Goldstar Member Tips

• Helene on Information
  It's L A -- anything goes
• Helene on Information
  Lots of good eateries in neighborhood
• Helene on Information
  Used Pantages lot C -- very convenient
• Helene on Information
  Good night out
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Get your checkbook out if you plan to park in a Pantages lot.
• James M. on Information
  I ate at home since the service at the local restaurants is WAAYY too slow and overpriced!
• James M. on Information
  Slacks & a nice shirt.
• James M. on Information
  1 hour parking meters on Tues night end at 8pm, so find one at 7 & save big!
• James M. on Information
  Slacks and nice shirt.
• James M. on Information
  Service at local restaurants are waayy too slow! We ate at home & saved $$$.
• Virginia Ellison on Information
  Give yourself plenty of time to make a fun night out.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Parked at Pantages lot A. Only $10. Not bad and convenient
• Terrill H. on Information
  Lot behind Pantages was $15.00
• Terrill H. on Information
  Only needed to be there 15 min. before show.
• Theater Goers on Information
  Very easy to take the train. It gets off across the street from theater.
• Theater Goers on Information
  We had early dinner near at restaurant in our neighborhood.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Parking lot A was only $10.00
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Lot across the street was $10.00
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Theatre attire but comfortable
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Not good family restaurants around.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  I took the subway
• Miki Friedman on Information
  Chicken Dijon directly across the street from the theater is low cost and excellent.
• Jerry Gordon on Information
  Write your own tip, then hit enter.
• Jerry Gordon on Information
  Cleo's was great and very convenient to the Pantageous.
• Melvin S. on Information
  Men with caps need to remove them so that shorter people sitting behind them can see the whole stage
• Goldstar Member on Information
  You can reserve the lot acrross the street.
• Barry W. on Information
  We actually found parking on the street.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Try the Irish Stew at Killian's next door.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  $3 Pints & Irish Stew at Killian's next door.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Dephine at the W Hotel! And valet parking for The Pantages with restaurant validation is only $7.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  It's the theatre - look nice!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Valet parking at the W across the street
• Suzanne Bee on Information
  Ate at Dillons next door and paid $5 for parking (Wed. Nite)
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Wood & Vine, across from Pantages, limited menu. Nice patio.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Lot behind theatre on Vine is $15.
• Frank Miller on Information
  Took the Red Line which exits right across the street from Pantages Theartre; only $3 round-trip!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Delphine's parking is $15 with show. ($7 for only 3 hours)
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Fabiolus cafe on Sunset is very good and a 2 block walk.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Go early and eat before the show.
• Melanie on Information
  Must be there on time as it's starts on the dot! We were early and had to sit for 30 min. .
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Don't park in the lot behind/next to the Pantages. It costs $15.00
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Went to Off the Vine on Leland...good food
• Richard V. on Information
  Love "Off Vine" on Vine just below Sunset
• Julie B. on Information
  If you're taking the Metro be sure to give yourself enough time if you want to eat before the show
• The Lobe on Information
  Plenty of free (after 8) meters in a one-block circumference.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Ate at Beso's, about 1.5 blocks from the theatre. Pricey, but the food was great.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Valet at Dillons next to Pantages $5 get stamped, food is EXCELLENT/affordable and SO Convenient.
• Wilma on Information
  China Express fast food located about 2 blocks west.
• EK on Information
  At across the street at wonderful, inexpensive Chicken
• EK on Information
  Ate across the street at Chicken Dijon. GREAT!
• EK on Information
  Park on side streets - metered
• Vivian on Information
  Kabuki was nice for Japanese food. Two blocks west and two blocks south of theater.
• Vivian on Information
  From front of theater, on left corner on the south side, parking was $10 flat rate.
• Vivian on Information
  During rush traffic it takes 1 1/2 hours to Hollywood from South Bay
• Steve Pollak on Information
  Casual
• Steve Pollak on Information
  Kasuka. Great sushi, a block away moderate prices.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Cash only for
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Cash only for water and snacks at the theater.
• Susan Lynch on Information
  Get dressed up.... it's the Pantages
• Michael S. on Information
  Delicious roasted chicken, pita bread, hummus, french fries with cheese on them. Dinner about $10
• Michael S. on Information
  If you only see one big stage production this year. This is the one!
• Linda Smukler on Information
  Had a Had a fantastic dinner at Cleo, around the corner. Can't wait to go back!
• Sharon Landler on Information
  Use metro
• Sharon Landler on Information
  We were early and walked around to check out the sights and people
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Off Vine right around the corner is wonderful! Food is great and the place is very quaint!!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Dress nice - it's the theatre for goodness sake (no UGG boots!!).
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Look good but comfortable
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Remember that it's almost three hours. Eat before you go.
• Tammy Kaitz on Information
  Also ate at Beso's. Just beautiful inside, food and service great!
• Randi on Information
  We wore jeans...
• Randi on Information
  On Cahuenga - cheap, healthy, excellent!!
• Randi on Information
  Sharky's Woodfired Mexican Grill (323) 461-7881 1716 N Cahuenga Blvd Hollywood, CA 90028
• dessablue on Information
  $10 parking at lot across the street. Worth it.
• dessablue on Information
  Was surprised to see how many young girls dressed like they were going clubbing
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Had dinner at Katsuya before the show and walked over, YUM!
• Kathleen O'Neal on Information
  Dillon's Pub at Hollywood & Vine is mid-priced good food w/$5 valet parking - very convenient!
• Kathleen O'Neal on Information
  Eat at Dillon's Pub and only pay $5 for valet parking (plus tip when you leave).
• Kathleen O'Neal on Information
  Eat at Dillon's Pub and only pay $5 for valet parking (plus tip when you leave)
• Goldstar Member on Information
  In a hurry, cheap sandwiches next door.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  $7 flat all-night valet parking when you eat at Delphine across street!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Delphine for dinner directly across street was great!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Many eateries around but we ate at Sadie on Las Palmas.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Parked for $8 3 blocks from Pantages
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Started right at 8 pm so DON'T BE LATE !!!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Irish pub next door -valet parking $5 for whole evening
• Karenrg on Information
  Fabiolus on Sunset for dinner before - excellent!
• Karenrg on Information
  Take the subway if you can - much easier and cheaper than trying to park around the Pantages
• C. VILLINES on Information
  Had a fabulous Italian dinner at Fabiolus on Sunset. Go there!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Take the Metro Rail from Universal to right across the street from the theatre!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Way overpriced at the theatre!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Nice casual to dressy. It's a theatre, look decent!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Don't be late or you will sit out the entire first number.
• Jerome K. on Information
  Consider your seatmates and leave the strong perfumes at home
• Jerome K. on Information
  Parked a few blocks south for affordable parking
• Bobby C on Information
  Jeans to a suit. All good.
• Bobby C on Information
  Lots of great places on Melrose. Only 15 min from Pantages.
• Bobby C on Information
  Reservation at 6pm for dinner locally gives you plenty of time.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Went to nearby Los Feliz first, for local neighborhood Italian. Amazing at Farfalla.
• Cassie on Information
  Off Vine is charming, food delicious.
• Cassie on Information
  Dress nicely! No jeans and T shirt.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Shorts are not appropriate
• Kris on Information
  Blue Palms Brewhouse next to the Fonda Theater was close and great food
• Cathy A on Information
  Had dinner at Katsuya across the street.
• Cathy A on Information
  Took us 2 1/2 hours to get there Thursday from Redondo Beach!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Anything goes
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Try Eating in Thai Town on Hollywood Blvd.
• Dodie Danchick on Information
  About two blocks down there's a funky pizza place called Combo's that we like.
• mazzies mom on Information
  Had dinner at Tender Greens on Sunset and Vine. Great Dinner for $11.
• mazzies mom on Information
  I find that the parking by theater is fine but the parking attendents are extremely RUDE
• mazzies mom on Information
  A wonderful evening out!
• Lewis Sternfels on Information
  When they say doors close at 8pm, they mean it; give yourself plenty of time to get there.
• theaterfan on Information
  Parking on Argyle was $10, much better than $20+ in back of the theater
• theaterfan on Information
  Are before
• theaterfan on Information
  Sit close to enjoy this otherwise forget it
• Esther M. on Information
  Sit in the back it easy to get to the bathrooms!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Dillon's Pub was less expensive than the other close choices. Go early, though1
• Dan Kennedy on Information
  Dress nicely men. This is first class theatre.
• Dan Kennedy on Information
  Dress nicely men. This is first class theatre
• Dave on Information
  Cafe Entourage on Vine was excellent; good service, reasonably priced.
• Dave on Information
  70 minute drive from Torrance; no problem
• Dave on Information
  Why can't all theater productions start on time?
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Ladies, the lines for bathrooms upstairs wasMUCH shorter.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Parked at Dillon's Pub valet for $10
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Ate across street at Chicken Dijon, it was a nice casual place for a quick dinner before show
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Goldstar ticket buyers may want to bring opera glasses or biniculars
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Be sure to read the lobby banners!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  The Waffle at Sunset and Vine was great; no wait and the staff is really friendly
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Ate at Kat-su-ya and it was delicious.
• Mariel Crow on Information
  Make sure to be at the venue 10min before the show begins so you get in for sure.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Took the metro from North Hollywood -
• Goldstar Member on Information
  It took less than 30 min door to door and cost $.80 for the round trip - what a deal!!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Being a local, I took the bus. Piece of cake!!!
• Frank on Information
  We had a bite at Dillons just up the street. Service was fast and the food was good.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Drinks are over priced and very small.. Bring a Flask
• Goldstar Member on Information
  $10.00 to park
• Jean Sportelli on Information
  Katsuya was wonderful
• Jean Sportelli on Information
  Lot adjancent to theatre $10
• Jean Sportelli on Information
  Starts very promptly at 8pm
• Deena Margolis on Information
  Not as great for young kids as I expected it to be.
• ArrDee on Information
  Red Line from the Valley and off at Hollywood and Vine - Great.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Had dinner at Cleo around the corner. Highly recommend it! Great food, atmosphere!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We found parking two blocks away on the street which gave us a quick exit after the show
• enrique schleien on Information
  Parked at lot B- no problem
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Musso and Franks is always the best choice.. True Hollywood history and great food and service!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Find street parking
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Went to Musso & Frank for dinner prior to the show!!! Excellent food and atmosphere.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  East access to 101 Fwy from the lot a
• Goldstar Member on Information
  $10 parking and easy access to 101 Fwy from the lot at NE corner of Argyle Ave & Hollywood Blvd
• GhostwriterMo on Information
  I wouldn't take a child under
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Metro directly across the street, convenient!
• Mimi Spencer on Information
  Had dinner at Dillons Pub.
• Emmy Cummins on Information
  Muso & Franks around since 1919 excellent food and drinks
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Parked at Dillon's Pub valet for $5
• KSO on Information
  Was surprised to see people there in shorts and T-shirts.
• KSO on Information
  Glad to see restaurants opening in the neighborhood - no longer a foodless wasteland.
• KSO on Information
  Too bad the Pantages has such bad logistics (crowded lobby, no elevator, few bathrooms).
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Ate at Clleo across the street
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Good food and fun
• Deb on Information
  Delphine's right across the street was xlnt. Didn't park there.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Not a family friendly musical
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Parking has gone up to $10.00 now
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Make sure and bring binoculars.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Nice attire - I agree - it's the theatre, make the effort.
• Linda on Information
  Bring binoculars if your seats are far from the stage.
• LORIELP on Information
  I prefer a low-key dinner in Thai town
• Goldstar Member on Information
  The line for the women's restroom is LONG!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We at at The Grill on Hollywood at the Hollywood/Highland complex, only 5 minute drive away.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Parked at valet on Hollywood and Vine for $15.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Some curse words, but otherwise a very lovely family friendly show!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We dressed up, but some were in jeans. Why not dress up if you're going out for a Broadway show?!
• Roni Hodgkins on Information
  Enjoyed a fun dinner at Blue Palms Brewhouse before the show. .Good food at a reasonable price.
• Anonymous on Information
  Salad at Delphine (excellent service) then crossed the street to the Pantages. Easy.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Lots of vulgar language - explain it to your children before the show.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  California Casual
• Culver Roz on Information
  On Sunday, started promptly at 6:30. We parked at the $10 open lot kitty corner from the Pantages.
• monique Mcdaniel on Information
  Eat at Micelis Italian restaurant down the street from Pantages.
• monique Mcdaniel on Information
  The pig and Whistle is super close and is old Hollywood.
• monique Mcdaniel on Information
  Don't leave before the standing ovation,it is rude.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Quite a bit of foul language. Not great for kids ears.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  This show did NOT rate a standing ovation.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Parked on the street, right ouside the lot, for free!
• Daniel Elman on Information
  Eat at Off Vine. Less than 2 min. drive away.
• tesspug on Information
  Always eat at Dillion's Irish Pub.
• tesspug on Information
  Parked at Lot c. $10
• Pat on Information
  Ate at Lucky Devils on Hollywood Boulevard. Great burgers!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We went to the Lexington Social House around the corner on Vine, great food and service.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  If you valet park at the resturant you can leave your car there.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Take the metro!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  People wore everything. If you feel like dressing nicely, you will not be out of place.
• Pippi on Information
  Handicap accessible and the staff is cordial and helpful!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Arrived early and parked on the street...1/2 block from theatre
• Frangelic2 on Information
  Dressy casual. It was really warm inside.
• Frangelic2 on Information
  Ate at Nirya Thai on Sunset and Gower. Easy to walk to, great prices, food, service, and atmosphere.
• Frangelic2 on Information
  My friend parked up the little hill near the apartments for free. I took the Metro.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We took the metro, easy and inexpensive.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Dillon's took so long we had to leave without eating. And we got there at 6:30!
• lorriehig on Information
  Argyle lot for $10, southside of Hwd Blvd, worked best.
• lorriehig on Information
  Argyle lot for $10, southside of Hwd Blvd, worked best
• lorriehig on Information
  Magnolia Restaurant on Sunset near Argyle, great food, good service, close
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Get to the area early and go somewhere off Hollywood Blvd.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Watch out for lot on Vine that advertises $5 - ended up $10
• Sharon on Information
  St Felix round the corner on Caheunga - excellent happy hour, good food and great cocktails
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Some curse words, fyi for those with kids
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Found street parking, but very little avaiable
• barbara on Information
  Park across for 10 dollars
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Park around the corner for $10
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Check around because different lots are different prices to park
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Took the Metro
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Don't live near a train. Parking across street fine
• Elizabeth Virani on Information
  Delphine's at W across street served quickly mindful of showtime. Tasty, friendly, a little pricey.
• Elizabeth Virani on Information
  Some language a little strong for kids, though DELIVERED by kids.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Eat at Cleo around the corner at the Hotel Rebury. Terrific food.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Valet park at Cleo/Hotel Redbury. $9 validated with dinner
• Goldstar Member on Information
  The parking lot attendants across argyle ave. were awful, controlling jerks. nasty, nasty, nastys
• pepponde05 on Information
  Park at Universal for free and take the metro 2 stops, $3 round trip.
• Tom Munsell on Information
  We took the subway from the valley.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We went to Smoke House for dinner.
• magalway on Information
  Nice cheap meal at
• magalway on Information
  Wear what you like It's up to you.
• magalway on Information
  Took the bus up Highland, then got a ride home.
• magalway on Information
  Was in row SS, wish I'd been closer, would have liked it better.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Delicious meal at Dijon Chicken, a very reasonably priced Mediterranean menu.
• Sylvia Cortes on Information
  Most folks were very casual. Kids in shorts, jeans, T-shirts, flip flops.
• bamac1020 on Information
  Dillon's - two doors west on Hollywood Blvd.
• Sylvia Cortes on Information
  Pantages offers soda for $6 and you get to keep the cup. They also sell muffins and cookies.
• eileened on Information
  Wish I had known about the Metro stop. It would have been easier.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We love Dillons Irish Pub 2 doors down. $3 pints and great food!!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  I appreciated the very punctual performance and intermission. Don't be late!
• Dianne on Information
  Went to the Hungry Cat. Creatuve Menu, may not be for everyone
• Dianne on Information
  Left the car at our hotel. Took the Metro (across the street)
• Francis on Information
  Park on the left side of the theater( facing the theater) . It's cheaper than lot A
• Goldstar Member on Information
  They could use more Rest rooms. Get there fast at intermission!
• drakefolks on Information
  Chicken d'Jon across the street - good, inexpensive
• drakefolks on Information
  Casual dress is OK.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  I was orchestra center, third row from the back....PERFECT!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Dijon Chicken is perfect and fast service.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Great dinner right across the street, or try "Off Vine" three blocks south
• quazzimotto on Information
  Eat before the show and save the dough!
• quazzimotto on Information
  Free parking on the street if you arrive early.
• jessemartini on Information
  Parking next to the pantages was convenient, and only $10
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Ate at Dillon's pub. The food was wonderful
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We took the metro from Universal City. Easy, fun and very cheap was to get there.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Metro is only 25 cents for seniors
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Secret- a little restaurant tucked down about a block down the Blvd is fun and easy
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We ate at Wolfslair Biergarten around the corner. Really delicious.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Casual attire
• Goldstar Member on Information
  $10 parking is convenient across the street.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Ate at Wood And Vine, sat outside had fantastic tapas style dishes.
• Kathy on Information
  Ate at Cleos, good tapas, expensive and crowded.
• Kathy on Information
  Went to the $10 parking on Vine. Very convenient.
• Kathy on Information
  Cleos, expensive and crowded. Good food.
• Marie P. on Information
  Chicken Dijon across the street was good, fast, not crowded and inexpensive.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  There's also street parking if you're lucky.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  I thought it was a great show for kids. Going to take my grandson
• Goldstar Member on Information
  It's casual, but I didn't see shorts, flip flops and t-shirts.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We ate at CUBE, but got there early so not to rush
• Goldstar Member on Information
  We picked up tkts before dinner to avoid the lines later
• Goldstar Member on Information
  I like stopping at the Irish pub next door before the show. $3 taps all day every day. Hard to beat!
• Goldstar Member on Information
  I drove down at 7. No traffic south on the 101 from the Valley. Went on a Wednesday.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  The parking on Vine was great they let me park for $10 even though the sign said $15
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Be considerate and don't eat from noisy bags during the show!
• Linda Wreede on Information
  Use the Red Line to Hollywood/Vine. Right across street from Pantages.
• Linda Wreede on Information
  Yep, binoculars next time.
• Linda Wreede on Information
  Use the
• Linda Wreede on Information
  Use the Red Line to Hollywood/Vine. Exit right across street from Pantages.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Always nice to dress up for the theater. The Pantages is a gorgeous venue
• Sandra G. on Information
  Why would someone wear a hat and block the view for others?
• Yiffat on Information
  208 Rodeo restaurant in Beverly Hills
• Yiffat on Information
  Yes bad language, but great show.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Got ticket, car towed. cost me $351 in fines
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Parking ticket and towed cost me $351 in fines
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Anything
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Street parking not difficult to find
• Goldstar Member on Information
  No grunge please. just show respect to your fellow theatergoers.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Don't go into the vine & hole
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Just show some respect to the venue your fellow theatergoers.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  No time to dine out. ate at home
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Don't park in the lot at the NW corner of hollywood & vine. they do bait and switch.
• Mary McGeachy on Information
  If it's first time at Pantages save time for looking at this fab theater.
• Mary McGeachy on Information
  Happy hour at Katsuya is great!
• socalguy79 on Information
  Kitchen 24 is walking distance for a hip dining experience.
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Emjoyed a quick accomodating bite at Delphines.
• Panchita Jones on Information
  Terrible concession food...ONLY CANDY! We wanted nuts or chips.
• Panchita Jones on Information
  Parked right next to the theater, $10. Great price for the area.
• Panchita Jones on Information
  They have booster seats for kids, but they're hard plastic. I always bring along my own
• Panchita Jones on Information
  Parking
• Goldstar Member on Information
  Blue Palms Brewhouse down the street is great casual fare & good beer!

531 Goldstar Member Reviews

Goldstar Member

5.0

Great music and dancing. Very entertaining!

Written on Aug 14 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Full of energy and an enthusiastic cast. Fun dance sequences with a show-stopping lead!

Written on Jul 02 2012

Panchita Jones

4.0

Wow! I was very impressed with this show; the dancing was amazing! There were a couple of musical numbers that I could have done without, but generally it was a very entertaining production in the beautiful Pantages Theatre. My 9-year-old watched from the edge of his seat and (fortunately) a lot of the profanity went over his head. He was just mesmerised by the dancing. Glad we were able to attend!

Written on Jun 15 2012

tallguyla

5.0

Great show!

Written on Jun 07 2012

Goldstar Member

3.0

The dance numbers were great. The story was pretty much non-existent. The film was much better.

Written on Jun 04 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Red Velvet Member

Enjoyed the program. Did not seem too long at all.
But I can't remember one tune.

Written on May 28 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Super fantastic. Very talented cast!

Written on May 20 2012

socalguy79

4.0

I really enjoyed Billy Elliot. The tickets were a total last minute decision. I got my Goldstar email and it sparked my interest. The dancing was great. The only thing I had a hard time with was understanding parts of the play. The accents are so thick it was tough but overall a very enjoyable performance.

Written on May 18 2012

Mary McGeachy

5.0

Fantastic closing night performance by all of the cast.

Written on May 17 2012

Joan Radell

3.0

The first act was enjoyable and kept my attention. However, the second act was slow and boring. I could barely keep my eyes open.

Written on May 16 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

i attended with two playwrights, one of whom studied ballet, the other who writes for the musical stage. none of us were crazy about the score ... not a memorable song to be heard. the the ballet dancer and i thought that our billy was a good tap dancer, but ballet? not so much. my 2 companions thought the story was very slow getting started.

however ... i cried three times and grinned my cheeks off during most of the remainder of the performance.

our orchestra seats, considering the discount tickets, were fab. just to the right of the center section, on the aisle and maybe half way back.

that being said, the sound system was bad ... we missed half the lyrics and dialogue.

good going gold star. i'm a fan.

Written on May 15 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

We saw this show in London. The touring cast are excellent. The staging is adequate, none of the bells snd whistles of the London Production. I bought Gold Star tickets excellent. Trying to sell the season in the foyer. Outrageos prices for only adequate seats. This VIP booking should be abolished by LA or their performing rights closed. Who can, or does pay for VIP Seating. I will use Gold Star again, I will not be blackmailed by Pantages seat prices. Will buy from Gold Star The show was excellent. staging poor, like a typical touring show.
RK

Written on May 15 2012

Richard Cintron

1.0

Red Velvet Member

I took my wife and my nine year old twin boys to see the final performance of BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL. From the TV ad, we were all looking forward to a feel good family musical about a young boy who wants to dance. However, the musical also had adults and children cursing and raising their middle fingers throughout the show. As parents, my wife and I are very careful not to subject our children to swear words in our home or elsewhere. When we go to the movies we always make sure that they are "kid friendly."

On our way home, our children asked us a lot of questions about the show i.e. why was there so much cursing, why were people giving their middle fingers and the about boy who likes the wear girls clothes? Difficult as it was to discuss it, my wife and I managed to talk to our kids about the show. If we had known that there were going to be cursing we would not have gone to see it. It's times like these, that I wished stage shows would have a rating system similar to the movies for parents like myself. That evening, I saw a lot of kids in the audience. I'm sure their parents were just as shocked as us.

The TV ad was very deceiving. BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL is not kid friendly. It seems to me that The Nederlander Organization, Broadway/L.A. and The Pantages Theatre should take responsibility for these ads, instead of only being interested in selling tickets.

Written on May 15 2012

Mark T.

5.0

It was the last night, I'd seen the original production in London about 6 years ago. This is a very competent 'traveling' version. Good performance by all the cast.

Written on May 15 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

The show was very entertaining. The boy who played Billy Elliot was fantastic - I can't believe he could remember all of those dances!! Our seats were in the very back, but we could see quite well.

Written on May 15 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Little disappointed that the lead character was not English and had a fake acccent. I was also surprised that it ended the way it did. The music was not as exciting as the film score was.

Written on May 15 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Took my three grandsons as a birthday treat and I think they were dazzled, as was I. Seats were in the back of the orchestra but the sound was excellent and the cast was superb, especially the boy who played Billy that night. A great evening.

Written on May 15 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

beautiful.. amazing.. brilliant!!!

Written on May 14 2012

Debbie

5.0

Billy Elliot was excellent. Loved it.

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Very enjoyable!

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

My granddaughter and I enjoyed the play very much. We were not prepaired for some of the profanity, but the dancing and singing was wonderful.

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

JP was a terrific Billy Elliott and a wonderful dancer! I
Iiked e singing too and the very end when Billy said goodbye to Michael by using their real names (Cameron and JP).

Written on May 14 2012

Miriyam Glazer

5.0

This was an exceptionally beautiful, robust, brilliantly performed musical. The seats were great.

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

2.0

it was painful to see how the kids tried to adopt a British accent so unsuccessfully. it does take away from the pleasure.

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

wonderful show!

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

I absolutely loved it!! What a great show! I was concerned when I bought the tickets because you couldn't see where you were sitting but our seats were amazing.

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

2.0

i liked the buskers outside on the street better. they were more talented and their songs were better. yet the public packed every seat and ate it up with a spoon. better show for women or well, you know....it is true the little boy was a good ballet dancer. how did i get roped into seeing this?

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Red Velvet Member

Great show if you like modern dance. Billy has some great scenes
And one flying bit at end of first act is pretty good.

Written on May 14 2012

Kaitlyn

4.0

Great choreography and story line!

Written on May 14 2012

Sid Dole

4.0

The play was terrific,

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Wonderful pure theatre experience. The dancing skill especially of the young boy was out of this world. Inspiring. Profound juxtaposition with social commentary.

Written on May 14 2012

Yiffat

5.0

Amazing!!! Loved it. My kids enjoyed it a lot. Could have done without the bad language...
Billy who was played by JP Viernes was amazing!!!!
What a talent!!!
The show was 3 hours. 8:00-11:00pm

Written on May 14 2012

Sandra G.

5.0

We went on Mother's Day, and this was the perfect play to honor the concept of what a mother can impart to her children. Great production value and superb performers. I loved the music.

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Wonderful night- great tribute to mother-son's relationships (saw it on Mother's Day too)- amazing dancing, especially the tap!! Took our 12-year-old twin boys and it was just a tad long for them- 2 hours would have been perfect!- but they did like it :)

Written on May 14 2012

Linda Wreede

4.0

Loved Billy Elliot. Attended the closing performance, very personal and nostalgic. Took Metro to right across street from the Pantages. Goldstar process worked perfectly.

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Great performance

Written on May 14 2012

Laura Elle

4.0

The show was pretty good; I dragged my husband to it and even though he's not a "musical theater" kind of guy, he enjoyed it. It took a huge leap to believe the kid who played Billy Elliot was even remotely related to the adults who played his parents, but he was a good singer and a fantastic dancer, so we made the effort. The biggest distraction was the lack of leg room in the theater--if you are tall or have back issues, it'll be a long night.

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

1.0

Many stand-ins performed the night I attended. The lead was played by a stand-in as well. He was not good at all, didn't have the accent down and couldn't sing. Many guests expressed their displeasure. It was a very disappointing experience.

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

2.0

Good ending to the story but I couldn't shake the fake accents and obvious attempts to illicit crowd reactions.

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Seeing Billy Elliott is a wonderfully entertaining and joyous time at the theater. Everything was terrific from the costumes, sets, music to the stellar performances. My mother leaned to me during the show and said I want to see it again!.

Written on May 14 2012

Michelle

4.0

Amazing dancers, great show, great message and fun!!!

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Wonderful show.

Written on May 14 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Fabulous! Seats were good too!

Written on May 13 2012

scangirl

4.0

There is one scene that makes this musical. It is the dance duet with the young Billy and the Grown Billy. Amazing grace by the adult dancer. Impressed by the years that art took.

Written on May 12 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

I thought it was a good production for a Wednesday night. I had seen the production on Broadway and thought this one was a tad lackluster in comparison - but I still enjoyed it. My guest also enjoyed it but sometimes felt the actors were "phoning it in" and that some of the kids were lip syncing. I think that may be expected in a choreography-heavy musical. But overall it was a good production. I must say, it was annoying to hear everyone around us eating snacks from crinkly plastic bags. One lady even grabbed a back from another patron who kept on eating just so she would stop! Good for her!

Written on May 11 2012

Joan G.

3.0

I'm glad I saws Billy Elliot, but feel the musical needs a good editing job. Parts of the play dragged and the first half felt "unfocussed". Having said that, the story is poignant and the dancing was great.

Written on May 11 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

It was uplifting with wonderful music and performances. The children were amazing too!

Written on May 10 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

I brought my 9 year old daughter with me. We both felt inspired by Billy Elliott. It had a great message and terrific
music and dancing!

Written on May 10 2012

cheryl

5.0

Outstanding acting and dancing. It was a wonderful evening.

Written on May 10 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Billy Elliot was fantastic. What a great show. I loved every minute. The Pantages is a beautiful theater with really not a bad seat in the house. Excellently desinged. Also the staff are fantastic. Loved it!

Written on May 10 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

This show was fabulous! Very vibrant and exciting.
I hightly recommend it to all ages.

Written on May 10 2012

Goldstar Member

3.0

I saw this show three times in London because I loved it so much. The touring production is not worth seeing. The energy of the cast was beyond low (with the exception of Michael who stole the show, Mrs. Wilkinson and a few others). Our Billy (they rotate) was terrible. His voice was changing and he couldn't sing half the time. He talked his way through most of the songs, and I was grateful for that, because a couple of the times he tried singing, made me cringe. He was a great dancer though. They also added a lot of extra book scenes that dumbed it down and drew it out to 3 hours! The acting was decent at best. If this were a community theatre production, I wouldn't be so hard, but this was not the same show I adored. I hate that they felt the need to make so many changes for an American audience. Have more respect for theatregoers. Do yourself a favor and go see it in London.

Written on May 10 2012

Marie P.

5.0

Outstanding show! High energy. Great cast. Funny. Outstanding choreography. Highly recommend it for all.

Written on May 10 2012

Goldstar Member

3.0

unfortunately, an understudy played the lead role last night and the performance suffered.

Written on May 10 2012

Kathy

5.0

Loved the musical, great dancing, staging and costumes. Very upbeat. Sometimes it was hard to hear the people speaking because of their accents and we were in the back of the room.

Written on May 10 2012

Lisa S

5.0

Red Velvet Member

It was so much better than I expected. I was lukewarm about the movie but the play was fantastic. The music and the dancing and the humor was just great.

Written on May 10 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

It had a very slow start for me, as many plays do, and has nothing to do with satisfaction with GoldStar. It finally picked up for me mid-first-act, and it was terrific whenever Billy and Michael were performing. I loved and was moved by the duet between the younger and older Billys.

Written on May 10 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Superbe, moving, delightful, one of the best musicals in many years.

Written on May 10 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

The energy and enthusiasm were contagious! I had not been aware of the historical significance. The blown-up news article in the lobby provided a deeper understanding I was not getting just from the musical. This write-up should have been in the program as well! "Michael" is such a strong presence he upstages "Billy" in some scenes. I suspect this "Billy" (5/09 performance) may be less effective (poor singing quality; dancing was quite good but lacked definitive motions to make it effective) than one of the other three. Nevertheless, this performance is an arduous task for one so young; he maintained the story-line well.

Written on May 10 2012

Cocktailflag

1.0

Just not my "cup of tea" I guess. This show was "Shrek Bad" - so if you liked Shrek, you'll probably like this as well... enough said.

Written on May 10 2012

Dez

4.0

This show won a Tony for Best Musical a few years ago. It is extremely entertaining and the dancing is quite impressive. The songs are a bit forgetful, but the characters are compelling and the story is very emotional. It runs a bit long for LA audiences, but it is a very enjoyable show and you definitely won't regret attending.

Written on May 10 2012

Neil Tadken

2.0

Music was unmemorable. Book was week. Two different stories that did not blend well, and character transitions that were sudden and unbelievable. Attempts at humor were often cheep. But the kid was a good dancer!

Written on May 10 2012

tonyphoto

5.0

Incredible! I enjoyed it so much, this was my third time to see the show. Good, not great, music; very funny (VERY!;) superb acting and singing, and - most of all - amazing dancing by the "Billys." There are five very special dances performed by these talented boys that will have you saying "did you see that!" It is a full three-hour show, but it seems like it is over in 15 minutes. (Word of warning: the show starts right on time, so be there early.)

Written on May 10 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Loved Billy Elliot. Although the "emotional" drama did not build up and tug at you as well as it did in the movie, the dance scenes, music, and talent were great. A fun evening!

Written on May 10 2012

Linda

4.0

Cute show, good performance - but way, way, way too long. I'd have preferred better editing of the material and 25% shorter.

Written on May 09 2012

Carol Schneider

3.0

It was a combination of "A Chorus Line," "Smash," and several other musicals. I really didn't see anything new. Elton John's music was adequate, but no song was particularly memorable. It was a "nice" evening, but I wouldn't recommend that die-hard musical lovers make a special effort to it.

Written on May 09 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Red Velvet Member

Amazing!

Written on May 09 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Absolutely fantastic. Best musical I've seen for many many years. Loved it.

Written on May 08 2012

No name

5.0

Red Velvet Member

Music, singing, dancing, and staging were great. A very entertaining evening.

Written on May 08 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Wonderful story and music was uplifting. Seats were in K row of balcony and no one sat behind, so we got the highest and least desirable seats. We could see OK but picking up will call seats and being seated so far up was not the best. Next time, I'll pay more for better seats.

Written on May 08 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

We thoroughly enjoyed the musical, having seen the film. The stage production gave a lovely interpretation of the sensitive economic times and a young boy's preference for ballet over boxing...and his father's ultimate support of his unique physical skill and interpretation. Great!

Written on May 08 2012

Kenneth S.

4.0

It was a nice event. Energetic and excellent cast.

Written on May 08 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Very entertaining musical. The kids were really outstanding.I liked how it wasn't overly sanitized for the stage.

Written on May 08 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Great show. Seats were very good. Dialog seemed to have "dead air" between the actors at times, but that may have been the style of the writers.

Written on May 08 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

The performance was punctual. The show was heartwarming, it had some really magical touching moments and we really enjoyed it.

Written on May 08 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

I took 3 teenage girls with me and they just loved Billy and so did I. This is such a treat for your teenage kids! Tickets were great and as always, easy, easy! Thank you!

Written on May 08 2012

Marcelo

5.0

Wonderful event, took grand children, terrific production.

Written on May 08 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

The show was terrific, thoroughly enjoyed my evening. If there is a criticism to share it would be first, it was a little long for my 12 yr. old and second the British accents were hard for him to understand at times. But we were both entertained and engaged throughout. Thank you

Written on May 08 2012

Goldstar Member

3.0

My friend and I enjoyed the show very much. It was
joyful. It wasn't "PHantom" but we didn't expect that. The dancing was wonderful, especially the tap dancing. When is the last time we saw that?
We gave a standing O at the end for the boy who played Billy. He was amazing - only a kid.

Written on May 08 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

This was a very exciting show with great songs and the dancing was amazing!! The young star was incredible!

Written on May 08 2012

Goldstar Member

2.0

I was disapointed with the creative license included in this production. Little boys cross dressing and the political shots taken at a conservative administration went too far for me. Very different from the movie and what I believe was the original screenplay.

Written on May 08 2012

jessemartini

3.0

There were a couple of touching moments and songs in this otherwise angry, agendized,overlong,lackluster musical. The lead, Billy, was well performed, yet his dancing lacked sparkle and energy. I don't know if it was the choreography or his performance. I could have missed this one.

Written on May 08 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Great show and great seats.

Written on May 08 2012

quazzimotto

4.0

Fantastic show. Entertaining.Lively. Excellent dancing. Good music. Go see this while it is still here.

Written on May 08 2012

Mary Simmons

5.0

Better than expected.

Written on May 08 2012

amhansen123

2.0

This wasn't my favorite musical, a bit boring. But, our seats were fine. We had Price Level B which ended up being the 6th row or so on the balcony.

Written on May 08 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

We enjoyed the content, the choreography, and the talent on display in this show. It has heart and delivers a powerful message in an entertaining way.

Written on May 08 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

The show was outstanding! Great performances, great sound, great space.

Written on May 08 2012

Barbara L

4.0

The show was great, One of the best new musicals I've seen this year. Highly recommended it to my friends and co workers.

Written on May 08 2012

Goldstar Member

4.0

Delightful. Very cleverly arranged & choreographed. Great seats. Only issues: Fun music by Elton John, but too loud. Made it even more difficult for me to understand the lyrics and speaking lines with the heavy accents. $10 Parking was convenient.

Written on May 07 2012

Goldstar Member

1.0

Way way too long - by about 1 1/2 hours. Lovely story poorly told.

Written on May 07 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

Yes, there is cussing. But the music and dancing are great. My 7 year old wants me to take him back to see it again. And I might just do it.

We've been listening to the soundtrack and it's great too.

Written on May 07 2012

Goldstar Member

3.0

The Pantages was not built with musicals in mind. Seating in rear orchestra section left a lot to be desired.

Written on May 07 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

The kids are extremely talented. Pleasure to watch such great dancing.

Written on May 07 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

I loved this event! The cast was amazing and the lead was just fantastic!! I always have great seats when I use Goldstar.

Thank you!

Written on May 07 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

I have seen the show 3 times and each time I'm blown away because it is such an uplifting and affirming show. GO!!!!!

Written on May 07 2012

Goldstar Member

3.0

Play was just ok. The dancing was superb. The seats were in the
Nose bleed section. Needed binoculars to see anything.

Written on May 07 2012

Goldstar Member

5.0

The show was delightful. The music and performers were wonderful. The "lead" the night we saw the show (5/6)was amazing and if the others are as good, you should be delighted as well. The scenery was nicely designed and functional. We took a couple of our grandkids ages 14 and 10 and they throughly enjoyed it too.

Written on May 07 2012

drakefolks

4.0

The young boy playing Billy (Kylend Hetherington?)was astonishing ! ! The rest of the cast was wonderful support. The only negatives: the accents took getting used to and the volume of "Angry Dance" at the end of act one was actually painful! The dance, however, was marvelously expressive. I thought I'd remember it as the highlight of the evening, but then came "Swan Lake" and I was bowled over. Too many good moments to describe in a short space.

Written on May 07 2012

Denise L.

5.0

This is among the top 3 or 5 musicals I have ever attended, and that's alot of musicals.

Written on May 07 2012

More Information About Billy Elliot the Musical

Website

http://www.broadwayla.org/production/show.info.asp?ID=55

Description

The show runs 2 hours and 50 minutes, including intermission. Due to some mild language, it is recommended for audiences ages 8 years old and older.