Artwork by Kalli Arte Collective
HOORAY LA
January 24 – May 3, 2026
Hollywood isn’t a place...It’s a puppet show!
The people and places of the City of Angels come to puppet life in Hooray LA! A plethora of handcrafted marionettes invite you to celebrate the city, from a fish swimming through the LA River to the traffic jams on LA freeways to the mountains of Griffith Park, where one lone mountain lion looks for love… And so much more!
Hooray LA! was Bob Baker’s ode to his city and the last new show he ever created. First performed in 1981 for the Los Angeles Bicentennial, the show was recently revived to include many perspectives and voices of our city, celebrating its diversity and uniqueness. BBMT has been a cultural cornerstone of the city throughout its history, and we invite you to celebrate it with us!
As we get ready for the May debut of Choo Choo Revue, our first new show since Hooray LA’s creation, step inside our version of Los Angeles with lovingly crafted, new additions that capture the heart of the city, including our recently created bear, trout, and mountain lion puppets, as well as updates for the 2026 presentation that more accurately represent LA's history and the city today.
American Sign Language
Interpretation Offered
Saturday, March 21: 1:30 PM
We are committed to making the arts accessible and proudly offer interpreted showtimes to ensure that all patrons can enjoy our performances. By providing sign language interpretation, we strive to create an inclusive and enriching experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
ASL interpretation by Leslie Earley will be provided on 3/21 at the 1:30 PM showtime. The marked ORANGE seats are designed for deaf and/or hearing impaired guests to best view ASL interpreters during these shows.
Sensory-Friendly Hooray LA! Show
Saturday, March 28
1:30 PM
We want our theater to be an accessible space for all of our patrons. We’re offering a sensory-friendly version of Winter Wonderland on Saturday, March 28 at 1:30 PM for guests who would prefer a show environment that include sensory modifications.
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Reduced lighting changes
Reduced volume
Designated seating options for limited puppet interactions (left-hand side)
Guests are free to talk during the show
Designated rest and quiet space in the lobby available during the show
If you’d like to attend the sensory-friendly show, please book your tickets for March 28 at 1:30 PM here. If you do not want to be approached by the puppet during the show, please reserve a seat on the left-hand side of the theater, indicated in blue (floor seats) and orange (chair seats).
If you have questions about our sensory-friendly show, please email us at hello@bobbakermarionettetheater.com