Los Angeles: Theater
We've listed a few selections from LA's very active theater scene; ticket services like Times Tix (tel 310/659-3678) and Theater LA (tel 213/614-0556, ) provide full- and half-price tickets and offer reservations. The LA Weekly and the LA Times "Calendar" section have full listings and reviews. Expect to pay $10-25 for smaller shows, and $30 and up for the big touring productions.Alex Theater 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale tel 1-800/872-8997. Gloriously restored movie palace that now features a fine range of musical theater, comedy, film and one-person shows.
The Complex 6476 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood tel 323/469-9338. An association of six small theaters putting on edgy, innovative works you may not see anywhere else.
Coronet Theater 368 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood tel 310/657-7377. Home of the LA Public Theater; productions include a famous name or two. Also home to the Youth Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Geffen Playhouse 10886 Le Conte Ave, Westwood tel 310/208-5454. Small theater across from UCLA with frequent one-person shows. Showcased playwrights have included comedian Steve Martin.
Mark Taper Forum 135 N Grand Ave, downtown tel 213/972-0700. Theater in the three-quarter round, sometimes putting on innovative new plays but mostly known for its conservatism and adherence to the established repertoire.
Powerhouse Theater 3116 2nd St, Santa Monica tel 310/396-3680. Experimental, alternative shows, located in a former electrical station for the Red Car transit line.
Shubert Theater 2020 Avenue of the Stars, Century City tel 1-800/447-7400. The only good thing about Century City is that you can come here to ogle the big razzmatazz musicals.
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