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Center Theatre Group

601 W Temple St
Los Angeles, CA

Center Theatre Group is a theatre in Los Angeles.

Upcoming Shows

The Turning

Sep 2 – Oct 11, 2026

The Turning is a world premiere musical by Zack Zadek, directed by Sammi Cannold. Set in the California wilderness, the story follows best friends Gracie and Nora as they navigate a secluded wellness retreat where self-help rituals challenge their courage and friendship. This...

Dog Man: The Musical

Sep 12 – Oct 18, 2026

Dog Man: The Musical brings to life the beloved character from Dav Pilkey's bestselling book series in a vibrant theatrical production. The story follows best friends George and Harold as they create a musical about Dog Man, a hero who's part dog, part man, and all heart...

Meredith Willson’s The Music Man

Oct 27 – Nov 8, 2026

Meredith Willson's The Music Man tells the charming story of Harold Hill, a traveling salesman who cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band that he has no intention of forming. As his plans unravel, Hill finds himself entangled...

Oh, Mary!

Nov 10 – Dec 6, 2026

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy that delves into the turbulent life of Mary Todd Lincoln in the days leading up to her husband Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Written by Tony Award winner Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, this critically acclaimed play explores themes of...

Destiny of Desire

Nov 11 – Dec 20, 2026

Destiny of Desire is a lively telenovela play written by Karen Zacarías, making its way to the Mark Taper Forum from November 11 to December 20, 2026. This comedic homage to Latin American soap operas follows the chaotic intertwining lives of two baby girls swapped at birth...

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Dec 12 – Jan 10, 2027

In the North American premiere of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, the misadventures of the Cornley Amateur Drama Society take center stage as they attempt to present Charles Dickens' beloved Christmas classic. Featuring a cast of quirky characters, the production quickly spirals...

Fiddler on the Roof

Feb 13 – Mar 14, 2027

Fiddler on the Roof is set to return to the Ahmanson Theatre in a much-anticipated new production directed by Joel Grey. This version is performed in Yiddish with English and Russian supertitles, featuring Steven Skybell reprising his acclaimed role as Tevye. Originally produced...

John Proctor is the Villain

Mar 17 – Apr 25, 2027

In Kimberly Belflower's John Proctor is the Villain, set in a small Georgia town, five high school girls engage in a lively AP English class that spirals into a profound examination of heroes and villains, influenced by the #MeToo movement. This impactful coming-of-age play...

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

Apr 13 – Apr 18, 2027

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary with a tour featuring new choreography, costumes, and innovative technology. This production of the iconic Irish dance phenomenon blends traditional and contemporary styles, showcasing a talented...

Fences

May 26 – Jul 3, 2027

August Wilson's Fences returns to the Mark Taper Forum, offering a poignant exploration of African American life in the 1950s. The story revolves around Troy Maxson, a former baseball star grappling with the limitations imposed on him by society and his past. As he struggles to...

BOOP!® The Musical

Jul 6 – Aug 1, 2027

BOOP! The Musical brings the beloved character Betty Boop to life on stage, celebrating her signature charm and timeless spirit. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winning Jerry Mitchell, this family-friendly extravaganza features a vibrant score by Grammy winner David...

Articles

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Delights at La Mirada Theatre

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Delights at La Mirada Theatre

by Michael Quintos · September 27, 2026

The brand new McCoy Rigby Entertainment production of the cheeky, macabre classic musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS—now on stage through October 11, 2026 at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts—is quite possibly the most eye-popping, delightfully entertaining iteration of the stage show yo…

Review: BEGIN AGAIN at the Old Globe Theatre

Review: BEGIN AGAIN at the Old Globe Theatre

by Evan Henerson · September 25, 2026

Director Loren Latarro’s production is smooth and lovely, ablaze in song and possessed of some choice bites of visual dazzle that give the production its dreaminess.…

Review: Krysta Rodriguez Makes OC Cabaret Debut at Segerstrom Center

Review: Krysta Rodriguez Makes OC Cabaret Debut at Segerstrom Center

by Michael Quintos · September 22, 2026

To kick-off the 2026-2027 run of their often Broadway-centric Cabaret Series, Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa tapped not only a proven Broadway star, but an OC native, too for a triumphant homecoming concert: Krysta Rodriguez. Marking her Center cabaret debut, Rodriguez performed to rap…

Review: THE VISIT at Pasadena Playhouse

Review: THE VISIT at Pasadena Playhouse

by Harker Jones · September 16, 2026

Tony winner Darko Tresnjak directs a nuanced and unsettling update of the 1956 Swiss play, adapted here by Maurice Valency.…

Review: World Premiere Musical WILD CHILD Debuts at Laguna Playhouse

Review: World Premiere Musical WILD CHILD Debuts at Laguna Playhouse

by Michael Quintos · September 15, 2026

Featuring book and lyrics by Dan Marshall and music by composer Julianne Wick Davis, WILD CHILD is an ambitious, sincerely earnest, and, at times, cleverly innovative new musical about a group of teenagers who are forced to join an outdoor wilderness therapy program where they must grapple with iden…

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Hollywood Pantages

Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS at Hollywood Pantages

by Evan Henerson · September 14, 2026

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS bears the imprint of its original director, the uber-talented Jessica Stone, and a team of collaborators who span a whole mess of creative genres. Along with their marvelous ensemble, they take us away.…

Past Shows

13 total · showing 1–10

Clue

Sep 8 – Sep 12, 2026

Clue brings the excitement of the classic board game to life at the Ahmanson Theatre, where a murder mystery unfolds with plenty of laughs. Adapted by Sandy Rustin with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price, the play features original music by Michael Holland. As...

The Gaze …

Mar 25

Center Theatre Group is presenting Larry Powell's "The Gaze ... No Homo," a satiric dramedy about the decolonization of the Black imagination which will be presented on Center Theatre Group's Digital Stage FEBRUARY 25 at 5 pm Pacific through MARCH 25, 2021. Produced by Tell Me A...

The Royale

Apr 28 – Jun 2, 2013

Kirk Douglas Theatre: - Marco Ramirez; dir: Daniel Aukin.

Fela!

Apr 25 – May 5, 2013

Ahmanson Theatre: - Bill Jones, Jim Lewis; lyrics: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Jim Lewis; music: Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Aaron Johnson, Jordan McLean; dir: Bill T. Jones.

End of the Rainbow

Mar 12 – Apr 21, 2013

Ahmanson Theatre: - Peter Quilter; dir: Terry Johnson.

The Nether

Mar 19 – Apr 14, 2013

Kirk Douglas Theatre: - Jennifer Haley; dir: Neel Keller.

Anything Goes

Nov 27 – Jan 6, 2013

Ahmanson Theatre: - Guy Bolton, Russel Crouse, Timothy Crouse, Howard Lindsay, John Weidman, P.G. Wodehouse; lyrics: Cole Porter; music: Cole Porter; dir: Kathleen Marshall.

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