Beverly Hills Playhouse

01/29/2025

“A social satire that’s simply George Bernard Shaw for the 21st Century” ~ LA Weekly

“A funny, thought-provoking script… YEARS TO THE DAY is a mature and culturally relevant reflection on friendship and middle age.” Edfest Magazine

Opening February 6th on the Carnegie Stage. Years to the Day continues its travels: this brilliant two-hander starring David Whalen and Dublin McManne in this version, written and directed by Allen Barton.

We are very excited for the new coproduction between Beverly Hills Playhouse and Irish Riviera Productions!

Break Legs!

#2025

01/23/2025

Thoroughly deserving of her Screen Actors Guild Award Nomination for Best Supporting Actress, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez in A COMPLETE UNKNOWN. CONGRATULATIONS!

We couldn’t be happier for her!

#2025 #✨

01/23/2025

We are absolutely thrilled to see the Academy’s announcement of the Oscar Nominees this morning. Our congratulations to BHP alumna Monica Barbaro for her nomination today for her portrayal of Joan Baez in A Complete Unknown. Brava!

01/23/2025

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/oscar-nominees-2025-see-complete-143942718.html

Many congratulations to Monica Barbaro, who studied in our SF program before coming to LA and being in our Advanced class with Allen Barton.

Demi Moore, Monica Barbaro, Timothée Chalamet, oh my!

01/09/2025

Many of you who have intersected with the BHP will know Art Cohan, a longtime staff member, loyal friend, and terrific teacher -- overall a certified mensch. He is one of many whose home has burned to the ground over in Altadena, and if you have any spare change to help him start over, it would be much appreciated.

Hi, there, This is Art Cohan. The Eaton Fire in Altadena destroyed my house … Art Cohan needs your support for Restore Art Cohan's Life After Fire Loss

12/18/2024

Of course, we only thought of taking photos after half the class had left the building.

Smiles all round, marking the end of a great year of Scene Study in the Advanced Class taught by Allen Barton.

at the #2024 #✨

11/27/2024

In case time has slipped away and you have not been to experience The Doll’s House Project at BHP, here’s a reminder. Time is running out, with just four shows left and limited seating available. So, book now at
www.bhplayhouse.com

Closing on Sunday December 8th.

Don’t wait until the last minute because I’ll be posting “Please, don’t come” - like our last two productions.

“I love, love, love this playhouse and the plays they do.”

Every performance is full, moving, witty and electric.

🎭

11/26/2024

“Mia Christou is one of the most multi-talented members of the LA Theater community I’ve ever met. The actors, every one of them were top notch! I love this playhouse… They plays they do, examining the human condition from both unique and universal perspectives never disappoint. Congratulations, Mia! It closes December 8th. Go see these plays, Folks! Tremendous stuff!”

“Sitting through both plays in one day is not for everyone, but I’m so glad I did!”.

#❤️

11/25/2024

Stage Raw Top Ten Pick and RECOMMENDED by every critic who has reviewed our production.

#🎭 #❤️ #✨

See You Soon!

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11/24/2024

The Doll’s House Project - Sunday: Parts 1 and 2 on our Main Stage.

3pm A Doll’s House

7:30pm A Doll’s House, Part 2

to #❤️

11/22/2024

Nora and Nora are on the Radio today with Julio Martinez for the weekly Arts in Review program.






Talking about A Doll’s House and A Doll’s House, Part 2
#🎭

11/18/2024

DH2 had the last word on this fabulous third weekend of shows.

Thank you to all of our audiences.

Wishing you a great week!

#❤️ #🙏🏻

11/17/2024

The Doll’s House Project ~ second half is on tonight.

A Doll’s House, Part 2
By
Lucas Hnath















#🎭

11/17/2024

“Barton navigates the complex dynamics between characters, each grappling with the aftermath of Nora’s departure. The tension crackles with unresolved issues and shifting power dynamics.”



“Mia Christou’s Nora is a force to be reckoned with - confident yet vulnerable, her return a mixture of triumph and trepidation. Peter Zizzo brings depth to Torvald, revealing layers of hurt and confusion beneath his composed exterior.”

“Barton’s direction shines in the play’s quieter moments. He allows silences to speak volumes, letting the weight of years apart hang in the air. The result is a production that feels both intimate and expansive, tackling big ideas while never losing sight of the human story at its core.”

“Boldly mannered, Christou’s portrayal is underpinned by stringent subtlety.”

“We are swept up in Barton’s nearly-flawless staging… perfectly realized.”

“Peter Zizzo is virtuosic as the sadly “broken” Torvald. while a wonderful Lisa Robins, sporting a mop of wildly unkempt hair, is drolly matter-of-fact as Nora’s former nanny Anne-Marie.”

“The performances by these extraordinary actors are phenomenal.”

“Peter Zizzo’s Torvald was an absolute delight.”

“Mia Christou’s Nora was a bold and beautiful choice. Almost goddess-like in her stage presence, her facade cracking ever so slightly.“
“Tati Jorio as Emmy was exquisite and formidable and Lisa Robbins almost stole the show as Anne-Marie!”

11/16/2024

The Oasis of Insanity

Weekend shows are running. Classes are happening. Scene Study classes at all levels are ongoing.

Visit our website for everything you need to know.

Welcome to our house.

Beverly Hills Playhouse.

for #✨

www.bhplayhouse.com

11/15/2024

A Doll’s House

Performances Friday 8pm & Sunday 3pm

Main Stage

#🎭

11/12/2024

“A production that feels both intimate and expansive… tackling big ideas while never losing sight of the human story at its core.”

Performances this weekend for THE DOLL’S HOUSE PROJECT.

Part 1 Friday at 8pm
Part 2 Saturday at 8pm
Part 1 Sunday at 3pm
Part 2 Sunday at 7:30pm

Part 2 ~ Director ~ Allen Barton

Cast
NORA ~ Mia Christou
TORVALD ~ Peter Zizzo
EMMY ~ Tati Jorio
ANNE-MARIE ~ Lisa Robins

“Be a part of it!” ~ Lucas Hnath

(Part 1) A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen
Hot topic ~ FRESH Adaptation for this MOMENT by Mia Christou & Allen Barton

Director ~ Mia Christou

Cast
NORA ~ Emily Chapman
TORVALD ~ Griffin Taylor
KRISTINE LINDE ~ Mara Weisband
ANNE-MARIE ~ Jody Booth / Esther Treadway
DR PETER RANK ~ David Bernstein / Eric Toms
NILS KROGSTAD ~ Wallez James
Nora - Understudy ~ Freya Adams
Torvald - Understudy ~ Jeremy Ray Smolik

In rep at our oasis of insanity on the Main Stage now …
#❤️

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Come to the theatre. You’ll be glad that you did.

11/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who came to our oasis for The Doll’s House Project.

#2 #❤️