Highlands Theater LA

About the Theatre

Highlands Theater LA is a Los Angeles-based theater company dedicated to creating unforgettable live theatrical experiences that bring audiences together through exceptional storytelling, talented performers, and the magic of the stage. Known for its ambitious productions and commitment to creating memorable experiences for audiences of all ages, Highlands Theater LA produces beloved musicals and classic works with a fresh, imaginative approach. From stunning performances and beautiful design to inventive staging and theatrical effects, the company strives to make every production feel like an event. With a passion for both emerging and established talent, Highlands Theater LA brings together accomplished artists from across the entertainment industry to create productions that celebrate the joy, wonder, and power of live theater. Highlands Theater LA — where great stories come to life.

Articles

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: FRANKENSTEIN: RESURRECTION at Nocturne Theatre

by Harker Jones · September 23, 2026

The show is a swing for the fences like every show at the underrated and underseen Nocturne is.…

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: A CASE FOR THE EXISTENCE OF GOD at Rogue Machine At The Matrix Theatre

by Evan Henerson · September 18, 2026

This delicate and insightful two-hander presents both the playwright and the company at their most skilled.…

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

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

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.…

Review: ANTIGONE: IN THE LANGUAGE OF KINGS at Getty Villa & Latino Theater Company

by Andrew Child · September 13, 2026

Beneath the florid poetry, the stunningly-detailed costumes, and the imagistic staging, Sophocles would instantly recognize the overarching humanity that has carried his play through the centuries.…

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Encore Theatre Company

by Edmund Whelan · September 13, 2026

Rooted in Faustian legend, a horticultural horror musical takes over Tulare for the next three weeks. Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s Little Shop of Horrors highlights the dangers of greed and talking plants as destitute protagonist Seymour Krelbourn discovers his mysterious fly-trap plant may sud…

Review: PERICLES at Theater At Boston Court

by Evan Henerson · September 11, 2026

In staging the west coast premiere of Ellen McLaughlin’s modern verse translation, director Margaret Shigeko Starbuck and her cast are working their Helicanuses and Thaisas off to keep this lesser-staged romance punchy and relevant…

Mary Poppins

Aug 7 – Aug 23, 2026

Based on the beloved stories of P.L. Travers and the classic Disney film, Mary Poppins brings together an extraordinary team of performers and creatives for a fresh, visually stunning theatrical experience. Carter Thomas directs and stars as Bert, having originated the role of...

Mary Poppins The Broadway Musical

Aug 7 – Aug 23, 2026

Step into a world where umbrellas fly, chimney sweeps dance across London rooftops, and a spoonful of sugar makes everything a little sweeter! Highlands Theater LA presents the beloved musical Mary Poppins , bringing the magic of one of the world's most iconic characters to the...

A Christmas Carol

Dec 5 – Dec 14, 2025

A Christmas Carol – 5th Annual Production Presented by Highlands Theater LA The beloved holiday tradition returns! Now in its fifth year , Highlands Theater LA’s annual production of A Christmas Carol brings Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of redemption, compassion, and the true...

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Jul 31 – Aug 3, 2025

This Summer – A kaleidoscope of music, color, and pure theatrical joy! Get ready to dream big! This summer, Highlands Theater LA brings the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice musical to vivid life in a production bursting with heart, humor, and a whole lot of sparkle...

A Christmas Carol

Dec 6 – Dec 15, 2024

Come and Experience This Holiday Classic Like Never Before! Back by popular demand, this 4th Annual Producion of A Christmas Carol is one you dont want to miss! Follow Scrooge as he learns from the Past, experiences the Present, and changes the Future! This family friendly...