Fall Down the Rabbit Hole: An Immersive Alice in Wonderland Cabaret at the Historic Hollywood Roosevelt

Los Angeles is no stranger to bars that feel like stepping onto a movie set, but the newest addition to the city’s nightlife scene takes the concept a notch higher. Tucked behind a discreet bookcase in the historic Hollywood Roosevelt, an adults‑only cabaret titled Down the Rabbit Hole invites you to tumble into a dark, glitter‑laced version of Lewis Carroll’s wonderland.

The show lives in the hotel’s Cinegrill Theatre, a space that still smells faintly of old‑Hollywood glamour. Once you slip through the hidden doorway, the world shifts: burlesque performers, contemporary dancers, and live musicians swirl around you while projected visuals reinterpret familiar characters—think a sultry Cheshire grin and a cheeky, cocktail‑sipping Queen of Hearts.

Director Tracy Phillips, who also co‑choreographed the piece, has fashioned the evening into a 90‑minute mash‑up of theater, club, and circus. She’s joined by a talented team of choreographers—Liana Blackburn, Denna Thomsen, Robert Green, Amy Ryerson, Kyra Cole and Iyana Monet—each adding their own flavor to the mad, romantic chaos.

The experience is decidedly grown‑up. Guests must be 18 or older, and while you’re there you can sip craft cocktails and nibble on light bites. Seating is tiered: a $49 general‑admission ticket lands you in the outer ring on a first‑come, first‑served basis, while $89, $109 and $129 options reserve better sightlines and plush seats.

Aside from the rabbit‑hole, the Cinegrill is reviving its Old‑Hollywood roots with a mix of classic movie screenings and live performances. Every other Wednesday, film critic José Ignacio Cuenca hosts “Classic Cinema Night,” featuring titles like The Godfather (Sept 16) and Casablanca (Sept 30). Saturdays swing between Down the Rabbit Hole and a Weimar‑inspired act called Harlow Gold, offering a weekend that feels like stepping into a different era each week.

Down the Rabbit Hole runs every other Saturday at 8 p.m. through October 24. If you’ve ever wanted to see Wonderland through a more seductive, slightly dangerous lens, this is your invitation. Just remember: the rabbit’s lair is hidden behind a bookshelf—so keep an eye out for that secret door.