Irwin Jacobs News

La Jolla Playhouse announces the launch of a new initiative, the Resident Theatre Program and welcomes Mo'olelo Performing Arts Company as its first Resident Theatre Company.

The La Jolla Playhouse celebrated their 60th anniversary, as well as a tribute to Director Emeritus Des McAnuff, on December 8 with a very special 'Diamonds Are Forever' gala and reception.

Theatre-lovers and philanthropists Rao and Padma Makineni have made an extraordinary gift of $1-million to La Jolla Playhouse, and in recognition of their generosity, the Play Development Center will be named in their honor.

The La Jolla Playhouse hosts Diamonds are Forever! a gala benefit, honoring the Playhouse's 60th year and director Des McAnuff, on Saturday, October 27.

On Saturday, December 9, La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego will host 'A Winter Fantasy,' a gala benefit featuring Tony Award-winning actress and singer Patti LuPone

Ralph Bryan, President of the Board of Trustees of La Jolla Playhouse, today announced that Artistic Director Des McAnuff has accepted a position as one of three Artistic Directors at Canada's prestigious Stratford Festival, effective 2008.

Ralph Bryan, President of the Board of Trustees of La Jolla Playhouse today announced that Artistic Director Des McAnuff will not be renewing his contract, scheduled to expire in 2007.

La Jolla Playhouse is thrilled to announce that its world premiere musical Jersey Boys, based on the life story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, has become the longest running production in La Jolla Playhouse history.