by Shari Barrett - June 17, 2026
Have you ever wondered what really goes on in cemeteries when memories are shared with those seen and unseen at grave sites? Then head on over to see two, funny and life-affirming plays in this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival, bundled together as Amazing Graves, produced by Amanda Lynne for Neo...
by Shari Barrett - June 16, 2026
It's a very well done, confrontational hour-long play at this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival, but also life-affirming to know none of us are alone in the struggle for emotional maturity rather than turn to the easy crutches of overeating, alcohol abuse, drug use or unbridled sex to forget about ...
by Shari Barrett - June 12, 2026
BroadwayWorld spoke with director Ellen Geer about her vision for the production, what drew her to adapt it for Theatricum Botanicum, and what she hopes audiences will love about the story as much as she does....
by Michael Quintos - June 11, 2026
I'll say this now: this Summer's most beguiling, most enchanting theatrical surprise is perhaps the brand new, gorgeously opulent regional production of ANASTASIA - THE MUSICAL, now on stage at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through June 20, 2026. A visual stunner punctuated by remark...
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...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
Join Actors’ Repertory Theatre at Santa Monica Playhouse for this brand-new Rudie-DeCarlo Family Theatre Musical... in which not one, not two, but three Dorothys come face...
“A magnificent trip back in time! I recommend it highly!” Keith Olbermann, ESPN This just in! A special performance of Eddie Frierson’s internationally acclaimed “MATTY: An...
“Wonderful! This is genuine Lewis Carroll, updated with witty alliterations and puns. Skillful direction and humorous extractions from the original Alice gives everyone something to...
It’s Monique DeBose’s edgy one woman show, part of the exciting “Black History [every] Month” 2025 project. “Very entertaining, cool, and enlightening…poignant and humorous!” LOS ANGELES...
“A winning blend of vaudeville, English pantomime and music hall.” Drama-logue One special added twilight performance – have the kids dress up and go out for...
It’s a tongue-in-cheek homage to Survivor, Desperate Housewives, CLUE, The Love Boat and Love is Blind, all rolled into one, with a whiff of White...
“Brilliant performances!” The Tolucan Times. “Brilliant portrayals!” broadwayworld.com. “Just plain brilliant!” playwright/performer Wendy Michaels. This joyous and poignant musical, now in its 6th smash year,...
Join us for a First-Look Staged Reading of Lou Borenstein's play, based on his multi-award-winning short film, "Jewish for Lunch." Ruth Cohen finally finds the perfect...
“GOLD MEDAL! Ebenstein’s show is as entertaining as he is engaging!” the TVolution Through story and song, actor/musician Jeremy Ebenstein shares an inside look at the...
“Kiki Yeung is a comedy pioneer!” - NBCLA Kiki Yeung is a Hong Kong and LA based comedian, actress, and producer, whose shows always sell out...
“Thanks to this talented lady from Memphis, TN - who is a dash of Mae West, and a pinch of Dolly Parton - the stage...
“This is what family theatre is all about and the Santa Monica Playhouse offers the best. Kids will delight in it all as will adults!”...
On an uncharted desert island, four teams play out the final round of THE GAME: TRAPPED, STRIPPED, STEREOTYPED. Is the struggle worth the reward? Is the...
![Stogie Kenyatta’s award-winning The World is My Home: The Life of Paul Robeson – a Black History [every] Month special event](https://cloudimages2.broadwayworld.com/regionalshows/nd16949FE5-AF08-4365-AF0E0CC97349A68D.jpg?format=auto&width=212)
"Using Theater as a vehicle for Social change, Kenyatta is powerful & poignant, entertaining & educational, heartfelt & humorous, the show celebrates our common humanity."...
“Powerful & poignant, entertaining & educational, heartfelt & humorous!” Cape Cod Times. The Santa Monica Playhouse Black History [every] Month Project honors Paul Robeson with celebrity...
“A magnificent trip back in time! I recommend it highly!” Keith Olbermann, ESPN It’s a two-show-only Save-the-Main-Stage home series of Eddie Frierson's widely acclaimed theatrical show....
Joining the exciting “Black History [every] Month” 2025 line up is Monique DeBose’s edgy one woman show. “I highly recommend Mulatto Math!” NOHO ARTS DISTRICT Through original...
“Brilliant performances!” The Tolucan Times. “Brilliant portrayals…you will be just as captivated as I was!” broadwayworld.com. “Just plain brilliant!” playwright/performer Wendy Michaels. This joyous and poignant...
Joining the exciting “Black History [every] Month” 2025 line up is Vasthy Mompoint’s fabulous interactive afternoon of fun. "Sesame Street" meets Broadway...Mr. Rogers meets musical theater...music,...
Santa Monica Playhouse and Sew and Sew Productions are proud to present the first annual GeniusFEST From Ideas to Impact – Celebrating Revolutionary Minds, inspiring...
Santa Monica Playhouse and Sew and Sew Productions are proud to present the first annual GeniusFEST From Ideas to Impact – Celebrating Revolutionary Minds, inspiring...
"Debra Ehrhardt possesses a rare ability to mesmerize!" Washington Post Debra Ehrhardt of Jamaica, Farewell fame is back, with acclaimed performer Christopher Grossett and iconic Hall...
Santa Monica Playhouse is excited to present the world premiere of Cabrina Peer’s delightfully intriguing It’s Just a Wedding to support the Save the Main...
It’s BFF 24 in 25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival...
“Pick of the Month!” Show Time Magazine. The beloved Rudie-DeCarlo musical CINDERELLA is extended through March only, with a stunning multi-media makeover. It’s Cinderella like you’ve...
A creative exploration of the relationships we nurture and the ones we set free on our journey to collective liberation starring Lena Winner, Adya Mohanty...
It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival...
It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival...
It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival...
It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival...
It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival...
It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival...
It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival...
It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival...
It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival...
It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival...
It’s BFF ’24 in ’25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival...
It’s BFF 24 in 25, the 9th Annual BFF Binge Fringe Festival of FREE Theatre, Feb 25 - April 4, the only FREE Fringe Festival...
Santa Monica Playhouse is excited to present the world premiere of Solange Castro’s powerful and poignant play, End of Times Therapy, to support the Save...
“Brilliant performances!” The Tolucan Times. “Brilliant portrayals…you will be just as captivated as I was!” broadwayworld.com. “Just plain brilliant!” playwright/performer Wendy Michaels. This joyous and poignant...
A creative exploration of the relationships we nurture and the ones we set free on our journey to collective liberation starring Savion, Lena Winner and...
It’s the 30th anniversary production of the celebrated Rudie-DeCarlo original musical, an excitingly heart-warming, and definitely un-scary, adaptation of the original French tale, proving beyond...
Join Theatre R.A.W. for the world premiere of a cheerfully mysterious, unexpectedly amorous unveiling of the remarkable secret life of the dolls we left behind...
"Debra Ehrhardt possesses a rare ability to mesmerize!" Washington Post Debra Ehrhardt of Jamaica, Farewell fame is back, with acclaimed performer Christopher Grossett and iconic...
Are you a watcher? Do you sit at your booth, knowing exactly what’s up with the patrons at the other tables? Better than TV! He’s...
“ABSOLUTELY GREAT! showmag.com. An absolute family treat!” The Tolucan Times. It’s the Family Theatre musical for Kids 2 to 102 – the heartwarming Rudie-DeCarlo tale of...
A groundbreaking musical and theatrical experience, starring Savion and Virago! It’s an exhilarating showcase - an exploration of sight and sound, and the manifestation of...
Are you a watcher? Do you sit at your booth, knowing exactly what’s up with the patrons at the other tables? He’s about to propose....
“Brilliant performances!” The Tolucan Times. “Brilliant portrayals…you will be just as captivated as I was!” broadwayworld.com. “Just plain brilliant!” playwright/performer Wendy Michaels. This joyous and...
It’s the 30th anniversary production of the celebrated Rudie-DeCarlo original musical, an excitingly heart-warming, and definitely un-scary, adaptation of the original French tale, proving beyond...
It's a Win-Win-Win! Celebrate 4th of July weekend with a fabulous evening of theatre, a lovely post-show wine-and-nibbles reception with the cast and support the...
AWARD-WINNING LGBT & DIVERSITY-RELATED ONE-WOMAN PLAY SELECTED FOR EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT SERIES AT SANTA MONICA PLAYHOUSE – TWO NIGHTS ONLY! It’s Hollywood’s uniquely hilarious and heartbreaking ¬hour-long...
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The Most Happy Fella North Coast Repertory Theatre (6/03-6/28) |
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MISS MAGNOLIA BEAUMONT GOES TO PROVINCETOWN Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valentini Theatre (6/17-6/28) |
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Mike Blaha: Pivotal Nomad Broadwater Studio (6/07-6/24) |
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My Life is a Sonnet Broadwater Studio (6/07-6/27) |
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The Show Has Been Cancelled (Due to the End of The World) Broadwater Second Stage (6/16-6/27) |
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A Haunting Revue II Impro Theatre (6/06-6/26) |
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STRAITJACKET SIRENS The Three Clubs (6/01-6/30) |
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Bus People – A Hilarious & Optimistic Take on L.A. Public Transit The Actors Company (6/06-6/28) |
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Wedding Party (Or, Why You Shouldn’t Invite Former Friends To Your Wedding) The Actors Company (6/04-6/26) PHOTOS |
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Little Chaos Cat's Crawl (6/07-6/28) PHOTOS |
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