Storybook Theatre

Storybook Theatre, now in its 40th year, presents CINDERELLA. Opens February 17th Every Saturday at 1pm. $15. For more Tix/info: www.theatrewest.org or 323 851 4839.

Shhh... here's a sneak peek at the promo art for our next show JUST for you!

Mark your calendars for ALADDIN, THE PRINCESS AND THE MAGIC LAMP! We open October 7 at Theatre West and run through January 13, 2024

Book, Lyrics and Music by Lloyd J. Schwartz.

Produced and Directed by Barbara Mallory.

In the meantime, please join us for the local tour of HANSEL AND GRETEL throughout July! Tickets are FREE.

See the prior post and/or visit TheatreWest.org for details!

Storybook Theatre’s HANSEL AND GRETEL is on tour in July!

All performances are FREE with shows in both English and Spanish. Running time is approximately one hour.

This popular family musical tells the famous story about a brother and his sister who leave home, follow bread crumbs through the woods, meet a funny witch and a wacky bird, and have all kinds of other adventures. Along the way they learn that no matter what sort of trouble you are in at home, it’s never a good idea to run away.

Inspired by Grimm’s fairy tale, HANSEL AND GRETEL is a happy, fun and interactive musical that’s ideal entertainment for kids ages 3 to 9 and their families. The kids in the audience will even have a chance to learn a dance number and be part of the story!

Storybook Theatre phone line: (818) 761-2203

Book by Lloyd J. Schwartz
Music and Lyrics by Hope and Laurence Juber
Spanish Translation by Barbara Ransom
Directed by Lloyd J. Schwartz and Mario Rocha
Produced by: Joe Nassi
Choreography recreated by Bonnie Kalisher Dukes
Set Design: Arianna Knox
Stage Manager: David Mingrino

Featuring Zahaira Curiel, Melodee Fernández, Natalia Gonzalez, Oscar Nava, Mario Rocha

"Lloyd J. Schwarz's version of the story brings the familiar Brothers Grimm fairy tale to life in a fun, non-scary way. Hope and Laurence Juber's upbeat musical numbers help make the two 20-minute acts just the right length for short attention spans… The show's pace is lively and fun, and judging from the happy faces of the kids I saw, contains just the right combination of elements to keep them engaged from beginning to end."
— Broadway World

Official media sponsor: L.A. Parent

Sponsored by
* L.A. County Department of Arts and Culture
* California Arts Council
* Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs
* Park Proud L.A.
* City of El Monte, California
* Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council
* Plaza Del Valle

The Storybook Theatre Crew is going on tour to Sun Valley, Panorama City, and El Monte performing in English and Spanish!

Details at https://theatrewest.org/on-stage/2023/hansel-and-gretel-on-tour-2023 And its FREE!

And that's a WRAP on this season's production of "Hansel and Gretel"! We're now embarking upon a local summer tour!

THANK YOU for joining us! It was a pleasure to host you and your kids (and grandkids), many of whom enjoyed their first-ever live theatrical experience.

Special thanks to media sponsor, L.A. Parent as well as California Arts Council, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture.

Storybook Theatre phone line: (818) 761-2203. See you back onstage at Theatre West very soon!

Thank you, NoHo Arts District!

Final performance of "Hansel and Gretel" is Saturday at 1 p.m. at Theatre West. Join us!

Hansel and Gretel Theatre West presents Storybook Theatre’s Hansel and Gretel, Saturdays, February 18-June 3.

COMING UP: Our final performance of HANSEL AND GRETEL is Saturday, June 3, at 1 PM at Theatre West!

Please join us!

Running time is approximately one hour (including an intermission); Storybook Theatre phone line for additional information: (818) 761-2203.

Book by Lloyd J. Schwartz
Music and lyrics by Hope and Laurence Juber
Directed by Lloyd J. Schwartz
Produced by Barbara Mallory Schwartz

Choreography recreated by Bonnie Kalisher Dukes
Stage Managers: Leesa Freed, David P. Johnson, Liv Denevi

Featuring: Will Collyer, Hasan Crawford, Kathy Garrick, Barbara Mallory, David Mingrino, Oscar Nava, Elise Walters

Understudies: Melodee Fernandez, Jessica Rawls, Amelia Vargas

Sponsors: California Arts Council, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture

Official Media Sponsor: L.A. Parent

ADDRESS: Theatre West is conveniently located in the Cahuenga Pass just off the 101 South at 3333 Cahuenga Boulevard West, across the street from Universal CityWalk and midway between the Hollywood Bowl and Studio City.

Metro bus line 222/224 drops off down the block at Cahuenga Boulevard West and Oakshire Drive, north and south (at El Paseo de Cahuenga Park).

PARKING: Metered street parking until 6 PM Monday through Saturday (very limited free neighborhood parking), or across the street in the lot for $10 (card only; no attendant).

See you onstage!

Images: Garry Kluger

We have just TWO more performances of HANSEL AND GRETEL at Theatre West. Please join us!

For tickets, visit TheatreWest.org!

Storybook Theatre phone line for additional information: (818) 761-2203.

(Running time is approximately one hour, including an intermission.)

ADDRESS: Theatre West is conveniently located in the Cahuenga Pass just off the 101 South at 3333 Cahuenga Boulevard West, across the street from Universal CityWalk and midway between the Hollywood Bowl and Studio City.

Metro bus line 222/224 drops off down the block at Cahuenga Boulevard West and Oakshire Drive, north and south (at El Paseo de Cahuenga Park).

PARKING: Metered street parking until 6 PM Monday through Saturday (very limited free neighborhood parking), or across the street in the lot for $10 (card only; no attendant).

See you onstage!

Images: Garry Kluger

Only FOUR more shows!

Saturdays at 1 PM; running time is approximately one hour. Storybook Theatre phone line for additional information: (818) 761-2203.

See you onstage!

Grab your tickets NOW, friends!

Dina Morrone's MOOSE ON THE LOOSE runs just TWO more weekends, and Storybook Theatre's HANSEL & GRETEL has only FOUR more shows!

Purchase your tickets at TheatreWest.org.

Storybook Theatre phone line for additional information: (818) 761-2203.

ADDRESS: Theatre West is conveniently located in the Cahuenga Pass just off the 101 South at 3333 Cahuenga Boulevard West, across the street from Universal CityWalk and midway between the Hollywood Bowl and Studio City.

Metro bus line 222 drops off down the block at Cahuenga Boulevard West and Oakshire Drive, north and south (at El Paseo de Cahuenga Park).

PARKING: Metered street parking until 6 PM Monday through Saturday (very limited free neighborhood parking), or across the street in the lot for $10 (card only; no attendant).

See you onstage!

Moose on the Loose
Storybook Theatre

Just FIVE more shows!

Shake a tailfeather!

Dina Morrone's MOOSE ON THE LOOSE runs just THREE more weekends, and Storybook Theatre's HANSEL & GRETEL has only FIVE more shows!

Grab your tickets NOW at TheatreWest.org.

Storybook Theatre phone line for additional information: (818) 761-2203.

ADDRESS: Theatre West is conveniently located in the Cahuenga Pass just off the 101 South at 3333 Cahuenga Boulevard West, across the street from Universal CityWalk and midway between the Hollywood Bowl and Studio City.

Metro bus line 222 drops off down the block at Cahuenga Boulevard West and Oakshire Drive, north and south (at El Paseo de Cahuenga Park).

PARKING: Metered street parking until 6 PM Monday through Saturday (very limited free neighborhood parking), or across the street in the lot for $10 (card only; no attendant).

See you onstage!

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Thank you, NoHo Arts District!

Hansel and Gretel Theatre West presents Storybook Theatre’s Hansel and Gretel, Saturdays, February 18-June 3.

HANSEL AND GRETEL is NOW playing Saturdays at 1 p.m. through June 3!

For additional details and tickets, visit TheatreWest.org!

Storybook Theatre phone line for additional information: (818) 761-2203.

Running time is approximately one hour, including an intermission.

ADDRESS: Theatre West is conveniently located in the Cahuenga Pass just off the 101 South at 3333 Cahuenga Boulevard West, across the street from Universal CityWalk and midway between the Hollywood Bowl and Studio City.

Metro bus line 156 drops off down the block at Cahuenga Boulevard West and Oakshire Drive, north and south (at El Paseo de Cahuenga Park).

PARKING: Metered street parking until 6 PM Monday through Saturday (very limited free neighborhood parking), or across the street in the lot for $10 (card only; no attendant).

Official Media Sponsor: L.A. Parent

Photos: Garry Kluger

REMINDER: Saturday's performance of HANSEL AND GRETEL will include ( ) interpretation.

For additional details and tickets, visit TheatreWest.org!

Running time is approximately one hour, including an intermission.

Storybook Theatre phone line for additional information: (818) 761-2203.

ADDRESS: Theatre West is conveniently located in the Cahuenga Pass just off the 101 South at 3333 Cahuenga Boulevard West, across the street from Universal CityWalk and midway between the Hollywood Bowl and Studio City.

Metro bus line 156 drops off down the block at Cahuenga Boulevard West and Oakshire Drive, north and south (at El Paseo de Cahuenga Park).

PARKING: Metered street parking until 6 PM Monday through Saturday (very limited free neighborhood parking), or across the street in the lot for $10 (card only; no attendant).

Sponsors: California Arts Council, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture

Official Media Sponsor: L.A. Parent

What an incredible opening performance of HANSEL AND GRETEL! Such amazing energy! We are now playing Saturdays at 1 p.m. through June 3.

** ( ) interpretation with Saturday, March 18 performance

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in person and online at TheatreWest.org.

Running time is approximately one hour, including an intermission.

Storybook Theatre phone line for additional information: (818) 761-2203.

ADDRESS: Theatre West is conveniently located in the Cahuenga Pass just off the 101 South at 3333 Cahuenga Boulevard West, across the street from Universal CityWalk and midway between the Hollywood Bowl and Studio City.

Metro bus line 156 drops off down the block at Cahuenga Boulevard West and Oakshire Drive, north and south (at El Paseo de Cahuenga Park).

PARKING: Metered street parking until 6 PM Monday through Saturday (very limited free neighborhood parking), or across the street in the lot for $10 (card only; no attendant).

Sponsors: California Arts Council; Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs; Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture. Official Media Sponsor: L.A. Parent

Photos: Garry Kluger

See you onstage!

Photocall!

HANSEL AND GRETEL opens SATURDAY at 1 p.m. at Theatre West!

We are playing every Saturday through June 3.

* ( ) interpretation with March 18 performance

For additional details and tickets, visit TheatreWest.org!

Photos by Garry Kluger

SUMMARY: “This is the famous story about a brother and his sister who leave home, follow bread crumbs through the woods, meet a funny witch and a wacky bird and have all kinds of other adventures. Along the way they learn that no matter what sort of trouble you are in at home, it’s never a good idea to run away. Inspired by Grimm’s fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel is a happy, fun and interactive musical that’s ideal entertainment for kids ages 3 to 9 and their families. The kids in the audience will even have a chance to learn a dance number and be part of the story!”

Featuring: Will Collyer, Hasan Crawford, Kathy Garrick, Barbara Mallory, David Mingrino, Oscar Nava, Elise Walters

Alternates: Melodee Fernandez, Jessica Rawls, Amelia Vargas

Sponsors: Cal Arts Council, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture

Official Media Sponsor: L.A. Parent

We open THIS SATURDAY! For tickets and additional details, visit
TheatreWest.org!

Official media sponsor: L.A. Parent

Are you ready...? Actors and crew are hard at work rehearsing for the opening of Storybook Theatre's HANSEL AND GRETEL!

Please join us Saturdays at 1 p.m. starting THIS weekend! For additional details, visit TheatreWest.org!

* ( ) interpretation with the March 18 performance.

Official media sponsor: L.A. Parent

Photo by director/book writer Lloyd J. Schwartz.

Thank you, NoHo Arts District!

"Hansel and Gretel" opens SATURDAY at 1 PM!

Hansel and Gretel Theatre West presents Storybook Theatre’s Hansel and Gretel, Saturdays, February 18-June 3.

We have a marquee! HANSEL AND GRETEL premieres NEXT Saturday, February 18, at 1 PM.

For details visit TheatreWest.org!

Please join us, starting later this month, for HANSEL AND GRETEL!

Running Saturdays at 1 p.m. February 18 - June 3

* ( ) interpretation with March 18 performance

For additional details, visit TheatreWest.org!

SUMMARY: “This is the famous story about a brother and his sister who leave home, follow bread crumbs through the woods, meet a funny witch and a wacky bird and have all kinds of other adventures. Along the way they learn that no matter what sort of trouble you are in at home, it’s never a good idea to run away. Inspired by Grimm’s fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel is a happy, fun and interactive musical that’s ideal entertainment for kids ages 3 to 9 and their families. The kids in the audience will even have a chance to learn a dance number and be part of the story!”

Book by Lloyd J. Schwartz. Music and Lyrics by Hope Juber and Laurence Juber

Directed by Lloyd J. Schwartz. Produced by Barbara Mallory Schwartz

Featuring: Will Collyer, Hasan Crawford, Kathy Garrick, Barbara Mallory, David Mingrino, Oscar Nava, Elise Walters

Understudies: Melodee Fernandez, Jessica Rawls, Amelia Vargas

Choreography recreated by Bonnie Kalisher Dukes

Stage Managers: Leesa Freed, David P. Johnson

Sponsors: California Arts Council, Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture

Official Media Sponsor: L.A. Parent

Please join us for the CLOSING performance of LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD this Saturday at 1 PM!

(The brand-new cast of HANSEL & GRETEL will shortly move in!)

Visit TheatreWest.org for ticketing details.

Official media sponsor: L.A. Parent

See you onstage!

Join us SATURDAY for this season’s FINAL Spanish-language performance of “Caperucita Roja” (“Little Red Riding Hood”) at 11 AM, followed by the English-language performance at 1 PM at Theatre West!

Click the link in the first comment below for a cute promo video by David P. Johnson!

Running time is approximately one hour, including an intermission.

“Caperucita Roja” features Zahaira Curiel as Little Red Riding Hood; Mario Rocha as the Wolf; Graciela Valderrama as Granny; Samantha Barrios as Mother/Narrator; and Gabriel Gonzalez as the Woodcutter.

Mario Rocha is also the co-director, alongside Barbara Mallory.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online (as well as in person). Visit TheatreWest.org for details!

(NOTE: The closing performance of “Little Red Riding Hood” is Saturday, January 28! And then “Hansel & Gretel” moves in!)

Storybook Theater phone line for additional information: (818) 761-2203.

Official media sponsor: L.A. Parent

Theatre West is conveniently located just off the 101 South at 3333 Cahuenga Boulevard West, across the street from Universal CityWalk and midway between the Hollywood Bowl and Studio City.

PARKING: Metered street parking until 6 PM Monday through Saturday (very limited free neighborhood parking), or across the street in the lot for $10 (card only; no attendant).

See you onstage!

REMINDER: Saturday's performance of "Little Red Riding Hood” at 1 PM will include ( ) interpretation!

ALSO: The Spanish-language “Caperucita Roja” returns NEXT Saturday, January 21, at 11 AM, followed by the English version at 1 PM.

Official media sponsor: L.A. Parent

Running time is approximately one hour, including an intermission.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online (as well as in person). Visit TheatreWest.org for details!

Storybook Theater phone line for additional information: (818) 761-2203.

Theatre West is conveniently located just off the 101 South at 3333 Cahuenga Boulevard West, across the street from Universal CityWalk and midway between the Hollywood Bowl and Studio City.

PARKING: Metered street parking until 6 PM Monday through Saturday (very limited free neighborhood parking), or across the street in the lot for $10 (card only; no attendant).

See you onstage!

Photos: Garry Kluger

Friends, "Little Red Riding Hood” returns TOMORROW as well as January 14, 21 and 28 at 1 PM! Join us!

Next week’s performance, Saturday, January 14, will include ( ) interpretation.

AND the Spanish-language “Caperucita Roja” returns in two weeks on Saturday, January 21 at 11 AM!

Official media sponsor: L.A. Parent

Running time is approximately one hour, including an intermission.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online (as well as in person). Visit TheatreWest.org for details!

Storybook Theater phone line for additional information: (818) 761-2203.

Theatre West is conveniently located just off the 101 South at 3333 Cahuenga Boulevard West, across the street from Universal CityWalk and midway between the Hollywood Bowl and Studio City.

PARKING: Metered street parking until 6 PM Monday through Saturday (very limited free neighborhood parking), or across the street in the lot for $10 (card only; no attendant).

See you onstage!

Photos: Garry Kluger

Happy New Year! Storybook Theatre’s “Little Red Riding Hood” returns this weekend: Saturday, January 7 as well as January 14, 21 and 28 at 1 PM!

PLUS: The Spanish-language “Caperucita Roja” returns Saturday, January 21 at 11 AM.

PLUS PLUS: The performance Saturday, January 14 will include ( ) interpretation.

Official media sponsor: L.A. Parent

Running time is approximately one hour, including an intermission.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online (as well as in person). For details, visit TheatreWest.org!

Storybook Theater phone line for additional information: (818) 761-2203.

Theatre West is conveniently located just off the 101 South at 3333 Cahuenga Boulevard West, across the street from Universal CityWalk and midway between the Hollywood Bowl and Studio City.

PARKING: Metered street parking until 6 PM Monday through Saturday (very limited free neighborhood parking), or across the street in the lot for $10 (card only; no attendant).

See you onstage!

Photos: Garry Kluger

Happy holidays! See you onstage in January!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Theatre West and Storybook Theatre!

Mark your calendars, friends: We are now on a holiday break, but “Little Red Riding Hood” returns Saturdays at 1 PM next month: January 7, 14, 21 and 28; the Spanish-language “Caperucita Roja” returns Saturday, January 21 at 11 AM.

PLUS: The performance Saturday, January 14 will include ( ) interpretation.

NEXT UP for Storybook Theatre is "Hansel & Gretel." Stay tuned!

LOOKING AHEAD: As you can see here, the new cast of Dina Morrone’s uproarious comedy “Moose on the Loose” (Moose on the Loose) met on our stage over the weekend for their first table read! Mark your calendars for Friday, April 14.

Visit TheatreWest.org for additional details.

Photos: Garry Kluger (top, right); Benjamin Scuglia