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Master Harold… and the Boys at Geffen Playhouse

Dates: 4/8/2026 - 5/10/2026

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The production of Athol Fugard’s Master Harold… and the Boys takes place in a 1950s South African tea shop, where the dynamics between a white teenager, Hally, and two Black waiters, Sam and Willie, unfold against a backdrop of race and power. As Hally reminisces about his childhood with the men who provided him warmth and laughter, a rainy afternoon leads to painful truths and the potential unraveling of their relationships. The drama confronts themes of betrayal and the fragility of human bonds in an oppressive societal context.

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BWW Q&A: Ben Beatty Talks MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS at Geffen Playhouse
BWW Q&A: Ben Beatty Talks MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS at Geffen Playhouse
May 05, 2026 Geffen Playhouse audiences are getting a rare opportunity to experience Athol Fugard's 'MASTER HAROLD'…AND THE BOYS, the deeply personal drama set in a 1950s South African tea shop where a single rainy afternoon exposes the realities of race, power, and betrayal between a white teenager and the two Black waiters who have helped raise him.
Photos: 'MASTER HAROLD'...AND THE BOYS at Geffen Playhouse
Photos: 'MASTER HAROLD'...AND THE BOYS at Geffen Playhouse
April 11, 2026 Check out production photos from 'Master Harold' ...and the Boys, written by Athol Fugard, running at Geffen Playhouse from April 16, 2026 through May 10, 2026.
Video: What to Expect From MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS at Geffen Playhouse
Video: What to Expect From MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS at Geffen Playhouse
April 08, 2026 Master Harold”…and the Boys begins in the Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse. Ahead of the show's first performance, hear from the company about the timeliness of the show, and what audiences can expect to see.

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What shows are coming up next at Geffen Playhouse?

Purpose (11/11/26-12/13/26)
Liberation (01/27/27-02/28/27)
The Monsters (03/03/27-04/04/27)
Closing Costs (03/31/27-05/02/27)
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What shows have played recently at Geffen Playhouse?

Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous (06/10/26-07/12/26)
Dragon Mama (03/04/26-04/12/26)
SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA (02/04/26-03/08/26)
Table 17 (11/05/25-12/07/25)
littleboy/littleman (10/01/25-11/02/25)
Am I Roxie? (09/03/25-10/05/25)

What is the history of Geffen Playhouse ?

Geffen Playhouse has been a hub of the Los Angeles theater scene since opening its doors in 1995. Noted for its intimacy and celebrated for its renowned mix of classic and contemporary plays as well as provocative world premiere productions, the not-for-profit organization continues to present a body of work that garners national recognition. Named in honor of entertainment mogul and philanthropist David Geffen, who made the initial donation to the theater, the company was founded by Gilbert Cates and is currently helmed by Executive Director Gil Cates, Jr., Artistic Director Matt Shakman and Board Chair Adi Greenberg. Proudly associated with UCLA, the Geffen welcomes an audience of more than 130,000 each year, and maintains extensive education and community engagement programs, designed to involve underserved young people and the community at large in the arts.

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