The Cavern Club Theatre

For those familiar with the Black Dahlia Theater formally located on Pico Blvd. before moving to Hollywood, the Cavern Club Theater is a reminder of the cool, funky LA theater scene. To enter the Black Dahlia guests first had to go through a gift shop, to enter the Cavern you enter through the Casita del Campo Restaurant in Silver Lake. Well named the Cavern Club this small 50ish seat theater is located on the subterranean level of the restaurant adding to the character of this hidden LA treasure.
I discovered the Cavern when recently invited to see Fire Cracker Follies a drag, campy show of America’s birthday… well performed and lots of laughs. A combination of straight and drag, sync and live singing, good acoustics and great costumes, highly recommended.
Drinks, alcoholic and non-​alcoholic, can be taken to the theater and empty glasses can be left behind.
So glad I’ve discovered the Cavern and look forward to sharing this find with friends.

Best venue in town! This place is great for audiences and performers alike! I’ve seen some of the most incredible comedy shows of my life in this space, all with a cold drink in my hand after eating a casita’s special upstairs! (The enchiladas suizas are also great.)

A friend brought me here for the first time on ⁶⁄₁₈. First we had dinner upstairs in Casita Del Campo, which was pretty good!
The show was «Invincible» The Legend of Billie Jean and was so SO MUCH FUN! So campy, so kitschy and with the music of Pat Benatar, SO 80’s… it was an absolute RIOT! I don’t think I’ve ever been in a theater this small, just 70 seats I believe. It was really something being up close and personal with all the performers!
It’s an odd, but fun little place! BTW… you enter the theater from the BAR area of the restaurant!

If you’ve never been to the Cavern Club Theatre for a show — you’re missing out on one of Los Angeles’s most precious treasures.
I’ve lost count how many times I’ve seen Chico’s Angels — and Jackie Beat was awesome. The venue lends itself to a great evening out — first, dinner at Casita del Campo, drinks at the bar, and slowly make your way to the basement… for a show *wink *wink!
I love you Varla Jean! And Cavern Club — keep them coming! I’ll be at every show!

IF you can swing it, GO SEE CHICO’S ANGELS, not much more can be said except, Laughter, Music, Dance, and Comedy… Love me!

I arrived at Hyperion and Fountain and found myself lost. I was looking for a sign that said The Cavern Theatre Club and thankfully my friend and I saw the sign for «The Golden Gays» — a play which, unlike, Shauna D., I loved — but yes, on to the theater.
Being an LA girl and then abandoning it at the cost of new jobs and new opportunities, I surprisingly a bit lost and unfamiliar with the area. Since we were looking for this gay-​themed performance, my assumption had to be the bright colored pink building. Yes, valet parking is available for a few dollars, but if I had read Shauna D.‘s review, I would have preferred to park in the street.
The entrance was confusing, as there were three doors when we parked our car at the valet. We had to ask, «Which way inside?» Our options were the backstage entrance, kitchen, or restaurant. Uh, restaurant.
The venue itself is quite small. Lighting is poor, but the sound acoustics is fine. Cushions on wooden chairs were helpful for the cramped seating. Small round tables were available on each row to place your drinks (regardless of the sign that says no drink or food permitted in the theatre). Although I did not have a sip of a cocktail, I heard a few complaints about the drinks and saw a few untouched beverages left on the tables. I overheard one girl ask for a chocolate martini and the bartender did not understand the request. Hmmm…
Although the introducing comedian joked about how, in case of emergency, we exit the way we came in, I did wonder whether there were more emergency exits in this cramped theater beneath a Mexican food restaurant.
Oh, and the venue is not wheelchair friendly either.
It was a decent venue for such a small play. Well ventilated, seated up to 50 people, a full house.

Did you know Casita del Campo has a little theatre in the basement? Well, they do and generally there are some fun shows. The gay boyfriend and I particularly like Chico’s Angels.
So, when I found out there was going to be a show called Golden Gays (as in Golden Girls gone gay), we immediately bought discounted tickets and anticipated the show with glee.
Oh my, it was awful. We want our money back!
But on to the theatre. So, yes, it’s in the basement. They allow you to bring drinks downstairs. We tend to eat dinner before the show. Surprisingly, even though that particular day was sweltering, it was cool downstairs. It’s just a bit cramped though with well-​padded chairs all over the place and a few funky tables with more rickety looking chairs. We usually opt to sit in the solid-​looking chairs.
Pick up your program which serves as your ticket early. Then get in line early because you want to be closer to the stage rather than in the back. Then again, if the show is really terrible, it’s easier to sneak out!
Casita del Campo has valet which is a few bucks. Otherwise, there’s usually some street parking on Hyperion and in the neighborhood.