Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Historical plaque inscription: On this site was the original inter-urban railway junction (circa 1897), named after the original Hammel & Denker ranch, which was subdivided in 1906 to create the City of Beverly Hills. It was an important hub to bring prospective homebuyers to the new City. The station was demolished in 1933 to make way for the new post office. A replacement station, named Beverly Hills, was built across the street in 1934. In early 1888, landowners and hoteliers Hammel & Denker envisioned a townsite called Morocco at what is today Beverly Hills. After the great land boom waned in late 1888, the proposed townsite never materialized. At the time, the railway line between Los Angeles and Santa Monica had little reason to stop for passengers in or around the area. Hammel & Denker sold their ranch land to Amalgamated Oil Company who began drilling for oil, which proved elusive. In 1906, the Rodeo Land & Water Company bought the Amalgamated holdings and planned a grand city with fine homes and landscaping. On November 14, 1906, the subdivision known as Beverly was recorded. One of the first substantial buildings constructed in the town was the stucco station depot called Beverly located on the east side of Canon Drive between Santa Monica Boulevard and South Santa Monica Boulevard. Beverly served as the junction of two lines that provided service from Los Angeles to the Santa Monica area, and it became a stop on the famous Balloon Route offered by the Los Angeles Pacific Electric Railway. In 1933, the original Beverly station was demolished to make way for the new post office, and a new station called Beverly Hills was built across street on the west side of Canon Drive in 1934. Service on the two interurban rail lines along this route ended in the early 1940s. The depot was later demolished and developed with a modern multi-story office building (1959) and parking structure.

What a historic building!! Very well maintained. All the staffs are very professional and friendly. The box office is inside the building, no long line to pick up the tickets. The staffs are very efficient. Not a huge theater but very intimate. Every seat is a good seat. There is bar area right in front of the theater entrance. Beautiful outdoor courtyard, perfect place to hang out before the show or during intermission.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Nice place to experience the performances that are organized. The checking in is smooth and they are at a good location so it is easy to find.

Came here to watch Love Actually the musical play. The venue was well kept and spacious . The theater room was small but a perfect size to sit anywhere and it's still a great view of the stage . They offer for purchase: Coffee Teas Wine Sodas Sparkling water Chips There's a little bar lounge area as well for cocktails. There's restroom both upstairs and downstairs.

We have been here twice. Today is our second time to watch their Love musical Love Actually. It is an amazing . They added a lot of recent and modern songs which I loved. The cast were amazing. The designs props and musical director did an excellent job. Can't wait to see another show. This place is very clean , well kept and up scale. The only set back was we arrived 2 pm start of the show due to traffic coming from San Bernardino county and didn't allowed us to get it until 10 mins of show due to cast coming out of the front door. I hope they have a side entrance for late comers not disturbing the show and us not missing a minute. Unfortunately, the stairs were dark and the usher didn't lit the stairs. My daughter fell 3 stairs . Scraped her right knee. Her knee is sore. We reported it to the manager and they were attentive right away. Advice : please more light on the stairs and usher should be observant. Overall the place is great.

Very, very intimate venue. I have been here several times but this was my first time seeing a play here. One of the ladies I was with drives a scooter and they were ever accommodating for her. We have definitely been to other theaters they did not meet her needs. We were able to sit in the first row ( I could literally touch the stage). Our tickets were very reasonable as was parking. Ample underground parking and it was only $5. Two elevators from the parking lot that let you off not far from the entrance. There was a super cute snack and beverage bar with alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. FYI The underground parking garage is located off Roberson. It's very easy to pass , so when approaching, go slowly Enjoy the play

Was here for the first time last weekend and have to say, I was very happy and impressed. Not only was the show itself great (We saw "Love Actually" with the film and live performances), but the space was incredibly nice. It was clean, had some beautiful pieces of art, big enough to feel like a show space, but not so large it felt cold. It actually felt very intimate. The seats are supremely comfortable, which I always appreciate. The bathrooms were kept up well, the staff seemed friendly, informed, and organized. I'll definitely be looking into other events throughout the new year!

This is such a beautiful theater with wonderful acoustics. Since it is a smaller theater, every seat is great. Another plus is the convenient parking. I definitely will go back to this awesome venue.

This Yelp home page for the Wallis clearly states, "NO DOGS." Yet, at the Michael Feinstein concert on 10/14/2023, I was appalled that the Wallis allowed a patron to bring a dog into the theatre. A woman in C-2 sat behind me with her dog in her lap. I am asthmatic and am allergic to dogs. The lap dog, which had its own stroller, was clearly not a service dog. California law AB 468 no longer gives special status to emotional support animals. The Wallis will preferentially place one person's dog over a paying patron's health.

Fantastic venue! Classy and intimate! Acoustics are amazing! I love this venue! I have lived in LA for over 20 years! How have I only now found this place! Highly recommend this venue for any event! Hot tip: you can take your drink into the auditorium...annnd...you can pre-order your drink for retrieval at intermission! Brilliant! So go...do something cultural at this venue! It's super fantastic. Sweetly romantic! And oh so intimate...bring a date...wear the fancy shoes...breathe it all in!

Saw the "Love Actually" play/movie. It was excellently put together mixing various actual movie footage along with live performance. Singing was fantastic. And really appreciate the lower parking cost at the venue for the shows. Glad we went to the matinee show time so that we were able to do a very nice dinner/drinks in Beverly Hills. "Love Actually" was a fun holiday show/date night.

Wow! I am very impressed with this theatre. First, the parking is easy. It is located directly underneath the building. It was only 5 dollars! They upgraded our seats! We went from the back of mezzanine to front of orchestra! The view was insane. The seats were the roomiest and most comfortable ever in a theatre! The show, Invincible, was great. The music of Pat Benatar with the story of modern Romeo and Juliet. The interior is historic and gorgeous. I will definitely return here for another show. Weirdly, no one checked vaccination and only a few people wore masks. I guess they lifted the heavy restrictions, yay!

The Wallis is a great smaller theater, with convenient parking and good seats. First tip, don't make the same mistake I have now made twice, which is waiting upstairs for the women's bathroom. It's only 3 stalls, and the line wraps around the corner. The downstairs bathroom has like 15-20 stalls, and is way better! Parking is super easy next door, and the escalators let out right next to the theater. We paid a total of $8. We picked up our tickets through will call, which was fast and easy. We had left orchestra seats in row E, which were pretty great. The production of Invincible itself was not my favorite -- the casting and script were both lacking, but the theater is worth checking out if there's a show of interest to you.

What an amazing theater! One of Southern California's best-kept secrets. I had the pleasure of attending a VIP event in late 2023 that featured diva Kathryn McVey and husband David Foster, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

They have added a structure o to The old Beverly Hills post office.. when you walk in you are greeted by the original post office in all its glory... this is where you pick up the tickets. A few steps down some stairs and you step into a brand new theatre experience... gReat seating.. Great acoustics...

Lovely place!! We came here for a yelp elite event that I got tickets to in which we saw Circa. IT WAS AMAZING!!!! The vibe of the actual theatre was great. It is right in the hub of Beverly Hills. It's a beautiful place with great parking (only $8 too!!). The actual venue is beautiful and fun. They had a lovely little bar as well in which we got wine and cocktails which we brought into the show. The show itself was phenomenal - it had us at the edge of our seats the whole time!! I would 100% recommended seeing Circa as well as coming to the Wallis as it is a lovely venue. We had a great time, thank you Yelp!! Will I come back? For sure!

My first time to the Annenberg Center and it's a beautiful, classy venue with modern touches. I attended the opening night for "The Old Man and The Moon" by the PigPen Theatre Company courtesy of Megan R. (Yelp, Thank you!) My companion and I enjoyed this fun, musical story-telling with this theatre company. The music reminded me of Mumford & Sons and featured an all male cast acting, singing and playing instruments. Try to catch this unique act while they're still in LA. (This particular reception was catered with appetizers and included buttermilk donuts with appropriately themed specialty cocktail, Moonshine!) The Annenberg Center is classy, not ostentatious at all. The staff was very polite and professional. There were a few benches in the reception area. There's a concession area on both floors. Restrooms are clean, modern. To attend the production, take the stairs down. Parking was so conveniently located underground and only cost $8! Tip: remember to pay at the kiosk before you exit. (The vehicle ahead of us had to reverse out of the exit lane and I don't know if the credit card option at the exit wasn't working that night.) I would absolutely come back for another show here. Recommended attire: All black, nice casual.

Our last visit in Dec 2018 to catch Love Actually Live! was simply outstanding. Seeing live (!) the juxtaposition of the movie and the cast in full action with live band was definitely a first. I never miss an opportunity to catch any show at the Wallis and look forward to many more! If you luck out and get tickets for an Opening night, you'll get treated to an after the show reception with drinks and yummy bites. Parking for a nominal fee is available in the underground parking.

Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts in Beverly Hills was formerly the Beverly Hills Post Office and was closed for many years. The Annenberg Trust and the Beverly Hills city redesigned the added metal structure and opened the performing arts center, a much needed space for this city. It's across from Beverly Hills city hall and the Beverly Hills Park. Was fortunate to attend the opening ceremony of this site and had the pleasure to meet Ms. Wallis Annenberg, who is a legendary philanthropist. There are some buildings at my former school USC that we're developed and built with the Annenberg Trust's generosity. Have subsequently met Ms Annenberg in several other events and fund raising functions, she is smart witty and elegant...want to be like her! Annenberg Arts Center is always organized clean and has friendly helpful staff. Love the chamber music performances and like that fact I can casually walk there from my BH pad, but I don't because I usually like driving to other local places for a nosh!

Thank you for hosting a YEE here! I loved having a GNO with my Roomie to see Love Actually! Live. Our seats were amazing. Front row. The actors were spectacular. And I really like the take on the show- integrating it with the movie. It made it a bit easier to keep track of who's playing who when you have a cast that large! The theater is gorgeous. Clean, upscale, a cute little bar. The seats were cozy too. The employees very friendly. Very nice restrooms. Just what you'd expect for a fancy night out to a play. I hope to come back one day!

Beautiful theater! Very accessible. The staff are friendly and all the shows we have seen have been excellent.

Our favorite venue in LA so far! They just seem to know how to handle everything there, from easy & affordable parking to ushering. Awesome place to see a performance@

Wallis Annenberg center for the performing arts located in beautiful Beverly Hills. Inside it was filled with many people on a Saturday night, most people were dressed from nice casual to elegant attire and anywhere in between. I went sophisticated fun as I absolutely love getting dressed up. I made my way to will call to pick up my pair of tickets. After I receive the physical tickets I get a call from my friend that they have just arrived--talk about perfect timing. We make use of their facilities and then onward to the Bram Goldsmith theatre. We made it to our seats; the seats were super comfortable and the rows closest to the walls were one way in one way out. Nevertheless, I must also say that everyone thus far was extremely helpful and kind. We were seated and the show would begin in a few moments. Some people were still making their way to their seats and eventually they all made it. Yay! The lighting was dimmed; everyone silencing their phone and voices. The House is Black is a vexing yet artfully made play based on an Iranian woman; one of Irans most influential feminist filmmaker and poet who unflinchingly exposes leprosy and effects on human body. The woman in question is none other then Forough Farrokhzad, a woman who suffered from a nervous breakdown and later died in an accident at the age of 32. The play was incredible! It was quite touching and an insightful play. It wasn't your usual play where actresses and actors are leaping around on stage or through the crowd. It was more of a one woman show which I found pretty awesome! I enjoyed this play very much. I said good bye to my good friend; I got back to my car and left the theatre intrigued as this play moved me. A special thanks to Brittney and the Wallis Annenberg center for the performing arts. Thank you. Gracias. Grazie. Danke. Te agradece. Ďakujem. 谢谢. Obrigado. Hvala ti. Mèsi. All the languages in the world couldn't express my gratitude!!** "With a brave heart anything is possible!" -unknown

This theatre is very clean and takes covid protocols very seriously. I've been to many establishments that "check" vaccine records, but this theatre actually verifies ID's with the record. I felt like they had our safely and health in interest. The show I saw was 10/10 (Love Actually"

The Wallis is a beautiful performing arts venue comfortably located in Beverly Hills, which is such a plus for Westside folks who want to enjoy the arts without having to endure the hustle and bustle traveling to performance centers in Downtown LA. Everything from getting here, to parking, and checking in is easy breezy, and because the theater is so quaint, every seat is a great seat. So don't be concerned if your only option is a seat in the back. The venue itself is uncomplicated and very beautiful whether you visit during the daytime or evening. There's a nice bar you can enjoy before the show starts, but I personally like sitting on the patio downstairs and taking in the sights and sounds of the garden and the beautiful wall fountain. They usually have music playing outside, the jazz is the best. I've been to a few events here including "The House is Black", which was a mesmerizing performance inspired by the life and works of the female Iranian poet, Forough Farrokhzad. The performances at the Wallis always offer an opportunity to experience something familiar or something new in the art world, both enjoyable and educational. I missed out on a couple of events I would love to have attended, so I made sure to get on the mailing list for performance updates. Lastly, if you love to dance, show up for Dance Sunday's, a free event hosted by Debbie Allen & Friends. I'm told she's not always there, but that it's always a lively experience.

Many thanks to Yelp & Brittany F. for orchestra seats to "The House is Black Media Project" at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. This was presented downstairs in the comfortable Bram Goldsmith Theater which had great acoustics. This is a multimedia presentation with visual/song/spoken word/acting/dance that evokes conflicting senses of fascination & grief. The subject is Forough Farrokhzad, "one of Iran's most influential feminist poets & filmmakers." Iranian-American artist Sussan Deyhim takes us through the tragically brief life of Farrokhzad (deceased at age 32) through her poetry, pictures, interviews - and presents it against a historical timeline of the upheaval in Iran. This production first appeared in 2015 at Royce Hall and I am hoping it returns to Southern California again. At the Annenberg, it enjoyed a 3-night run and I attended on the second night. I had not realized that I had seen Deyhim's work before and been moved by it. Her composition, "Windfall/Beshno Az Ney" was featured at U2 concerts during their 360 Tour. "The House is Black" is also a musical collaboration with Golden Globe-winning composer Richard Horowitz. Incredibly emotional, primal and feminist, the project pays tribute to Farrokhzad's brief but influential time on Earth and the legacy she leaves behind as feminism is still a source of conflict in the Middle East and elsewhere. The presentation is for anyone interested in art, poetry, history, the performing arts or feminism. Highly recommended if it passes through Los Angeles and appears on your radar - Go. Yelp Challenge 2018: 12/100

First time seeing anything at this spot. Saw the opening of Long Day's Journey Into Night starring Jeremy Irons who is basically my childhood crush. That's right I said it. His costar was Lesley Manville. Got there just to have enough time to eat a little bit and have a couple drinks. There happened to be a spread available for the attendants. So of course I went to town. Had a couple salads, pasta and the meatball. Each dish was sponsored by different places. There were cupcakes by Sprinkles, but I was too slow. They ran out by the time I was ready to have one. I was too busy taking pics. The play was great. Jeremy and Lesley killed it of course. Awesome vets. They never disappoint. This place is awesome. I like that they do a special rate for the parking when they have an event. The ground itself is also very instagram worthy. It's very spacious. Almost too spacious. Like they should do more stuff around the empty space. That's just me talking out loud The staff were also very friendly. I didn't have a hard time finding anyone when I had a question because there was someone in every corner. Thanks to Yelp for the ticket hookup.

A super clean, beautiful venue. It's located in the heart of Beverly Hills on the backside of the Rodeo Drive area. It's across the street from City Hall so there's plenty of structure parking nearby, they also have onsite valet, which ranges from $5-$8. If you are lucky, you might find street parking. BONUS, it's within walking distance of most of the great eteries in the Rodeo Drive vicinity. The venue is very modern and upscale. You can tell that it's relatively new because of the lack of wear and tear, plus the physical brick structure and architecture feel very today. The box office stands out and is very visible as you enter. The associates at the box office were super friendly, as were the ushers, thanks Alec, he gave me step-by-step on how to find my seats, and gave me a few laughs (A+ personality). When I entered the theater it was immaculately clean, large, and well put together, simply put, 'very nice.' If you are thirsty, they also have a full bar. I would gladly come back here to watch a performance, great location and venue.

This was a Yelp Event and my first time at the Wallis Annenberg Center. I was impressed by the theatre. The play was "The Old Man and the Old Moon" by the PigPen Theatre Company with a reception. The reception was good, but wished they offered more hot bites. The play was interesting. I enjoyed the music and the story offered humor and I liked the way the actors became part of the set. The one thing that bothered was that it was an all male cast and they portrayed a female in the story. That was a bit annoying. It's like a non-Asian trying to portray an Asian person. Otherwise, I enjoyed the play especially since it was free.

The Wallis was once a post office that has been turned into a beautiful place for the performing arts. You can't beat the shows and more here. You will be entertained by the talent The Wallis brings to Beverly Hills. George Vreeland Hill

February 3rd we saw "A House of Black" a mostly dark visual and auditory tribute to Forough Farrokhzad, one of Iran's most influential feminist poets and filmmakers. Forough lived a mainly tortured life devoted to hedonism which is to this day frowned on by a still largely chauvinistic world that utilizes a double standard to judging the free sexuality of men versus women. At that time when she lived and wrote most of her work, in the 1950s and 1960s in Iran, Forough faced an even more stringent than today society that censured her for her lifestyle of extramarital affairs. Forough herself saw the hypocrisy in advocating human rights and at the same time engaging in adultery with married men. Perhaps due to the tensions of living such a dichotomous life - advocating one thing, and sometimes living another - Forough eventually suffered a nervous breakdown. She died at the age of 32 in a car accident, but not before producing some very dramatic and moving poetry, and a film about lepers in Iran called "A House of Black." Although the presentation was, in my opinion, overly somber at times, and a bit repetitive, it worked - and was definitely worth seeing. As an Iranian who grew up in the U.S. I found much of it moving. One bit of the House of Black movie was especially poignant - a young leper child answering a question about what it means to have a mother and father with the words, "I don't know, because I have neither." (The original Farsi of this translation was particularly heart-rending.) In all, a good summary of Forough's work and being, although I don't feel that all of her work was that dark, and there should have been more light to this production. The ending, with an uplifting mention of flying up and away, did bring us back to some optimism.

I've had the pleasure to visit this theater twice to see plays and I was enchanted each and every time! It is beautiful, clean and the ushers were very nice and professional. It has the conveniences I like such as easy parking and ambient lighting. My only critique is driving through Beverly Hills. A lot of pretentious and impatient drivers with Ferrari's and Lamborghinis. Not my scene. I appreciate how inclusive this theater feels. They really pride themselves on maintaining diverse programs for you to enjoy with family or just that special someone. We all need more culture in our lives and even though this is an upscale place; ticket prices are very reasonable! I will come back for future engagements! Shout out to the parking attendants who went out of their way to make me feel at home! They are the unsung heroes of this beautiful and magical place. Please enjoy!

DAAAYUUMMM! Looking for a live reading of When Harry Met Sally and meet famous actors afterwards? Then go to the Wallis Annenberg Center! The live reading was directed by Randall Park (Always Be My Maybe, Fresh off the Boat) who voiced various roles with his partner Jae Suh Park (Friends from College). Steven Yeun, famous for playing Glenn in the Walking Dead, voiced the role of Harry and Maya Erskine (Pen15) voiced Sally. Jimmy O Yang (Crazy Rich Asians, Silicon Valley) and Lisa Lapira (NCIS, Dollhouse) played supporting roles too! The entrance to the parking was not intuitive, but once you make your way inside, there is complementary charging for 2 hours for your electric vehicle. Score! The center is a beautiful mix of modern and classic architecture. The auditorium where the live reading was held was sizeable and comfortably fitted a couple hundred audience members. The live reading was so well done and acted! Part of the Film Independent Live Read series, these talented actors put their own twist to this classic film. When the reading was over, we exited the auditorium into the outdoor courtyard and went up the stairs where a reception of wine, fruit, and crackers awaited us! The actors there were so generous with their time! It was great to meet Randall Park and Steven Yeun in person. Maya Erskine and Jimmy Yang were also great to take selfies with! A great night with great people at a great center!

We were so fortunate to get to see the opening of "The flying lovers of Vitebsk" last night at the Wallis Annenberg Center for a yelp elite event. The performing arts venue is beautiful and very conveniently located right off Santa Monica. Parking is easy right under the venue with an $8 flat fee. The theater performance is spectacular! The amount of love, effort and passion that went into this performance is truly magnificent. Both the actor that played Marc and actress that played Bella were fantastic. The story is genuine and had my emotions in a tangle the entire time. The performance was a success with this incredible cast. Music was enchanting and props were spot on. This is my first time at this theater and I know I'll be back many times from now on. If you get a chance to buy tickets to this amazing show.. do yourself a favor and just do it! You will not be disappointed. Thank you Yelp and Wallis Annenberg performing arts center for this incredible opportunity!!

The Feathers of Fire production is a delight for all ages. We attended the first night performance through a Yelp Elite event. It was our first time going to the Wallis Performance Center which was an impressive elegant facility. They had self park garage in the rear of the building underground and for the event was only $8. Of course valet was also available if you're into that. This was both of our first times seeing shadow box theater performance which was impressive and unique. The skill of the actors, cast and script was very good. The attention to details with the scenery was imaginative and creative. The performance was 70 minutes and I was left wanting more of the story. He told the story of just one of the poet's 60 Thousand verses! Imagine the stories still to be told! It was nice for me to see a story my husband grew up with in Iran and familiarize myself with more of the history. The director even came out afterwards and showed a brief behind the scenes with visual explanation of how they create the visual effects of shadow box which was fascinating! I would highly encourage you to check out the performance of this piece: Feathers of Fire! They had a mini reception in the courtyard afterwards with yummy salad from green leaf, pasta from a local venue and really fluffy donuts plus margaritas. Such a delightful experience! Thanks for the opportunity to see some more culture!

Theater is just beautiful! Thanks Brittany F. and Yelp-West for the opportunity. We had fantastic seats which made the experience that much more memorable. It happened to be my mom's birthday so she was my +1 and we loved every moment of it. We had such an amazing time witnessing two actors, along with two supporting cast members, command the stage. The main characters gave fantastic performances! The story is one that is unique but also quite familiar, which makes for a personal connection to the actors and story. The space is just large enough to not feel overwhelmed. It's quite intimate of a story, so the smaller theater allows the audience to be fully drawn in to the story and people. The main actors were magnificent. I am not familiar with their work but they carried the entire play with grace. They had several choreographed segments that I just loved. They danced around with a sense of ebb and flow, as if to keep their feet light on the ground, knowing the experience was intimate. I also thought the two supporting gentlemen played their respective instruments beautifully. After the show, there were small tapas to enjoy and, I think drinks, although I did not get to them. The venue is perfect!! It was my first time back after Badge Day and it felt a bit whimsical in the cold night. Bravo!

Great venue! Conveniently located off of Santa Monica, across from the City Hall. Complete with underground parking ($5 or $8, depending on entrance time). Valet available. Easy escalator/elevator/stairs access. Docents at each step of the way. They could stand 3 persons at Will Call, but they held the curtain due to the length of the line. Restrooms are... Theatre venue is intimate cabaret-style. You can also see from seats--just don't choose same-level behind-tables first-row. I sat at Table 6 and felt like part of the performance.

946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips There is underground parking for this special event for $8. Perfect for this rainy Friday night but have to be careful with wet marble or granite floors. It can get slippery when wet. Beautiful building and beautiful theatre with comfortable seats. The show starts with the live band entertaining the audience before the show with great music. This show starts out with a story of a woman with her husband passing and her grandson reading her diary. It's interesting that there are miniatures as if you are panning in or out of the scene. Sue L and I were wondering what is the reasoning for all the tubs filled with water in front of the stage. After intermission, it's not just talk about war. We got a miniature demonstration of that. When this story ended, we all exited the theatre. Everyone was talking about the show. We venture upstairs following the same route we came in. Upstairs is the after-party celebration of the premiere for the show. I got to see Therese and Andrea and chatted for a while. It was a pleasant evening and thanks to Sue L for inviting me. I guess it was a Yelp Elite Perk but there wasn't a Yelp page created to write this review.

Always a great performance here and truly do love coming here... but (there is always a "but"... it's time to drop the mask mandate inside the Wallis. Follow the science. Make masking voluntary. The other reason for only 4-stars is that you have not reopened your bars and the one bar that is outside, only has a selection of one red and one white wine, beer and coffee/tea. Staff have said that the concessions will reopen next season. What's going to change at that time that hasn't already happened. "Follow the Science"

I was here last night to see a show called "An Inspector Calls" after I signed up for the Yelp event. I had an absolute ball! I loved the theatrical performance and was engaged the entire two hours. It was certainly a nice break in the work week to come out to Beverly Hills to enjoy a great show. They have a cafe where you can buy coffee, tea, or wine. After the performance they had a few free small bites to indulge in. Note: Garage Parking is at a flat rate of $8.00

I was lucky enough to be a plus one of a friend who got free tickets for 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips. I purposely held my review until the play has finished its engagement. I am not new in the theater and as a matter of fact, I have watched quite a few of them which include Wicked, Annie, The Booked of Mormon, Spiderman, etc. The play seemed interesting in the beginning. I loved that they even have a band incorporated with the story. The band members were great in both singing and playing different instruments. Same goes with the cast who played different characters so there was a lot of custom changes involved.There were also a lot of props used which even include puppets. Somehow as the play went on, more and more subplots were interjected. I felt confused and had been wondering all along who the hell was Adoulphus. That question was eventually answered in the end of the play. Great performance by the cast but I'm sorry, I didn't get the script and delivery. Attendees were then treated to an after party. There were pasta, salad, pastries, cakes, cupcakes from different sponsors. There was also an open bar all evening. My friend and I were actually planning to eat out after the play but were were surprised that Wallis gives this kind of treats. Nevertheless, it was a great experience. Thank you, Brittany and Yelp.

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts venue is such a great place to view performances! I was lucky enough to get into the Yelp Elite Event: 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips. It is true that tales need to be told, although some are not pleasant to digest. This is storytelling at its finest, full of action, humour, puppets, and unique ways to present the passing of time or space. The live band creates the epoch, defines the era, and weaves the themes together in this play. Music is an integral part of this story's fabric. I cannot tell you anymore--you won't catch me being the plot buster this time! During intermission, the usual beverages were offered, and you are allowed to take it into the theater with you. The after party was well organized by LA Arts. It was held indoors as the rain had just subsided. Complimentary cocktails, wine, and beer on one end, and plentiful food offerings on the other. There was pasta salad from Il Fornaio and tender and delicious penne bolognese from La Scala. The multi-layered carrot cake was lightly frosted and delicate in texture. There were also samples of fresh buttermilk donuts from Primo's Donuts and mini red velvet and lemon cream cheese cupcakes from Suga Brown Pastries. Delightful! Thank you Brittany for another wonderful experience in live theater at the Wallis. I loved that the actors, including the puppets, were socializing with the audience afterwards. (See the cat photo with his handsome owner!) It is truly important work to share the stories and history of our past in a Yelpful way, so we can avoid repeating the same mistakes and create a more hopeful future!

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a beautiful theater in Beverly Hills. It's perfectly elegant, stylish, and understated. What I appreciate the most about the Wallis Annenberg is the fact that it so effortlessly integrates class with ease. Courtesy of Yelp Elite, I most recently attended the opening night of "Merrily We Roll Along." Everything about this evening was perfect: My row 2 orchestra seats were waiting at the box office; there was a lovely reception in the promenade; the show was entertaining and recommended; parking was easy. The Wallis Annenberg is a lovely venue on Santa Monica Blvd in Beverly Hills. Go see "Merrily We Roll Along." The cast is great, and if you have any roots in the entertainment industry, the storyline will likely resonate with you.

This is a beautiful theater in the heart of Beverly Hills. The theater is small enough so there isn't really a bad seat in the house. The staff is gracious and go above and beyond (we were walked to our seat from the front entrance) I also love the beautiful outdoor space & sculpture garden. With the water features and bistro lights, you are transported elsewhere. Modern and clean. It's also walking distance to bars & restaurants to grab a drink or bite before or after the show.

What a beautiful venue. I was fortunate enough to attend a premier here during the week, having always driven by it-stuck in traffic on SM Blvd nonetheless-wondering when I would get a chance to see a performance here. I also noticed how they kept the exterior of the former post office in tact. Parking in the back was very easy to find, and the valets I dealt with were very friendly. Although the center has nothing to do with what I saw, the theater we were in was modern in appearance and sound, this is coming from someone who was up in the very front row. No neck-craning needed, the seats were fairly comfortable and the speakers weren't too loud. Making use of the outdoor areas for the after party, the food stations were set up appropriately on opposite sides of the venue which is obviously ideal to have people balancing out the crowd instead of everyone staying to one side. I will say all the staff from catering (who might have been from an outside company) to the ushers within the place were very polite and eager to help. You can't find people this helpful in many places anymore, so this probably made the night even better. Being consistent with losing things last minute, I dropped my valet ticket stub on the ground and was subtly (more like frantic on the inside) searching for it on the ground when I saw the valet waiting patiently by my car. How one loses their stub within 15 feet is beyond me but you can count on me for that. I enjoyed my time here, and look forward to the next opportunity when I can visit this beautiful space again-

We were fortunate enough to get to attend 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips as part of a Yelp Elite event. What a great play. We had been previously for the fun Bubbly Badge Day that Yelp hosted at The Wallis, but this was a great opportunity to experience the theater space inside the venue and see a fantastic performance. Overall, The Wallis is a great small space venue. Well designed, well maintained, and very intimate compared some other larger venues around town. Parking is very convenient, with both garage parking and valet on site. The performance of 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips was excellent. An excellent cast and a wonderful story. With a live band that was integrated as part of the story, the production had it all: music, puppets, laughter, tears, drama, and lessons about love and loss. Highly recommended! Once again, Britt and Yelp delivers a fantastic evening complete with an afterparty of drinks and light bites.

My wife and we're supposed to attend the Love Actually Live show on 12/19. After about 30 minutes of waiting, they informed us that the show was cancelled without giving any reason. I was able to get a refund for the tickets, but not the parking. So I left messages for them and emailed them. I probably tried to contact them at least 8 times. They finally called me back after one month with the excuse of a wrong phone number!!! They then proceeded to let me know that they would send a voucher for parking. This was over 2 weeks ago and still nothing. I sure hope that this isn't how they normally do business.

Wallis is conveniently located in Beverly Hills, clean and spacious venue for musical performance and special events. The parking is located at 450 N Crescent Blvd, $1 per hour for the first two hours, then $1 every 15 minutes, after 6 pm flat rate applies for self parking. I've attended few events here, venue was clean and staff was friendly.

Thurs 7p Show Great experience overall! Parking lot was easy to find with clear signs on Santa Monica Blvd. it was $8 to park and escalators led us right up to the front door of the theater. Gorgeous inside - a beautiful Christmas Tree was set up and there was security and people greeting as we entered. The will call line went Quickly and the bar was open too. But eat before - they only sell a few snacks like nuts and chips - no real food there. Plenty of drink options though! Seats in the theater were very comfortable and we could see the whole show well even from far back. Will definitely come back to see another show.

The last time I came here to buy a ticket no one mentioned there was a resident discount... I RSVP'd recently for the free staged stories show. Didn't even notice the second paragraph in email where it says you need to confirm! You could at least write response required in the subject line. Or mention that in the first line. You don't make it easy for people to attend your shows! I did not even get a reminder about confirming my ticket. My friend had to remind me today to confirm by email and now I'm not even sure I have a ticket. Left a voicemail with my number and email and haven't gotten a response back.

I attended 'The Wallis' for first time with my beautiful fiancee for the opening night of 'Merrily We Roll Along'. My ticket was comped as part of a Yelp Elite event, however this didn't at all effect my review of this complex. First let me preface by saying that I am a formally trained theater actor and this may have added to my enjoyment of being at the 'The Wallis' however that being said I'm very honest with critical with all of my reviews and am quite a harsh critic, or so I've been told many times. All of that being said picking up my tickets from will call was a breeze and a delight, the 4 staff members manning will call were all extremely pleasant to work with. As we arrived super early (which I always do as a theater professional) we grabbed a drink at the bar in the complex, the drinks were pleasantly strong and average in price at $11-$12. We bought two and were pleasantly surprised that they take all credit cards as well, most theaters only take cash at their bars in my experience. After our drinks we were still an our early for our show but that being said we found out they were having a first night reception which offered free drinks (themed cocktails and beers) and free food bites (very small portions) from local eateries, which were all very tasty ranging from pasta's (cold and hot) to desserts (ice cream and brownies). After the reception we entered the main theater space was which was amazing! we sat in the orchestra 3rd row far stage right again a wall and the viewing experience was very enjoyable, as a theater professional I took a look around and found that the theater is very well designed, so much so that no seat seems to be a bad seat which is ideal in any theater setting. Next to the show, to keep it short and simple, it had a few minor technical difficulties (mics cutting out at the wrong time or turning on at the wrong time) however it was a very well sang and acted musical, nearly broadway level. My fiancee and I really enjoyed the quality and detail brought to the production. I personally wouldn't mind performing in this space at some point. Overall 5/5 for the show, complex and all involved. Do visit!