The Opposite of Love at Hudson Theatre

The Opposite of Love

Hudson Theatre
6539 Santa Monica Blvd. Hollywood

An intimate story about a trust fund baby and a down on his luck hustler who form an unlikely bond, the hit Off-Broadway play The Opposite of Love will have its west coast premiere featuring original star and Los Angeles native Ashley Griffin (Playwright and co-stars as Eloise) making her long awaited Los Angeles theatrical return, co-starring with actor Evan Strand (co-stars as Will). When Eloise hires Will to help her move past her sexual trauma, their search for intimacy must survive darker inclinations in a world where love is a commodity. Directed by Melora Marshall, an actress in her own right and director renowned for her dynamic contributions to the stage, particularly at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga Canyon.

Thru - Aug 31, 2025

Thursdays: 7:30pm

Fridays: 7:30pm

Saturdays: 7:30pm

Sundays: 4:00pm

Price: $29-$45

Show Type: Drama

Box Office: 323-856-4249

www.hudsontheatre.com

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The Opposite of Love Reviews

Average Rating based on 4 reviews

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Stage and Cinema - Not Recommended

"...Have you ever been with a guy who won’t shut up and just enjoy the blow job? That’s what it’s like to sit through Ashley Griffin’s new two-person play, The Opposite of Love, which premiered last year off-Broadway, and is now having its first West Coast performances at the Hudson Backstage Theatre."

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- Nick McCall

Stage Raw - Somewhat Recommended

"...At its best, The Opposite of Love raises compelling questions. Why do some people seek intimacy as a salve for trauma, while others flee from it in fear? How do societal expectations and gender roles inhibit emotional honesty? How do dating apps and the increasing digitization of the world impact people's ability to form meaningful connections? These questions surface organically through the characters' evolving dynamic."

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- Madison Mellon

Glamgical - Highly Recommended

"...In the cinema world, movies like American Gigolo and Pretty Woman depict prostitutes in two different lights, the former more realistic, the latter more romanticized. The Opposite of Love seems to fall in between, but it has a more realistic tone in the sense that it explores a deeper need of human connection in more relatable circumstances. One of the reasons why this production works so well is Melora Marshall's superb direction. She shows her extraordinary ability to understand the sadness, loneliness, and misery written in the script. Breaking down the layers and depths of the characters, she then guides her actors to deliver a touching display of raw emotions that flow back and forth between Eloise and Will, in a cathartic journey of sensual healing. Seeing two dissimilar and damaged characters getting closer and closer is like witnessing a train that will take them either to paradise or to an impending wreck."

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The Hollywood Times - Highly Recommended

"...The Opposite of Love is as much about healing as it is about intimacy. It's a slow-burn structure that allows the characters to peel back their emotional armor, exposing trauma, hope, and the deep human need to be seen and understood. The result is a moving, honest look at modern relationships and the scars we carry."

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- Peggy Phillips

The Opposite of Love at Hudson Theatre