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Review: OC's Segerstrom Center Welcomes New Tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC


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...

Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre in Santa Monica


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....

Review: GRANGEVILLE Staged to Absolute Perfection at the Ruskin Group Theatre


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....

Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE at LA OPERA


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...

Review: Defying Gravity - An Evening with Stephen Schwartz Flies to the Irvine Barclay


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...

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Hollywood Pantages


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...

Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Mark Taper Forum


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....

Review: ANTIGONE at Antaeus


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....

Review: Impeccable World Premiere of HENRY ONG’S final play ASCENT


by Shari Barrett - May 26, 2026

Along with the impeccable acting and Diana Wyenn's brilliant direction, the most striking element of the production is Randy Wong-Westbrooke’s scenic design which features a half-dome representation of a rocket engine....

Review: L.A. Premiere of Héctor Armienta’s ZORRO! by Pacific Opera Project


by Shari Barrett - May 20, 2026

Based on the adventures of Johnston McCully's legendary pulp hero, Armienta infuses his opera with the music and sounds of early-19th century Alta California, including flamenco, corrido, and mariachi, with all performed exquisitely by the 24-member POP Orchestra....

Past Shows

A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens
Dec 5 – Dec 22, 2025

Join us as we welcome Mr. Charles Dickens to our stage.Famous in his lifetime for solo performances of his writing, this utterly unique and vibrant...

Los Angeles’ Free Shakespeare in the Park
Jun 1 – Aug 31, 2025

Independent Shakespeare Co. will present its Free Shakespeare in the Park program in Griffith Park, continuing a beloved summer tradition in Los Angeles. This annual...

Hamlet (Solus)
Hamlet (Solus)
Mar 6 – Apr 13, 2025

This audacious re-imagining of Hamlet brings you into the singular mind of one of Los Angeles’ most prolific Shakespearean actors.Navigating the terrain between grief and...

A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens
Dec 5 – Dec 23, 2024

INDEPENDENT SHAKESPEARE CO. PRESENTSA CHRISTMAS CAROL WITH CHARLES DICKENSDirected by Melissa ChalsmaLimited engagement begins December 5 at the ISC Studio in Atwater VillageIndependent Shakespeare Co....

Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival
Jun 1 – Aug 31, 2024

The Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival returns for its 2024 season, running from June 1 to August 31. Produced by the Independent Shakespeare Co., this...

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