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MOVING ARTS THEATRE

3191 Casitas Ave
Atwater Village, CA 90039



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....

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....

Past Shows

What Price Freedom
What Price Freedom
Apr 9 – May 3, 2026

One Chance. Two Voices. A Nation in the Balance.

Another Reason Not To Go
Another Reason Not To Go
Mar 20 – Mar 29, 2026

Gabby (played by Emily Blokker-Dalquist) grew up with her mother, stepfather, and stepbrothers in Colorado Springs: mega church capital of The United States. For all...

Hello, My Name Is…
Hello, My Name Is…
Nov 8 – Dec 14, 2025

Moving Arts Theater proudly announces the World Premiere of Amy Dellagiarino’s new play Hello, My Name Is… A darkly satirical comedy about losing your way...

In Some Dark Valley: The Testimony of Reverend Brand Written and performed by Robert Bailey
In Some Dark Valley: The Testimony of Reverend Brand Written and performed by Robert Bailey
Jul 16 – Sep 20, 2025

One moonlit night, Reverend Brand, a fiery 19th century circuit preacher, emerges from the shadowy mountains of Appalachia and our collective history...

Sorry.
Jun 20 – Jul 19, 2025

Moving Arts presents the world premiere of Sorry., a play written by Melissa R. Randel and co-directed by Larry Biederman. This thought-provoking work explores the...

Tasty Little Rabbit
Tasty Little Rabbit
Apr 26 – Jun 6, 2025

A true story of intrigue and artists, set during the 1936 Fascist Italian investigation of pornography charges in Taormina, Sicily. This artistic prosecution uncovers a...

here comes the night
Jan 16 – Feb 16, 2025

here comes the night, written by Lisa Kenner Grissom and directed by Hailey McAfee, will make its world premiere at Moving Arts Theatre in Los...

Beach, Please
Sep 28 – Oct 6, 2024

Beach, Please, written by Nabra Nelson, explores a young woman's quest for meaning amidst the relentless pace of life in Los Angeles by metaphorically embodying...

Plain Mr. Smith
Sep 28 – Oct 6, 2024

Plain Mr. Smith, written by Chris Banda, explores the complexities of second chances in the aftermath of a nearby shooting at an Inglewood bar. As...

A Christmas Coven
Sep 28 – Oct 5, 2024

A Christmas Coven explores the complicated dynamics of friendship and ambition when Becca returns to her old high school coven, facing a choice between newfound...

Coyote Lullaby
Sep 29 – Oct 5, 2024

Coyote Lullaby tells the story of a young folk singer who, upon arriving at her new home in Laurel Canyon, grapples with her rising fame...

The Bachelors Club
Sep 28 – Oct 5, 2024

The Bachelors Club, written by Tom Jacobson, explores the unexpected history of LGBTQ+ individuals in Oklahoma through the lens of a queer couple in Los...

Iron Skirt Stories
Iron Skirt Stories
Oct 28 – Nov 5, 2022

Following a month of sold out shows,” IRON SKIRT STORIES” has extended and is back to bring you original tales of strength, resilience and humor,...

Isolation Inn, Ep 5 INNdebted
Isolation Inn, Ep 5 INNdebted
Apr 11

Shauna declares today Gratituesday as a way to keep spirits up around the Inn. After all, isnt it important to practice gratitude? As we catch...

Isolation Inn, Ep 4, INNspirational - restream
Isolation Inn, Ep 4, INNspirational - restream
Mar 28

Join us for our final restream before releasing BRAND NEW episodes beginning in April 2021!Come watch past episodes with us and stick around after and...

Isolation Inn, Ep 3, INNdeterminate - restream
Isolation Inn, Ep 3, INNdeterminate - restream
Mar 21

Fan favorite, ISOLATION INN is back! Come watch past episodes with us and stick around after and hang out with cast and production team as...

Isolation Inn, Ep 2, INNdefinitely - restream
Isolation Inn, Ep 2, INNdefinitely - restream
Mar 14

Registering for Ep 2 will automatically give you access to Ep 1, INNtroductions in case you need to catch up. Stick around after the Ep...

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Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valentini Theatre (6/17-6/28) PHOTOS VIDEOS
The Show Has Been Cancelled (Due to the End of The World) in Los Angeles The Show Has Been Cancelled (Due to the End of The World)
Broadwater Second Stage (6/16-6/27)
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The Pico (6/19-6/21)
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Plaza de la Raza - Margo Albert Theater (6/05-6/07)