by Shari Barrett - June 12, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke with director Ellen Geer about her vision for the production, what drew her to adapt it for Theatricum Botanicum, and what she hopes audiences will love about the story as much as she does....
by Michael Quintos - June 11, 2026
I'll say this now: this Summer's most beguiling, most enchanting theatrical surprise is perhaps the brand new, gorgeously opulent regional production of ANASTASIA - THE MUSICAL, now on stage at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through June 20, 2026. A visual stunner punctuated by remark...
by Michael Quintos - June 08, 2026
You may ask yourself—is seeing a touring stage production of the globally and generationally ubiquitous 1959 musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC still worth experiencing live on stage in 2026? While the stage musical in its current touring form certainly doesn't offer anything revolutionary or new to the s...
by Shari Barrett - June 06, 2026
9 to 5 the Musical was an enjoyably nostalgic experience for those of us who actually lived through working in mid-20th Century offices, albeit losing much humorous dialogue and lyrics due to the faulty sound system....
by Shari Barrett - June 05, 2026
The West Coast premiere of Grangeville is staged to absolute perfection on all levels including the script, director, actors, and overall technical brilliance at the Ruskin Group Theatre....
by Andrew Child - June 04, 2026
Suzanne Andrade and Barrie Kosky’s Magic Flute returns to LA Opera with a whimsical fusion of animations by Paul Barritt. The effect of the production is a bit surprising. Yes, as characters are revealed by revolving doors and interact with animations of barking dogs, Mozart’s music takes on a n...
by Michael Quintos - June 04, 2026
It's a very rare treat—particularly all the way here in Orange County, California—to hear Broadway songs and the stories behind them performed directly by the legendary composer himself, even for just a one-night-only event. But that is exactly the gift bestowed upon a rapt audience recently whe...
by Evan Henerson - June 03, 2026
As substantial as its built-in assets are, the two-time Tony Award winner, musical is lacking in other areas. Book writer Kristoffer Diaz has crafted an exciting leading character, and an even more interesting supporting player. Alas, he has also included a rather perfunctory family triangle that gu...
by Evan Henerson - May 31, 2026
Booth’s deeply sympathetic rendering of a good man navigating a life of crises is 95 minutes of sublimity. And in the role of Kenneth, actor Petey McGee delivers a performance that is as throat lump-inducing as it is uplifting....
by Evan Henerson - May 27, 2026
Andy Wolk's production transports Sophokles’s work off the pages of a high school syllabus and directly across the threshold of our comfort zone....
Past Shows
Hollywood isn’t a place...It’s a puppet show! The people and places of the City of Angels come to puppet life in Hooray LA! A plethora...
Bob Baker’s Holiday Special, Winter Wonderland, is a festivity spectacular that transforms BBMT into your home for the holidays! Join our host Demitrius Nova Twinklestar...
Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets rallying to regale you with silly things on strings. With new...
STEP RIGHT UP!THE BBMT CIRCUS HAS ROLLED INTO TOWN! Our marionette Ringmaster is proud to present the greatest show in puppet history—featuring over one hundred of...
On April 13, 2025, Bob Baker Marionette Theater's FREE annual festival returns for its eleventh year! Bob Baker Day celebrates the legacy of our founder, Bob Baker,...
Something to Crow About is the ORIGINAL Bob Baker Spectacular, originating in 1959 when the theater was just a glint in Bob Baker’s eye. Enter...
Bob Baker's Holiday on Strings returns for a festivity spectacular! Join Demitrius Nova Twinklestar III (that’s Demi Star for short) and THE StArGaZeR as they embark...
Dim the chandeliers, the frightfully fun Hallowe’en Spooktacular reawakens on September 7th!Hallowe’en Spooktacular is an hour-long, family-friendly boo-sical revue featuring over one hundred spirited puppets...
Join Pickle and friends for a live musical puppet extravaganza. She’ll be doing some of her favorite songs, sharing unsolicited philosophical positions, and probably going...
Place: A Fantastical ToyshopTime: AnytimeFeaturing: YOU and your imagination!Originally staged in 1958, Enchanted Toyshop is now restored to all its enchanting glory for BBMT’s 60th...
Hollywood isn’t a place….It’s a puppet show!The people and places of the City of Angels come to puppet life in Hooray LA! First performed in...
A Medley of Marionette Marvels Where Every String Pull Unveils A World of Wonder and Delight!Come join Bob Baker Marionette Theater for a visit to...
Our marionette adaptation of a ballet classic and Bob's most beloved Holiday show since its opening in 1969! This year, we're thrilled to present more magical...
Bob Baker Marionette Theater is celebrating 60 years serving the Los Angeles community! Join us as we share what’s in store for the next 60!It’s...
Hey, Los Angeles! It’s time for celebration, for pride and wonder. It’s time to say Hooray LA!The people and places of the City of Angels...
Bob Baker created ¡FIESTA! more than fifty years ago as a “love letter to Latin America,” taking inspiration from his neighbors, as well as from his majority-Latine team of...
The circus has rolled into town! Our marionette Ringmaster is proud to present the greatest puppet show on Earth—featuring over 100 of Bob Baker’s exquisitely...
Bob Baker's marionette adaptation of a ballet classic and Bob's most beloved Holiday show since its opening in 1969! Allow us to take you on an...
Re-Opening Revelry, a new hour long celebration of the Bob Baker Marionettes favorite things. From birthday cake and picnics, to holidays and seasons, this show...
April Hava Shenkman is Flocked Out, pregnant, & turning 40 whats she going to do?!? Throw herself a baby shower with puppets in public! A...
In honor of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater's 50th anniversary, the theater continues its special 50th anniversary season with the perennial holiday favorite, Bob Baker's...
Videos
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The Most Happy Fella North Coast Repertory Theatre (6/03-6/28) |
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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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Mike Blaha: Pivotal Nomad Broadwater Studio (6/07-6/24) |
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My Life is a Sonnet Broadwater Studio (6/07-6/27) |
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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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In the Blink of an Eye: A Musical Memoir The Pico (6/19-6/21) |
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A Haunting Revue II Impro Theatre (6/06-6/26) |
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STRAITJACKET SIRENS Three Clubs (6/01-6/30) |
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Bus People – A Hilarious & Optimistic Take on L.A. Public Transit The Actor's Company (6/06-6/28) |
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The Lionheart Play Festival Skylight Theatre (6/19-6/21) |
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