Established in 1991 by co-founder Elizabeth Reilly, The Hudson Theatres have received considerable recognition for their artistic contributions over the years including hundreds of awards and nominations from LA Weekly, Los Angeles Drama Critic’s Circle, Ovations, NAACP, GLAADMEDIA and DramaLogue. Most notably, in 1992, the Hudson received the LADCC award for establishing a new vibrant theatre district in Hollywood by creating the industrious "Theatre Row Hollywood." That same year, Lily Tomlin presented us with the Charlie Award given to the Hudson Theatre by the Hollywood Arts Council for our "meritorious contributions to Hollywood." In 2004, we again received recognition for our work on Theatre Row Hollywood by both the California State Assembly as well as the City of Los Angeles itself. We always endeavor to present the highest caliber of theatre possible and hope that you will continue supporting our work at the Hudson Theaters.
Hudson Mainstage:
Our proscenium stage that brought Los Angeles such hits as multiple award winning shows "Bare! the Musical” and “Life Could Be A Dream”, "The Wild Party" with Sally Kellerman, "Divorce! the Musical", "Bluebonnet Court", the West Coast Premiere of "Chess", "Medea: The Musical", "Telegram from Heaven" with Reneé Taylor, "Pay or Play" with Ann Heche, "Amorphous George" with Teri Hatcher, "Norman Rockwell is Bleeding" starring Christopher Titus, and the smash hit revival of "The Rose Tattoo" starring Rob Estes just to name a few
Hudson Backstage:
Our largest stage at 42 feet wide has been the home to "Reefer Madness" which was made into an HBO movie, The Master and Margarita, Julia Sweeney’s "Letting Go of God", "The Breakup Notebook", "Mommy! Mommy! The Musical! Musical!", "The Diva is Dismissed" with Jenifer Lewis and "Grandma Sylvia’s Funeral" that both went on to successful runs in NYC and the world stage premiere of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" written and starring Nia Vardolas that became the smash hit film of the same title. The Hudson Backstage has also been home to Comedy Central Stage since 2003.
Hudson Guild:
This jewel box stage is perfect for more intimate one or two person shows as well as smaller cast plays. The Guild has hosted numerous hits including LA premiers of Shem Bitterman’s "The Job", Julie Jensen’s "Last Lists of My Mad Mother", "Pipe Dreams", "Duet for One", "The Catholic Girl’s Guide To Losing Your Virginity", "Between Iraq and a Hard Place" as well as such classics as "Hedda Gabler" and "The Misanthrope". This is the perfect space to develop your next one- person show
