8 Incredible Theaters in Los Angeles

Housed in one of the first structures in the Westwood Village, The Geffen is a not-for-profit theater named after entertainment mogul David Geffen. The Geffen has two stages and puts on three to five plays each season. In addition to putting on amazing performances, the Geffen boasts beautiful architecture and a very Instagrammable courtyard.

The Bootleg Theater offers visitors a unique experience. The inclusive art space hosts original, boundary-defying live theater, music, and dance performances born from the diverse cultural and artistic landscape of Los Angeles. The theater takes pride in providing a space for non-traditional, contemporary performance pieces.

The Pantages Theater is one of the most famous Los Angeles locations. This Hollywood landmark hosts everything from traveling shows to musicals like Wicked and Hamilton. The venue itself is stunning, with intricate ceilings and sconces. When the Pantages opened in 1930, it was home to vaudeville shows and movies, then became a movie theater after the Great Depression and even hosted the Oscars in the ‘50s. In 1977, the theater was converted into the live entertainment venue as it’s known today.