geffen playhouse

Attended Hershey Felder show last month and it was fabulous. A great evening for all ages. I only wish their were better restaurant choices within walking distance. Hope to attend more shows this year.

As season subscribers for years, we regularly enjoy plays at this small jewel box of a theater. The current production is perfect for the holidays. Felder sings, plays the piano, and tells the very moving story of the great composer who wrote White Christmas, God Bless America, Always, There's No Business Like Show Business, and many, many more songs. There was something quite magical about the whole audience singing White Christmas together at the end. There isn't a bad seat in the theater downstairs (there's also an upstairs and I've been told those seats are also good). There are two lovely patios and disability access. Parking for subscribers is free at a nearby garage about a block away or there is paid parking in the next door garage. If you're not a subscriber, stop at the desk and ask for a discounted parking card. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Nice bar with drinks and bites.

The Geffen is one of my most favorite theaters. It's small and intimate and always has productions that are well worth (for us) the long drive from Laguna Beach. It usually takes 1 1/12 hours to get there during the week--and sometimes even longer- so my only complaint is that it's not close by. Otherwise, I'd be a season ticket holder in a minute!Last night we saw Hersey Felder in Irving Berlin and it was just wonderful–as are many of the productions in this little gem of a theater. Great location with many good restaurants close by.

I love this little gem of a theatre. Intimate, beautiful, and the choices are always so interesting and well cast. A fantastic night out for sure

We live in LA and always see a few shows a year at the Geffen. Really pleasant place to see a performance. It's not a big theatre, so there really aren't any bad seats.There's a very comfortable patio to relax on beforehand, and Westwood's an easy place to walk around for a meal before or after.Also they do a good job of making the property handicapped accessible because a large portion of their subscribers are elderly.

We saw Slowgirl here last week-end. We haven't been in many years and this is a great theatre experience. William Peterson, (Gil Grissom, CSI) was amazing and the theatre is so intimate that you really get to appreciate his amazing persona. Also, if you arrive 30 minutes before the show, tickets are half price. Students $10 w/id. Highly recommend...and Westwood is a fun place to explore before or after the show!

I have seen some interesting shows here.It still suffers from the LA curse, it's supposed to be about the show not the performers.

Luscious wisteria draped over the arched entrance, ivy clinging on garden walls, and a tiled fountain in the courtyard -- refreshing and delightful! It looks and feels more like the main house of a hacienda. There was quite a crowd mingling about sipping wine. It fells like a garden party!4.25.13 - We saw a great production of American Buffalo written by David Mamet. Very impressive set design, great lighting, and convincing acting. Two thumbs up! We love the unusual venue too! No wonder they attract 130,000 patrons a year. Bravo!

I love going to this theatre, it is right in the center of Westwood with many options for dinner and drinks. We saw the magic show in the small theatre and it was so much fun. The court yard is gorgeous , I will never hesitate to recommend this place to anybody.

Very cool and eclectic theater across the street from UCLA - nice layout, seats were comfortable and acoustics great - we saw The Gift which was an excellent play. We would come here to see a play in the area!

I saw "By The Way, Meet Vera Stark" the other night. The Geffen consists of two theatres and there's always a high quality of production. The theatre is located in Westwood Village where there are lots of restaurants, and if you're looking for an out-of-town paper, there's an international newspaper/magazine stand in the Village, on Westwood Boulevard, north of Wilshire Blvd. (West side of the street). Garage parking is available next to the theatre for $7 (after 5PM). There's an open lot further down Le Conte, for $5 after 5PM.

I was here last month to see a play. I was very pleased by the size of the playhouse, the acoustics and the overall design. There is an outside patio where one can sit and wait for the performance. While Westwood is not known for ample parking the lot where we parked was not an unreasonable distance. The size of the theater leaves no bad seating. The quality of the playhouse's productions is consistently good-excellent. I highly recommend the place for those who love theater.

It's a great deal for subscription. This is my third year and have kept the same seats even though could have being "bumped" up. Quality productions, easy to get to and parking is available. Great for westsiders who don't want to battle traffic. Like the low key atmosphere , don't feel I need to make it a full night out . There are some quality restaurants near the Geffen but most of the eateries are geared to the UCLA students so might be smart to eat at home first.

This is my first season as a subscriber to the Geffen Playhouse and I have been very pleased with the quality of both the facility and the productions. Located next to the main UCLA campus, the Geffen contains two spaces, the Gil Cates Theater, seating 512, used for musicals and larger shows, and the smaller Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater, used for experimental theater and musical performances. Name stars seem to be attracted to the facility. This season we've seen Kathleen Turner, Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Jeff Daniels, Richard Chamberlain, and Brooke Shields, to name a few. The last two are current appearing in the world stage premiere of "The Exorcist." Yes, that one, we all saw on screen or read about. Tastefully done within a church setting, the play is more about the struggle between good and evil than special effects. Not that there aren't scary moments created effectively by the actors, the music, and the lighting. You won't regret for a moment your subscription to the 2012-2013 season (which includes free parking at a nearby garage). Extra tip: our seats are on a Sunday evening at 7:00 pm, so there is no traffic getting there...and The Geffen is kind enough to offer a free glass of local CA wine (your choice: red or white) before the performance to encourage you to arrive early and enjoy the lovely outdoor garden.