering mortality at circle time to a brief stint as an MD, Kira's autobiographical tragicomedy reflects on the loneliness, tomfoolery, grief, and absurdity of growing up in a culture of exceptionalism.
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WILL THE REAL ME PLEASE STAND UP? - Comedy · alexandra ryan · Ages 15+ · 1hr · United States of AmericaBe yourself! Did that just give you anxiety? Great. You’ll love “Will the Real Me Please Stand Up”. It’s the anti-self help/anti-Ted talk show.
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WINONA - Two Person Show · ebony rattle and joseph robinson · Ages 15+ · 1hr · AustraliaWinona is a sixty-minute naked shopping trolley ride through an abandoned car park decorated with bandaids on the knees and elbows from previous wounds. Equal parts soul crushing and absurdly ridiculous, but ultimately a love letter to our neurodiverse and disabled bodies, brains and hearts.
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MY WOMB - Solo Show · the hall theater · Ages 16+ · 55 mins · United States of AmericaIn my WOMB, we meet O as she prepares for birth and death and confronts the reality that in the American healthcare system, advocating for oneself is a high-stakes maneuver: "The message is clear: if you want to live, you need to save your own life."
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5481 Santa Monica Blvd.
6 MILLION JEWS DIDN'T DIE FOR YOU TO... - Solo Show · j. rose productions · Ages 16+ · 45 mins · United States of America
One woman's journey of finding herself amidst the burden and trauma of the Holocaust. Her dream to dance vs. the weight of 6 million Jews. This raw and passionate story will remind you of what your deepest desires are and infuse you with the inspiration to follow them. No matter what.
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CELEBRITY GIRLFRIEND DRAFT - Comedy · bryan stoops · Ages 14+ · 1hr · United States of America
NYC comedian, Bryan Stoops presents a (mostly) clean hour of stand-up comedy. Bryan's show features material about his wife and kids, observational comedy, absurdism, and lots of movie references. Audiences leave thinking, "I hurt from laughing – and I know something about that guy!"
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CHERRY - Two Person Show · sour cherry productions · Ages 16+ · 1hr · Australia
It’s 2008 and 13 year old Sarah is watching MTV when Katy Perry’s I Kissed A Girl comes on and her obsession with Katy begins. On a cloud of cotton candy, Cherry takes you on an intimate, bubblegum, pop journey on one woman's thank you card to her idol. #KATYCATS
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CHRIS GRACE: AS SCARLETT JOHANSSON - Comedy · otters holding hands · Ages 14+ · 50 mins · United States of America
Chris Grace, America’s 88th-most beloved Chinese actor, celebrates the life of the greatest Asian-American actor of all time: Scarlett Johansson. A weaving of both Chris’s and Scarlett’s biographies through stand-up comedy, stage combat, and the songs of Tom Waits. "Must see!" -- Kristen Schaal
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DOWN TO EARTH - Solo Show · drew descourouez · Ages 12+ · 1hr · United States of America
What if Christ returned and we all missed it? From an award-winning theatrical duo, Down to Earth is the entirely untold and untrue story of Gene Christ: a veteran park ranger and direct Son of God. Christ is coming, and he’s bringing the egg salad.
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EVELYN RILEY IS DEAD - Comedy · poppycot productions · Ages 13+ · 1hr · United States of America
When a wealthy Hollywood starlet passes, several eccentric individuals gather to hear the reading of the will. Everyone feels entitled to the inheritance and will do whatever it takes to walk away with the money, but the bizarre events that unfold are more ridiculous than anyone anticipated.
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HFF23 WORKSHOP 1: ASK A VENUE - Events & Workshops · hollywood fringe festival · Ages 18+ · 2hrs to 180 mins · United States of America
Get to know some of the amazing Fringe Venues! The workshop will introduce you to veteran Fringe venue managers who can offer you an idea of what to expect when working with different venues during Fringe. A great opportunity to meet people who could book your show!
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HOMELESS ROMANTIC - Comedy · independent · Ages 21+ · 55 mins · United States of America
Tony Bartolone digs deep into the underbelly of society in this insanely funny exploration of self.
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JULIE JEAN KRISTIN BIRD - Solo Show · coin & ghost · Ages 16+ · 70 mins · United States of America
A genderqueer, prismatic, multimedia remix of August Strindberg's "Miss Julie." // JJKB seeks to transform & liberate an all-time theatre classic by way of its all-too-present themes: gender, sexuality, and class warfare. Created and performed by Marguerite French, powered by Coin & Ghost.
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POE-ETIC LICENSE - Cabaret & Variety · aquarian family circus · Ages 13+ · 45 mins · United States of America
Experience Edgar Allan Poe’s signature dark, dismal, and depressing side. And also his little-known humorous side, when we take poetic license in imagining him doing parodies of himself! Also includes live music, a song about Poe, a clown raven dream dance, and Poe’s tribute to … Bob Dylan??
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916 N. Formosa
RUNAWAY RUE - Musicals & Operas · chinese mother jewish daughter llc · Ages 4+ · 70 mins · United States of America
When her Furever mom reveals they’re moving to Hollywoof, Rue’s one devastated dog-- especially when Rue learns she’s getting a stepdad and perfect puppy brother. Will Rue learn that Furever Home is a place in your heart with the family you choose? A musical with puppets for kids and kids at heart!
TWO CATS ON A DATE - Solo Show · two cats on a date · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
Tragically weird. Unnecessarily sexual. Two Cats on a Date is exactly what it sounds like. And then much worse. A high-energy solo show in which one woman plays two cats whose romantic dinner kaleidoscopes into a world of intergenerational regret.
THE BROADWATER
Various Addresses
Corner of Santa Monica Blvd. & Lillian Way
NICKY AND THE ANGELS - Musicals & Operas · n/a · Ages 13+ · 90 mins · United States of America
Spring. 1982. The City of Angels. Hoop earrings are huge, the Walkman is new, and something scary is showing up in the papers. Teenage ushers Nicky, Courtney and Angie are falling in love with musical theatre, the big bright world outside of high school, and the wrong people.
RHYTHM DELIVERED - Dance & Physical Theatre · drumatix · Ages 4+ · 1hr · Israel
An electrifying, well-crafted and virtuosic performance of tap dance, percussion, tech, humor, and audience interaction! A group of friends turn found items into playable instruments in a show full of plot twists. Suitable for all ages, it's a perfect blend of energy and creativity. Don't miss it!
WOUNDED, BY JIGGS BURGESS - Two Person Show · p3 theatre company · Ages 16+ · 55 mins · United States of America
Directed by Spencer Frankeberger A repressed nobody who thinks of himself as somebody. An addict. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf played out between hummingbirds. And a pussy eating dog. This is Wounded. In this darkest of comedies, the bleak paths our lives can lead us down are on full display.
YONI KI KAHANIYA (#YKK): VAGINA STORIES - Drama · vee kumari · Ages 16+ · 50 mins · United States of America
An original and contemporary storytelling by Los Angeles women of South Asian descent. From their honest and emotional hearts, they recall their upbringings, relive their disparate experiences and join together to celebrate Womanhood!
HUDSON THEATRE
6539 Santa Monica Blvd.
GETTING THERE! REBECCA O'BRIEN @HUDSON GUILD - Comedy · rebecca o'brien's solo show directed by cameron watson · Ages 21+ · 58 mins · United States of AmericaA Funny, Heartwarming show celebrating Miracles of traveling w/ Strangers, while Commuting to & from treatments in LA w/ her service dog! Cancer is hardly ever mentioned! Travel Stories, mental & physical, will fill your heart & make your belly laugh! A Partial Benefit for WeSpark!
NO FUCKS GIVEN. NONE TAKEN. ALL DONE. - Comedy · pamela l paek · Ages 18+ · 1hr · United States of America
Through a series of lessons taught by a professional curmudgeon, attendees will delve into the nonsensical assumptions and behaviors of daily life. Examples of learning outcomes include: how math can prove anything, preservatives are better than Botox, and being right over happy is so choice.
THREE CLUBS
1123 Vine St.
READY FOR HOLLYWOOD - Cabaret & Variety · we are the pretty good music. · Ages 18+ · 85 mins · Russian FederationDetailing Ksenia's journey from a small village in Russia to Los Angeles, singer/songwriter and comedian Ksenia takes audiences on a wild ride through her life story in a brand-new one-hour musical comedy special. She will debut her joke-filled jazz-inspired songs and raps this Hollywood fringe fest