First Presbyterian Church Of Encino

Theatrical shows, Musicals, Holiday Shows, and MORE, now registered on the Better Lemons calendar!

For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page.

Plaid Tidings

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Rubicon Theatre audiences are invited to “rejoice and be plaid” this holiday season as Ventura’s non-profit professional theatre company presents the hilarious and heartwarming musical comedy PLAID TIDINGS @rubicontheatre #ventura #lathtr https://t.co/UiUiDQTl6n pic.twitter.com/4aYh7g570U
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) December 4, 2019

Leslie Jordan: Deck Them Halls, Y'All

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Emmy Award-winner Leslie Jordan returns to @CatJazzClub with his hilarious holiday show "Deck Them Halls, Y’All" for one performance only. #catalinabarandgrill #lathtr #Holiday https://t.co/g6RFUWl1PL
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) December 4, 2019

The San Fernando Valley Master Chorale

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The San Fernando Valley Master Chorale is excited to bring back one of the most anticipated concerts of the season, our annual holiday sing-along concert! Joining us on stage this year will be the delightful San Fernando Valley Youth Chorus. @SFVMC #LATht https://t.co/TVcoUrG2f3 pic.twitter.com/CHsGd7bvuZ
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) December 4, 2019

Crimson Cabaret

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Crimson Cabaret transports guests to 1960s Berlin for an evening of immersive interaction, era-inspired craft cocktails, live original songs and music, dark romance, and a world full of secrets. @TheUnmarkedDoor #Cabaret #LAThtr https://t.co/N70VBkfVPO pic.twitter.com/jKAVMu8G2J
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) December 4, 2019

Numi Opera Presents Der Ring Des Polykrates

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Numi Opera Presents DER RING DES POLYKRATES @colburnschool Zipper Hall, By Erich Korngold, Directed by Executive Director Gail R. Gordon, Conducted by Francesco Milioto. 2 performances only! #LAThtr #Opera https://t.co/ycrsxXDmMx pic.twitter.com/w1e5MWCFiO
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) December 4, 2019

Mistakes Were Made coulda-woulda-shoulda

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Mistakes Were Made coulda-woulda-shoulda - Returning in January 2020. Enjoy schadenfreude at its finest as you safely experience other people's mistakes (all of them all too true.) in the world premiere of Jerry Mayer's latest play. https://t.co/Ca9cyFTevq pic.twitter.com/Wvrjc7SC0V
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) December 4, 2019

Sam Harris: Unwrapped!

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Sam Harris: Unwrapped! Returning to Hollywood by popular demand, platinum-selling recording artist and Tony Award®-nominated actor @SamHarris brings his new holiday show to @CatJazzClub for one performance only. #CatalinaJazzClub #LAThtr https://t.co/NWQIFUu4Oc pic.twitter.com/dtZNKgdkW2
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) December 7, 2019

SCISSORHANDS: A Musical Inspired By The Film

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The Fuse Project and Rockwell Table & Stage are proud to announce the return of their one-of-a-kind smash-hit production, SCISSORHANDS: A Musical Inspired By The Film, for the upcoming holiday season. @BradleyBredeweg @jkaib @LA_Rockwell #LAThtr #Holidays https://t.co/0X8waBHcb5 pic.twitter.com/33Dw43tpUo
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) December 7, 2019

CHRISTMAS WITH A Z!

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CHRISTMAS WITH A Z!, This Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Hosted by Emmy Award-winner Dana Gould as "Dr. Zaius" A Swing Left Fund Raiser. @PuddlesPityP @NatashaLeggero @2headeddogmusic @BachStBoys At The Satellite LA #Holiday #Fundraiser #LAThtr https://t.co/3GJu2GRbcl pic.twitter.com/30HQ5MSaom
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) December 7, 2019

Sugar Plum Fairy

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The story of Sugar Plum Fairy, based on Loh’s original tale on This American Life, follows a 12-year-old Sandra and her over-the-top dream of landing the lead in the inevitable dance school production of The Nutcracker. @SandraTsingLoh @EWplayers #LAThtr https://t.co/0My3jmPdrT pic.twitter.com/LmSZPnmZVO
— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) December 10, 2019

Theatrical shows, Film Festivals, Musicals, and Interactive/Immersive Escape Rooms NOW registered on the Better Lemons calendar!
For shows with a LemonMeter rating, visit our LemonMeter page.

Short & Sweet Film Festival

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Tuesday nights will be devoted to new short Films.
Thursday evenings will be the occasion for Thirsty Thursdays, an occasion for artists to socialize and network, sponsored by Silent Pool Gin. https://t.co/3D37zs2jWq

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) September 24, 2019

Short & Sweet Hollywood Dance Festival

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Short+Sweet Hollywood Dance Festival https://t.co/oTCqo4pnih

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 1, 2019

Short & Sweet Hollywood Latino

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Short Latinx plays. Each of four groups of plays is named after a performing icon.
Group Montalban
Friday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 12 at 2:00 p.m.; Sunday, October 13 at 9:00 p.m.
Perro Amor. Directed by Paloma Lopez. https://t.co/5bOeYYEb1w

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 5, 2019

Short & Sweet Hollywood LGBTQ+ LIVE!

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Four days of short plays by LGBTQ artists and/or with LGBTQ themes. Each group of plays is named after a performing icon. https://t.co/cTZyQiVMa5

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 5, 2019

Constantinople

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CONSTANTINOPLE
The editor of a feminist journal and a guerrilla fighter coordinate missions for the recovery of women and children abducted during the genocide. https://t.co/jAiM8FxyBy pic.twitter.com/QlZA28SiDg

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 1, 2019

San Fernando Valley Master Chorale: Grand Finale - Popular Musical & Opera Show-stoppers

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San Fernando Valley Master Chorale: Grand Finale - Popular Musical & Opera Show-stoppers.

Enjoy grand ensemble pieces from well-known Opera and Broadway classics! Artistic Director Charlie Kim leads the San Fernando Valley Master Chorale (SFVMC) https://t.co/a3NMmHwZus pic.twitter.com/2f4wzDkhEJ

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 1, 2019

The Abuelas

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THE ABUELAS - A surprise visit from two strangers exposes a devastating secret in Stephanie Alison Walker’s visceral look at the repercussions of Argentina’s so-called “Dirty War. https://t.co/YVydRkDci3 pic.twitter.com/dJoDsOofgm

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 1, 2019

The Art of Dining

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THE ART OF DINING - The play takes place in the late 70s in upscale New Jersey at the shore. Ellen and Cal have opened a restaurant, The Golden Carrousel, and after four weeks, the place is taking off with the dinner crowd. https://t.co/xFNb0fgirT pic.twitter.com/fvksUESJFt

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 1, 2019

The Manitou House

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Based on his screenplay of the same name, Trace Oakley has adapted "The Manitou House" especially for Culver City Public Theatre and their annual Halloween production. https://t.co/DflzOpdbgu pic.twitter.com/UXVh4GXIJc

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 1, 2019

The Sunshine Boys

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THE SUNSHINE BOYS deftly showcases the late Neil Simon’s brilliant ear for sidesplitting dialogue and his sharp eye for physical comedy. Yet beneath the raucous laughter are two vulnerable people struggling to make sense of their lives. https://t.co/CgOphhjiFh pic.twitter.com/wOeJQgdKiB

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 1, 2019

A Christmas Carol

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A Christmas Carol - ANW’s delightfully festive, musically merry holiday tradition returns! Families love the inspirational story of Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and Scrooge—the perfect burst of boundless good cheer for the season. https://t.co/rloD4cq2jG pic.twitter.com/eTsfhZ4n3m

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 1, 2019

Second City’s fourth annual "2019 Diversity in Comedy Festival"

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The Second City’s fourth annual "2019 Diversity in Comedy Festival" is a 4-day festival taking place on October 17, 18, 19, 20. LADCF will feature diverse performers in the realm of sketch, improv, stand-up, original pilots, and video shorts, through... https://t.co/K07zXCMxVz pic.twitter.com/WQAYhdia8F

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 1, 2019

Silent Sky

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The next selection of the Off the Page Series of monthly staged readings will be "Silent Sky".

When Henrietta Leavitt begins work at the Harvard Observatory in the early 1900s, she isn’t allowed to touch a telescope or express an original idea. https://t.co/IvtwJ8UCh1 pic.twitter.com/1Y9yKQdXSK

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 1, 2019

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

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The Glendale Center Theatre (GCT) has done it again and brought yet another original musical adaption of the 1945 novel written by Josephine Leslie under the pseudonym of R. A. Dick of ‘The Ghost and Mrs. Muir’. https://t.co/IgjeIdfXuI

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 2, 2019

Ravenswood Manor

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Ravenswood Manor- A CAMP-HORROR-SOAP-OPERA IN 12 EPISODES

Taking a page from the cult classic "Dark Shadows", Justin Sayre's Ravenswood Manor brings audiences the gothic and hilarious goings-on of a small New England town during the spring of 1976. https://t.co/lX7TukjrsM

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 2, 2019

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Dear Jerry Seinfeld

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DEAR JERRY SEINFELD - Steven Brandon and Ari Stidham (“Scorpion”) present the world premiere of Dear Jerry Seinfeld, with book and lyrics by Alex Lewis (“Bring the Funny”) and Greg Smith, music by Alex Lewis and Michael Teoli, directed by Greg Lewis. https://t.co/mocJRdRaNj pic.twitter.com/zDkwKvJSIM

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 2, 2019

What if: A Musical Parody

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"What If? – A Musical Parody" directed by Bruce Kimmel, produced by Doug Haverty, with musical direction by Richard Allen, returns to Los Angeles for Two Nights only, Wednesday, October 23 and Thursday, October 24 at 8pm. https://t.co/FTAlHZxF1J pic.twitter.com/tCC3CCslCN

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 2, 2019

Key Largo

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KEY LARGO - WORLD PREMIERE ADAPTATION & GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE COMMISSION
Welcome to the eye of the storm! Key Largo is a bold reimagining of Maxwell Anderson’s Broadway hit that became the iconic noir film starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. https://t.co/pXTNzYMjiP

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 3, 2019

The Thanksgiving Play

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The Thanksgiving Play - How does one celebrate Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Month at the same time? https://t.co/PIKnEcIe1o

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 3, 2019

Sisters in Law

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SISTERS IN LAW-This new production, based on Linda Hirshman’s New York Times bestseller, celebrates the friendship – and conflict – between two modern-day legends who became the United States Supreme Court’s first female justices. https://t.co/0ntJOwCXqF pic.twitter.com/kHCQphLEIK

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 5, 2019

The Legend of Little Girl Blue

The Legend of Little Girl Blue is a beautifully orchestrated mixture of classical, jazz, and rhythm & blues sounds with riveting storytelling of the musical bond between an artist from one era influenced by a legend from the past. https://t.co/twDLpayiEH pic.twitter.com/pqiZRMNIH0

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 5, 2019

FRANKENSTEIN - WORLD PREMIERE

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FRANKENSTEIN - WORLD PREMIERE. Mary Shelley's modern myth awakens new questions of scientific enquiry and moral responsibility for each generation. https://t.co/0lgLVi1d43 pic.twitter.com/LJ5X0N9ejs

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 5, 2019

THE SÉANCE

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THE SÉANCE - Madam Ruby has invited you and a few guests to participate in her Séance and step beyond the veil. But who or what will be waiting for you? This is a frightening interactive theatre experience with live actors and special effects. https://t.co/pWHkbtdkU4 pic.twitter.com/s8WK97PYBz

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 5, 2019

THE FUN HOUSE

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The puzzles can be challenging and are designed to test adults. If your party will have children under the age of 13 we recommend checking out Fun House-KIDS! https://t.co/lwpjWrPNKL pic.twitter.com/w69G1blMys

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 5, 2019

THE HEX ROOM

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THE HEX ROOM –This is a real life adventure game where you are in the center of the action! Can you survive a horror film? This murderous horror movie fan wants to watch you try. https://t.co/kr52oMdi4f pic.twitter.com/aWRCZacmqC

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 5, 2019

THE PSYCH WARD

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AN ESCAPE ROOM WITH A FUN TWIST! THE PSYCH WARD IS AN INTERACTIVE GAME OF DEDUCTION, TRUST, AND BETRAYAL WITH ESCAPE ROOM, BOARD GAME, AND IMMERSIVE THEATRE ELEMENTS. https://t.co/2Hb6In3YbZ pic.twitter.com/cd291yaR8l

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 5, 2019

PunkPlay

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CIRCLE X THEATRE CO.

is thrashed to present

THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PREMIERE OF

punkplay

Written by Gregory S. Moss

Co-Directed by Matt Bretz and Lisa Sanaye Dring

Limited Engagement Opens Saturday, November 16

at Atwater Village Thea https://t.co/91YR7xU3Gw pic.twitter.com/oyJgPSueoT

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 5, 2019

Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill

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Turn back the hands of time for an intimate evening with legendary jazz songstress Billie Holiday: Lanie Robertson’s play with music treats the audience to one last performance by the iconic singer. https://t.co/J3nlo6noGL pic.twitter.com/boLxFaeiMW

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 5, 2019

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Joy to all mankind? Bah! Humbug! Spend an evening in the company of a mean, tight-fisted, squeezing, grasping, clutching old miser. https://t.co/mmoo1bhE8M pic.twitter.com/0MyLv0j7C9

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 5, 2019

Fruition

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Theatre of NOTE

presents the world premiere of

Fruition

by Alexis DeLaRosa

Directed by Lauren Smerkanich

Limited engagement opens Thursday, November 7

at Theatre of NOTE in Hollywood https://t.co/bh5NRBnxsm pic.twitter.com/6sD8qgO9q4

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 5, 2019

Matilda

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LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

& McCOY RIGBY ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT

THE SECOND SHOW OF THEIR 2019-2020 SEASON!

ROALD DAHL’S

MATILDA THE MUSICAL

Book by Dennis Kelly

Music and Lyrics by Tim Minchin https://t.co/B29BpwpFh2 pic.twitter.com/K8EXFwVkv8

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 6, 2019

The Lion in Winter

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LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE is thrilled to announce

FRANCES FISHER

(“Titanic,” Native Gardens)

will star as QUEEN ELEANOR &

GREGORY HARRISON

(“Trapper John, M.D. https://t.co/SfwYCvIcxv pic.twitter.com/4kRwkwAdSu

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 6, 2019

The Santaland Diaries

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THE SANTALAND DIARIES - "A sardonic, merrily subversive tale—just the antidote to bright-eyed joy before too many shopping days have passed. Worth more than a photo album full of Santas!" NY Newsday. https://t.co/5liGzYQV8G pic.twitter.com/fU0eyAUENy

— Better Lemons (@BetterLemons) October 6, 2019