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“SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THEME PARK ROUNDUP” Fall 2025 by Steve Zall and Sid Fish

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Here’s what’s happening this fall at our local theme parks:

Disneyland Resort Celebrates Fall 2025 with Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort brings memorable, family-friendly autumn experiences and Plaza de la Familia kicks off with lively music and Mexican-inspired cuisine to honor the spirit of Día de los Muertos!

Disneyland Resort celebrates Fall Favorites with limited-time décor, entertainment, food and beverages, merchandise and more to bring family and friends together to delight in silly scares and honored autumn traditions.  

In addition to spooktacular thrills, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration continues to offer select special anniversary entertainment, experiences and more. Guests can check Disneyland.com and the Disneyland app* for performance schedules. 

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort 
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort brings spellbinding fun, seasonal décor and attraction transformations for guests of all ages through Oct. 31, 2025. Guests can marvel at autumnal decorations around the resort, including the iconic giant Mickey Mouse pumpkin on Main Street, U.S.A. Three attractions in Disney California Adventure Park have taken on Halloween transformations: Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween, Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark. In Disneyland Park, guests can enjoy the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.”  

Additional experiences, such as encounters with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their pals in unique new Halloween looks inspired by the joyful spirit of the 70th Celebration, the “Halloween Screams” nighttime spectacular with fireworks on select nights, “Mickey’s Trick and Treat” show, and Disney’s Happiest Haunts: The Villains’ Trail Guided Tour make visiting during Halloween a unique experience for all ages. 

Guests can test their seeking skills in Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit – a resort-wide search activity where guests can purchase maps to locate Disney-themed pumpkins within both theme parks and the Downtown Disney District and receive a special keepsake.  

Within the Downtown Disney District, guests can extend the fall fun with festive décor, limited-time food and beverage offerings at select locations, and entertainment. New this year, weekly movie nights will take place at the Downtown Disney Live! stage and lawn every Wednesday from Sept. 24 through Oct. 31, 2025, with an accompanying sweet treat cart.  

Multiple merchandise collections, including the Mickey Mouse Family Halloween Collection, are available for purchase. Guests can nosh their way throughout the resort with autumnal items such as the bulgogi potato and fried elote corn on the cob.  

Halloween experiences at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort include a confectionery display at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, themed treatments at Tenaya Stone Spa, an all-new Disney Villains-themed cocktail menu at Broken Spell Lounge at the Disneyland Hotel, plus special treat trails for overnight guests on select afternoons.  

The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort offer limited-time character dining experiences for the Halloween season beginning Aug. 22. At Storytellers Cafe in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, guests can enjoy Mickey’s Autumn Adventures Breakfast Buffet and Clarabelle’s Enchanted Halloween Dinner, a new evening offering. Additionally, the Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Halloween experience returns to the Disneyland Hotel. 

Plaza de la Familia honors the spirit of Día de los Muertos 
Disney California Adventure Park kicks off Plaza de la Familia, a vibrant celebration honoring the spirit of Día de los Muertos through music, food, art and storytelling inspired by Pixar Animation Studios’ “Coco.” Through Nov. 2, 2025, guests can enjoy live music at the Paradise Gardens Bandstand, themed craft activities, colorful décor and a celebratory menu of Mexican cuisine at Paradise Garden Grill. Releasing in early September, the new Disney Pixar Coco Collection will introduce new apparel, accessories, headwear and more inspired by the film. 

Sing and dance along as “The Storytellers of the Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco!” street performance brings to life the everlasting bonds of family. After each performance, guests may pose for photos and make new memories with Miguel, brought to life as a hand-animated dimensional figure. Frontierland in Disneyland Park also pays tribute to Día de los Muertos by adorning the area near Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante with skeleton figures, brilliant marigolds and other decorative items typically displayed on ofrendas. 

Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration continues 
Select experiences from the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration remain available for guests to enjoy throughout the fall season for a once-in-a-lifetime blend of offerings, including “Paint the Night” parade, “Tapestry of Happiness” on the facade of “it’s a small world” and “World of Color Happiness!” on select nights. 

Guests will notice special touches on areas and attractions, including the 70th enhancements on Toy Story Midway Mania!, decorative accents and the colorful castle photo opportunity in the esplanade. Interactive MagicBand+ locations and the Key to Disneyland lock stations remain available. 

Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland Park (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District dining, entertainment and shopping complex. The Hotels of the Disneyland Resort are Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and Pixar Place Hotel. When it opened on July 17, 1955, Disneyland introduced the world to a new concept in family entertainment and continues to use creativity, technology and innovation to bring storytelling to new heights. Open daily, year-round. For more information, guests can visit Disneyland.com. 

NOTE: To enter a park, both a theme park reservation and a valid ticket for the same park on the same date is required. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability, and not guaranteed. Parks, attractions, entertainment, experiences, services, and offerings may be modified, limited in availability or unavailable, and are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice. Park admission and offerings are not guaranteed. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for more information about visiting the Disneyland® Resort.

Knott’s Scary Farm Returns to Knott’s Berry Farm for Another Year

The annual event features two new mazes this year

New mazes include The Zoo and Mary: The Haunting of Worth Home. Eight mazes and five scare zones return from last year, as well as Timber Mountain Log Ride Hootenanny.

Knott’s Berry Farm and Knott’s Hotel are located in Buena Park. Knott’s Berry Farm is open daily and Knott’s Scary Farm runs on select nights from September 18 through November 1, 2025. For more information please visit www.knotts.com.

Download the official Knott’s Berry Farm Mobile App for a complete list of entertainment offerings and showtimes. Showtimes are subject to change without notice. 

Brick-or-Treat Monster Party Returns to LEGOLAND® California Resort This Fall for More Monstrous Fun

Excitement awaits as Brick-or-Treat Monster Party makes its fang-tastic return this fall, bringing chills, thrills, and candy spills on select dates from September 20 through November 1

Ghouls, goblins and giggles await! This fall, LEGOLAND® California Resort is getting a frightfully fun monstrous makeover as the Brick-or-Treat Monster Party creeps back on select dates from September 20 through November 1. Families can look forward to the ultimate family-friendly Halloween extravaganza filled with live shows, candy-packed adventures, and meet-and-greets with LEGO® monster characters, all included with general admission.

The wickedly fun begins at the Monster Security Checkpoint, where street performers ensure only the “ghoul-est” guests are allowed into the Monster Party. From there, young trick-or-treaters can meet LEGO® characters like Spider Lady, Monster Rocker, and Mummy before embarking on a sweet candy-filled journey with treats and surprises at every turn throughout the Park.

Guests can sink their fangs into not-so-scary shows, experiences and silly character encounters, including:

  • *NEW* Ghost Cruise: Climb aboard for a boo-tastic boat ride as the classic Coast Cruise transforms for Halloween. Sail past silly scenes and haunted MINILAND USA cities like New York on a floating adventure packed with tricks and ghostly giggles!
  • *NEW* Halloween Driving Schools: Buckle up for a haunted highway full of silly scares and boo-levard detours on this frightfully fun takeover of LEGOLAND California’s newly reopened Driving Schools!
  • *NEW* Monster Halloween Hub: Step into the Monster Halloween Hub, where the Park entrance comes alive with Halloween mischief inviting guests to meet and greet with favorites like Mummy, Monster Rocker, Green Witch, Tiger Woman, and Spider Lady!
  • Zombie University: Step into the world of Zombie University and join LEGO Zombie Cheerleader and her crew as they conduct cheer tryouts with some drop-dead killer moves in Fun Town.
  • Prehistoric Pumpkin Patch: LEGO® T-Rex Guy is planting the seeds for fun as he turns Dino Valley into his very own fall festival! Stomp through his Prehistoric Pumpkin Patch, snag sweet treats from T-Rex Guy and his pal Scarecrow, and build your own LEGO pumpkin.
  • Lord Vampyre’s Very Important Monsters (V.I.M) Costume Party: Everyone is invited to compete in the famous costume contest hosted by Lord Vampyre. Make sure you wear your best monster, best homemade or best group costume for a chance to win! 
  • The Monster Rock Off: Witness Monster Rocker, Tiger Woman, Wolf Guy, and Zombie Cheerleader in their LEGO Monster band as they battle it out for the title of best rocker. This is an epic, live rock concert full of classic rock n’ roll songs – plus, you get to decide who wins the rock off! 
  • Once Upon a Brick – The Tale of the Wolf Guy: Learn the story of Wolf Guy, a monster who gets himself into a hairy situation. This silly comedy is sure to have all guests howling with laughter. 
  • Spider Lady’s Spiderling Build: Join Spider Lady’s web and build your very own LEGO spider creation to add to her web of wonders!
  • Spiders Swarming MINILAND: Watch out as more than 1,200 LEGO® spiders have taken over the LEGO versions of San Diego and Los Angeles!
  • Disco Dragon Coaster: For more electrifying excitement, the Dragon is getting a disco remix with festive decorations, a groovy monster soundtrack, and an illuminating party atmosphere.

Brick-or-Treat savings! Guests can save up to $20 on admission by purchasing tickets early. Visit LEGOLAND.com/California for details.

Even on weekdays, Halloween Season is in full swing at LEGOLAND California! Parkgoers can enjoy hair-raising fun all season long with costume characters popping up around every corner, boo-rilliant Halloween décor, and devilishly delicious fall-themed treats throughout the Park. 

Plus, make it the Ultimate Halloween Sleepover at LEGOLAND® Hotel or LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel where guests can keep the fright night fun going at the exclusive Brick BOOOOO-gie—a kid-friendly monster mash where the dance floor glows, the tunes are to dance for, and the party doesn’t rest in peace until 9 p.m.! Expect ghoulish dance-offs, kid-approved tunes and entertainment that keeps the celebration grooving from dusk to dark.

For more information about LEGOLAND California, visit our website or follow us on Facebook. To book a Vacation Package at LEGOLAND Hotel, visit our Vacation Packages page. Guests can also purchase single-day tickets or annual passes with or without a hotel stay.

LEGOLAND California Resort and Sea Life Aquarium are located in Carlsbad. Legoland is open on select days, and the LEGOLAND® Hotel and LEGOLAND® Castle Hotel are open daily year-round. For more information call 760-444-5600 or visit www.legoland.com/california/.

Ahoy, Candy Hunters! SeaWorld’s Spooktacular Returns with Pirate Adventures, Trick-or-Treat Treasures, and ALL-NEW Spooky Surprises!

Kids Go Free now through October 31 with the purchase of an adult ticket! Families can enjoy this Halloween event filled with new characters, pirate fun, and trick-or-treating.

SeaWorld San Diego is once again transforming into a vibrant autumn wonderland with the return of Spooktacular, the park’s family-friendly Halloween celebration. Every Friday–Sunday from September 5 to November 2, guests will discover swashbuckling adventures, whimsical pirates, enchanting mermaids, and delightfully spooky surprises—plus trick-or-treating throughout the park. Best of all, it’s included with park admission.

All-New Entertainment and Family-Friendly Fall Activities
SeaWorld’s 2025 Spooktacular introduces a lineup of brand-new characters and celebrations that bring fresh energy to this beloved fall event.

  • Spookley the Square Pumpkin Celebration – At the Waterfront, meet Spookley the Square Pumpkin! Making his SeaWorld debut alongside his cheerful companion Jack Scarecrow. Together, they’ll host interactive story times, joyful dance parties, and a meet and greet.
  • Spooktacular DJ Set – Between Spookley the Square Pumpkin celebrations at the Waterfront, guests can enjoy festive, family-friendly music that fills the air with upbeat fall fun.
  • Bone Brothers Talking Skull Quartet – Guests entering the park will be greeted by the Bone Brothers, a spooky-silly quartet of talking skeletons who deliver witty jokes and toe-tapping Halloween tunes. Setting the stage for a day full of festive fun.
  • Heckling Pirate Talking Skulls – Along the path to one of Spooktacular’s treat stations, guests will encounter a rowdy duo of pirate skulls, known for their cheeky banter and playful taunts that add a humorous twist to the trick-or-treating journey.

Returning Fan Favorites
Some of SeaWorld’s most beloved Spooktacular attractions are back again this year, adding extra layers of fun and familiarity to the seasonal festivities.

  • Waterfront Pumpkin Patch – The fan-favorite photo spot, with vibrant fall décor, scenic views of Mission Bay, and autumnal treats that are as Instagrammable as they are delicious.
  • Magical Mermaids – Make their return in a new home at Rescue Jr., where young guests can enjoy special meet-and-greet moments with these enchanting underwater friends.
  • Scurvy Squad Pirate Shanty Band – Now performing at the SkyTower Lawn Stage, delighting crowds with their sea shanties and pirate antics that will have you shaking yer’ pirate booty.
  • Captain Sweet Tooth and First Mate Peggy – The hilarious duo is back as talking skeletons at Bayside Lawn, retelling tales of haunted treasure hunts and candy quests with ghostly flair.
  • Royal Guard Talking Skulls – Keep things lighthearted and regal near the SkyTower, giving spooky greetings to guests with a touch of royal humor.
  • O.P. Otter’s Spooktacular Surprise – Returns to Mission Bay Theater, where SeaWorld’s lovable mascot hosts a high-energy Halloween costume party perfect for the little ones.
  • Trick-or-Treat Trail – Costumed kids will find waves of Halloween fun as they trick-or-treat for ghoulish goodies along 10 candy stations. Each station is open from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Fridays and from 1 p.m. – 7p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays

SeaWorld reusable candy bags are available to purchase at any retail location. Please note that guests who are ages 13 and older may not wear costume masks or hoods, and all costumes are subject to the normal dress code for the park. In addition, face painting is not permitted on any guests unless it is done by park artists.

To add to our celebration, SeaWorld honors a cherished cultural tradition with Dia de los Muertos on November 1 and 2. Guests will be welcomed by stunning Catrina statues, adorned in bold colors and intricate designs, as they explore beautifully crafted ofrendas – altars of remembrance honoring loved ones who have passed. Marigolds, candles, and papel picado fill the air with beauty and meaning. Traditional Latin music and festive food options brings this rich tradition to life in a way that is both celebratory and respectful. Whether you are honoring your own family or learning about the tradition for the first time, it is a moving and memorable experience for all ages.

Kids Go Free
For a limited time, Kids Go Free at SeaWorld. Kids ages 3 to 9 years old, will receive a one-day admission ticket for free with a paid adult ticket, valid until October 31, 2025. SeaWorld San Diego is also offering guests Buy One, Get One 50% off Annual Passes at www.seaworldsandiego.com. Annual Pass Members receive 12 months of visits with the best benefits ever, including FREE parking, up to six free guest tickets, and special savings on merchandise, Quick Queue, and more. Pass Members are first for everything, first to ride any new attraction, first to view new animal exhibits, and first to know about major park announcements.

Howl-O-Scream Returns with Ultimate Frights
Once the sun goes down, the screams rise. Beginning September 12 and running select nights through November 1, SeaWorld San Diego transforms into a twisted world of terror with the return of Howl-O-Scream. The separately ticketed event designed for brave souls 13 and older, includes intensified haunted houses, unrelenting scare zones, a bone-chilling live show,and hair-raising coaster rides in the dark, Howl-O-Scream pushes the limits of fear and fun.

Brace yourself. Howl-O-Scream, San Diego’s largest, most bone-chilling, adrenaline-pumping Halloween event, storms back into SeaWorld San Diego starting September 12, haunting select nights through November 1. Now in its fifth blood-soaked year, this twisted celebration of terror explodes with reimagined haunted houses, freshly spawned scare zones, and sinister performances. Developed and crafted entirely in-house by the SeaWorld San Diego team. Howl-O-Scream sets itself apart from the competition as a purely original creation: a nightmare engineered to leave guests breathless and begging for mercy. Now and for a limited time during the Monster Sale guests can buy now and save up to 65% off tickets with tickets as low as $32.99 at https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/howl-o-scream/ .

Reimagined Twisted Houses Bring Fresh Terror to the Night
Two returning fan-favorite haunted houses have received a complete revamp in celebration of five years of fear, bringing even more elaborate scares and detailed storytelling:

  • In the newly reimagined Nightmare Experiment Sweet DreamzZz, guests are led through a converted asylum now run by a mysterious pharmaceutical company testing a sleep aid with horrifying side effects. From hallucinations to uncontrollable rage, the results are disastrous – and you’re the next test subject!
  • Also reimagined this year is Deathwater Bayou Awakening, where a Mardi Gras night in New Orleans takes a dark turn – guests are bewitched and dragged into a cursed bayou, where witches summon an ancient, ravenous deity. With every step, the swamp grows darker and more alive – and escape becomes more unlikely.

Joining the lineup are three fan-favorite haunted houses, now resurrected with a few new twists and deeper nightmares—designed to push returning guests beyond the screams they thought they’d already survived. Circus of the Damned unleashes chaos and confusion in a neon-lit, 3-D clown nightmare, while Simon’s Slaughterhouse delivers a gruesome walk through a deranged meat factory. Area 64: Alien Outbreak brings extraterrestrial terror, luring guests inside a quarantined facility where aliens – and government secrets – have slipped loose.

ALL-NEW Scare Zones Take the Fright Outside the Maze
The terror isn’t limited to the houses. Eight immersive scare zones fill the park with haunting characters and hair-raising frights at every turn, each designed to keep guests on edge with every step. Adding to the lineup of scare zones this year is the new Overgrowth, a nightmarish walk through an overrun greenhouse where a botanist’s mutant plant experiments now feed on passersby. This dark, tangled forest leaves little room to run – or breathe.
Returning favorites include Ripper Row, where the infamous killer still stalks fog-drenched streets, Deadly Toys, featuring demonic dolls and twisted plush playthings and Carnival of Chaos, where deranged carnies wait to recruit new victims.

ALL-NEW Vile Vignettes with Disturbing Stories That Bite Back
Vile Vignettes, spine-tingling horror stories come to life, are back with two new tales of terror:

  • In Summon the Spirits, an amateur paranormal investigator arrives in Ripper Row determined to contact a victim of Jack the Ripper. As the séance begins, something darker answers instead.
  • Dolly Delightful, an eerily perfect porcelain doll, finally breaks free from her pristine box – and has quite the temper. Guests must watch out as she has an appetite for dismembering any limbs that get too close to the try me button on her box.

These stories join returning favorites like Dark Magic and Misfortune, where illusions and curses blur the line between reality and your greatest nightmares.

Monster Stomp Slashes Its Way Back After a Killer Run
After leaving audiences screaming for more last year, Monster Stomp on Ripper Row returns to the stage in all its sinister glory. This electrifying live show blends thunderous percussion, eerie vocals and haunting visuals into a gothic rock spectacle set in the streets of Victorian London. A twisted take on the legend of Jack the Ripper, the show quickly became a standout favorite, offering a thrilling – and chilling – break from the terror outside. Dark, theatrical and endlessly entertaining, Monster Stomp proves some nightmares are too good to stay dead.

This killer event will have more announcements – stay tuned for more devilish news about our entertainment, new themed food and bars, hidden speakeasies, plus more. Intended for a mature audience, Howl-O-Scream offers the most fun and frightening Halloween experiences in one place. Howl-O-Scream is a separately ticketed event. Monster Sale tickets are limited and must be purchased by August 17 to save up to 65% off. Tickets purchased during the Monster Sale can be used on any event night from September 12 to November 1. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://seaworld.com/san-diego/events/howl-o-scream/.

For more information, park hours and to purchase tickets, visit www.seaworldsandiego.com. Follow SeaWorld on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Summer Spectacular details and information.

Six Flags Magic Mountain Hosts Fright Fest presented by SNICKERS®

Horrors await your presence at the park this fall.

Six Flags Magic Mountain sports a collection of premier, pay-to-panic Haunted Mazes. If you’re twisted enough, you can gain access to their collection of forbidden labyrinths with the purchase of a Haunted Attractions Pass.

Six Flags Magic Mountain is located in Valencia, and Fright Fest runs on select nights, September 19 – November 2, 2025. For more information on Fright Fest at Six Flags Magic Mountain, including operating hours and show schedules visit sixflags.com/magicmountain/events.

Halloween Horror Nights Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood, Kicking Off Southern California’s Most Extreme Halloween Event, now through Sunday, November 2

Event Scares with Eight All-New and Returning Terrifying Haunted Houses, the Menacing Terror Tram, Frightening Scare Zones and Daring Live Entertainment; and Introduces a New Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass

With eight all-new and returning haunted houses, the infamous Terror Tram, multiple scare zones and live entertainment, Halloween Horror Nights is Southern California’s scariest Halloween event inspired by the biggest names in horror.

At a glance, Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Hollywood features the following:

  • “Fallout” will take guests into the post-apocalyptic wasteland of Prime Video’s critically acclaimed series.
  • “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” based on Blumhouse’s hit movie where nothing is as it seems at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria.
  • “Terrifier,” inspired by the slasher film franchise that brings the twisted world of Art the Clown to life.
  • “WWE Presents: The Horrors of The Wyatt Sicks” immerses guests in the world of WWE, going head-to-head with Uncle Howdy in an experience that features The Wyatt Sicks and honors the legacy of Bray Wyatt.
  • “Jason Universe” features horror movie icon Jason from the infamous Friday the 13th films.
  • “Poltergeist, based onAmazon MGM Studios’ supernatural cult horror classic, will bring guests “into the light.”
  • “Scarecrow: Music by SLASH” puts retribution at the forefront in which Mother Nature seeks vengeance on the homesteaders for their sins of the past that will be carried out by farmland scarecrows. SLASH’s original score will deliver an unnerving sense of fear as guests navigate the ominous corridors of the haunted house.
  • “Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America,” the final chapter where three ghostly legends of Latin America await.
  • “Terror Tram: Enter the Blumhouse” enables guests to disembark the Studio Tour tram and set off on foot to encounter some of the most iconic villains from Blumhouse’s popular horror franchises over the past 15 years.
  • “The Purge: Dangerous Waters,” a live stunt show that takes visitors on a fiery, rock-fueled adventure while they fight to survive the night.
  • “Chainsaw Clownz,” a troop of chainsaw killers confront guests in this scare zone as they enter the event.
  • “Carnival of Carnage,” an all-new scare zone featuring a maniacal fun house.
  • “Noche de Brujas,” a scare zone that extends the terror from “Monstruos 3: The Ghosts of Latin America.”
  • “Murder of Crowz,” the popular scare zone returns with a flock of menacing crows doing anything – and everything – to defend their nest.

“Chainsaw Man: The Chaos” makes its Hollywood debut exclusively at Universal Studios Hollywood’s Halloween Horror Nights within the DreamWorks Theatre. This all-original horror anime short film arrives directly from Universal Studios Japan based on the popular Japanese manga and anime series streaming now on Crunchyroll. The film will play in-language and recounts the tale of Denji and the Devil Hunters as they battle the Halloween Horror Nights Devil and his army of zombies. Denji, resurrected into Chainsaw Man, a devil-human hybrid with protruding chainsaws from his body, ultimately takes control in a quest to combat the Devils. It’s an extreme showdown that dares guests to survive a chaos of screams and blood.

The specially curated food and beverage items available at Halloween Horror Nights rank among the most indulgent offerings at the event, and for good reason. Executive Chef Julia Thrash and her culinary team bring the same level of details to these treats as Universal’s entertainment team brings to the haunted houses.

This year’s added bonus includes the arrival of a Halloween Horror Nights Dining Pass, inviting guests to feast on select food and beverage options for a single price. The Dining Pass is available for purchase here and at participating theme park restaurants. Each Dining Pass entitles guests to six items, consisting of two eligible entrée items and four eligible side, snack, dessert or beverage items. All eligible menu items will be designated by a Universal Studios Dining Pass logo on the restaurant menu boards. The Dining Pass is redeemable at participating food and beverage locations only and is valid on the selected visit date. Additional restrictions apply.

The following highlights a sampling of the horror-inspired foods available during Halloween Horror Nights, inclusive of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items. Guests must be 21+ and have a valid photo ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages.

Fallout(located on the Upper Lot)

  • Loaded Cram Fries – crispy chili-glazed spam served over pub fries
  • Brahmin Burger – all-beef burger topped with smoked brisket, pickles and BBQ sauce
  • Roasted Radroach Legs – blackened turkey wings served with pub fries
  • Roasted Stingwing – plant-based meatloaf served with insta-mash and mushroom gravy
  • Gulper Stew – creamy clam chowder topped with green onions and crispy bacon
  • Iguana on a Stick – cheesy cornflake crusted corn dog​
  • Yum Yum Deviled Eggs – coconut panna cotta filled with Chamoy pineapple bits and topped with mango topping and tajin
  • Vault Dwellers Wedding Cake – red velvet sponge cake with cream cheese mousse
  • Rad Away – chipotle pineapple brown sugar lemonade served in a blood bag (non-alcoholic)
  • Sunset Sarsaparilla – hot honey root beer topped with sweet cold foam (non-alcoholic)
  • Quantum Fizz – blue raspberry Sprite with a sour blue raspberry rim (non-alcoholic)
  • The Nuclear Blast – vodka, peach schnapps, blue curaçao, orange and lemon juice, simple syrup and Sprite soda tapped with a dehydrated lemon wheel

Five Nights at Freddy’s (located on the Lower Lot)

  • Freddy Fazbear Pizza – classic cheese pizza or cheese pizza topped with tasty pepperoni

Terrifier (Clown Cafe cart located adjacent to the “Terrifier” haunted house)

  • Sunflower Glasses – lemon raspberry cookie sandwich
  • Art’s Delight (served at Mulligan’s and VIP Restaurant as part of the RIP Tour) – vodka, lemonade, vanilla syrup and lemon juice with a black sugar rim, topped with whipped cream and a strawberry drizzled marshmallow
  • Art’s Bloody Masterpiece Donut – Vanilla donut with raspberry filling, black and white sprinkles and a red chocolate drizzle

Jason Universe Barbecue (located on the Lower Lot)

  • Pamela’s Smoked Brisket Mac and Cheese – creamy mac and cheese topped with smoked brisket and BBQ sauce
  • Camp Creamy Gouda Fondue – gouda and Angry Orchard fondue served in a sourdough bread bowl with sliced apples
  • Crystal Lake Campfire Dog – 22” all-beef hot dog topped with smoked beef brisket, Angry Orchard fondue and crispy onions served with chips
  • Mess Hall Turkey Leg – smoked seasoned turkey leg served with chips
  • Jason Universe Mask S’more – fire-roasted marshmallow, graham cracker, milk chocolate and blood splatter
  • Mommy’s Special Margarita – Angry Orchard Crisp Apple, tequila, honey and lime juice with a salted rim and lime wheel
  • Pam’s Punch – Angry Orchard Crisp Apple, white rum, black cherry syrup and lemon juice topped with a dehydrated apple chip

SLASH Bar(located on the Lower Lot by “Jurassic World—The Ride”)

  • Chicken Satay Tacos – coconut turmeric chicken topped with pickled carrot and onion drizzled with a creamy turmeric sour cream and cilantro
  • Thai Beef Tacos – Thai marinated beef topped with pickled carrot and onion drizzled with a creamy turmeric sour cream and cilantro
  • Thai Curry Tacos – Thai curry plant-based steak tips topped with pickled carrot and onion drizzled with a creamy turmeric sour cream and cilantro
  • Slash’s Top Hat – vanilla bean sponge cake with mango habanero gelee, pineapple compote and a crisp honey crunch
  • Slash’s Snake Pit – raspberry ginger Coca-Cola or Coca-Cola Zero Sugar with a gummy snake (non-alcoholic)
  • Night Train – vodka, spiced rum, blue curaçao, lemon juice and Sprite, topped with a Cabernet Sauvignon float
  • The Danse of the Dead – whiskey, blackberry syrup, lemon juice and old fashioned mix topped with a mint sprig and fresh blackberries
  • Beautiful Dangerous – gin, aperol, lemon juice, simple syrup, grenadine and Mediterranean tonic water with a pink sugar rim and rosemary sprig

Chucky’s Dive Bar (located behind Animation Studio Store)

  • Playtime’s Over – tequila, watermelon puree, habanero, lime juice and agave with a chamoy and tajin rim and chamoy gummy bears
  • Friend Till the End – vodka, blue curaçao, lemon juice, simple syrup and Sprite with orange boba popping pearls, topped with cotton candy
  • The Charles Lee Ray – bourbon, fire whiskey, pumpkin puree and ginger ale topped with dehydrated mangos

Dia de Los Muertos (located in Universal Plaza)

  • Carne Asada Nachos – tortilla chips topped with carne asada, pico de gallo, queso fresco and guacamole
  • Beef Birria Tacos with Red Sauce – Beef birria topped with onions and cilantro on a corn tortilla and served with red consomé sauce
  • Esquites – Corn off the Cob – corn sliced off the cobb topped with grated cotija cheese, cilantro and tajin
  • Fried Cinnamon Tortilla Chips – fried tortilla chips tossed in cinnamon sugar
  • Pineapple Spears – pineapple spears with chamoy
  • The Drowned Bride – citrus vodka, blue curaçao, vanilla and lemonade with lemon popping boba pearls
  • La Muelona Margarita – tequila, cherry, lime juice and agave with a red sugar rim, dehydrated lime and maraschino cherries
  • La Siguanaba Gin Mule – gin, blue curaçao, dessert pear, blood orange and ginger beer with a black sugar rim and black licorice laces
  • Muerte Mango Michelada – Modelo Especial or Modelo Negra, mango michelada mix with a chamoy and tajin rim
  • Don Julio Margarita – Don Julio Reposado, Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind vodka, Jameson orange whiskey, lime juice and agave with a black sea salt rim and a dehydrated lime wheel
  • Pepino Margarita – tequila, triple sec, lime juice, agave and sparkling cucumber with a chamoy, tajin rim and fresh cucumber slices
  • Spicy Jalapeno Margarita – tequila, jalapeno, lime juice and agave with a chamoy. tajin rim and sliced jalapenos
  • Familia Frozen Strawberry Margarita – Don Julio Blanco frozen strawberry margarita with a Don Julio Reposado float, chamoy and tajin rim

Universal Tower Snack Bar(located near Universal Plaza)

  • FRITOS® Scoops!® The Walking Taco – topped with beef chili and cheddar cheese served over FRITOS Scoops
  • Tostitos® Salsa Verde The Walking Taco –Beef birria, red consomé, red onion and green onion served over Salsa Verde Tostitos® chips
  • CHEETOS® FLAMIN’ HOT® Fire Dog – 22” all-beef hot dog topped with chili and cheese served in a CHEETOS FLAMIN’ HOT coated bun

Fans and guests can gear up for Halloween Horror Nights with a hauntingly stylish array of new products inspired by this year’s most anticipated haunted houses and horror icons. From eerie t-shirts and hoodies to sinister drinkware and headwear, every piece is crafted to bring the horror home. Additionally, guests can purchase one-of-a-kind popcorn buckets, including HamiKuma, based on an original character from Universal Studios Japan, and the popular collaboration Hello Kitty Chucky.

Universal CityWalk Hollywood celebrates the terrifying time of year with a selection of food and beverage items at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, VIVO Italian Kitchen, Antojitos Cocina Mexicana, Voodoo Doughnuts and Jimmy Buffett’s® Margaritaville®.

A variety of Halloween Horror Nights ticket options for Universal Studios Hollywood are available, including General Admission, Universal Express, After 2 P.M. Day/Night, the Early Access Ticket,which provides entry to select haunted houses beginning at 5:30 p.m. (subject to change), in advance of the scheduled 7:00 p.m. event opening time, the R.I.P. Tour and popular passes, Frequent Fear Pass and Ultimate Fear Pass, which enable guests to experience the scares again and again. Click here to purchase tickets and for Terms and Conditions.

For a deeper dive into the scares, check out the Discover Universal Blog. For more information, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com/Halloween.

Whatever you do for Halloween this year, we hope you have a fabulous time!

“Scene in LA” September 2025 by Steve Zall and Sid Fish

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Autumn is quickly approaching now, the kids are back in school again, and that means it’s time to go see one or more of these fabulous shows playing currently in our local theaters!
Covid protocols continue to be dictated by each individual venue, so bring a face mask to wear during the show in case the venue requires it. It’s a good idea to check with the theater before you attend a show to find out what their current policy is.
The information presented in this column is the latest available at the time of printing, however you should verify it with the theater to confirm it before making definite plans. Here are the shows that have announced opening dates for this month, or are already running:

OPENING

“Adolescent Salvation” Over the course of one night, through a haze of tequila, texting, and Taylor Swift, three teens banter, bicker and push each other to the edge of danger – with consequences that could prove lethal by morning. This searingly funny and fearlessly inquisitive play examines the moral complexity of the kinds of characters we judge most harshly – and the fatal consequences of ignoring our own complicity in the deeds that we condemn. Written by Tim Venable, and directed by Guillermo Cienfuegos, it runs September 5 through October 12 at the Matrix Theatre – Upstairs on the Henry Murray Stage in Los Angeles. For tickets call 855-585-5185 or visit www.roguemachinetheatre.org.

“Fly Me to the Sun” When Abuela Julia arrives from El Salvador to live with her family in a Chicago suburb, her grandson learns to see America through his grandmother’s eyes — while also teaching her to enjoy simple American pleasures. Relaying the story in the style of a late-night talk show in which the young BQ (Gerardo Navarro) is the host and Julia (magically portrayed as a hand puppet) is his special guest, Fly Me to the Sun weaves Quijada’s beautiful, semi-autobiographical story about the moments that move us and what calls us home. Meanwhile, older brother Marvin (Noe Cervantes) deejays, with a playlist that pays homage to R&B, hip-hop, Latin-American music and American standards. Written by Brian Quijada, with music by Marvin Quijada, and directed by Raymond O. Caldwell, it runs September 6 through October 12 at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets call 323-663-1525 or visit www.FountainTheatre.com.

“One Man, Two Guvnors” Things start to look a little brighter for Francis Henshall, a hapless, out of work musician in England’s seaside town of Brighton, when he lands two jobs in one fantastic day. But now he’s working for two bosses at the same time, all the while keeping each unaware of the other’s existence. They, meanwhile, are just as busy — separated lovers on the run from the mob, they end up at the same pub, neither knowing that the other is there… which isn’t difficult, because one of them is in drag. Packed with physical comedy, quick wit and a live skiffle band, One Man, Two Guvnors is an evening of witty, irreverent social commentary, music and unapologetic farce. Written by Richard Bean, adapted from The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with music by Gary Olding, and directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott and Geoff Elliott, it runs September 6 through September 28 at the A Noise Within in Pasadena. For tickets call 626-356-3100 or visit www.anoisewithin.org.

“Pericles” Part adventure, part fairytale, and full of heart, this immersive production of Shakespeare’s Pericles invites audiences to travel through mystical lands, meet pirates and nuns, and dance alongside a cast of unforgettable characters. When Pericles leaves home in search of fortune, they cross paths with a cast of strange and wondrous characters — wacky kings, mysterious nuns, evil queens, and the love of their life. But when tragedy strikes and that love is lost at sea, Pericles keeps moving to outrun grief. Will they find their way home or something even better? Running time is 90 minutes. Written by William Shakespeare, and directed by Amanda McRaven, it runs September 6 through September 21 at the Kings Road Park in West Hollywood. For tickets visit www.pericles-weho2025.eventbrite.com.

“Right” From 2024 to 2025 the number of measles cases in the US has grown almost 450%; there have been 3 deaths so far this year. Over a quarter of a million kindergarteners are not vaccinated against measles. Fewer than 40% of Americans say they trust doctors. RIGHT examines what happens when an expectant couple risks fracturing their family when they refuse to let their unvaccinated nephew near their baby, igniting a relentless battle over science, safety, and loyalty. Written by Darryl Vinyard, and directed by Bryan Rasmussen, it runs September 6 through October 18 at the Whitefire Theatre in Sherman Oaks. For tickets call 818-687-8559 or visit www.whitefiretheatre.com.

“Am I Roxie?” In this fiercely funny one-woman tour-de-force based on her own life, writer/actor Roxana Ortega navigates the chaos of her mother’s mental decline with outrageous humor and unbreakable spirit. Playing everything from a mermaid-obsessed aunt to a prickly sherpa, Roxie takes us on a wild ride into an opera house, up a killer mountain, and through the doomscape of her own mind. Heartfelt and hilarious, Am I Roxie? explores duty, destiny, and how facing your darkest fears can reveal who you truly are. Written by Roxana Ortega, and directed by Bernardo Cubría, it runs September 11 through October 5 at the Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse in Westwood. For tickets call 310-208-2028 or visit www.geffenplayhouse.org.

“Ragtime the Musical” At the dawn of a new century, everything is changing… and anything is possible. Set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, three distinctly American tales are woven together – that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician – united by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of the future. Together, they confront history’s timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair… and what it means to live in America. With a Tony Award-winning score which blends ragtime, blues, jazz and show tunes, it’s a powerful, sweeping saga of America! Written by Terrence McNally, with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and directed by David Ralphe, it runs September 12 through September 21 at the El Portal Theatre Debbie Reynolds Mainstage in North Hollywood. For tickets call 818-508-4200 or visit www.elportaltheatre.com.

Photo by Chris Farina

“Real Women Have Curves” A young Hispanic woman navigates culture, tradition, expectations and her own dreams to forge an identity and inspire those around her. Set in an East LA garment factory, Real Women Have Curves captures the struggles five women face with immigration agents, partners, and social judgment while they strive to meet impossible production deadlines. Both touching and funny, Real Women Have Curves speaks to the journey we all travel to find our true selves. Written by Josefina Lopez, and directed by Marco Rivera, it runs September 12 through October 4 at the Westchester Playhouse in Los Angeles. For tickets call 310-645-5156 or visit www.kentwoodplayers.org.

“Annie” a spunky Depression-era orphan, determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss (Agnes) Hannigan. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Written by Thomas Meehan, with music by Charles Strouse, lyrics by Martin Charnin, and directed by Tim Nelson, it runs September 13 through September 28 at the Rose Center Theater in Westminster. For tickets call 714-793-1150 or visit www.rosecentertheater.com/annie.

Photo by Jenny Graham

“Million Dollar Quartet” tells the story behind a seminal moment in rock history, when four rock-and-roll legends—Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis—met by pure chance at Sun Records in Memphis. That serendipitous meeting on Dec. 4, 1956, turned into one of the most memorable jam sessions in the history of music. The Memphis Press-Scimitar newspaper chronicled the session the next day under the headline “Million Dollar Quartet.” Written by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux, and directed by James Moye and Kim Martin-Cotton, it runs September 13 through October 11 at the South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa. For tickets call 714-708-5555 or visit www.scr.org.

“Danny Boy” Danny showed promise as a talented writer. Crushed by publishing house rejections and a troubled past, he now ekes out a living as a street clown, entertaining children in the park. At least he gets to make them smile. Written and directed by Michael J. Harney, it runs September 19 through October 19 at the Other Space @ The Actors Company in West Hollywood. For tickets visit www.onstage411.com/DannyBoy.

“Parallel Process” The play is about two estranged brothers — Dennis, a respected clinical psychologist, and Bobby, a former District Attorney — who are reunited decades after serving together in Vietnam. Bobby’s unexpected arrival forces them to confront the brutal childhood and wartime trauma they’ve long buried, along with a devastating shared secret that could shatter the life Dennis has built. As the night unfolds, their reunion becomes a tense battle of wills, peeling back layers of guilt, betrayal, and the moral injuries that still bleed long after the war’s end. Written and directed by David Kohner Zuckerman, it runs September 19 through October 26 at the Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles. For tickets visit www.OdysseyTheatre.com.

“The Age of Aquarius ’67 to ’72: The Songs of Rock N’ Soul” 1967 to 1972 – The Age of Aquarius – An era when Rock N Roll evolved from popular music into a powerful force set against the backdrop of introspection, social unrest, and military action under a burgeoning umbrella of peace and love. Theatre West’s THE AGE OF AQUARIUS is a joyful celebration of the music of the soul of this extraordinary time. Highlighting artists like Tina Turner, Linda Ronstadt, Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot, The Mama’s and the Papa’s, The Beach Boys, Aretha Franklin, Simon & Garfunkel, Roberta Flack, Carole King, The Beatles, The Who, Jimi Hendrix and more! With songs performed including California Dreamin’, San Francisco, Good Vibrations, The Sound of Silence, Happy Together, Proud Mary, Respect, Pinball Wizard, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Hey Jude, Born to Be Wild, Foxy Lady, and Take It Easy to name just a few. Audience members will be dancing in the aisles and singing out loud as they leave the theatre. This is a Theatre West Concern Event NOT TO BE MISSED! So, join us for a Concert Event of Beautiful, Fun & Cool!! See you there! Written by Victoria Lavan and John A. Goux, and directed by Victoria Lavan, it runs September 20 through September 21 at the Theatre West in Studio City. For tickets call 323-851-4839 or visit www.theatrewest.org.

“Come from Away” is based on the true story of how, unexpectedly, the isolated community of Gander, Newfoundland, played host to the world. What started as an average day in a small town turned into an international sleepover, when 38 planes, carrying thousands of people from around the globe, were diverted to Gander’s airstrip on September 11, 2001. Undaunted by culture clashes and language barriers, the people of Gander cheered the stranded travelers with music, an open bar, and the recognition that we’re all part of a global family. Written by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, with music by Irene Sankoff and David Hein, and directed by Richard J. Hinds, it runs September 20 through October 12 at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts in La Mirada. For tickets call 562-944-9801 or visit www.LaMiradaTheatre.com.

“Go Play!” is a poignant comedy about three strangers and their dogs meeting for the first time at a dog park. The flamboyant show poodle, pampered Yorkie, and scrappy rescue have plenty to say behind their clueless owners’ backs and often make more sense than they do. As the humans fumble through personal crises and unexpected connections, their four-legged sidekicks watch—and comment—on it all. Written and directed by Barra Grant, it runs September 20 through November 2 at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets visit www.odysseytheatre.com.

Julanne Chidi Hill, Riley Shanahan, Ann Noble.
Photo by Brian Hashimoto
Julanne Chidi Hill, Riley Shanahan.
Photo by Brian Hashimoto

“The Night of the Iguana” tells the story of the Reverend T. Lawrence Shannon, a defrocked minister now conducting guided tours through Mexico on the verge of a nervous breakdown. As he struggles with his connection to God and yearns to escape his own tortured existence, he is surrounded by two equally imperfect women, one of whom offers him sensuality, the other spirituality as a means of easing his tormented soul. Taking place over the course of one turbulent night at the Costa Verde hotel on the verge of a world war, the play asks what constitutes escape, what bargains are we willing to make with ourselves, and how much we yearn for real human connection – especially when we’re at the end of our rope. Written by Tennessee Williams, and directed by Jessica Kubzansky, it runs September 20 through October 19 at the Boston Court Pasadena in Pasadena. For tickets call 626-683-6801 or visit www.bostoncourtpasadena.org/events/iguana.

Christian Hanes, Ann Noble,
Riley Shanahan, George Vagujhelyi.  Photo by Brian Hashimoto
Jully Lee, Riley Shanahan. Photo by Brian Hashimoto

“A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” dukedom? Eliminate the eight relatives standing in his way – of course! With charm, wit, and just a dash of homicide, A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER takes you on a madcap romp through Edwardian England where the bodies pile up, the laughs roll in, and love proves to be the deadliest weapon of all. Experience the Tony Award-winning musical that’s a perfect blend of big laughs, wicked plot twists, and impossibly quick costume changes. This show features snappy dialogue, surprising twists, and a cast of quirky characters. Whether you’re here for the drama, the romance, or the body count… this show slays… (literally)! Written by Robert L. Freedman, based on a Novel by Roy Horniman, with music by Steven Lutvak, and directed by Noelle Marion, it runs September 21 through October 5 at the Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach. For tickets call 949-497-2787 or visit www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

“All These Women” This world premiere play examines the almost insurmountable struggle women faced to get the right to vote in America. It is 1913, and women in America have been fighting for suffrage since 1848. Now that a new Democratic President, Woodrow Wilson presides over a Democratic Congress, has the time finally come for women to win the right to vote? Hopes are high until a World War looms, and divisions among the women themselves threaten to unravel it all. If they are to succeed, it’s time for desperate measures …Written and directed by Melanie MacQueen, it runs September 25 through October 19 at the Theatre Forty, in the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre in Beverly Hills. For tickets call www.theatre40.org.

“My Spirits Soar” A young coed from America encounters more challenges than she bargained for as she embarks on her junior year abroad. The once fearless, problem-solving, undaunted wunderkind astounds everyone with her ingenuity, bravery and creativity until she is confronted with the one thing she swore she’d avoid doing at all costs: fall in love. Ghosts. Magic. Art. Music. Love. Dancing. It all spins together in a sometimes humorous, sometimes chilling effervescent evening in the theater. This is a contemporary take on a beloved short story, and the music style is Broadway-Pop. Perfect for the entire family. Written by Doug Haverty, with music by Adryan Russ, lyrics by Doug Haverty and Adryan Russ, and directed by Kathleen R. Delaney, it runs September 26 through November 2 at the Group Rep Theatre in North Hollywood. For tickets call 818-763-5990 or visit www.thegrouprep.com.

“Otherkin” Olive is 14 years old and identifies as a dragon. It’s three weeks till the end of the world and all hell has broken loose. Olive is searching for her biological mother, just met her biological father and his husband and, on top of everything, she is visited by three “Elemental Guardians” who inform her that she’s the one who must save mankind. Written by N.T. Vandecar, and directed by Christina Carlisi, it runs September 26 through November 2 at the Road Theatre in North Hollywood. For tickets call 818-761-8838 or visit www.roadtheatre.org.

“Torch Song” the life of Arnold Beckoff, a torch song-singing, Jewish drag queen living in New York City, is dramatized over the span of the late 1970s and 1980s. Torch Song follows Arnold’s odyssey to find happiness and lasting love. His desires take him on a universal journey to find a loving relationship to share his life, a child, and even a pair of bunny slippers that fit. A visit from his overbearing mother challenges his life and makes him realize that more than anything he requires respect. With fierce honesty and touching vulnerability, Torch Song is a celebration of chosen family and the enduring power of self-expression. Written by Harvey Fierstein, and directed by Jeffrey Lesser, it runs September 26 through October 12 at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre in Santa Monica. For tickets call 310-828-7519 or visit www.morgan-wixson.org.

CONTINUING

“A Doll’s House” A groundbreaking work when it premiered in 1879, A Doll’s House shocked audiences with its unflinching look at gender roles, marriage, and personal freedom. More than a century later, its themes remain as urgent and relevant as ever. The play centers on Nora and Torvald Helmer, a seemingly perfect middle-class couple. Torvald, a respected bank lawyer, prides himself on being the moral compass of his home. But when a long-buried secret comes to light—that Nora once committed fraud to secure a loan to save her husband’s life—their carefully curated world begins to unravel. Blackmail, deception, and shifting loyalties ignite a storm that forces Nora to make a life-altering decision: to break free from her marriage and discover her own identity. Written by Henrik Ibsen, and directed by Michael Hovance, it runs through September 14 at the Helen Borgers Theatre in Long Beach. For tickets visit www.lbshakespeare.org.

“Into the Woods” is a mesmerizing musical that intertwines the adventures of iconic fairy tale characters on a journey of dreams, adventure, and consequence. As Cinderella flees the ball, Jack climbs to new heights, and Little Red embarks on a daring path, they cross paths with the Baker and his Wife, who are desperate to lift a curse. With Stephen Sondheim’s iconic score and a story filled with heart, humor, and surprises, this production is a must-see for audiences of all ages. Wisteria reimagines Sondheim’s beloved Into the Woods like you’ve never seen before – where classic fairytales intertwine with bold new twists, unexpected turns, and a touch of theatrical magic only Wisteria can conjure. Familiar characters. Unfamiliar choices. A spellbinding journey that reinvents happily ever after. Come experience the woods in a whole new light. Written by James Lapine, with music by Stephen Sondheim, and directed by Brayden Hade, it runs through September 28 at the Wisteria Theater in North Hollywood. For tickets call 818-237-4643 or visit www.wisteriatheater.com.

Some theaters still provide online offerings in addition to or in lieu of live performances, with many events you can experience on a virtual basis. A few of these online events are only available on a one-time basis, while others are ongoing and can be viewed on-demand anytime. Visit each of the web sites below to see what they are currently offering. You will find free content as well as pay-per-view to choose from. Here are the links to web sites with online offerings:
3-D Theatricalswww.3dtheatricals.org
A Noise Within
www.anoisewithin.org
Antaeus Theatre
www.antaeus.org
Boston Court Pasadena
www.bostoncourtpasadena.org
CaltechLive!
www.events.caltech.edu
www.youtube.com
Chalk Repertory Theatre
 www.chalkrep.com
Coeurage Ensemble
www.coeurage.org
East West Players
www.eastwestplayers.org
Echo Theater Company
www.echotheatercompany.com
El Portal Theatre
www.elportaltheatre.com
Films.Dance
www.films.dance
For the Record Live
www.ForTheRecordLive.com
Fountain Theatre
www.fountaintheatre.com
Garry Marshall Theatre
www.youtube.com
Hero Theatre
www.herotheatre.org
IAMA Theatre Company
www.iamatheatre.com
www.woollymammoth.net
www.queenstheatre.org
International City Theatre
www.InternationalCityTheatre.org
Kentwood Players
 www.kentwoodplayers.org
www.youtube.com/kentwoodplayers
Laguna Playhouse
www.lagunaplayhouse.com
L.A. Chamber Orchestra
 www.laco.org/laco-at-home
L.A. Theatre Works (fee & free)
 www.latw.org/black-voices
www.latw.org/broadcasts
www.latw.org/hd-screenings
www.latw.org/setting-stage-learning
Loft Ensemble
www.loftensemble.org
Long Beach Opera
www.longbeachopera.org
Morgan-Wixson Theatre
 www.morgan-wixson.org
www.youtube.com
Moving Arts
www.movingarts.org
Odyssey Theatre
www.OdysseyTheatre.com
Open Door Playhouse
www.opendoorplayhouse.org
Pepperdine University
 www.arts.pepperdine.edu
Robey Theatre Company
 www.therobeytheatrecompany.org
Rubicon Theatre
www.rubicontheatre.org
Sacred Fools
www.sacredfools.org
Santa Monica Playhouse
www.santamonicaplayhouse.com
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
www.scfta.org
Shakespeare Center LA
www.shakespearecenter.org
Sierra Madre Playhouse
www.sierramadreplayhouse.org
South Coast Repertory
 www.scr.org
The Blank Theatre (fee)
The Blank Theatre (free) 		www.patreon.com/TheBlankTheatre
www.youtube.com/TheBlankTheatreCo
The Geffen Playhouse (fee)
www.geffenplayhouse.org
The Latino Theatre Company
www.latinotheaterco.org
The Road Theatre Company
 www.youtube.com
The Soraya
www.thesoraya.org
The Victory Theatre Center
www.thevictorytheatrecenter.org
The Wallis Center for the Performing Arts www.thewallis.org
Theatre 40
www.theatre40.org
Theatre 68
www.youtube.com/68centcrewtheatre
Theatre West
www.theatrewest.org
Please help keep our theaters open by supporting live theater whenever you can. On behalf of the publisher Steve Zall and our co-publisher/editor Sid Fish, we want to send our thanks to the publicists who supply us with this content, to the editors and publishers who deliver it to you, and most importantly, to our readers who use the information we provide! Have a great time this fall!
Sincerely,
Steve Zall, Publisher
Sid Fish, Co-Publisher & Editor