The Steve Allen Theater

In an interview with director Jon Schnepp he states that Metalocalypse began with small sketches "like 'George Fisher (Cannibal Corpse vocalist) Goes to the Hospital' developed at The Steve Allen Theater.{{cite web |url=http://www.ink19.com/issues/february2010/interviews/anInterviewWith.html |title=Heavier than Heavy: An Interview with Metalocalypse Director Jon Schnepp |publisher=Ink19 |date=February 2010 |accessdate=2011-10-05 |first=Gail |last=Worley}}

Aye Jay Carny Trash - An exploration of the carnival underworld by carny Aye Jay. Directed by Amit Itelman.

The Beastly Bombing - Award-winning controversial Edwardian musical about fundamentalism. Book, lyrics and direction by Julien Nitzberg. Music by Roger Neill. Produced with Rorry Daniels. Toured to New York and Amsterdam.{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/08/29/theater/theater-raising-hell.html?scp=1&sq=%22hollywood%20hell%20house%22&st=cse|title=THEATER; Raising Hell |newspaper=The New York Times |date=2004-08-29 |accessdate=2011-09-10 |first=Richard |last=Rushfield}}

Borcht Belt Babies - Vaudeville revival show featuring descendants of actual vaudeville stars. Hosted by Janet Klein. Directed by Amit Itelman{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2005/legit/markets-festivals/janet-klein-and-her-borscht-belt-babies-1200523239/ |title=Janet Klein and her Borcht Belt Babies |newspaper=Variety |date=2005-09-13|accessdate=2011-09-10 |last=Martinez |first=Julio}}

The Church of Satan’s Black Mass - The first ever public Satanic ritual on the 40th anniversary of Anton Lavey’s church. Directed by Amit Itelman

Cartoon Dump - Mystery Science Theater’s Frank Connif and film historian Jerry Beck’s variety show featuring the worst of animation history. Co-Hosted by Erica Doering.{{cite web |url=http://www.cartoonbrew.com/tag/cartoon-dump |title=TONIGHT in LA "CARTOON DUMP" 4th Anniversary |publisher=Cartoon Brew |date=2011-07-25 |accessdate=2011-09-10}}

Claire and Josh Hate Themselves but Love Each Other - written and starring Josh Fadem and Claire Tittleman.

Clown Town City Limits - The dark side of the clowns. Avante Guard Vaudeville. Written and performed by Jim Turner, Mark Fite and David Allen Gruber, Craig Anton. Written by Joel Madison, Dale Goodson and Bob Rucker. Directed by John Ferrara{{cite web |url=http://flavorpill.com/losangeles/events/2011/1/4/clown-town-city-limits |title=Clown Town City Limits |publisher=Flavorpill |date=2011-01-04 |accessdate=2011-09-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325022539/http://flavorpill.com/losangeles/events/2011/1/4/clown-town-city-limits |archivedate=2012-03-25 }}

Dueling Harps with Adam Dugas - Veteran performance artist Ann Magnuson shows featuring two classical harpists.{{cite web |url=http://www.thelodownny.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=108 |title=Dethklok |publisher=Connect-in |accessdate=2011-09-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326123738/http://www.thelodownny.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=108 |archivedate=2012-03-26 }}

Hollywood Hellhouse - A two story haunted house which was the first time a Hell house was presented to a secular audience. Produced with Becky Thyre, Maggie Rowe and Jill Soloway. Directed by Maggie Rowe and Jill Soloway, haunted house directed by Amit Itelman. Inspired New York production a year later.{{cite web |url=http://www.thelodownny.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=108 |title=Dueling Harps - Ann Magnuson & Adam Dugas at Abrons Arts Center |publisher=The Lo-Down |date=2010-10-16|accessdate=2011-09-10}}

Mary Lynn Spreads Her Legs - Mary Lynn Rajskub dark comedy about postpartum depression. Directed by Amit Itelman.{{cite news |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2010/07/mary-lynn-spreads-her-legs-at-the-steve-allen.html/ |title=Theater review: 'Mary Lynn Spreads Her Legs' at the Steve Allen Theater |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=2010-07-02 |accessdate=2011-09-10 |first=F. Kathleen |last=Foley}}

Max Maven Thinking in Person, an Evening of Knowing and not Knowing - Mentalist Max Maven’s first full length show. Directed by Amit Itelman. Toured to Japan, and Europe.{{cite journal |url=http://www.magictimes.com/archives/2005/2005-05-16.htm |title=Max Maven Thinking In Person |journal=Magic Times |date=2005-05-16 |accessdate=2011-09-10}}

Nevermore - Jeffrey Combs portrayal of Edgar Allan Poe. Written by Dennis Paoli. Directed by Stuart Gordon{{cite news |url=http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2009/07/theater-review-nevermore-at-steve-allen-theater.html |title=Theater review: 'Nevermore...' at Steve Allen Theater |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=2009-06-30 |accessdate=2011-09-10 |first=F. Kathleen |last=Foley}}

Playing with Micucci - Kate Micucci in a one woman show featuring music, comedy and guest. Directed by Ron Lynch.{{cite web |url=http://ukulelian.blogspot.com/2008/11/playin-with-micucci-at-steve-allen.html |title=Playin' With Micucci at Steve Allen Theater |publisher=Ukulelia |date=2008-11-17 |accessdate=2011-09-10}}

Re Animator the Musical - Cult hit based on Lovecraft lore featuring audience blood "splash zone". Directed by Stuart Gordon. Music lyrics by Mark Nutter. Book by Dennis Paoli, Stuart Gordon & William J. Morris. Produced by Dean Shramm{{cite news |url=https://www.variety.com/review/VE1117944790 |title=Re-Animator: The Musical |newspaper=Variety |date=2011-03-09 |first=Bob |last=Verini |accessdate=2017-11-14}}

Resbox - Experimental music showcase curated by Hans Fjellestad.{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/arts/la-et-ligeti22-2008nov22,0,1366061.story |title=Review: Lukas Ligeti at the Steve Allen Theater |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=2008-11-07 |accessdate=2011-09-10 |first=Mark |last=Swed}}

The Secret World of Human Science - Multi-media variety show written and hosted by avant-garde filmmaker ZZalgern0n about odd science. Directed by Ron Lynch.{{cite news |url=http://www.laweekly.com/2008-04-10/la-vida/never-gonna-gibbon-up/ |title=ZZalgern0n Presents: The Secret World of Human Science |newspaper=LA Weekly |date=2008-04-15 |accessdate=2011-09-10 |first=Libby |last=Molyneaux}}

The Shredder - Comedian Emo Philips shreds jokes that don't get a laugh, never to perform them again.{{cite news |url=http://www.laweekly.com/2006-11-02/stage/emo-philips-in-the-shredder/ |title=Emo Philips in the Shredder |newspaper=LA Weekly |date=2006-11-01 |accessdate=2011-09-10 |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony}}

Things We Don't Understand and Are Definitely Not Going To Talk About - Miranda July’s multi-media performance piece.{{cite web |url=http://offtheblack.blogspot.com/2006/08/i-saw-new-miranda-july.html |publisher=Off the Black |title=I Saw the New Miranda July |date=2006-08-12 |accessdate=2017-11-14 |first=James |last=Ponholst}}

Tomorrow Show - Cult Midnight Comedy show originally hosted by Craig Anton, Ron Lynch and Brendon Small, then helmed by Ron Lynch. This staple of Los Angeles comedy launched Kate Micucci's career and features vignettes by the Doorknockers.{{cite news |url=http://www.laweekly.com/arts/tomorrow-s-sixth-anniversary-at-the-steve-allen-theater-six-outrageous-comedy-acts-that-took-place-in-the-middle-of-the-night-2372962 |title=Tomorrow!'s Sixth Anniversary at the Steve Allen Theater: Six Outrageous Comedy Acts That Took Place in the Middle of the Night |newspaper=LA Weekly |date=2011-08-08 |accessdate=2011-09-10 |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony}}

The Idiots - A Comedy about Watson and Crick launched the theater's first season. Written and Starring Ron Lynch and Craig Anton.

The Art of Bleeding – A night of experimental theater in which the audience experienced the sights and sounds of an actual medical emergency. Created and Produced by Al Ridenour. Special guests included Margaret Cho, Danny Shorago, Satanica, Los Ninos De La Tierra.{{cite web |url=http://pullmydaizy.wordpress.com/2006/10/29/art-of-bleeding-steve-allen-theater-102606/ |title=Art of Bleeding @ Steve Allen Theater 10/26/06 |publisher=Pull My Daisy |date=2006-10-29 |accessdate=2011-09-11}}

The Vampira Show – A Tribute Show and Fund Rasier hosted by Dana Gould for actress Maila Nurmi (Aka Vampira). Proceeds from the show went to a Fund to get Nurmi interred in Hollywood Forever Cemetery.{{cite web |url=http://hollywoodgothique.bravejournal.com/entry/29730 |title=The Vampira Show |publisher=Hollywood Gothique |date=2008-03-18 |accessdate=2011-09-11 |first=Steve |last=Biodrowski}}

Eban Schletter’s Witching Hour – Eban Schletter, composer for the show SpongeBob SquarePants, put on a live version of his debut Halloween album Witching Hour. Starring Dave Foley, Paul F. Tompkins, Tom Kinney, Samm Levine, Grant Lee Phillips, Kris McGaha, Scott Aukerman and many more.{{cite web |url=http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/423009/CA/Los-Angeles/Girly-Magazine-Party-w-Gould-Simpsons/Steve-Allen-Theatre/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401150815/http://upcoming.yahoo.com/event/423009/CA/Los-Angeles/Girly-Magazine-Party-w-Gould-Simpsons/Steve-Allen-Theatre/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-04-01 |title=Girly Magazine Party w/ Gould (Simpsons) |publisher=Upcoming |date=2008-05-13|accessdate=2011-09-11}}

Girly Magazine Party – 1970s late night cable access show à la Playboy After Dark starring a plethora of rotating performers including Jim Turner, Mark Fite, Craig Anton, Music by Andy Paley, and many more.

The Rudy Casoni Variety Show – Rat Pack review hosted by Toby Huss. Music by Andy Paley & The Dago 5. Performers include Tom Lennon and Ben Garant, Billy the Mime, The Lampshades, Pat Healy, and Mark Fite.{{cite web |url=http://laist.com/2007/12/04/rudy_casoni_var.php |title=Rudy Casoni Variety Show |publisher=Hollywood LAist |date=2007-12-04 |accessdate=2011-09-11 |last=Snaith |first=Simone |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151116073342/http://laist.com/2007/12/04/rudy_casoni_var.php |archivedate=2015-11-16 }}

Maja Doust – The self-proclaimed White Witch of Los Angeles, from the Philosophical Research Society, performed as an Oracle and answered various, deep audience questions about life, death, love, and the universe.{{cite web |url=http://flavorpill.com/losangeles/events/2010/12/21 |title=Serapis Solstice Sacrifice |publisher=Flavorpill |accessdate=2011-09-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325022558/http://flavorpill.com/losangeles/events/2010/12/21 |archivedate=2012-03-25 }}

Supersmall – A benefit for "The 21st ChromosHome" project to help create a special needs community for people with Down Syndrome. Performers included Peter Hayes (of the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club), The Lampshades, Two-Headed Dog, Erin Quigly, and many other contributors.{{cite web |url=http://blogging.la/2008/02/27/supersmall-the-ides-of-march-at-the-steve-allen/ |title=Supersmall – the Ides of March at the Steve Allen! |publisher=Blogging.LA |date=2008-02-28 |accessdate=2011-09-11}}

The Whitest Kids U' Know – The NY based Sketch Comedy group debuted their first feature film, The Civil War on Drugs.{{cite web |url=http://whitestkids.com/2011/04/ |title=SEE THE WKUK AAAAND THEIR NEW MOVIE LIVE {{as written|TONGHT!}} |publisher=The Whitest Kids U' Know |date=2011-04-20 |accessdate=2011-09-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321095332/http://whitestkids.com/2011/04/|archive-date=March 21, 2012}}

Robochrist Industries - Christian Ristow and his maniacal misfits of metal and mayhem presented actual live Robotic warfare (actual giant mobile robots destroying stuff) in the parking lot at the Steve Allen.{{cite web |url=http://robochrist.tribe.net/thread/736f0881-dd68-4316-898a-ce55718720b8 |title=Robots Thursday |publisher=Tribe |date=2005-03-08 |accessdate=2011-09-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402092612/http://robochrist.tribe.net/thread/736f0881-dd68-4316-898a-ce55718720b8 |archivedate=2012-04-02 }}

For the Glory of Steel - The Society for Creative Anachronism brought a night of contact Medieval battle in full-on armor. With guest metal band, Crom.{{cite news |url=http://www.laweekly.com/slideshow/for-the-glory-of-steel-medieval-battle-at-steve-allen-theater-193762/ |title= For the Glory Of Steel: Medieval Battle at Steve Allen Theater |newspaper=LA Weekly |date=2005-11-22 |accessdate=2011-09-11}}

The Car Plays – Moving Arts Theater Company presented fifteen ten-minute pieces in actual cars. Multiple directors included Moving Arts artistic producer Paul Nicolai Stein.{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-jul-06-et-car6-story.html |title=Drama in a driver's seat |newspaper=Los Angeles Times |date=2007-07-06 |access-date=2011-09-11 |first=Charlotte |last=Stoudt}}

The Unholy Three - Magic cabaret trio featuring David Lovering, Rob Zabrecky, and Fitzgerald performed their exclusive Magic Castle mystery revue with live piano accompaniment by Brad Kay.{{cite news |url=http://mutinyuniverse.blogspot.com/2007/05/unholy-three-at-steve-allen-theater.html |title=The Unholy Three at the Steve Allen Theater! |journal=Mutiny Universe |date=2007-05-07 |accessdate=2011-09-11}}

2 Headed Dog - a four-man comedy troupe based in Los Angeles, composed of comedians Jim Turner, Mark Fite, Craig Anton, and Dave Allen.{{cite web |url=http://2headeddog.com/ |title=2 Headed Dog }}

The Steve Allen Theater is the Los Angeles home for The Kids in the Hall Canadian sketch comedy group.{{cite news |url=http://www.laweekly.com/arts/the-kids-in-the-secret-show-hall-2370473 |title=The Kids In the 'Secret Show' Hall |newspaper=LA Weekly |date=2008-05-08 |accessdate=2011-10-05 |first=Nicole |last=Campos}}{{cite news |url=http://www.laweekly.com/2006-02-02/stage/the-god-and-satan-show/ |title=The God and Satan Show |newspaper=LA Weekly |date=2006-02-06 |accessdate=2011-10-05 |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony}} Multiple performances include their Reunion,

Reading of Pilot Episode,

Premier of Death Comes to Town,

Premiere of Grand Guignol short,

the Final Kiss starring Dave Foley and Scott Thompson and Directed by Amit Itelman.

Solo shows by Bruce McCulloch,{{cite news |url=http://blogs.laweekly.com/informer/2008/10/bruce_mcculloch_fills_steve_al.php |title=Hollywood Comedian Bruce McCulloch Fills Steve Allen Theater with Funny |newspaper=LA Weekly |date=2008-10-20 |accessdate=2011-09-18 |first=Chris |last=Martins}}

Kevin McDonald

and Scott Thompson.{{cite web |url=http://www.kithfan.org/forum/index.php?topic=100.0 |title=Kevin McDonald at Steve Allen Theatre at 8 p.m. |publisher=Kithfan |date=2008-01-09 |accessdate=2011-09-18 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402151414/http://www.kithfan.org/forum/index.php?topic=100.0 |archivedate=2012-04-02 }}

The Tribute, a musical directed by Dave Foley.

Cronenberg Retrospective, featuring the Los Angeles premier of At the Suicide of the Last Jew in the World in the Last Cinema in the World.{{cite web |url=http://coilhouse.net/2008/05/attention-la-cronenberg-retrospective-at-steve-allen-theater/ |title=Attention, LA! Cronenberg Retrospective Screenings |publisher=/Coilhouse Magazine |date=2008-05-21 |accessdate=2017-11-14}} Horror Drive In Movie Series (Drive in technology by Eric Kurland of Hollywood MobMov{{cite web |url=http://hollywoodmobmov.blogspot.com/2009/03/steve-allen-theater-hollywood-mobmovies.html |title=The Steve Allen Theater & Hollywood MobMov present MASTERS OF HORROR DRIVE-IN SERIES |publisher=Hollywood MobMov |date=2009-03-31 |accessdate=2020-10-09}}) - Human Are Such Easy Prey drive-in,{{cite web |url=http://www.laweekly.com/2008-09-11/la-vida/drive-in-sit-out-rock-on/ |title=Drive In, Sit Out, Rock On |newspaper=LA Weekly |date=2008-09-10 |accessdate=2011-09-12 |first=Libby |last=Molyneaux}} Masters of Horror drive-in, curated by Mick Garris.{{cite web |url=http://www.filmradar.com/horror_blog/item/masters_of_horror_drive-in_series/ |title=Masters of Horror Drive-In Series |publisher=Film Radar |date=2009-05-15 |accessdate=2011-09-12}}

Tobe Hooper’s lost first feature, Eggshells,{{cite web |url=http://www.scpr.org/news/2010/01/08/10292/eggshells-tobe-hoopers-first-film/ |title=Eggshells: Tobe Hooper's First Film |publisher=KPCC |last=Cohen |first=Alex |date=2008-01-18 |accessdate=2011-09-12}} An American Hippie in Israel, exploitation release of lost hippie film featured performance by Nashville garage band The Ettes.{{cite web |url=http://flavorpill.com/losangeles/events/2010/1/19/an-american-hippie-in-israel-1972 |title=An American Hippie in Israel |publisher=Flavorpill |date=2008-01-18 |accessdate=2011-09-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120325022617/http://flavorpill.com/losangeles/events/2010/1/19/an-american-hippie-in-israel-1972 |archivedate=2012-03-25 }}

Janet Klein - Naughty, lovely and obscure musical gems. Film historian Jerry Beck presents rare vintage 16mm short films to open the show.{{cite web |url=http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/HCCYewq3D4SNSI9GZtTIbg?select=uqQxIWizpD8jre57Aex3Bw |title=Trepany House at The Steve Allen Theater |publisher=Yelp |date=2010-11-06 |accessdate=2011-09-12}} John Doe & Rancid – Founder of Legendary band X, John Doe, featuring an acoustic set with Rancid.{{cite web |url=http://www.lasplash.com/publish/Film_106/Live_Freaky_Die_Freaky_Premiere.php |title=Live Freaky! Die Freaky! Premiere |publisher=Splash Magazine |date=2006-01-16 |accessdate=2011-09-12 |first=Michael |last=Montroy}} Salty Songs and Gilded Gab – Rockabilly Legend, Phil Alvin (of The Blasters) & Marquis Howell (of Hobo Jazz & Janet Klein's Parlor Boys) present a night of acoustic roots music.{{cite web |url=http://events.la.com/los-angeles-ca/events/show/207194046-phil-alvin-marquis-howell-present-salty-songs-gilded-gab |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716054958/http://events.la.com/los-angeles-ca/events/show/207194046-phil-alvin-marquis-howell-present-salty-songs-gilded-gab |url-status=dead |archive-date=2012-07-16 |title=Phil Alvin & Marquis Howell Present: Salty Songs & Gilded Gab |publisher=LA.com |date=2010-09-13 |accessdate=2011-09-12}} Hollywood Hotshots – An evening of hot upstairs Jazz special guests have included Victoria Jackson and Seth MacFarlane.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIQVuyCPTHI |title=Hollywood Hotshots |publisher=YouTube |date=2008-05-19 |accessdate=2017-11-14}} Soriah Tuvan throat singing and Indonesian Shadow Puppet Theater.{{cite web |url=http://www.starvox.net/photos/soriah/soriah.htm |title=Soriah |publisher=Starvox |date=2007-06-13 |accessdate=2011-09-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012175745/http://starvox.net/photos/soriah/soriah.htm |archivedate=2007-10-12 }} The Bilgewater Brothers – Jug band Jazz performed by David Barlia and John Reynolds.{{cite web |url=http://www.laweekly.com/2007-04-26/news/dancing-on-the-moon/|title=Dancing on the Moon |newspaper=LA Weekly |date=2007-04-25 |accessdate=2011-09-12 |first=Steven Leigh |last=Morris}} Headless Hearsemen - Surf band black light performance of headless musicians.{{cite web |url=http://www.steveallentheater.com |title=Headless Hearsemen |publisher=The Steve Allen Theater |date= |accessdate=2011-09-12}}

The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn - with Dave Lovering, Amit Itelman and Oscar Rey.{{cite web |url=http://losangeles.going.com/event-165500;The_Hermetic_Order_of_the_Golden_Dawn |title=The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn |publisher=Going LA|date=2007-09-07|accessdate=2011-09-12}} Tulsa Skull Swingers – Stomp Surf band featuring Craig Anton, Blaine Capatch, Amit Itelman, Ron Lynch, and the Poubelle Twins.{{cite web |url=http://www.myspace.com/thetulsaskullswingers |title=The Tulsa Skull Swingers |publisher=MySpace|date= |accessdate=2011-09-12}} Faun Fables – Faun Fables is a psychedelic, folk band and performance art trio including Dawn McCarthy and Nils Frykdahl.{{cite web |url=http://www.muzicforums.com/vault/34648-faun-fables-steve-allen-theater-one-night-only.html |title=FAUN FABLES at the Steve Allen Theater. ONE NIGHT ONLY! |publisher=Muzic Formums.com |date=Aug 2010 |accessdate=2011-09-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402110120/http://www.muzicforums.com/vault/34648-faun-fables-steve-allen-theater-one-night-only.html |archivedate=2012-04-02 }} Becky Stark – Lavender Diamond front woman variety show featured Miranda July, Josh Fadem, Ron Regé Jr., and more.{{cite journal |url=http://www.arthurmag.com/2006/04/14/1202/ |title=Becky Stark's New Variety Show |journal=Arthur |date=2006-04-14 |accessdate=2011-09-12 |first=Jay |last=Babcock}}

In March 2017, the Center for Inquiry board announced it accepted an offer to sell the theater and surrounding property. The new owner announced its plan to demolish the current structures on the site and construct a housing complex.{{cite news| title=First look at 21 small-lot homes to be built next to Barnsdall Park| last=Barragan| first=Bianca| url=https://la.curbed.com/2017/3/3/14809098/barnsdall-park-development-steve-allen-theater| date=3 March 2017| journal=Curbed Los Angeles| accessdate=2017-11-14}} The last performance was a gala on November 3 called The Last Night of the Steve Allen Theater that featured approximately 20 performers who recreated scenes from previous productions.{{cite news| title=A Little Piece of the L.A. Arts Community Died With the Steve Allen Theater |url=http://www.laweekly.com/arts/the-steve-allen-theater-closed-for-good-on-friday-night-and-a-little-piece-of-las-arts-scene-died-8826925| last=Cherry| first=Henry| date=8 November 2017| newspaper=LA Weekly| accessdate=14 November 2017}}

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