See Photos of Tom Hanks in Rehearsals for 'Henry IV' in L.A.

Tom Hanks chats with Ben Donenberg, the artistic director of The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles, during a recent rehearsal for the new production of Henry IV!

The two-time Oscar-winning actor is making his Los Angeles stage debut as Sir John Falstaff in the classic Shakespeare play. The cast also features Joe Morton, Hamish Linklater, Harry Groener, and Rondi Reed.

The play, which is performed outdoors, is running now through July 1 at the Japanese Garden on the West Los Angeles VA Campus and tickets are on sale now.