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.
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.
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.
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 and More to Join Tyne Daly for BRIGADOON
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.
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.
Videos
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The Most Happy Fella North Coast Repertory Theatre (6/03-6/28) |
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The Show Has Been Cancelled (Due to the End of The World) Broadwater Second Stage (6/16-6/27) |
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Jenn Collela: LIVE at the Nikko Feinstein's at the Nikko (6/04-6/05) |
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Mike Blaha: Pivotal Nomad Broadwater Studio (6/07-6/24) |
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A Haunting Revue II Impro Theatre (6/06-6/26) |
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Melt : The Play The Marilyn Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Institute (6/11-6/13) |
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MISS MAGNOLIA BEAUMONT GOES TO PROVINCETOWN Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valentini Theatre (6/17-6/28) |
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In the Blink of an Eye: A Musical Memoir The Pico (6/19-6/21) |
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Chameleon - A New Musical Hudson Theatre - MainStage (6/03-6/07) |
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My Life is a Sonnet Broadwater Studio (6/07-6/27) |
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