In Conversation with Chuck Lorre at Wilshire Ebell

Few people have put more laughs on American television than Chuck Lorre. On Friday, October 16, the man behind The Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men and Young Sheldon sits down for an onstage conversation at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, one of the more interesting entries on the list of things to do in Los Angeles this month.

When: Friday, October 16, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 4401 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005 Tickets: Sold through the ticket link on the event listing

What the evening is about

The billing promises a candid look at what it takes to make more than two and a half thousand hours of television. Lorre is known for building sitcom worlds out of dysfunction, longing and plain human mess, and this talk is pitched as the story behind that. Expect stories about creative wins and public flops, about legendary collaborators, and about the unexpected turns that took a struggling musician into one of Hollywood's most influential writing rooms.

The organizers also say the conversation gets personal. Lorre is set to talk about addiction, his own and that of famous colleagues, along with failed marriages and bad life choices, all of which ended up as fuel for classic comedy. It is a talk, not a taping, so there are no scripted jokes to wait for, just a veteran showrunner reflecting on a long career.

The memoir

Select seat tiers include a copy of Sitcom: A Memoir. Extra copies can be added at checkout or bought onsite at the event, and every book is collected at the venue rather than shipped. If you want one signed or in hand for the night, pick that option when you buy.

Getting there

The Wilshire Ebell sits just off Wilshire Boulevard in the mid-city stretch of Los Angeles, a short drive from Koreatown and Hancock Park. Parking is limited, so the listing asks you to plan ahead: arrive early, look at nearby lots, or use a rideshare drop-off. Doors and seating details are not published on the listing, so check your ticket confirmation before you leave.

Tickets are not sold at the theatre box office for this event. The listing points all sales and questions to its Buy Tickets button, and no price is published on the page, so confirm the cost there before you plan your budget.

Why it is worth a night out

If you already follow upcoming events in Los Angeles for writers, TV fans and comedy lovers, this one sits at the crossroads of all three. It is also a good Friday night pick among the LA events this weekend for anyone who grew up with these shows and wants to hear how they were made. Pair it with dinner nearby, then head in early to find your seat.

For more talks, screenings and performances around the city, browse the Arts and Culture section.