Geffen Playhouse
Renowned nonprofit theater in Westwood, Los Angeles, showcasing world premieres, contemporary plays, and productions featuring award-winning talent in an intimate setting.
Upcoming Shows
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About
Experience innovative and star-studded theater at the Geffen Playhouse in Westwood, Los Angeles. Since opening in 1995, this nonprofit venue has been a hub for world premieres, contemporary works, and classics featuring Tony, Emmy, and Oscar-winning talent. With intimate seating in two theaters, it offers wildly theatrical experiences that enrich the cultural landscape of LA.
History
Seating & Venue Layout
The main Gil Cates Theater offers an intimate proscenium stage with 522 seats arranged in orchestra, mezzanine, and box levels for excellent sightlines and acoustics. Seating is continental-style in the front rows with no center aisle, ensuring a close connection to the stage. The smaller Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater has flexible seating up to 149, configurable in various arrangements like thrust or in-the-round depending on the production.
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Location & Directions
10886 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Public Transportation
- Located in Westwood Village near UCLA, accessible via Metro bus lines.
- Metro Bus 2/302 stops at Le Conte & Westwood (1 block).
- Multiple Culver CityBus and Big Blue Bus lines serve the area.
- Short walk from future Westwood/UCLA Metro D Line station (opening soon).
Parking & Transportation
- 🅿️ Glendon Apartments (Trader Joe’s): $8 with validation (7 min walk)
- 🅿️ Westwood Plaza: $6 flat rate evenings/weekends (1 min walk)
- 🅿️ UCLA Jules Stein Lot: $10 flat rate evenings/weekends (3 min walk)
- 🅿️ Broxton Public Structure: $5 after 5pm (7 min walk)
- 💰 Pre-paid options available via SpotHero
- ♿ Accessible parking available in nearby garages
- Metro Bus Lines 2, 302, or 720 to Westwood Blvd
- Walk from UCLA campus or Westwood Village
- Rideshare drop-off at Le Conte Ave entrance
Accessibility Information
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Elevator access
- Assistive listening devices
Visitor Experience
- Food & Beverage Policy: No outside food or beverages allowed. Bar open in lobby with cocktails, wine, beer, and snacks before show and intermission. Beverages with lids permitted in theater for select performances.
- Dress Code: Casual attire recommended. No tank tops, shorts, or flip-flops. Guests range from jeans to smart casual.
- Photography Policy: Photography strictly prohibited during performances. Allowed in lobby and courtyard areas only.
- Family-Friendly: Family-friendly venue, but age appropriateness varies by production—check show ratings and content warnings.
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