Each fall, this series features a classical tragedy or comedy in the Getty Villa's dramatic Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman Theater, an outdoor venue modeled after ancient Greek and Roman theaters.

Thursdays–Saturdays
September 9–October 2, 2021
8:00 p.m. PT
Getty Villa, the Barbara and Lawrence Fleischman Theater

Preview: $25
Thursdays: $40 general, $36 senior/student
Fridays: $42 general
Saturdays: $48 general

LIZASTRATA contains sexual language, situations, and imagery that is not recommended for persons under the age of 15.

Running time is approximately 90 minutes, no intermission.

Parking is $10 after 6:00 p.m.

In this hilarious, musical retelling of one of history's greatest theatrical offerings, Lizastrata takes on the establishment, storms the Acropolis, and holds the treasury hostage until the long-warring men of Athens and Sparta commit to declaring peace. Her strategy? All the women go on a sex strike. Set to a mash-up of Liza Minnelli's greatest hits, the talented Troubie triple-threats perform song and dance for a deliciously irreverent romp. No sequin will be spared!

"...the zany Troubadour update is the truest to Aristophanes of any American production I've seen."
— Charles McNulty, LA Times

The Cast (in order of appearance)

Matt Walker		Emcee/Magistrate/Lampito
Cloie Taylor		Lizastrata
L.T. Martinez		Calonice/Chorus
Rick Batalla		Myrrhine/Spartan Herald
Suzanne Jolie		Ojai Amy/Chorus
Amanda Pajer		Chorus Leader/Spartan Ambassador
Jess Coffman		Chorus/Wife
Beth Kennedy		Rodney/Athenian Ambassador
Michael Faulkner		Chorus Leader
The Creative Team
Christopher Scott Murillo		Scenic Designer
Bo Tindell		Lighting Designer
Halei Parker		Costume Designer
Eric Heinly		Music Supervisor
Ryan Whyman		Music Director
Alyssa Escalante		Production Stage Manager
Daniel Tator		Additional Sound
Margaret Koldinger
Taylor Decker		Costume Assistant
Suzanne Jolie		Wig Designer
Lily Bartenstein		Props Designer
Joe Seely		Additional Phallus Designer
Benjamin Rapoport		Covid Compliance Officer
Matt Merchant		Assistant Director
Suzanne Jolie		Movement Consultants
L.T. Martinez
Jess Coffman
Corey Womack		Deck Supervisor
Bradford Barnes		Running Crew
James Bane
Matt Merchant
Beth Kennedy		Troubadour Theater Productions
Suzanne Jolie
Mike Sulprizio
Matt Walker
Erick Weiss

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How to Get Here
The Getty Villa is located at 17985 Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California, one mile north of Sunset on PCH. See Hours, Directions, Parking for directions and parking information.