The West Coast Premiere of “8″

It was a star studded night last Saturday at The Ebell of Los Angeles for the West Coast premiere of Dustin Lance Black’s play “8.”  Produced by the American Foundation for Equal Rights and directed by Rob Reiner, the cast included an insane amount of talent: Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Martin Sheen, Kevin Bacon, Christine [...]

“Doin’ It For Love,” a Broadway Style Tribute Benefiting PETA

This Friday, March 9th and Saturday March 10th, The Wilshire Ebell Theatre welcomes Doin’ It For Love, a Broadway-style tribute to musical theater and New York City cabaret. Hollywood and Broadway award-winners Kaye Ballard, Liliane Montevecchi, and Lee Roy Reams star in the show, also featuring a 10-piece orchestra conducted onstage by David Geist, the show’s music [...]

Blissful: showtime

(Michael + Anna Costa Photography) These images were captured during celebrations for charity endeavors here at The Ebell of Los Angeles: 24-Hour Hollywood Rush supporting The Baby Dragon Fund (Cean One Photography) ; Annual Comedy Night benefiting Peter Boyle Memorial Fund and International Myeloma Foundation (Craig Rucker Photography);  Laughs for Bald Bryan (Michael+Anna Costa Photography). [...]

Music: Jazz Apprecation and The Ebell

April is Jazz Appreciation Month.  In honor of the occasion, this week’s blog posts will be themed on music..!   “Somewhere there’s music, how faint the tune…” Last year, the Smithsonian “JAM” event featured Dave Brubeck on their poster, inspiring me to blog about the artist, especially since our Wilshire Ebell Theatre was part of the [...]

Michelle Obama Takes Center Stage at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre

On Tuesday, October 26th, The Wilshire Ebell Theatre had the distinct privilege of welcoming First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, and Senator Barbara Boxer to its stage, with our very own Ebell President Shirlee Taylor Haizlip giving the rousing opening remarks. This is the first visit by a First Lady to the historic Ebell [...]

First Lady Michelle Obama at The Ebell

Not since Mrs. Herbert Hoover has The Ebell of Los Angeles been visited by a current First Lady.  Tuesday, October 26, 2010, First Lady Michelle Obama‘s visit to the Wilshire Ebell Theatre establishes yet another historic moment to The Ebell Legacy…California Vote 2010 is hosting First Lady Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden,and Senator Barbara Boxer [...]

IMF presents 4th Annual Comedy Celebration

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back the International Myeloma Foundation’s 4th Annual Comedy Celebration to The Ebell of Los Angeles & The Wilshire Ebell Theatre on Saturday, November 13th! The comedy celebration, benefiting the Peter Boyle Memorial Fund, honors the late actor and raises awareness and funds for the IMF. Hosted by Ray Romano, this year’s [...]

Classical Music at Wilshire Ebell, complementary concert

In partnership with the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter of The Mu Phi Epsilon International Music Fraternity, the Ebell of Los Angeles welcomes the Loeb/Louvier Competition Finals!  This recital-style performance exhibition will delight fans of classical music, and you are invited to attend! Saturday, March 13, 2010.  Performance begins at 11:30am at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre [...]

Wilshire Ebell Theatre photography feature

When photographer Marianne Lozano asked me if she could set her next fashion photo shoot in the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, I immediately wondered what those photos might look like.  I’ve seen many event photos, fashion images and movie sets within the clubhouse but hadn’t experienced the same for the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. Now, having a [...]

Grammy Foundation Cue the Music at The Ebell

Its GRAMMY Week!  The GRAMMY Foundation returned to The Ebell of Los Angeles, hosting “Cue The Music: A Celebration Of Music And Television,” the 12th Annual GRAMMY Foundation Music Preservation Project, at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre. The evening featured live musical performances and historical television footage from the Paley Center for Media, content partner for [...]