DRAGON MAMA & More Lead Los Angeles's Spring 2026 Top Theatre Shows
Check out our top picks in Los Angeles for Spring 2026!
Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month.
We understand the importance of choosing the perfect show, especially for new theatregoers. That's why our experienced editorial team meticulously reviews a wide range of productions each month. We consider various factors including a producer's track record, audience reviews, and overall production value, to bring you the very best recommendations for the following month.
See what the experts recommend! Check out our editorial team's top picks for the best shows to see in Los Angeles for Spring 2026.
Primary Trust
Mark Taper Forum - May 20, 2026 through June 28, 2026
Happy hour is a state of mind. Kenneth, a 38-year-old bookstore worker in a small upstate New York town, spends his evenings sipping Mai Tais at the local tiki bar with his Best Friend Bert. When he’s suddenly laid off, Kenneth faces challenges he has long avoided—with transformative and heart-warming results. Primary Trust is a touching story of new beginnings, old (and new) friends, and finding the courage to see the world for the first time.
When Eboni Booth’s Primary Trust premiered in New York in 2023, The Observer said, “it will restore your faith in theatre’s elemental storytelling powers.” The Daily Beast said it’s “pretty darn near to perfect.” Don’t miss this award-winning New York Times Critics' Pick play that will surprise you and fill you with hope.
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Jack and the Beanstalk
Theatre West - Now through May 16, 2026
Storybook Theatre’s award-winning Jack and the Beanstalk is a rollicking interactive version of the famous story. There are plenty of songs and lots of audience participation to delight the whole family. There is a rapping giant, a talking golden goose, and chases up and down the beanstalk as members of the audience try to hide Jack from the giant on his adventure.
The ensemble includes Elise Walters, Bryan Siu, Maxwell Oliver, Aidan O’Connor, Saratoga Ballantine, Meg Lin, Mark Bowen, and Briana Burnside. The show is double-cast.
Book and lyrics by Lloyd J. Schwartz. Music by Ben Lanzarone. Directed by Lloyd J. Schwartz and Barbara Mallory Schwartz. Choreography by Elise Walters. Produced by Barbara Mallory Schwartz. Co-produced by Daniel Korth. A Storybook Theatre production.
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Gracias Gustavo
Los Angeles Philharmonic - Now through June 07, 2026
Gracias Gustavo marks Gustavo Dudamel's final season as Music and Artistic Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Walt Disney Concert Hall. This season celebrates Dudamel's 17-year partnership with the orchestra through a variety of programs, including world premieres and collaborations with renowned artists such as Yo-Yo Ma and Yunchan Lim. The season showcases a blend of core repertoire and contemporary works, emphasizing Dudamel's innovative Pan-American Music Initiative and his deep commitment to music education and community engagement. The programming invites audiences to reflect on Dudamel's legacy of extraordinary music-making and community-building, culminating in a series of performances that highlight themes of gratitude and cultural connection.
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E=MC² Einstein The Musical Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center (7/03-7/26) |
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Gershwin and the Golden Age Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) (10/11-10/11) |
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Footloose Morgan Auditorium (7/18-8/02) |
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Green Day's American Idiot The Broadwater Theater Main Stage (7/10-7/19) |
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Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous Gil Cates Theater (6/10-7/12) PHOTOS VIDEOS |
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BROADWAY SHOWCASE WITH GLENN ROSENBLUM: VALENTINE TO BROADWAY Coachella Valley Repertory (7/14-7/14) |
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My Soul To Take: Unhinged The Hudson Theatres (10/16-10/21) |
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Dickens' A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story Rubicon Theatre (12/02-12/24) |
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Frankenstein: Resurrection The Nocturne Theatre (9/11-9/30) |
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Dog Man: The Musical Kirk Douglas Theatre (9/12-10/18) |