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Wine in the Wilderness at Geffen Playhouse

Dates: 6/2/2027 - 7/4/2027

📍 Theatre: Geffen Playhouse


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Wine in the Wilderness, written by Alice Childress and directed by LaChanze, takes place during the 1964 Harlem riot in the apartment of painter Bill Jameson. As he seeks to capture the essence of Black womanhood for his art, tensions rise outside, leading to the unexpected arrival of a young woman whose presence challenges his artistic vision and societal assumptions. The play thoughtfully examines themes of class, gender, and representation, questioning who defines beauty and worth in a divided community. This production highlights the emotional immediacy of Childress's work, making it resonate powerfully with contemporary audiences.

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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)

What shows have played recently at Geffen Playhouse?

Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous (06/10/26-07/12/26)
Master Harold… and the Boys (04/08/26-05/10/26)
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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