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KIRK DOUGLAS THEATRE

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Culver City, CA 90232

Upcoming Shows

Dog Man: The Musical
Dog Man: The Musical
Sep 12 – Oct 18, 2026

TWTheatrical's production ofDog Man: The MusicalAdapted from the DOG MAN series of books by Dav PilkeyBook and Lyrics by Kevin Del AguilaMusic by Brad AlexanderOriginal...



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....

Review: BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse


by Andrew Child - May 18, 2026

Brava to Alexandra Silber for capturing all the heart and humor of Lerner’s original book with her thoughtful new adaptation and brava to Katie Spelman for dreaming up a Brigadoon that is as ebullient and spirited as it is deeply human....

Review: PUCK BUNNIES: A HEATED RIVALRY DRAG MUSICAL PARODY at Dynasty Typewriter


by Andrew Child - May 17, 2026

Puck Bunnies, a musical from the minds of Kyra Brown and Christian Leonard lovingly lampoons the ludicrousness of this love story through heightened impersonations, witty pop culture needle drops, and a boatload of silliness....

Review: South Coast Repertory Presents West Coast Debut of FREMONT AVE.


by Michael Quintos - May 14, 2026

Beautifully acted, engagingly riveting, and populated with impactful characters, Reggie D. White's thoughtfully sprawling and emotionally layered new play—directed by Lili-Anne Brown—delivers an ambitious, deeply affecting examination of generational legacy, Black identity, masculinity, and the ...

Review: MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS at Colony Theater


by Evan Henerson - May 13, 2026

As directed by Kristin Hanggi and led by actors Emma Hunton, Diana Huey and Aynsley Bubbico, KILLING MUSICALS looks to blend pathos, satire and female empowerment not always particularly smoothly....

Review: THE CAROLE KING AND JAMES TAYLOR STORY at BroadStage


by Shari Barrett - May 08, 2026

While harmonizing to perfection, Katis rules the piano with the sensitivity necessary to realistically perform King’s songs of self-awareness and the longing to find your place in the world, while Clews’ finger-picking expertise on guitar adds a real sense of introspective musical magic to Taylo...

Review: THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE: THE SONGS OF JULE STYNE at the El Portal


by Harker Jones - May 07, 2026

This marks the second triumph for co-creator-director-choreographer Scott Thompson, following his sensational “One For My Baby” at the same venue last year....

Past Shows

44
44
Feb 23 – Mar 23, 2025

Barack Obama's election changed history. And as we can clearly see, it also ended racism forever! But 44 is the story of Obama you won't read about...

Having Our Say
Having Our Say
Apr 13

Hattie Winston and Emily Yancy are featured in a dramatic play reading of Emily Mann's "Having Our Say" under the direction of Fay Hauser-Price, one...

Little Black Dress The Musical
Little Black Dress The Musical
Dec 3 – Dec 15, 2019

Deemed the fearlessly funny girls night out musical LITTLE BLACK DRESS is the perfect show for every bachelorette party, birthday, anniversary, reunion, date night and...

DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY
DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY
Nov 28 – Dec 30, 2018

DIXIE'S TUPPERWARE PARTY KIRK DOUGLAS THEATRE NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 30, 2018 TICKETS: https://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/kirk-douglas-theatre/guest-productions/dixies-tupperware-party "I was laughing too hard to breathe!" - Los Angeles Times...

Mutt House
Mutt House
Jul 10 – Aug 5, 2018

Ryan McCartan heads the cast of a fun and furry musical tale for animal lovers of all ages. Featuring 20 original songs and a cast...

RECORDED IN HOLLYWOOD - THE MUSICAL
RECORDED IN HOLLYWOOD - THE MUSICAL
Jul 8 – Aug 7, 2016

The new musical RECORDED IN HOLLYWOOD returns from its sold-out, critically acclaimed, 2015 engagement, with additional songs and scenes in an all-new production. This LA...

The Convert
Apr 17 – May 13, 2012

Salvation comes at an unholy price “Gurira is earning a reputation for hard-hitting drama.” — Variety SALVATION COMES AT AN UNHOLY PRICE when colonialism threatens...

The Cripple of Inishmaan
The Cripple of Inishmaan
Apr 5 – May 1, 2011

If the outlandishly macabre antics of The Lieutenant of Inishmore at the Mark Taper Forum tickled your fancy, here’s a kinder, gentler work from Martin...

The Author
The Author
Feb 15 – Feb 27, 2011

The London Guardian calls it “ a dazzling theatrical experience that lets nobody off the hook” – including the audience. Without giving too much away,...

Circus INcognitus
Circus INcognitus
Jan 15 – Jan 23, 2011

Why merely walk a tightrope when you can juggle along the way? Why merely amuse an audience when you can amaze them as well? Jamie...

Videos


The Most Happy Fella in Los Angeles The Most Happy Fella
North Coast Repertory Theatre (6/03-6/28)
In the Blink of an Eye: A Musical Memoir in Los Angeles In the Blink of an Eye: A Musical Memoir
The Pico (6/19-6/21)
Chameleon - A New Musical in Los Angeles Chameleon - A New Musical
Hudson Theatre - MainStage (6/03-6/07)
Melt : The Play in Los Angeles Melt : The Play
The Marilyn Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Institute (6/11-6/13) PHOTOS
Hunting the Irish Heiress in Los Angeles Hunting the Irish Heiress
Newport Theatre Arts Center (6/05-6/05) VIDEOS
Mike Blaha: Pivotal Nomad in Los Angeles Mike Blaha: Pivotal Nomad
Broadwater Studio (6/07-6/24)
MISS MAGNOLIA BEAUMONT GOES TO PROVINCETOWN in Los Angeles MISS MAGNOLIA BEAUMONT GOES TO PROVINCETOWN
Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valentini Theatre (6/17-6/28) PHOTOS VIDEOS
Jenn Collela: LIVE at the Nikko in Los Angeles Jenn Collela: LIVE at the Nikko
Feinstein's at the Nikko (6/04-6/05) PHOTOS
A Haunting Revue II in Los Angeles A Haunting Revue II
Impro Theatre (6/06-6/26) PHOTOS
My Life is a Sonnet in Los Angeles My Life is a Sonnet
Broadwater Studio (6/07-6/27)