Mark Taper Forum

Wonderful theater! Went there to see a play last month and it was such a lovely time. The seats are super comfortable and the stage was so well made it felt so personal the entire time.

When I drove next to the musical center, I felt the urge to come inside and see the stage. As I kept getting deeper into the building I knew it was gonna be good. The theater room itself is very chill and relaxing. The sound quality shocked me, so seamless and natural. I went to see Fake It Till You Make It, and it was one of the best performances I've EVER seen. This was truly a spectacular experience and I hope to visit Mark Taper Forum again.

I really enjoyed Ja Ja’s African Hairbraiding at Mark Taper Forum this evening. The seats were comfortable and a was able to see and hear clearly. It was my first time attending this theater and was really impressed how beautiful and easily accessible it was for parking.

I recently had the pleasure of attending a show at this theater for the first time, and it exceeded all my expectations. The venue is well-designed with no bad seats in the house, ensuring a great view from anywhere. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, adding to the overall positive experience. Everything ran smoothly, from the ticketing process to the concessions. And the show itself was nothing short of amazing - a truly memorable performance that I won't forget. I can't wait to come back for another show at this fantastic theater.

A small and intimate theater where you really do feel close to the actors. Bathrooms were very nice and clean. Beautiful theater with water surrounding it which is really cool.

The Mark Taper Forum is located in Downtown LA and is part of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion which houses other theaters. The entire Pavilion area is lovely. We used to always dine first at a Pavilion eatery, but sadly, the food is no longer good. And this includes all of the restaurants. They really need to work on that as they are losing more money by the day. The Mark Taper is our main theater to go to at the Pavilion. The rest re-play things too often and the service has gone downhill. The Mark Taper also has staff issues. They seem confused. We went to see American Idiot which is not the New York version, but one put together by the Taper and a community theater for the deaf. The play was signing, singing and the words were even at the top of its small stage. There were posters etc. concerning the community of the disabled. Sadly, I guess they don't mean it or read their own signage. I have a very hard time walking and standing, but I do it. I am just slow and can fall if I have to stand too long. We had to wait for 30 minutes in a line to get a soda. There were no railing to hold onto and when we finally got to a spot in the line where I could lean on the wall, I was yelled at by a staff member who told be "don't do that." I explained I could fall and he said again, "you can't do that." Not one of the bathrooms are convenient for the disabled. The staff does nothing to help. This must change. So, you may wonder why I gave them a 5 star rating. It is simple. They have new and different shows that are always great. They don't re-play the same thing every year. The plays are new, fresh and always entertaining. American Idiot was amazing. This is what the Taper does well and why I tolerate the abuse. The seating is somewhat comfortable and there is not a bad seat in the house. It is small. The prices are fair. Parking is across the street and costs less now than valet (it used to be the same). The valet is also nice and right in front of the Taper The stage is small and they use the space well. I have never seen a bad play or musical there. I will continue to go to the Taper, but I so feel bad for people who are more disabled then me.

Just saw a wonderful play Jaja's African Hair Braiding. I was reminded as soon as I set down that there is not a bad seat in the house at Mark Taper Forum. It is a comfortable theater to see the arts.