Mission

Chromolume Theatre’s name comes from the Stephen Sondheim/James Lapine musical, Sunday in the Park with George, about an artist struggling to make art meaningful in 19th Century France. Chromolume Theatre was founded by two struggling artists in 2003 with its primary mission to present the American musical on an intimate level in an entertaining, intellectually stimulating and emotionally satisfying way. With growth and change, Chromolume Theatre’s mission has evolved with a new dedication to presenting Broadway’s forgotten gems and off-Broadway’s undiscovered treasured, and shining a light on productions that deserve a second look. Chromolume Theatre also provides opportunity for artists to shine who have not had such an opportunity in the past, as well as a dedication to diverse and multi-cultural casts and crews.

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Zephyr Theatre

Chromolume Theatre is pleased to be in residency for all of our mainstage productions!

 

The Zephyr Theatre, originally called the Horseshoe Stage, opened on January 5th, 1956 at a time when intimate performance bases were scarce. It has been a working stage ever since, hosting plays, musicals, readings, workshops, live comedy, and performance-based classes. For more than 50 years, the Zephyr has been a mainstay of the Los Angeles theater scene and has hosted writers and performers at every level of achievement, from Oscar and Emmy award winners to new playwrights.

 

The Zephyr Theatre is a 3/4th thrust stage with 74 seats total and roughly 50 seats in the center section. There is also an outdoor courtyard as you enter into the space.

Parking

Please watch all street signs.

 

There is all day parking on Waring, east of Sierra Bonita except for street cleaning times.

 

There is metered parking on Melrose and 2-hour parking in the nearby neighborhood on Vista and Gardener south of Melrose Ave.

 

There are some parking structures or public valet parking with in a block of the theatre.

New plays

Latest Reviews

  • Chromolume Theatre announces its residency at the Zephyr Theatre for its 2025 mainstage season.

    October 1, 2024

  • After a six-year absence, Chromolume Theatre announces its return to the Los Angels theatre scene.

    April 26, 2024

  • Chromolume Theatre receives two nominations for the 29th Annual Ovation Awards for its production of Dessa Rose (Lead Actress in a Musical, Shaunte Taub (Dessa Rose); and Featured Actress in a Musical, Kymberly Stewart (Dessa Rose)).

    November 21, 2018

  • Chromolume Theatre wins the 2018 Stage Raw Award for Best Musical for its production of Pacific Overtures.

    August 20, 2018

  • Chromolume Theatre receives four nominations for the 2018 Stage Raw Awards (Best Choreography, Michael Marchak (Pacific Overtures), Best Ensemble (Pacific Overtures), Best Musical (Dessa Rose and Pacific Overtures).

    July 11, 2018

  • Chromolume Theatre's production of The Story of My Life opens at the Hobgoblin Theatre in Hollywood, California as part of the 2018 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

    June 3, 2018

  • Chromolume Theatre's residency at the Attic Theatre & Film Center in Los Angeles, California ends.

    May 31, 2017

  • Chromolume Theatre's production of Dessa Rose opens at Attic Theatre & Film Center in Los Angeles, California.

    February 2, 2018

  • Chromolume Theatre's production of Pacific Overtures opens at Attic Theatre & Film Center in Los Angeles, California.

    December 1, 2017

  • Chromolume Theatre's production of Slightly Off-Broadway opens at Sacred Fools Theatre in Hollywood, California as part of the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival.

    June 1, 2017

Troy Dailey, Aaron

 

Paloma Malfavon, Casey

 

Kendre Scott, Gabe

 

Natalie Scott, Lauren

 

Natalie Scott is a Los Angeles-based actor and singer. After earning her BA in Theatre from Eastern Michigan University, she moved herself out to California where she’s performed on stages with Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, and Whoopi Goldberg. Favorite theatre credits include: Legally Blonde (EMU), Alice in Wonderland (Wilshire Ebell), and A Case of the Mondays (The Actors Group). She recently starred in the Christmas caper, Merry Heistmas, and is looking forward to continuing her training with The Groundlings this spring. ItsNatalieScott.com

Christopher Baker, Reggie

 

Christopher Baker, a Florida native, is excited to be part of First Date. He has performed in productions such as Rent at Chance Theatre, where he played Benny, and recently portrayed Jerry in ARENA: A House Music-al. Christopher is a passionate actor, constantly honing his craft at Baron Brown Studio, and looks forward to delivering a great performance.

Rachel Yoffe, Allison

 

Michael Angel, Waiter

 

Michael is extremely honored to be back at Chromolume Theatre, after having played Buck in Zanna, Don’t! back in 2017. Some past credits include Legally Blonde (Elle’s Dad/Ensemble), In the Heights (Domingo), Mamma Mia! (Eddie), Grease (Roger) and Elf (Store Manager). When he is not performing, you can catch him serving Theatre greatness in the Box Office at the Pantages Theatre! Thank you for supporting live theatre and enjoy the show!

Andreas Pantazis, Aaron u/s

 

Olivia Leyva, Casey u/s

 

James Esposito, Director, Scenic Design, Sound Design

 

James is thrilled to be back in the director’s chair after a six year hiatus. Directing credits include Dessa Rose (LA Premiere), Pacific Overtures (Stage Raw Winner for Best Musical), Songs For A New World and Strip. He is a founding member of Chromolume Theatre and is currently the V.P. of Operations. Sound Design credits include Dessa Rose, Pacific Overtures, Zanna, Don’t! just to name a few. Scenic Design credits include the NAACP Award Winning production of Do Lord Remember Me and Dessa Rose. On stage, his credits include In The Heights (Kevin) Company (Bobby), City of Angels (Munoz), Two Gentlemen of Verona (Thurio) and Forever Plaid (Sparky) just to name a few.

Jonny Perl, Musical Director

 

Michael Marchak, Choreographer

 

Ariella Salinas Fiore, Intimacy Director

 

Kara McLeod, Costume Design

 

Justin Kelley-Cahill, Lighting Design

 

Emily Ellis, Production Stage Manager

 

 

Ken Werther, Publicity

 

KEN WERTHER PUBLICITY has been a staple in the Los Angeles performing arts community since 1982. Public relations, producing, directing. As producer: All Your Hard Work (Brimmer St. Theatre Company); The Good Boy (LATC); A Kind of Kind (Celebration Theatre @ Atwater Village) the Queer Classics productions of The Importance of Being Earnest and The Taming of the Shrew. Assistant director: Stop the World, I Want to Get Off (Musical Theatre Guild); The Women of Brewster Place (Celebration Theatre); The Woodsman (Coeurage Theatre Company).