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Jeff Beacher, a fixture from bygone days of Los Angeles nightlife who created a franchise of live comedy spectacles in the years following, is returning to his old stomping grounds.
Beacher is the founder of Beacher’s Madhouse, a nightclub concept that long resided at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in the 2010s. Hidden behind a rickety bookcase in the hotel’s basement, the club reimagined the golden age of Hollywood with velvet booths and showgirls and white tails – mixed with irreverent contemporary flair like drag numbers, oddball skits and music acts.
The emcee will launch “Beacher Fest 2025” this year, a two-day event on May 9 and 10 at the Roosevelt, which promises “new acts, never-before-seen performances, and a heightened level of luxury and excitement.”
Beacher attracted big celebrity names in his early Roosevelt days, and spun off his concept to pop-up shows in markets like Las Vegas. In 2024, Beacher revived his mad house as part of the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival. Demi Lovato, Tobey Maguire, Rebel Wilson, James Marsden and Oscar winner Taika Waititi all attended.
While bottles will be popped and VIPs will battle their way once again to the front of the line at the legendary hotel, here’s irrefutable evidence that L.A.’s storied club kids have grown up: The second day of Beacher Fest 2025 is a wellness summit.
Beacher lost 200 lbs. in recent years, and has since dedicated his time to “life-changing weight loss and anti-aging solutions.” The May 10 program will feature medical and mental health experts and keynote speakers, including Dr. Robert Huizenga, the former physician of the Los Angeles Raiders and a 17-season advisor on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser.”
