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The Turning

The Turning

Sep 2 – Oct 11, 2026

The Turning World Premiere Original Musical Book, Music and Lyrics by Zack Zadek Music Supervised by Geoffrey Ko Choreographed by Chanel DaSilva Directed by and Developed with Sammi Cannold In Association with Benton Whitley and Mark Lunsford A WORLD PREMIERE FOLK-INFUSED...

Destiny of Desire

Destiny of Desire

Nov 11 – Dec 20, 2026

A Telenovela Play with Music By Karen Zacarías Directed by Marcela Lorca A DELIGHTFULLY UNAPOLOGETIC HOMAGE TO TELENOVELAS On a stormy night in Bellarica, Mexico, two baby girls are born—one into outlandish wealth, and one into a life of poverty. When the newborns are swapped by...

John Proctor is the Villain

John Proctor is the Villain

Mar 17 – Apr 25, 2027

THE EXPLOSIVE COMING-OF-AGE STORY COMES TO THE WEST COAST In a one-stoplight town in Georgia, in a high school AP English class, five young women begin questioning the stories and the heroes they’ve been taught to believe in, against a score of pop music and fury. As their class...

August Wilson's FENCES

August Wilson's FENCES

May 26 – Jul 3, 2027

August Wilson’s Fences COMPLETING AUGUST WILSON’S CENTURY CYCLE AT CENTER THEATRE GROUP Set in segregated Pittsburgh in the 1950s, Fences depicts the life of Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star now scraping by as a sanitation worker. Excluded from the major leagues...

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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.…

Review: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS at Encore Theatre Company

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

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…

Review: THE ARSONISTS at Skylight Theatre

Review: THE ARSONISTS at Skylight Theatre

by Harker Jones · September 8, 2026

Swiss writer Max Frisch’s post–World War II absurdist satire THE ARSONISTS hit Los Feliz like a blow torch, scorching everything in its path.…

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Theater Palisades At The Odyssey

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Theater Palisades At The Odyssey

by Evan Henerson · August 27, 2026

TP’s production of Abaire’s KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the 2000 play, not the musical, is a potent concoction of pitch-black humor, family dysfunction and unexpected does of sweetness that one would not expect out of a tale this offbeat.…

Past Shows

21 total · showing 1–10

DEFIANTLY JONI: A Singer/Songwriter Bares Her Soul

Jul 11 – Jul 19, 2026

DEFIANTLY JONI is an intimate tribute to Joni Mitchell's unique genius, exploring the cultural milieu and musical streams that fed into her art and poured out of Laurel Canyon into a surplus of other genres and artists. The concert is led by Artistic & Music Director Rachael...

Mamma Mia!

Jun 23 – Jul 19, 2026

Mamma Mia! returns with its 25th Anniversary Production at the Ahmanson Theatre, bringing the beloved story of a mother, daughter, and three potential fathers set against a backdrop of ABBA's timeless hits. This production has captivated audiences worldwide, with over 70 million...

Primary Trust

Primary Trust

May 20 – Jun 28, 2026

Happy hour is a state of mind. Kenneth, a 38-year-old bookstore worker in a small upstate New York town, spends his evenings sipping Mai Tais at the local tiki bar with his best friend Bert. When he’s suddenly laid off, Kenneth faces challenges he has long avoided—with...

Here Lies Love

Here Lies Love

Feb 11 – Mar 22, 2026

Here Lies Love is a groundbreaking musical about former First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos' and the Marcos' rise to power and subsequent fall at the hands of the Philippine People Power Revolution. Witness her journey through “exhilarating songs” ( USA Today ) and...

The Enormous Crocodile

Dec 5 – Jan 4, 2026

The Enormous Crocodile is a mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl's beloved tale, adapted with a lively book and lyrics by Suhayla El-Bushra and music by Ahmed Abdullahi Gallab. The production, developed and directed by Emily Lim, features a vibrant array of puppets designed...

Paranormal Activity

Nov 13 – Dec 7, 2025

Paranormal Activity is a new stage adaptation set in the familiar, chilling universe of the popular film franchise. Written by Levi Holloway and directed by Felix Barrett, the play follows James and Lou as they relocate from Chicago to London, only to find themselves ensnared in...

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

Oct 1 – Nov 9, 2025

Step into the vibrant world of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, a beloved Harlem hotspot where West African immigrant braiders work their magic on the locals’ locks. Amidst the lively buzz of a scorching summer, love ignites, dreams soar, and secrets unravel. But beneath the...

GUAC

Oct 14 – Nov 2, 2025

GUAC is a powerful play written and performed by Manuel Oliver, who transformed his grief into art after losing his son in the Parkland shooting. Set against a backdrop of humor and poignant storytelling, Oliver shares personal anecdotes and reflections on family and activism...

& Juliet

Aug 13 – Sep 7, 2025

& Juliet reimagines the iconic love story of Romeo and Juliet, exploring the question of what might have happened if Juliet chose a different path. Set to a score of chart-topping hits from Grammy-winning songwriter Max Martin, including classics like "Since U Been Gone" and...

Like It Like Harlem

Aug 8 – Aug 10, 2025

Like It Like Harlem celebrates the rich musical heritage of East Harlem, where mambo, salsa, and boogaloo intersected to create iconic hits such as “I Like It Like That” and “Oye Cómo Va.” This performance, led by MUSE/IQUE Artistic Director Rachael Worby, pays tribute to...

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