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by Shari Barrett - April 29, 2026
Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by...
by Harker Jones - April 28, 2026
BACK TO OZ is an exhilarating trip through history and down the Yellow Brick Road...
by Shari Barrett - April 27, 2026
Be ready to play your part to find out who can you trust and who wants to destroy The Liminary. Depending on the questions asked and information gathered via audience participation, the process and ending will be different at each of the performances....
by Michael Quintos - April 26, 2026
First developed and workshopped at South Coast Repertory’s annual Pacific Playwrights Festival in 2025, celebrated new “it” playwright Talene Monahon’s freshly birthed play EAT ME is currently being presented at OC’s Tony Award-winning regional theater as a fully-formed World Premiere prod...
by Shari Barrett - April 25, 2026
We never get a sense of what draws these two women to each other (other than sex), or what they have in common other than auditioning for acting work. Nor do we witness them falling in love, which makes it difficult to care whether or not their relationship succeeds....
by Harker Jones - April 23, 2026
The star of the show, in the end, is Jacobson’s script, leading us toward the titular HELL MOUTH through five well-drawn characters and their existential crises that mirror our own....
by Evan Henerson - April 21, 2026
The Southland has had its share of memorable Fugard stagings, and the newly-opened revival of “MASTER HAROLD” at the Geffen Playhouse boasts an impressive roster of artists and creatives – onstage and off – who bring this tale vibrantly to life....
by Harker Jones - April 16, 2026
The MVP of the show is the dynamic Oqalile Tshetshe, who has a star-making role that he inhabits with complexity, depth, and grace....
by Michael Quintos - April 15, 2026
Now having its Southern California regional production, MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL continues performances at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through May 3, 2026. Produced by McCoy Rigby Entertainment, this fun, high-energy, youthfully-targeted new iteration of the 2018 stage adaptation o...
by Melissa Heckscher - April 15, 2026
TEEN BEAT LIVE is an immersive musical ode to the 80s that's a must-see, whether or not you’ve ever used a rotary phone, worn a Walkman, or unfolded the boy-toy poster from a Teen Beat magazine....
Past Shows
Doors open at 10:45am; reading begins at 11:00. Character names will be placed at a table in the center of the room; whoever wants to...
Doors open at 10:45am; reading begins at 11:00. Character names will be placed at a table in the center of the room; whoever wants to...
Doors open at 10:45am; reading begins at 11:00. Character names will be placed at a table in the center of the room; whoever wants to...
The 67-member Symphonic Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Mitch Glickman, is the country’s only ensemble exclusively dedicated to blending the worlds of jazz and classical music....
A stellar cast of four sensational entertainers perform the hits from four of the most iconic musical styles in pop music history! This Vegasstyle revue...
Doors open at 10:45am; reading begins at 11:00. Character names will be placed at a table in the center of the room; whoever wants to...
As America’s hottest illusionist, Jason Bishop mystifies with stunning and original state-of-theart magic, award-winning sleight of hand, and one-of-a-kind grand illusions delivered with a totally...
The Broadway star (Wicked, A Light in the Piazza) returns with a strong, confident baritone that soars into the tenor range, and a charm that’s...
In Don’t Monkey with Broadway, two-time Tony Award winner Patti LuPone explores, through indelible interpretations of classic Broadway show tunes by the likes of Richard...
The cult favorite returns by demand after five sold out appearances! Experience two hours of thrilling visuals choreographed to one of the greatest bands of...
Discover extraordinary ways that ordinary people are changing the world with an evening of insight by Nicholas D. Kristof—human rights advocate and an esteemed columnist...
Doors open at 10:45am; reading begins at 11:00. Character names will be placed at a table in the center of the room; whoever wants to...
Comedic master John Cleese—often regarded as the funniest man alive—returns to share hilarious anecdotes about his colorful life and career, which spans more than 50...
Regarded by many as the world’s finest traditional Irish band, Altan is renowned for its heartwarming, dynamic live performances that range from touching ballads to...
Direct from Bahia in northern Brazil—a place where otherwise long-forgotten gods are still remembered—comes this irresistible troupe famous for its explosive drumming, feverish dancing and...
J.S. Bach: The Circle of Creation combines text, music, stunning projected video and images to explore the world of the artisans—papermakers, violin carvers, string spinners,...
A true living legend, José Feliciano delivers an exhilarating and magnetic performance while displaying remarkable dexterity on the guitar, and a voice that resonates with strength...
A true living legend, José Feliciano delivers an exhilarating and magnetic performance while displaying remarkable dexterity on the guitar, and a voice that resonates with strength...
Doors open at 10:45am; reading begins at 11:00. Character names will be placed at a table in the center of the room; whoever wants to...
Griffiths pays homage to Cole Porter—and the legacy that continues to sparkle—with all of Porter’s provocative and witty lyrics as well as sophisticated rhythms and...
The brainchild of Michael Nunn and Billy Trevitt— two former principal dancers of The Royal Ballet— BalletBoyz is London’s hottest groundbreaking and distinctly masculine dance company renowned for...
Doors open at 10:45am; reading begins at 11:00. Character names will be placed at a table in the center of the room; whoever wants to...
One of the true hit makers of the 1990’s, Collin Raye continues to crank out soulful, heartfelt material with the honesty and richness that is...
A Carpenter Center favorite, the masters of agility and grace return with a mesmerizing performance featuring all the excitement and festive pageantry of a Chinese...
The election may be over, but the laughter continues! The Capitol Steps return with brand new and up-to-the-minute political satire song parodies that take aim...
The election may be over, but the laughter continues! The Capitol Steps return with brand new and up-to-the-minute political satire song parodies that take aim...
Get your entire family into the spirit of the season with a Carpenter Center holiday tradition of cherished Vince Guaraldi tunes and more—starring jazz pianist...
Paula Poundstone is back with her legendary ability to create humor on the spot! Armed with nothing but a stool, a microphone and a can...
Kick off the holidays as The Jive Aces deck the hall with high energy music, wild stage show, and irresistible humor! The UK’s No.1 jive...
Doors open at 10:45am; reading begins at 11:00. Character names will be placed at a table in the center of the room; whoever wants to...
This hour-long staged adaptation—perfect for ages 3-8—features endearing puppets, stunning scenery, evocative music and stories that have delighted generations. Goodnight Moon celebrates familiar nighttime rituals,...
Join George Takei—the noted actor and activist with a signature wit—as he offers insight into his rise to celebrity as a sci-fi icon, his remarkable...
“From the first note, Mandy Harvey tames her audience into stunned appreciation,” proclaim LA Times, as the jazz singer effortlessly glides from breathy jazz standards...
Doors open at 10:45am; reading begins at 11:00. Character names will be placed at a table in the center of the room; whoever wants to...
Ambassador of Americana, Charles Phoenix, supercharges the classic living room slide show into a laugh-out-loud celebration of spectacular mid-century car culture, space age style, landmark...
Experience an evening of performances by the finest students at the Bob Cole Conservatory of Music. Curated by Bob Cole Conservatory faculty, this showcase highlights...
Complexions makes it “sensationally, jawdroppingly clear that we live in the age of the super dancer, at a time when technical virtuosity is being redefined...
Join us on select Tuesdays at 5pm, as artists working in different mediums share their process and provide insight into thier lives and careers!...
Embark on an adventure with Peter Gros—former co-host and current ambassador of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom—as he shares both the exciting world of wildlife and...
This compelling and comedic play—written by three men who were tired of being typecast and discriminated against because of the color of their skin—returns once...
Marquee Five brings a spunky, intelligent flair with tight harmonies and exciting five-part arrangements as they visit hits by greats like George & Ira Gershwin, Irving...
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