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Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

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Sprawling destination with a range of dance, theater, lectures & more showcased in 2 theater spaces. People often mention theater, show, seats, great, Wallis, beautiful, nice, staff,


Address

9390 N Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Website

www.thewallis.org

Contact

(310) 246-3800

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (282 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Nas S. 1 year ago on Google
    A beautiful historical theater. The entrance is built with lovely stone. Comfortable seats with great views of the stage from almost every angle. The interior of the theater has amazing wooden architecture.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa S. 5 months ago on Google
    Went to go see Love Actually live. What a great show. The parking was easy and great price. The seats were comfortable nice a cushy. Plenty of foot room. They had drinks for sale before after and during the show. Everyone was really nice and helpful. The bathrooms were clean and roomy. The show was absolutely amazing. Ten out of ten totally recommend this theater and show.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marina V. 5 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful venue (historic)! I have seen many plays and productions there (my favorite being the Hershey Felder ones). Easy parking, too! Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Betty M. 1 year ago on Google
    We went for a concert very nice quite organized for the safety of all nice feet in arrangement and an excellent show lots of ushers to assist you you just felt very comfortable very clean and organized
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Francisco A. 5 years ago on Google
    Went to see Lee berger talk. I cannot complain beautiful place, nice acustics, excellent service, it was free including parking, and they give you bread and coffee at the end. Parking entrance is on Santa Monica Blvd South side of the building.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley S. 5 years ago on Google
    Given what I learned about Beethoven tonight, the maestro would have been both, terribly annoyed and surprised that his creations are still spellbinding audiences some 200 years later. The entire show is told through the eyes of a Viennese doctor, Gerhard von Breuning who spent his boyhood by Beethoven's side. This captivating "musical impressionistic" story was written and performed by the inimitable Hershey Felder who plays multiple characters (3? 4? 5?) with delft perfection. The best part? Everything in the show is based on authenticated letters left behind by Dr. Breuning. I was charmed at every turn by Felder's artistic rendering of the great master's lifetime from an abusive, difficult childhood to his celebrated success to his ultimate health decline. I learned. I laughed. I cried. I trembled when some of his most famous, striking notes were played. This performance moved me and I highly recommend it to art and music lovers in Los Angeles. The live piano performances are simply breathtaking. Felder even gave a surprise Q&A after his performance to answer audience questions. Once in a lifetime experience. Additionally, The Wallis hosted a post-show cocktail party with traditional Viennese pastries and coffee out on the upper terrace. After all these years hearing his familiar sonatas, this was my first time hearing Beethoven's music live at The Wallis and I'll never forget it as long as I live.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Food “Food Shutterbug” S. 7 years ago on Google
    I've been to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts numerous times. To date, I’ve seen productions for Dunsinane, Twyla Tharp, City of Conversation and Kneehigh's 946: The Amazing Adolphus Tips. The Wallis consists of 2 performing spaces: The Bram Goldsmith Theater (500 seats) and the Lovelace Studio Theater (150 seats). I've been in both theaters, most recently for a monologue reading by Christine Lahti in the Lovelace Studio Theater which was set up like a cabaret theater for the reading. The Bram Goldsmith Theater (500 seats) theater is not as deep as the Pantages theater's so the sets tend to be very minimalistic and staging of action is at times somewhat limited. However, the acoustics were very good on both visits and I felt were better than Dorothy Chandler Pavillion and UCLA's Royce Hall. Even with orchestra seats way in back, my view of the stage and the performers was excellent. With the intimate size of the theater, terrace and balcony seats are of quality as well regarding views and sound. The staff over the phone and in person are courteous, helpful and in my experience, not typically BH snooty. There's a public underground parking garage run by the City of Beverly Hills, but on performance days, the city jacks up the price to $8-10. Cheaper parking is available nearby, but the garage is well lit and seems safe with the bicycle patrol and staff on-site. The concessions are small, but offer wine, beer and snacks. You're allowed to bring drinks purchased at their concessions to your seats. Several eateries are within walking distance on Canon Drive and Santa Monica Boulevard. The ones on Canon Drive stay open later (Wally's Beverly Hills located less than a block away closes at 2am). Some of the fine dining restaurants on Canon Dr. such as Spago offer specials for Wallis theater goers. I much prefer the dining options and close proximity of restaurants to the Wallis than what's available for UCLA's Royce Hall. The program offerings aren't the strongest when compared to intimate theaters like Pantages or UCLA's Royce Hall, but the pros outweigh the cons, which is why I'm a fan.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anna A. 1 year ago on Google
    Quite a drive from the OC but well worth it! Beautiful venue & awesome "Invincible" play! Great way to celebrate our anniversary! 🍾 💞

  • 5/5 Kristin C. 5 months ago on Google
    Beautiful theater! Very accessible. The staff are friendly and all the shows we have seen have been excellent.

  • 5/5 Andy A. 7 months ago on Google
    Lovely 1933 Post Office converted to a performing arts venue while keeping all ofvthe beautiful architectural details of a building built when Franklin D Roosevelt was President

  • 5/5 Jennifer J. 8 months ago on Google
    Went for the first time to watch 13 Most Beautiful, beautiful venue

  • 5/5 Robyn R. 1 year ago on Google
    The most AH-MAAAZING show with the host with the MOST @SethRudetsky & a great big ball of talent Tony Award winning Lillias White. What a night such a beautiful theater not a bad seat in the house. Stupendous sound and we were filled with love overflowing. Go see any event at the Wallis. So many interesting series, speakers & entertainment galore. You WILL NOT be sorry. Brava!

  • 5/5 Phyllis S. 1 year ago on Google
    A very interesting location with a lot of history. Saw a wonderful performance by dancers/students from the USC Gloria Kaufman School of Dance. Exciting and fun to watch.

  • 5/5 Derrick H. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely a Wonderful place to see a show. Not to big but, big enough

  • 5/5 Constance W. 1 year ago on Google
    The best thing in Beverly Hills. A wonderful theater for plays and classes on writing and screenplays. Check out Staged STORIES 3...starts Jan. 4th.

  • 5/5 frank cedillo (Twiztid D. 6 years ago on Google
    The former Beverly hills post office turned into a theater how amazing what a great use of a building attended a show here almost a year ago absolutely loved it very intimate little theater that packs a big punch I've visited a few times because my girlfriend is part of a wonderful program here great people great staff helpful and friendly this is a fun place to visit :)

  • 4/5 Natasha C. 4 years ago on Google
    Came for Frankenstein. Walking directions from Parking to Lovelace Studio Theater was not friendly. Love the warm ambience at the Lobby with easy pick up at the Box Office. BaskinBar @The Wallis has a nice selection of beverages while waiting. Friendly staff. Perhaps a first world problem: lack of ladies washroom cubicles. As usual in many theater, a queue is a common sight. There were two performances happening, the announcement that 10mins more til the show begins, led many visitors to a hush-hurry. The miscommunication was the announcer did not mentioned which show was particularly ready for seating. Frankenstein is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Looking forward to upcoming performances happening at The Wallis!

  • 5/5 Kyle F. 5 years ago on Google
    Went to see "The Old Man and the Old Moon" - we thoroughly enjoyed it. The facilities are top-notch, and our seats were upgraded for free (probably due to "very rainy evening=lower attendance"). The seats were comfortable, the sound was great, and it looks like every seat has a good sight line. The staff were friendly and helpful. There also have a beautifully landscaped exterior, with a 'waterfall wall' in a courtyard. The production itself was excellent - I enjoyed the "Band of Actors"; they combined live music, drama and some clever shadow puppetry to great effect, and the story was fun, engaging, riotously exciting at times, and thought-provoking. Well done.


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  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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