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CARPENTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

6200 E Atherton St
Long Beach, CA 90815



Review: HERE LIES LOVE at Mark Taper Forum


by Evan Henerson - February 22, 2026

With so many delights and leaning heavily into both the political moment that is recounts and what America is experiencing in the here and now, HERE LIES LOVE rocks as aggressively as it rallies....

Review: SPAMALOT Revives A New Quest at OC's Segerstrom Center


by Michael Quintos - February 20, 2026

Initially billed as a show that was 'lovingly ripped off' from the 1975 cult classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the Tony Award–winning 2005 Broadway musical comedy MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT™ gleefully gallops back onto the stage in a brand new production with its signature coconut-clack...

Review: APPLAUSE at Eli & Edythe Broad Stage


by Cary Ginell - February 18, 2026

Musical Theatre Guild, the Los Angeles-based company that produces staged readings of long-forgotten, rarely seen musicals, has done it again with a stellar and highly entertaining production of the 1970 musical Applause. ...

Review: THREE COCONUTS World Premiere Comedy at Miles Memorial Playhouse


by Shari Barrett - February 18, 2026

I really enjoyed the story, acting and staging, along with recognizing the Yiddish comments, behavior and attitudes from my own life being raised by a close-knit Jewish family....

Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA Journeys Back to Musical Theatre West


by Michael Quintos - February 17, 2026

Directed by James Vásquez with musical direction by Ryan O'Connell and choreography by Shani Talmor, this remarkably solid new production of the 1965 Tony Award winner boasts haunting visuals and superb performances from its assembled ensemble, led by a trio of excellent leads that offer three dist...

Review: AMADEUS at Pasadena Playhouse


by Andrew Child - February 17, 2026

Director Darko Tresnjak has crafted a visually-appealing world that unfortunately reduces the action of the play to broad strokes enacted in a toy theatre....

Review: SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA at Geffen Playhouse


by Evan Henerson - February 17, 2026

SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA is trying to be perhaps too many things at once and not really succeeding at any of them....

Review: POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE at Fountain Theatre


by Evan Henerson - February 13, 2026

These are words that both sing and challenge. If, like this reviewer, you were not previously acquainted with June Jordan, POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE is a crackling introduction....

Review: South Coast Repertory Presents GOD OF CARNAGE


by Michael Quintos - February 10, 2026

Wildly surprising and deliciously savage, Yasmina Reza's machete-edged 2006 dark comedy GOD OF CARNAGE—here directed by Marco Barricelli and continues performances at OC's South Coast Repertory through March 21, 2026—has to be one of the most ferocious dissections of modern-day performative civi...

Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOLF? at South Coast Rep


by Tracey Paleo - February 09, 2026

South Coast Repertory’s production of Edward Albee’s dark psychological comedy 100% embodies all the epic frustration and athletic dysfunction which begins and ends with Martha. ...

Past Shows

Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano
Mandy Patinkin in Concert: Being Alive with Adam Ben-David on Piano
Feb 7

Emmy-winning television star, Tony-winning Broadway legend, and Golden Globe-winning film icon Mandy Patinkin electrifies our stage in an uplifting evening filled with beloved Broadway and...

MEB Miles Electric Band Celebrating the Miles Davis Centennial
MEB "Miles Electric Band" Celebrating the Miles Davis Centennial
Jan 30 – Jan 20, 2026

Featuring Miles Davis alumni and next-generation innovators, this all-star ensemble is led by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning producer/drummer Vince Wilburn Jr., and features Darryl Jones,...

A Broadway Holiday with David Burnham
A Broadway Holiday with David Burnham
Dec 17 – Dec 18, 2025

Broadway star and acclaimed vocalist David Burnham spreads holiday cheer in this trip down memory lane as he tells heartwarming tales of Christmases past. Performing...

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story by Musical Theatre West
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story by Musical Theatre West
Jul 11 – Jul 27, 2025

Musical Theatre West is turning up the volume this summer with its next highly anticipated production, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story, running select dates...

Musical Theatre West Presents “Into The Woods“
Musical Theatre West Presents “Into The Woods“
Mar 28 – Apr 13, 2025

Musical Theatre West (MTW) invites audiences on a spellbinding journey with its highly anticipated production of Into the Woods. Running select nights starting March 28,...

Musical Theatre West Kicks Off 2025 Season with Jersey Boys
Musical Theatre West Kicks Off 2025 Season with "Jersey Boys"
Feb 14 – Mar 2, 2025

Southern California’s premier theatre company, Musical Theatre West (MTW) is thrilled to open its highly anticipated 2025 season with the smash hit "Jersey Boys,” The...

Lucie Arnaz - I Got the Job! Songs From My Musical Past
Lucie Arnaz - I Got the Job! Songs From My Musical Past
May 8 – May 9, 2024

Lucie Arnaz (Pippin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, They’re Playing Our Song) explores her life on stage with iconic songs and hidden treasures from some of Broadway’s greatest shows—along...

Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar ¡Viva Mexico! ¡Viva America!
Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar ¡Viva Mexico! ¡Viva America!
Mar 23

Ballet Folklórico de Los ÁngelesMariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar¡Viva Mexico! ¡Viva America!Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 8 p.m.Featuring Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles, the nation’s...

An Evening with Branford Marsalis
An Evening with Branford Marsalis
Mar 15

NEA Jazz Master and three-time Grammy Award winner, legendary saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered figures in contemporary music. He returns with...

Storm Large
Storm Large
Mar 6 – Mar 7, 2024

Storm LargeWednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7 p.m.Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 7 p.m.Powerhouse chanteuse Storm Large is back with more sultry and subversive jazz...

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Feb 3

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte CarloSaturday, February 3, 2024 at 8 p.m.Celebrating their 50th anniversary season, the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company return with...

An Evening with Henry Winkler
An Evening with Henry Winkler
Jan 20

An Evening with Henry WinklerSaturday, January 20, 2024 at 8 p.m.From his breakout role as “The Fonz” on Happy Days to his current co-starring role as acting...

Allan Harris - A Nat King Cole Christmas
Allan Harris - A Nat King Cole Christmas
Dec 13 – Dec 14, 2023

Allan HarrisA Nat King Cole ChristmasWednesday, December 13, 2023 at 7 p.m.Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7 p.m.Harlem-based vocalist, guitarist, and composer Allan Harris returns...

Paula Poundstone
Paula Poundstone
Dec 9

Paula PoundstoneSaturday, December 9, 2023 at 8 p.m.One of the country’s preeminent comedians, Paula Poundstone returns with more smart, laugh-out-loud observational humor. Delivering her insights...

An Evening with Amy Sedaris
An Evening with Amy Sedaris
Nov 11

An Evening with Amy SedarisModerated by KCRW host Anthony ByrnesSaturday, November 11, 2023 at 8 p.m.A hilarious evening of moderated conversation with Amy Sedaris, followed...

Melissa Errico Sings Sondheim
Melissa Errico Sings Sondheim
Nov 8 – Nov 9, 2023

Broadway BabyMelissa Errico Sings SondheimWednesday, November 8, 2023 at 7 p.m.Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 7 p.m.Broadway star Melissa Errico pays tribute to her musical mentor...

When You Wish Upon a Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney
When You Wish Upon a Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney
Oct 8

An unforgettable afternoon of jazz that celebrates 100 years of Disney. Pianist and music director Sean Mason leads the house band for the National Jazz...

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
Sep 30

A.I.M by Kyle AbrahamSaturday, September 30, 2023 at 8 p.m.“one of the most consistently excellent troupes working today.” (The New York Times) Celebrated contemporary dance company...

Terron Brooks - The Soul of Broadway, Unplugged
Terron Brooks - The Soul of Broadway, Unplugged
May 10 – May 11, 2023

Star of Broadway and TV, Terron Brooks reinterprets favorite classic and contemporary Broadway songs in this journey of love, loss, and the hope of a...

Supreme Reflections: A Tribute to Diana Ross and The Supremes
Supreme Reflections: A Tribute to Diana Ross and The Supremes
Apr 2

Join us for a loving tribute to the timeless music of the world's most popular and beloved female vocal groupDiana Ross & The Supremes! Experience...

Meow Meow
Meow Meow
Mar 22 – Mar 23, 2023

From New Yorks Lincoln Center to Londons West End, international siren and comedienne-extraordinaire Meow Meow mixes up a glorious cocktail of the subversive and the...

 Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana - De la Frontera
Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana - De la Frontera
Mar 18

One of the nations premier flamenco companies, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana returns to our stage with a stunning new work choreographed by two of flamencos...

Yesterday Once More: Celebrating the Music of ABBA, the Carpenters, the 5th Dimension, The Mamas & The Papas
Yesterday Once More: Celebrating the Music of ABBA, the Carpenters, the 5th Dimension, The Mamas & The Papas
Mar 12

From the creators of Oh What A Night! comes a new musical revue capturing one of the greatest eras in pop music! From ABBAs Dancing...

 The Purple Xperience: A Prince Tribute
The Purple Xperience: A Prince Tribute
Mar 3

Since its inception in 2011 by Marshall Charloff (who recorded with Prince on the album 94 East) and the Revolutions Matt Doctor Fink, this five-piece...

 Capitol Comedy
Capitol Comedy
Jan 21

The sharpest current events lyrics since Tom Lehrer. Hollywood Progressive Political satire and musical comedy return to our stage! Featuring fresh parodies and timely original...

The Queen's Cartoonists: A Cartoon, Comedy, Holiday Hurrah!
The Queen's Cartoonists: A Cartoon, Comedy, Holiday Hurrah!
Nov 20

The Queens Cartoonists pay playful homage to two of Americas great art forms, jazz and cartoons, in this wild ride through the Golden Age of...

Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar: Ofrenda: A Día de los Muertos Celebration
Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar: Ofrenda: A Día de los Muertos Celebration
Nov 5

Celebrate one of Mexicos most beloved holidays, Da de Los Muertos, with the nations premier Mexican folk dance company, Ballet Folklrico de Los ngeles, and...

 Ann Hampton Callaway Sings the '70s
Ann Hampton Callaway Sings the '70s
Nov 2 – Nov 3, 2022

Ann Hampton Callaway is astonishing. LA WeeklyTony-nominated Broadway star and platinum-selling singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway transports us back to the 1970s as she and an...

ASL Interpreted Performance of DAMN YANKEES
ASL Interpreted Performance of DAMN YANKEES
Oct 21

Batter up! Baseball is back, and Musical Theatre West (MTW) is hosting a special ASL interpreted performance of Tony award-winning musical Damn Yankees, Friday, October...

 The Doo Wop Project
The Doo Wop Project
Oct 2

Featuring stars of Broadways smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to...

Damn Yankees
Damn Yankees
Oct 14 – Sep 30, 2022

Batter up! Baseball is back, and so is the latest production from Musical Theatre West (MTW). Long Beachs premier theatre company is excited to announce...

Lorna Luft: A Garland Musical Celebration
Lorna Luft: A Garland Musical Celebration
Sep 21 – Sep 22, 2022

From The Wizard of Oz to her famed concert at Carnegie Hall, Judy Garland left an indelible mark on our hearts. Take a trip down...

Igudesman & Joo - Play it Again
Igudesman & Joo - Play it Again
May 15

Violinist Aleksey Igudesman and pianist Hyung-Ki Joo bring their inspired zaniness and captivating virtuosity to our stage.In this afternoons musical choose-your-own adventure, the duowho have...

MOMIX - Alice
MOMIX - Alice
Apr 30

MOMIXs internationally acclaimed dancer-illusionists conjure the magical world of the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts in this stunning reimagining of Lewis...

An Evening with Anne Lamott
An Evening with Anne Lamott
Apr 23

"Every writer, truth-seeker, parent, and activist I know is in love with one or more books by Anne Lamott. Gloria SteinemAuthor Anne Lamott lifts, comforts,...

Celebrating Tom Jones starring David Burnham
Celebrating Tom Jones starring David Burnham
Apr 13 – Apr 14, 2022

Broadway star David Burnham captures one of the most iconic performers of the past five decadesthe legendary Tom Joneson our intimate Cabaret stage!...

Allan Harris: Kate's Soulfood
Allan Harris: Kate's Soulfood
Mar 2 – Mar 3, 2022

Vocalist and guitarist Allan Harris and his quartet share spirited, soul-drenched songs from his latest album, Kates Soulfood.From deeply resonant to light as air, Allan...

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Jan 29 – Jan 30, 2022

Prepare for the most hilarious night youll ever have at the ballet as the unspeakably talented (Calgary Herald) Trocks return to the Carpenter Center for...

Celebrating Tom Jones starring David Burnham
Celebrating Tom Jones starring David Burnham
Jan 19 – Jan 20, 2022

Broadway star David Burnham captures one of the most iconic performers of the past five decadesthe legendary Tom Joneson our intimate Cabaret stage!Through stories and...

David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown featuring Courtney Fortune
David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown featuring Courtney Fortune
Dec 18

Jazz pianist and composer David Benoit presents an evening of timeless Vince Guaraldi holiday tunes from the TV classic A Charlie Brown Christmas.One of the...

Damien Sneed's Joy to the World: A Christmas Musical Journey
Damien Sneed's Joy to the World: A Christmas Musical Journey
Dec 12

Cherish the sounds of the holidays, from Silent Night to Handels Messiah, with pianist Damien Sneed and a stellar cast of ten vocalists and musicians.The...

Storm Large
Storm Large
Nov 10 – Nov 11, 2021

Vocal superstar Storm Large returns to our Cabaret stage with her sultry and subversive renditions of jazz standards, Broadway showstoppers, and classic anthems.Whether singing in...

An Evening with Branford Marsalis
An Evening with Branford Marsalis
Nov 6

NEA Jazz Master, renowned Grammy Award®?winning saxophonist and Tony Award® nominee BRANFORD MARSALIS is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. Leader of...

A Conversation with Ben Crump, Civil Rights Lawyer
A Conversation with Ben Crump, Civil Rights Lawyer
Mar 24

Join the Carpenter Center for a conversation with civil rights attorney Ben Crump and CSULB Faculty and Vice President of the Division of Student Affairs,...

Voices for Justice: Equity & Arts Series – Tamika D. Mallory
Voices for Justice: Equity & Arts Series – Tamika D. Mallory
Feb 24

Join social justice leader and movement strategist Tamika D. Mallory for a conversation on how we can create a more just and equitable world. One...

Charles Phoenix: Addicted to Americana
Charles Phoenix: Addicted to Americana
Jan 30

Live Comedy Performance Celebrating Mid-Century American Life and Style January 30th on YouTube Live....

Shakespeare Aloud
Shakespeare Aloud
Oct 8 – Nov 19, 2020

One of Shakespeare's most popular romantic comedies, Twelfth Night features a love triangle, mistaken identities, and practical jokes....

Miranda Sings - Who Wants My Kid?
Miranda Sings - Who Wants My Kid?
Dec 20

Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 8pmColleen Ballinger is an actor, comedian, trained vocalist, writer, and executive producer best known for portraying her character Miranda Sings...

Lee Rocker
Lee Rocker
May 19

This Stray Cat is back! Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass in the legendary music...

Ranky Tanky
Ranky Tanky
May 6

“Ranky Tanky” translates loosely as “Work It,” or “Get Funky.” This Charleston, SC based quintet performs the exhilarating music of Gullah culture born in the...

Martha Redbone Bonehill: The Concert
Martha Redbone Bonehill: The Concert
Apr 26

“…bolstered by some of New York’s finest jazz and blues musicians and Redbone’s own stirring voice and commanding presence.” – The Wall Street Journal Renowned...

The Jive Aces Jump, Jive & Wail
The Jive Aces Jump, Jive & Wail
Mar 25

The U.K.’s No. 1 jive band The Jive Aces returns to bring on the swing in a show that features the band’s inimitable take on...

Aquila Theatre Company Hamlet
Aquila Theatre Company Hamlet
Mar 24

Aquila’s Hamlet sheds new light on this tragic story through its innovative use of movement, design, sound, and superb acting to vividly explore the depths...

Frank Warren PostSecret Live!
Frank Warren PostSecret Live!
Mar 22

PostSecret blog creator Frank Warren introduced the world to a collection of highly personal and artfully decorated postcards mailed anonymously from around the world, exposing...

Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience
Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience
Mar 18

They’re back! With star performances on Ellen, Oprah and Animal Planet’s Pet Stars, these canine daredevils will thrill the entire family with doggone amazing tricks....

Garrison Keillor: Just Passing Through
Garrison Keillor: Just Passing Through
Mar 17

Spend a rousing evening with the leading connoisseur of life’s cherished moments, as Garrison Keillor returns with his wonderfully wry anecdotes about growing up in...

Danú St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Danú St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Mar 15

Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is one of today's leading traditional Irish ensembles. With high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music...

New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players Pirates of Penzance
New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players Pirates of Penzance
Mar 10

Set sail with this classic Gilbert and Sullivan comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history—“Major-General’s Song!” Throw in...

Robin Spielberg American Tapestry
Robin Spielberg American Tapestry
Mar 7 – Mar 8, 2018

Humor and nostalgia are the hallmarks of a Robin Spielberg concert. In American Tapestry, Robin and her trio perform fresh arrangements of American gems, interwoven...

MUMMENSCHANZ you & me
MUMMENSCHANZ you & me
Feb 3

Dazzling audiences for more than 45 years, this Swiss-based troupe transcends cultural barriers and sparks the imagination with its unique, nonverbal theatrical style. Bringing to...

Mandy Harvey
Mandy Harvey
Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2018

Harvey returns with a brand new show, her incredible voice adding to her message as she weaves her magic through a songbook that glides from...

An Evening with Jeffrey Toobin
An Evening with Jeffrey Toobin
Jan 27

A high-profile senior analyst for CNN and staff writer for The New Yorker, Jeffrey Toobin is an unbiased, deeply analytic (and often very funny) expert...

Capitol Steps Orange is the New Barack
Capitol Steps Orange is the New Barack
Jan 13

The Capitol Steps return with hot off the press political satire and hilarious song parodies that take aim at all the outrageous goings-on—from Congress to...

Hansel and Gretel A Wickedly Delicious Musical Treat
Hansel and Gretel A Wickedly Delicious Musical Treat
Nov 25

In this brand new all-ages rock musical, the beloved Grimm Brothers tale is brought to life with a rock and roll score by Grammy-nominated songwriter...

MOMIX
MOMIX
Nov 18

With his thrillingly talented company of dancer-illusionists, Artistic Director Moses Pendleton conjures a fantasy world of visual splendor using props, light, shadow, humor and the...

The Doo Wop Project
The Doo Wop Project
Nov 12

From the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today, The Doo Wop...

NW Dance Project
NW Dance Project
Nov 11

Founded by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Sarah Slipper, NW Dance Project is “one of America’s hottest dance companies” (WE Vancouver). Known for its “cutting edge...

René Marie
René Marie
Nov 8 – Nov 9, 2017

2016 Grammy Award-nominated René Marie's style is rooted in Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and Eartha Kitt. Her soul-stirring music and personal story will captivate you...

Jessica Lang Dance
Jessica Lang Dance
Oct 7

"Be an early witness to Lang's genius," proclaims OC Weekly of Jessica Lang. The award-winning choreographer and artistic director of Jessica Lang Dance seamlessly incorporates...

Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Oct 1

The Spanish Harlem Orchestra is on a mission to keep the musical legacy of salsa dura alive and well. After 15 years together, the SHO...

Michael Kaeshammer
Michael Kaeshammer
Sep 27 – Sep 28, 2017

Combining elements of jazz, blues, boogie-woogie and more, Kaeshammer has earned a loyal international following as a vocalist and piano virtuoso—an eloquent, seductive and engaging...

Sandra Bernhard Sandra Monica Blvd: Coast to Coast
Sandra Bernhard Sandra Monica Blvd: Coast to Coast
Sep 16

Famous for her hilarious insights and outspoken views, Sandra Bernhard takes us on a cross-country journey to find the soul of America through the back...

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
Jan 20 – May 21, 2017

Join us for what will be the funniest night you’ll ever have at the ballet, as the “Trocks” return to Carpenter Center after five sold-out...

Sparking Curiosity - Caution: Women at Work
Sparking Curiosity - Caution: Women at Work
May 1

An intimate look at the experience of womanhood through the eyes of six women from distinctly different places around the world. Created from interviews conducted...

Spamalot
Jun 29 – Jul 15, 2012

The funniest show on earth is back to taunt Los Angeles for a second time! Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty...

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