LA West Elite Event Tickets to Love Letters!

We had a great time at this show and really appreciated the free tickets from Unilocal.The theater itself is very nice and the outdoor areas are a great place for a party of post-​show drink.
We enjoyed the reception following the play but I couldn’t find a single vegetarian option among the passed food. But still nice to be able to unwind with a drink in a pretty outdoor setting.
Recommend valet parking if you’re even a tiny bit worried about being late (it’s $ 16 so a little expensive). Even though the website of Wallis says it doesn’t admit latecomers, it did during this show, which we found really distracting and rude — so to avoid that their valet parking is right in front and is easy in/​easy out.

Had a great time at this event! This play was different (and shorter) than most plays I have seen but I did enjoy it.
The stage was set with a table at which the two actors sat. The play was essentially the two of them reading letters they had written to each other over the years. Both actors did a good job of displaying the necessary emotions for each letter and it helped the audience feel like they could really understand each situation.
Upon arrival, we picked up our tickets at will call very quickly. After hitting the bar for some drinks and snacks, we headed into the theater. Nice seats! We were sat in the second row and could practically smell the actors. Haha. The play was only about an hour long. After the play let out, we went into the nice outdoor courtyard and enjoyed a variety of free passed appetizers to round out the night. There was a bar out there as well but it was so busy that we didn’t get to partake. I wonder if it was an open bar.. . If so, that would be awesome before the show but after, well, we had to drive so it wouldn’t have worked anyway.
I’m happy that my guest and I were able to participate in this event. Thank you Brittany for arranging it!

What can be better than Ali and Ryan together again. They were both wonderful.” Love Letters” a must see.

Only in West LA, could a Unilocal Elite Event be complimentary tickets to opening night of the star-​studded play, «Love Letters,» with a reception afterwards with the mega-​famous cast: Ryan O’Neal and Ali McGraw. Thank you to Brittany F and to the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts for the exclusive invitation!
The play was LA’s première of the off-​Broadway show starring Ryan and Ali, reunited from their 1970s «Love Story» film days. It was definitely an unconventional show, as the two were sitting on stage for the whole show, reading the love letters written between their characters over a decades-​long friendship.
Afterwards, we were treated to a reception with lots of goodies on the beautiful outdoor patio that had a waterfall wall and an elegant setup. A refreshing, vodka-​based «Love Letters”-inspired cocktail and a ton of tray-​passed appetizers. Our favorite was the potatoes with stuffed shrimp, the lamb-​topped flatbread, and especially the fried chicken-​dill-​pickle sandwiches which seemed the most popular of the night with those sandwiches clearing off the trays the fastest!
Ryan and Ali popped out in the middle of the reception and the camera flashes went wild as they posed for their photo opp. I like that the crowd, while flocking to see them, kept a classy distance and let Ryan and Ali pretty much just interact with the family members (including Ryan’s well-​known son!) and close friends who were there to support them for their opening night.

Great time at the Wallis, thank you Brittany F for the invite!
Self and valet parking were available but i managed to score a metered spot across the street.
Pre performance reception offered wine, beer and finger foods from local restaurants.
Ryan O’Neil and Ali MacGraw were charming and I really enjoyed their performance.
Would highly recommend checking out the Wallis.

Thank you to Unilocal and Brittany for this great experience. First of all, It was my first time at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The venue was beautiful and had an elegant ambiance. There were a table and two chairs on the stage and the theater was small enough that no matter where you sit, you can enjoy the stage.
I have not seen «Love Letters» before, so I wasn’t too sure what to expect before I went. To be honest, it was a bit different format than what I am used to. However, the actors were engaged and we could feel the emotions without a lot of physical interactions but letter readings. It was a unique experience that both my husband and I enjoyed. I just wish that the sound system is a bit better. When the actors were emotional and speaking loudly were fine, but in the beginning and when they are not talking as loud, it was little bit difficult to hear from where I was sitting. Also, there were a lot of people coughing and coming in and out from the outside, so from where I was sitting, it was a bit distracting to hear the door opening and closing constantly.
We attended the reception after the show. There was a big line for drinks, but their special drink of the day was great. There were plenty of foods going around including pizza and chicken sandwiches. It was a nice end of the lovely evening.

Thank you Unilocal & Brittany for holding this event! I was graciously invited by my friends and can I say, the Wallis is just beautiful! Great place to hold the reading of Love Letters by A.R. Gurney.
The room itself was comfortably small so everyone got a pretty good view of the actors. Ryan O’Neal & Ali McGraw were both great but I was hoping for a little more from Ryan. Ali was very immersed into her character and did it so effortlessly that it was so easy to believe the words she was reading. Ryan was also great but he stumbled with his words quite a bit and seemed a bit nervous. However, I definitely started believing him more at the end where his character loses the love of his life to death.
We were welcomed with drinks and hor d’oeuvres after the show. It was catered by Nic’s across the street from the Wallis. The waiters were all so nice & even helped us get some more chicken sandwiches (My favorite!). I wished there was a bit more variety in food but I can’t complain. I still left with a full & happy tummy.
Ryan O’Neal & Ali McGraw even came and mingled with everyone for a bit. I didn’t want to bother them but they both looked very nice & were taking pictures with some fans.
Overall, a great evening. Thanks again, Unilocal & Brittany!

Thanks to Unilocal and Brittany F for allowing us to attend this lovely evening. I’ve seen «Love Letters» several times but seeing it with Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw was special. The show was good and the two actors were delightful (especially MacGraw who was truly awesome in this role).
I really wish the ushers at the Wallis adhered to the policy on their website of not allowing in late entrants. Especially with a work like «Love Letters», which is just two actors sitting on a stage reading aloud, people coming in late is extremely distracting to the crowd AND the performers.
That being said, the Wallis Annenberg is a beautiful well designed space and I don’t think there is a bad seat in the house. Looking forward to seeing many more shows there.
The post-​show reception was a nice touch. I didn’t love the signature cocktail (strawberry vodka drink) but I’m such a fan of signature drinks in general that I loved the idea and had to have one. Weird, I know. The hors d’Oeuvres were not bad (I really liked the potato/​pesto/​shrimp) but I was very disappointed that there did not appear to be a single vegetarian option — even the dessert contained marshmallows. I saw pics from other Unilocalers about a leek tart but I think that might have been the night before — I kept asking for vegetarian options for my SO and was told there weren’t any. That’s sort of odd for LA, right?
But all in all, a great night out. We used valet parking by the way, which was pricey ($ 16) but we were in a rush (I did not want to be late, natch!) and it was super fast getting in and out of the event. Thanks again Unilocal

I was delighted to find out that the original actors from the movie ‘Love Story’ were the ones who performed at this event. It was a lovely performance by Ali McGraw and Ryan O’Neill who have wonderful chemistry together!
The location is in a beautiful theatre in Beverly Hills with a delicious reception beforehand. I enjoyed complimentary white wine, craft beer, ahi tuna tartare, truffle deviled eggs, flavored espresso drinks, and authentic Italian desserts that included tiramisu, cannoli, shortbread cookies, and more. I sat at a table with my mom that had mini water bottles waiting for us. And after taking a picture at the photo booth we received a gift of an eyelash lengtheners.
The performance itself was phenomenal. It started and ended with the two actors sitting next to each other at a wooden table reading the love letters they had written to each other over the years out loud. Over the course of their life, they dated each other, stayed friends, and continued to write each other throughout marriages, babies, etc. The ending is a true testament to how beautiful their connection was. I will admit that I teared up at the end and had to hold back from letting the tears roll down.
I would highly recommend the show to anyone who enjoyed the movie Love Story! It was a wonderful night with a heartwarming ending. It was a perfect event to bring my mom to since the original movie meant so much to her.

What a great event! Got to watch two amazing actors perform together after all these years … The love story was recreated through this play and it was so touching, sweet and funny at times! If you are a fan of this movie you cannot miss this play! After the play we got to mingle, grab a few drinks and delicious hors d’oeuvres. The venue itself is very grandiose. Would def come back to watch another performance in the future.

What a fantastic evening! I would definitely come back for another event. Great staff and such a beautiful venue! Our tickets were for the Wednesday night show with reception to follow. The «play» wasn’t as we (hubby and I) expected but was well written for what it was. Hubby said he’d fall asleep if he got bored… and although he did look at me a couple times in the beginning, he stayed wide awake! The production brought back memories of elementary school story time with more adult content, of course. It’s amazing how engaging it was. Thank you to Brittany for the fabulous orchestra seats!
The reception included tray hors d’oeuvres including: chicken & pickle sandwich bites, roasted stuffed potatoes, leek tarts, and a cookie with chocolate and dark cherry. We didn’t get a chance to order a drink because the line was too long but some of the cocktails looked good and they also had beer options.
$ 8 for garage parking wasn’t too shabby either for Beverly Hills!

What a tremendous Unilocal event this was! Great seats in the 3^rd row from the stage, great after party!
Great food and drinks from NIC’s of Beverly Hills! Pickled Fried Chicken! + Lamb Pizza! + Shrimp and Kale Potatoes were my favorites. Stella Beer and wine flowing all night.
The stars and paparazzi came out for this show on Weds night in Beverly Hills.
Not only did the shows stars Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw come out after the performance to mingle, but the Director of the famed academy award winning movie «Love Story» was there, along with O’Neals son and family and other actors from that generation.

This was an interesting play and unlike others I’ve been to – the entire 90 minute show involved 2 actors reading letters they write to each other over a span of several years. It might not be a good show to others that prefer to see more acting and movement on stage, but I liked how this was a recreation of the movie «Love Story» and how the two original actors were in this. At first I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy the play because of this setting, but once I listened to more of the story I enjoyed it much more. The male actor misread his lines often, but overall the two actors were great. I didn’t think I’d see so much emotion from two people just sitting at a table for the entire play!
The Wallis is a beautiful venue. We enjoyed hanging out in the outdoor area before the show started. Thank you to the Wallis and Brittany F. for the free tickets!

Always a lovely time at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Two superstars of the 70’s, Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw — what a billing, and a coo to re-​unite them again for the reading of Love Letters by A.R. Gurney. I saw these two perform this very same thing nearly 25 years ago, I guess. And, I recall, they were both excellent then, in this very humorous, fun, and sad story.
I was left a little disappointed. Ali was amazing, a gifted actress and talented reader… it was effortless and her character was very believable. But I felt that Ryan was reading, almost nearly like it was the first time. He stumbled and stuttered many times. Still, he is charming and likeable, and in the closing «scene», he did a wonderful job to save the evening. I don’t think he was acting, he lived thru the loss of a loved one in a real life (Farrah Fawcett).
I am glad I went, and very thankful and appreciative to both the Annenberg staff and our very own Brittany for this opportunity.

First of all, The Wallis in Beverly Hills is a beautiful yet simplistic performing arts theatre. It was the perfect setting to enjoy Love Letters and mingle afterwards. Kudos to Brittany F. & her crew for organizing such a delightful event.
To be honest, Love Letters started off really slow but I gradually got into the tumultuous love story between the characters Andy Ladd & Melissa Gardner. Ali McGraw, whom starred as Melissa was a complete fireball and stole the show with her sass and troubled outlook on life. Whereas Ryan O’Neal whom starred as Andy Ladd gave a sense of comfort and stability to his melodramatic counterpart. This story symbolized to me that no one should ever take for granted the love another has for them and to pursue it wholeheartedly. The play was performed wonderfully without needing any unnecessary props and frills. Brava!
To top off the night, the hors d’oeuvres and drinks were delicious! The bartenders were extremely friendly, especially Joey! The hors d’oeuvres were catered from Nic’s across the street from The Wallis which I enjoyed. My favorites were the lamb pizza and chicken sandwiches. I wish there were more desserts BUT beggars can’t be choosers.

Thank you so much to Brittany for creating this event! It was amazing to watch two actors who were on stage together a long time ago recreate the story. It’s crazy how all you need is a table, two people, and a light to make it a rewarding experience. The script was great and hilarious. The actors were engaged and made the experience exciting.
The reception before was amazing with a free photo, free coffee, desserts, wine, other beverages, and food!

The venue is gorgeous and the play was really good! Ali and Ryan have great chemistry after all these years. LA Desserts’ yummy brownies were the hit dessert!

This was an amazing opportunity to see a live reading of love letters portrayed by the original actors of the 1970 movie «Love Story», Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal. Such a sweet but sad story of a 50+ year love story portrayed in the form of written letters. This performance reminds us all to pursue true love especially if it’s right there in front of you, no matter the timing, before it’s too late.
The performance was followed by a reception full of h’ordeuvres and drinks. I’m sure I got the names wrong but my favorites were the strawberry vodka cocktail, the chardonnay, chicken and pickle sandwich, the leek tart, and the dark cherry A-​shaped cookies. They had other things like pinot noir, lamb pizza, and stuffed potato skins.
I felt super underdressed for this occasion but we had a good time. Thank you Brittany for arranging this!

A.R. Gurney’s ageless, timeless love saga directed by Gregory Mosher.
Don’t miss this production with 70’s film icons Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neil

Tonight, opening night, pre-​performance reception with treats from the likes of Il Fornaio and LA Arts
Parking was a mere $ 8.
Oh what a love story

Oh what a night…
Mega thanks Brittany F. for creating this event!