THE RED SHOES at Music Center's Ahmanson Theatre this September

Center Theatre Group enters its second half century at the Ahmanson Theatre with the 2017-2018 season announced today by Artistic Director Michael Ritchie. The new season features two Tony-nominated musicals, a Tony-winning play, the world premiere of a Center Theatre Group commission and the American premiere of an exciting new work. An additional production for the subscription season will be announced at a later date.

"For more than 50 years, Center Theatre Group has been working with the world's greatest artists to present unforgettable experiences for our audiences," said Ritchie. "As we enter our next 50 years, I am pleased to be able to offer a wide-ranging season for our vibrant and diverse city.

"We welcome the return of the newly knighted Sir Matthew Bourne with the American premiere of another masterpiece, 'The Red Shoes,' as well as the return of director / choreographer Casey Nicholaw with a hilarious new musical, 'Something Rotten!'

"We have Stephen Karam's new play 'The Humans' which swept the 2016 Tony Awards and an incredibly romantic new musical, 'Bright Star,' from legendary entertainer Steve Martin and Grammy winner Edie Brickell.

"Finally, when we looked to celebrate Center Theatre Group's first 50 years, I turned to Los Angeles-born David Henry Hwang to create a new work to mark the occasion. 'Soft Power' was previously announced as part of the Taper 2017-18 season but now will be presented at the Ahmanson. David is joined by fellow Tony Award-winner Jeanine Tesori to create an excitingly unique new work for our 51st season."

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