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.
Los Angeles Theater Newsroom
The latest news on live theater in Los Angeles from Broadway shows on tour to regional theater.
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.
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.
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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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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong Ahmanson Theatre (12/12-1/10) |
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Versa-Style Dance Company Brings Hip Hop and Street Dance to Sierra Madre Playhouse Sierra Madre Playhouse (8/07-8/07) |
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Frankenstein: Resurrection The Nocturne Theatre (9/11-9/30) |