NEXT TO NORMAL Will Come to Kentwood Players in May
Kentwood Players will present NEXT TO NORMAL, the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, at Westchester Playhouse in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Los Angeles — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
Jami Brandli’s O: A RHAPSODY IN DIVORCE World Premiere to be Presented at Outside In Theatre
Outside In Theatre will present the world premiere of O: A Rhapsody In Divorce, written by Jami Brandli and directed by Jessica Hanna, with previews beginning May 9 and performances running May 17 through June 9, 2026.
Sarah Ruhl, Bess Wohl, Betty Shamieh, Daniel Kehlmann and More Join PEN World Voices Festival
The PEN America World Voices Festival, running April 29–May 2, 2026, in New York City and Los Angeles, convenes—among more than 140 international writers—some of today’s most acclaimed playwrights for timely conversations.
Review: THE BOOK OF WILL at Torrance Theatre Company
With a cast of ten actors portraying more than 26 characters, it was bold choice for the intimate theater.
Jodi Siegel To Perform At Sierra Madre Playhouse
Jodi Siegel will perform at Sierra Madre Playhouse.
AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL Unveils 30th Anniversary Slate
The American Black Film Festival has announced its 30th anniversary lineup.
Max von Essen, Betsy Morgan and More to Join Tyne Daly for BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse
The full cast has been revealed for Pasadena Playhouse's production of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon, starring Tyne Daly, Max von Essen, Betsy Morgan, and more, and being presented this spring and summer.
Video: What to Expect From MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS at Geffen Playhouse
Master Harold”…and the Boys begins in the Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from March 2026
Around the BroadwayWorld is our monthly snapshot of the biggest stories making waves across the global theatre community.
45-Minute A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM Will Come to Sierra Madre Playhouse in May
Sierra Madre Playhouse will present Will & Company's 45-minute family-friendly adaptation of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM on May 16, featuring audience participation, fairies, and romantic mix-ups set in a mystical forest.
Interview: Lisa Donahey of RETRO REWIND: LISA & ELVIS AT THE VELVET MARTINI LOUNGE, VITELLO'S
Lisa Donahey took ten minutes to discuss with BWLA's Gavin Glynn about her RETRO REWIND Divas of the 60s with the UK's leading ELVIS Tribute Artist, Andy James.
Review: DIAVOLO’s ESCAPE is a Gravity-Defying Celebration of Human Creativity
DIAVOLO’s ESCAPE, running at L'Espace DIAVOLO in DTLA through June 14, isn’t really dance—and it’s not quite Cirque either.
Casting Professionals Join Talkback for Charity Screening Of CASTING BY
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, LACAE and FYC Independents are presenting a special charity screening of the 2012 documentary Casting By, followed by a talkback featuring several influential casting professionals.
Agyeiwaa Asante Wins 2026 IAMA Rhimes Unsung Voices Commission
IAMA Theatre Company has selected Agyeiwaa Asante as the 2026 recipient of the Los Angeles-based theatre company’s The Rhimes Unsung Voices Playwriting Commission.
LA Phil Appoints Anna Handler as Conductor-in-Residence
The LA Phil has appointed Anna Handler as Conductor-in-Residence, beginning with the LA Phil’s 2026/27 season.
Interview: Rubén Carbajal of IN THE HEIGHTS at Carpenter Performing Arts Center
Rubén Carbajal (who played John Laurens/Philip in Hamilton on Broadway) talks to BroadwayWorld about playing Usnavi in Musical Theatre West's production of IN THE HEIGHTS, running April 10–26 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach.
Jazz Vocalist Lucía and Trumpeter Benny Benack Will Perform at Carpenter Center’s Cabaret Stage
The Richard & Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center on the campus of California State University, Long Beach, will bring jazz to its Cabaret Stage.
ArtsUP! LA Will Host ATHENA FEST This Month
ArtsUP! LA will present ATHENA FEST, a three-day one-act festival featuring five female playwrights and performers, April 24-26 at the Blue Door Theater in Culver City.
The Wallis Will Host DANCING WITH BOB: Rauschenberg, Brown & Cunningham in May
The Wallis Annenberg Center will present DANCING WITH BOB, a centennial tribute to Robert Rauschenberg, with Trisha Brown Dance Company performing works by Brown and Cunningham May 7-9.
Marc Shaiman to Launch Second Leg of Book Tour With Guests Patti LuPone, Michael Bublé and More
Marc Shaiman will launch a second leg of the Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner Book Tour, with special guests Patti LuPone, Michael Buble, and more!
Photos: PaleyFest LA 2026 Kicks Off with Apple TV PLURIBUS Panel
The Paley Center for Media kicked off PaleyFest LA 2026 with Apple TV’s “Pluribus” Opening Night at the Dolby Theatre, featuring stars Rhea Seehorn, Karolina Wydra, and more.
LES MISÉRABLES vs. NEWSIES: Final Round Voting Open For BroadwayWorld's Movie Musical Bracket
Voting is now open for the final round of BroadwayWorld's Annual Bracket! Which film is really the Best Movie Musical of all time? Our editors have selected the options, and now BroadwayWorld invites YOU to join us and our readers in deciding which movie musical deserves the title of The Ultimate Be
BroadwayWorld Goes Even More Global: Now Available in 20 Languages
As New York City and the broader United States prepare to welcome the world for a historic stretch of global events — including FIFA World Cup 2026 and America's 250th Anniversary celebrations — BroadwayWorld is expanding its platform to meet that moment in a meaningful way.
INKSLAM INVITATIONAL Will Bring Eight Top Slam Poets to Greenway Court Theatre
Eight nationally recognized slam poets will compete for cash prizes at the INKSLAM INVITATIONAL on April 25 at Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles, hosted by 2023 Womxn of the World Poetry Slam champion Ayanna Florence.
Review: GILGAMESH: THE OPERA at Cerritos Center For The Performing Arts
This is a visionary and essential new work, a seminal and remarkable achievement of storytelling, music, and dance.
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Next to Normal Phantasma Arts (7/17-7/25) |
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After the Blast The Broadwater Second Stage (8/05-8/13) |
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Catch Me If You Can The Colony Theatre (9/17-10/18) |
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E=MC² Einstein The Musical Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center (7/03-7/26) |
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Emily Skinner: In Concert Feinstein's at the Nikko (8/14-8/15) |
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Fool for Love Santa Monica Playhouse (7/23-7/26) |
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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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Riverdance 30 – The New Generation Ahmanson Theatre (4/13-4/18) |
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P3's August Cozy Cabaret: I've Seen This Sh!t Before The Broadwater Second Stage Theatre (8/10-8/10) |
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Water for Elephants Hollywood Pantages Theatre (9/08-9/27) |