L.A. Theatre Works / Live Theatre Series

All performances of "The Play's the Thing!" are recorded live for later broadcast on Satellite and Public Radio worldwide! Performed at The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, 2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles 90049. Showtimes: Wed., Thurs., and Fri. at 8PM, Sat. at 2:30 PM and Sun. at 4PM. Call 310-827-0889 for more details. Check back for casting updates!

No Refunds or Exchanges. Mail orders must be received no later than one week prior to performance date or tickets will be at Will Call. All non-subscription, single ticket orders will be mailed out for a $3.00 fee.

It is LATW policy to release unoccupied seats at the time the show is scheduled to begin. Usher will seat latecomers in the best available seating, which will not interrupt the broadcast recording. We regret that no refunds or price adjustments can be made if you arrive late.

Cameras, recording equipment and cell phones/pagers are not permitted at “The Play’s The Thing!” performances. All devices must be silenced prior to performances.

ALL PLAYS, CAST MEMBERS, AND DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

The Skirball Cultural Center offers theatregoers comfortable seating, great sight lines, Assisted Listening Devices, wheelchair accessibility and ample free parking. Before the show, you may enjoy a pre-show meal Zeidler’s Café for delicious California cuisine in a beautiful setting, visit the museum, stop by the gift shop, or just enjoy the lusciously landscaped grounds. (Click here for Seating Chart.)

Reservations for Zeidler’s Café are necessary: (310) 440-4575. The Café is closed Wednesday evenings, but casual dining is available by cart service in the Ruby Gallery

What are the Box Office hours?

What are the differences in seat prices?

Are tickets exchangeable?

Do you give ticket refunds?

May I donate my tickets back to the theater?

Does the Box Office charge a handling fee?

Do you offer Group Rates?

What are Rush Tickets?

How large is the Skirball Theatre? Is parking available?

If I buy tickets over the internet, how do I know what seats I’m getting?

Are assisted listening devices available for me?

Why do all your materials say “Casts are subject to change without notice”?

Why should I become a Subscriber?

I loved the show I saw! When can I hear it on radio?

Can I purchase a recording of the show I just attended?

Where can I listen to your shows on radio?

What are the Box Office hours?
The Box Office is open Monday through Fridays 10 a.m. to 6 pm. On actual performance days, our hours are 11 a.m. till 4 p.m.

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What are the differences in seat prices?
The Skirball Theatre is divided into three sections (see map). The majority of the seats are at the $46 level. The $39 level is for the 2 seats on either the extreme right or extreme left (although there are a few at that price in the very last row, and behind the sound board on stage left) . Because of how the air conditioning vents have been placed in the theater, however, it may be cooler in these. By and large, they are quite comfortable and the view is unobstructed. There truly is no “bad” viewing from any in the house.

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Are tickets exchangeable?
Only subscribers to L.A. Theatre Works may exchange tickets. Non-subscribers will pay $10 per ticket exchange fee, based on availability.

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Do you give ticket refunds?
No.

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May I donate my tickets back to the theater?
Oftentimes, subscribers who are unable to use their tickets will donate them back to the theatre for the tax benefit. Contact us at (310) 305-7343 to donate your tickets and we will send you a letter acknowledging the value of your contribution for your tax files.

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Does the Box Office charge a handling fee?
Non-subscribers pay a $3 per ticket handling & mailing fee. There is no charge for picking up tickets at Will Call on the evening of the performance. Groups pay a handling & mailing fee of $5.00 for their entire order.

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Do you offer Group Rates?
Yes, group rates are available for parties of 8 or more. For more pricing information, please contact us at (310) 827-0889.

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What are Rush Tickets?
Rush tickets are tickets that are sold 15 minutes prior to show time at a discounted rate. This rate may vary from show to show. We advise that you show up at least ½ hour prior to show time to put your name on the Rush Ticket List. Call the Box Office the day of the performance you wish to attend to check for availability. (310) 827-0889.

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How large is the Skirball Theatre? Is parking available?
The theatre at the Skirball has 330 seats and lends itself well to the intimacy of a radio recording. Parking in the Skirball lot is free in the parking structure.

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If I buy tickets over the internet, how do I know what seats I’m getting?
Yes you can pick your seats when purchasing over the Internet.

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Are assisted listening devices available for me?
Yes. Just ask the staff at the Will Call table and we’ll be glad to assist you. Your credit card or driver’s license will be held in exchange for the headset, and returned to you at the end of the performance.

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Why do all your materials say “Casts are subject to change without notice”?
While we are fortunate to live in a city where there is a great pool of professional talent, we must compete with film and television companies for their services. Agents usually ask that our contract permis the performer to leave our production, if they receive certain offers. We try to give our audience as much notice of this as possible via website, email, and outgoing phone messages.

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Why should I become a Subscriber?
Ticket prices per show are considerably lower for subscribers. Plus, you may exchange tickets within shows without charge. Subscribers receive up to 20% discount on additional ticket purchases as well as purchases from our Audio Collection (perfect for gift-givers). Keep in mind, however, that there is more to L.A. Theatre Works than just “The Play’s The Thing” series. We also do a national outreach to school children and libraries through our “Alive & Aloud” program, as well our “Arts & Children” program which serves underprivileged, at-risk youth in L.A. area after-school programs. Your subscription fee helps support these programs as well!

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I loved the show I saw! When can I hear it on radio?
Most performances are ready for broadcast 3 – 6 months after the recording. It takes this long to properly mix and edit the performances for broadcast.

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Can I purchase a recording of the show I just attended?
Yes. You may pre-order a recording right at your performance. Speak to one of the theater staff or contact our Audio Sales department at (310) 827-0808, x. 224.

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Where can I listen to your shows on radio?
In L.A., you may listen to L.A. Theatre Works on KPCC (89.3 FM) on Saturday evenings at 10 p.m. KPCC also streams our weekly broadcast for one week after its original airing at http://www.scpr.org/programs/latw/In Ventura County, you may listen to us on KCLU (89.9) on Sunday evenings at 7 pm. XM Satellite Radio subscribers will find us on the Sonic Theatre Channel. If you live elsewhere in the country, please contact your public radio station and ask them to carry “The Play’s The Thing” in your area. For a complete list of radio stations, please click here.

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