Los Angeles and Film go together like hair pulling fights and Basketball Wives. Unknown to many is that LA and Theater go together quite nicely as well; minus the involuntary hair weave removal. Some of our premier theaters are The Mark Taper, The Ahmanson, and The Kirk Douglas Theater. They’re all part of The Center Theater group and offer a great deal for all their shows. It’s called Hot Tix and costs $20. They’re available 3 weeks before the opening of a particular production or the day of the show. You can order them by phone, but if you want to select your seat, you need to go downtown to the box office. It seems unnecessary but if you want a decent seat, I suggest making the extra trip. Now you’re not going to get a premium seat for $20. They’re usually seats off to the side or close to the rear of the theater. Also tickets are limited to two per household per call.
This is a great way to see some of LA’s best theater. I took my mother to see Fela last week and had an incredible time. Because it was moms, I splurged for an upgraded seat close to the stage Hey! She’s the best date so I wanted to go big. Which brings me to an important point. Not every date should be on a dime. Sometimes it’s important to upgrade the experience. And appearing cheap is not sexy. Hey, I get it. Many of us are the 99% which is why I right about great dates, that won’t break the bank. But, people like to be spoiled from time to time and date splurges can be quite an appetizing aphrodisiac. Just some food for thought.
Details:
Website: http://www.centertheatregroup.org
Box Office/Audience Services: 213-628-2772 Where: Downtown and Culver City
Why: It's the Anti-Reality show
Parking: Valet $23, Self Parking $9
When: Show schedules vary
BONUS TIP: On select Tuesday evenings and on Sunday matinees, they have talk backs with the cast after the show. So stick around for a little do it yourself "Inside the Actors Studio". And always check with the box office to confirm.
