Interview: Jonas Schwartz-Owen of FOR THE RECORD PRESENTS TEEN BEAT LIVE at Cinevita
There’s a moment in almost every conversation about the 1980s when someone stops mid-sentence, smiles to themselves, and suddenly looks a little misty.
Los Angeles Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Los Angeles from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
Review: IN THE HEIGHTS Returns to Musical Theatre West
Bursting with contagious rhythm, irrepressible heart, and an abiding sense of community pride, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning 2008 original Broadway musical IN THE HEIGHTS remains one of the most vibrant and emotionally resonant contemporary musicals to emerge from the early 21st century.
BroadwayWorld My Shows is Now Part of the New & Improved App
Since launching last fall, BroadwayWorld My Shows has been the place where theatre fans log every production they've seen, rate performances, write reviews, and document their theatre experiences.
New Play CASSATT to Open May 29 at Theatre West
The new play Cassatt, written and directed by Arden Teresa Lewis, will run May 29-June 28 at Theatre West in Los Angeles, with performances at 8 p.
Photos: World Premiere of THE STORYTELLER OF EAST L.A.
Check out production photos from the world premiere of The Storyteller of East L.
Photos: 'MASTER HAROLD'...AND THE BOYS at Geffen Playhouse
Check out production photos from 'Master Harold' .
Exclusive: First Look at MEAN GIRLS at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
Take a first look at exclusive production photos from Mean Girls at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, which runs April 11 through May 3, 2026.
Interview: Babak Tafti of ENGLISH by Sanaz Toossi at The Wallis
I spoke with actor Babak Tafti who plays Omid, the only male student in the class of Iranian students learning to speak English.
Kamasi Washington to Headline Santa Monica International Jazz Festival in May
The inaugural Santa Monica International Jazz Festival, running May 1-9, 2026, will feature Kamasi Washington, Stewart Copeland, and Stanley Clarke in a tribute to Miles Davis and John Coltrane's centennials.
Suzie Toot Embarking on Summer Tour of New Solo Show SUZIE WITH A Z
RuPaul’s Drag Race star Suzie Toot is hitting the road this summer with an all-new solo tour.
Preview: 'IT ENDS WITH GUINEA PIGS' at The Elysian
“It Ends With Guinea Pigs” opens this weekend in the Elysian’s intimate 40-seat Vault space.
CALARTS DANCE: EMERGENT FORMS Will Come to REDCAT in May
REDCAT will present CALARTS DANCE: EMERGENT FORMS, showcasing choreographic works by the Sharon Disney Lund School of Dance's 2026 undergraduate class at downtown Los Angeles's Walt Disney Concert Hall complex.
CHAVELA Y SUS MUJERES Will Make U.S. Debut at The Soraya in April
Ely Guerra, Eugenia León, Ofelia Medina, and La Marisoul will perform CHAVELA Y SUS MUJERES at The Soraya, honoring the legacy of ranchera legend Chavela Vargas.
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.
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.
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After the Blast The Broadwater Second Stage (8/05-8/13) |
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Catch Me If You Can 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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John Lloyd Young Feinstein's at the Nikko (8/21-8/22) |
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Dog Man: The Musical Kirk Douglas Theatre (9/12-10/18) |
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Tre Floyd''s Black Girl Therapy The Miracle Theater (9/19-9/19) |
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OTR: Provenance Chance Theater (7/29-7/29) |