Authors @ the Playhouse Featuring Camille Hernandez: Motherlands
Camille Hernandez, the Poet Laureate of Anaheim, presents an immersive reimagining of poetry from her chapbook Motherlands as part of the Sierra Madre Playhouse Authors...
Sierra Madre Playhouse
87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.Sierra Madre, CA 91024
Upcoming Shows
Interview: Director Ellen Geer on TREASURE ISLAND at Theatricum Botanicum
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....
Review: ANASTASIA - THE MUSICAL Enchants at La Mirada Theatre
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...
Review: OC's Segerstrom Center Welcomes New Tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC
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...
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....
Past Shows
Violinist Indradeep Ghosh, Cellist Chris Votek, Tabla Virtuoso Neelamjit Dhillon Present Traditional Hindustani Music
A trio of trailblazing musicians featuring violinist Indradeep Ghosh, cellist Chris Votek, and tabla player Neelamjit Dhillon present traditional ragas on Sunday, June 14, 2026,...
CONTRA-TIEMPO Dance Company Presents New Work at Sierra Madre Playhouse
CONTRA-TIEMPO, a Los Angeles-based activist dance theater company, showcases its latest project, “Roots of Loving Us,” with back-to-back matinee and evening performances on Saturday, June...
Roots of Loving Us
Roots of Loving Us is an innovative, multi-modal, full-length work-in-progress by CONTRA-TIEMPO, a Los Angeles-based activist dance theater company, incorporating somatic healing, dance, music, and...
Vijay Gupta Discusses New Memoir "Restrung"
Acclaimed violinist and author Vijay Gupta, noted for his wide-ranging artistry and visionary community engagement, takes the stage at Sierra Madre Playhouse on Friday, June...
Haunted
Haunted is a one-act dance opera with music by Paul Salerni and libretto by former California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia, based on Gioia's narrative poem...
Twinkle Time Presents Bilingual, Pop-Rock, Family Concert
Twinkle Time fills Sierra Madre Playhouse with her vibrant high energy artistry, blending bilingual pop-rock music, hip-hop, EDM glam, and empowering messages in a joyous...
Twinkle Time: Bilingual Pop-Rock Concert for Children and Adults of All Ages
Twinkle Time fills Sierra Madre Playhouse with bilingual pop-rock music, hip-hop, EDM glam, and empowering messages in a family concert geared for children and adults...
"Haunted," One-Act Dance Opera By Paul Salerni with Libertto by Dana Gioia
Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Haunted, a compelling one-act dance opera with music by Paul Salerni and libretto by former California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia. Back-to-back...
Il maestro di cappella ("The Maestro")
Sierra Madre Playhouse continues its inaugural opera series with Domenico Cimarosa's short comic intermezzo Il maestro di cappella, reimagined and produced by Source/Filter Music. Baritone...
Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents Short Comic Opera "The Maestro," a Hilarious Parody of the Music Business, 5/30
Sierra Madre Playhouse, which this season launched its inaugural opera series, continues its vibrant exploration of the art form’s myriad contemporary and traditional styles with...
Aperture Duo Presents Contemporary Chamber Works for Violin & Viola
Aperture Duo – featuring violinist Adrianne Pope and violist Linnea Powell – showcases its signature blend of sonic intimacy and creative edge in a theatrical...
Three Lives
Three Lives is a one-man show written, directed, and performed by Chinese-Vietnamese American artist Alex Xander Luu, playing at Sierra Madre Playhouse May 22–24, 2026....
Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents THREE LIVES, Play Written/Performed by Alex Xander Luu, May 22-24
Three Lives a critically acclaimed one-man show written, directed, and performed by Chinese-Vietnamese American artist Alex Xander Luu, arrives at Sierra Madre Playhouse for four...
Bassist Ryan Cross Appears at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Ryan Cross, a celebrated jazz bassist, cellist, and composer, brings his exceptional talents to the stage with his band. A Grammy-recognized musician who has performed...
Jodi Siegel Live at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Jodi Siegel Live at Sierra Madre Playhouse features the Chicago-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist performing her blend of blues, R&B, soul, and jazz. Known for...
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream Adapted for All Ages Comes to Sierra Madre Playhouse
Sierra Madre Playhouse mounts Will & Company’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Saturday, May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM. Lively and...
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Jodi Siegel Brings R&B, Soul & Jazz to Sierra Madre Playhouse
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Jodi Seigel, acclaimed for her smokey vocals and masterful slide guitar, presents her gritty groove-forward blend of blues, R&B, soul, and jazz on Saturday,...
One Million Words – Rilke
One Million Words – Rilke marks the North American premiere of a thought-provoking solo show created and performed by Ivo Müller, inspired by the works...
Ecos de España Performs Spanish Classical and Flamenco Music and Dance at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Ecos de España celebrates the vibrant spirit of Spain with a compelling program of Spanish classical and flamenco music and dance on Saturday, May 2,...
Master Storyteller Presents Family-Friendly Program at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Master storyteller Carl Weintraub, hailed for “his high-energy physicality and his gift for including the audience” (Los Angeles Times), takes the stage at Sierra Madre...
"One Million Words – Rilke," Solo Show Based on Work by Poet Rainer Maria Rilke, Has US Premiere
Sierra Madre Playhouse presents the highly anticipated North American premiere of One Million Words – Rilke, a hit solo show inspired by the groundbreaking work...
Sierra Madre Playhouse Wraps Lunar New Year Programming with Book Launch for "Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism" by Kristina Wong, 4/18
The Lunar New Year series at Sierra Madre Playhouse wraps with the launch of Auntie Kristina’s Guide to Asian American Activism, a new non-fiction book...
Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents Indian Classical Music Virtuosos, 4/4
Sierra Madre Playhouse deepens its connection to Indian classical traditions with a program featuring violinist Arun Ramamurthi, percussionist Nirmal Narayan, and tabla master Vivek Chellappa...
Brightwork newmusic Presents “Ring of Fire" 4/3/26, at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Brightwork newmusic, noted for boundary-breaking chamber music that blurs the line between pop and the avant-garde, continues its Sierra Madre Playhouse residency with “Ring of...
Comedian Danny Jolles Ponders Aliens in Hilarious Stand-Up Show 3/10, at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Actor/comedian Danny Jolles (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Ted, Hacks) brings his hilarious new one-(hu)man show, “Danny Jolles vs. The Alien,” to Sierra Madre Playhouse for one night...
Rising Vocalists Perform "Bite Sized" Operettas at Sierra Madre Playhouse, March 7-8
The Opera Buffs, hailed for providing vital support and performance opportunities to emerging opera singers, showcases nine exceptional rising vocalists in an intimate program of...
Brightwork newmusic's "Pop Up!" Chamber Program Blurs Line Between Pop & Avant-Garde at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 2/28
Sierra Madre Playhouse continues its eclectic music programming with Pop Up! by Brightwork newmusic, noted for boundary-breaking chamber music that blurs the line between pop...
Letters to Harriet Tubman, Play About Woman Who Fought Slavery through the Underground Railroad, Comes to Sierra Madre Playhouse, 2/28
Letters to Harriet Tubman, a living history theatrical performance from Paul Morse Productions that uses songs and stories of the Civil War era to tell...
Thủy Vân Dance Company Showcases Vietnamese Dance on Lunar New Year Series at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 2/22
Thy Vân Dance Company adds its spectacular artistry to the Lunar New Year series at Sierra Madre Playhouse, presenting folk, regional, and ethnic-minority dances from...
Cold Tofu Brings Laughs to Sierra Madre Playhouse Lunar New Year Series, 2/21, 8:30 pm
Cold Tofu brings laughs to the multi-week Sierra Madre Playhouse Lunar New Year celebration with a comedy show on Saturday, February 21, 2026, 8:30 pm....
East West Players’ Family-Friendly Play "Tam Tran Goes to Washington" by Elizabeth Wong Presented at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 2/21, 11am
Sierra Madre Playhouse’s multi-week Lunar New Year series continues with the East West Players’ production of Tam Tran Goes to Washington, a family-friendly play written...
Sierra Madre Playhouse Screens Award-Winning Documentary film "Earl." about Life, Music of American Composer Earl Kim, 2/21
Sierra Madre Playhouse celebrates Lunar New Year with the first public screening of Earl., Ty Kim’s award-winning documentary film chronicling the remarkable life and music...
Experimental Pop Artist Jett Kwong Appears on Sierra Madre Playhouse Lunar New Year Series, 2/20
Sierra Madre Playhouse’s multi-week Lunar New Year series features Jett Kwong, an experimental pop artist who combines her virtuosic skills on the Chinese guzheng with...
Violinist Martin Chalifour Begins Sierra Madre Playhouse Residency with Recital, Feb. 14-15
Esteemed – and beloved – violinist Martin Chalifour, the recently retired Principal Concertmaster of the Los Angeles Philharmonic whose 30-year tenure with the orchestra is...
Composers Chuck Jonkey & Stephen James Taylor Present a "Sci-Fi Sound Bath" at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 2/13
Composers Chuck Jonkey and Stephen James Taylor draw from their decades of experience in film scoring, ethnomusicology, and experimental composition to present “Deep Flights,” an...
Comedians Leslie Liao, Kaycee Conlee and Ian Karmel Open Sierra Madre Playhouse Lunar New Year Series, 2/3
Sierra Madre Playhouse celebrates Lunar New Year, the Year of the Fire Horse, with an entertaining and mind-expanding multi-week series encompassing seven music, film, theater,...
Diavolo Presents Family-Friendly Performance of T.R.U.S.T, Blending Movement and Circus Arts, at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 1/31/26
The renowned acrobatic dance troupe DIAVOLO leaps, flips and spins info the historic Sierra Madre Playhouse with a family-friendly performance of T.R.U.S.T., a spectacular gravity-defying...
Three-Time Accordion World Champion Cory Pesaturo & Violinist Leah Zeger Appear at Sierra Madre Playhouse 1/29/26
Sierra Madre Playhouse launches its 2026 season with a dynamic cross-genre musical performance featuring three-time accordion world champion Cory Pesaturo and violinist and vocalist Leah...
A Jet Set Christmas! Infuses Seasonal Classics, Carols, and a Holiday Sing-Along with Jazz and Joy, at Sierra Madre Playhouse, Dec. 20, 21
Matt Johnson and The New Jet Set touch down at the Sierra Madre Playhouse with their fun-fabulous new music show – “A Jet Set Christmas!”...
Home Alone – a 30 Minute Musical Parody
Sierra Madre Playhouse hosts a comedic musical parody of Home Alone, crafted by the renowned troupe 30 Minute Musicals. This engaging 30-minute show condenses the...
Comedy Troupe 30 Minute Musicals Parodies Home Alone in Hilarious Holiday Mash-Up at Sierra Madre Playhouse, Dec. 6, 7, 14
The acclaimed comedy troupe 30 Minute Musicals (30MM) presents, with tongue-in-cheek charm, a hilarious musical mash-up of Home Alone, condensed into a rapid-fire, music-packed distillation...
Bob Baker Marionette Theatre Presents 50 Performances of Beloved Bob Baker's Nutcracker at Sierra Madre Playhouse, Nov. 29 - Jan. 4
Bob Baker’s Nutcracker, Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s (BBMT) delightful and spellbinding 1969 marionette adaptation of the beloved ballet classic, returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse, bringing...
Duo Remanence Offers Captivating Musical Journey through the Baroque Era at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 11/23
Duo Remanence, featuring Mana Tinkerhess on harpsichord and Eric Tinkerhess on cello and viola da gamba, presents a captivating musical journey featuring timeless works from...
Melody of China
Melody of China is set to showcase the rich heritage of traditional Chinese instruments through contemporary compositions at Sierra Madre Playhouse on November 22, 2025....
Melody of China Showcases Traditional Chinese Instruments on Contemporary Compositions at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 11/22
Melody of China, an acclaimed San Francisco-based Chinese chamber ensemble, brings the beauty and versatility of traditional Chinese instruments to Sierra Madre Playhouse, on Saturday,...
Flutist Emi Ferguson & Clarinetist Joshua Rubin Present Two West Coast Premieres & More at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 10/24
Celebrated flutist Emi Ferguson and critically acclaimed clarinetist Joshua Rubin explore the unexpected with a program of Baroque and contemporary music, entitled “Double Yolk,” which...
Vocalist Mayuri Vasan Performs Carnatic South Indian Classical Music at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 10/19
Mayuri Vasan, a vocalist with deep roots in Carnatic South Indian classical music, brings her mastery of this ancient tradition to Sierra Madre Playhouse, Sunday,...
Afro-Brazilian Dance Company Viver Brasil Returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse, Oct. 17 & 18
The celebrated Afro- Brazilian dance company Viver Brasil returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse with two performances of Rezas e Folhas (Prayers and Leaves), a genre-defying...
Wild Up to Create New Genre-Defying Music Work on Stage in Real Time at Sierra Madre Playhouse, Oct. 10
Wild Up, in partnership with Sierra Madre Playhouse, continues its L.A. Composer Series with a bold program that brings together four of LA’s most fearless...
Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents the West Coast Jazz Hour Quintet, 9/21
The West Coast Jazz Hour Quintet – a powerhouse of jazz heavyweights led by drummer Kevin van den Elzen and pianist Josh Nelson – bops...
West Coast Jazz Hour Quintet
The West Coast Jazz Hour Quintet, featuring drummer Kevin van den Elzen and pianist Josh Nelson, brings the vibrant sounds of 1950s and '60s jazz...
Sangam Performs Mesmerizing Indian Ragas at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 9/7
Sangam, a dazzlingly creative chamber ensemble featuring sitarist Paul Livingstone and cellist Peter Jacobson, with special guest tabla player Abhijit Banerjee, bridges musical genres with...
Parable of Portals
Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Parable of Portals, a dance work by d. Sabela grimes that combines movement, sound, and visual media inspired by the writings...
Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents d. Sabela grimes' "Parable of Portals," Dance Work Based on Writings of SciFi Author Octavia Butler
Sierra Madre Playhouse showcases celebrated trans-media storyteller and movement composer d. Sabela grimes on “Parable of Portals,” a transformative work blending dance, sound, and visual...
Street Symphony's Jazz & Vocal Ensemble Delivers Jazz Standards, Soul & Pop at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 8/31
Sierra Madre Playhouse welcomes to its stage Street Symphony, one of the Southland’s most impactful musical treasures, on Sunday, August 31, 2024, 4:00 pm. This...
TeenTix LA Hosts Mixer for Teens and Concert featuring All-Female Mariachi Band and Street Symphony at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 8/31
TeenTix LA, an organization that connects local youths to LA’s vibrant cultural scene through its unique free TeenTix Pass program, announces the first of two...
Darshan Trio Presents Pachelbel’s Canon & More at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 9/28
Darshan Trio brings to Sierra Madre Playhouse its visionary, boundary-expanding approach to classical music, presenting a mosaic of works by contemporary and historical composers, including...
Baroque Ensemble Musica Transalpina Presents Vocal Gems from Early Tudor England at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 8/23
Musica Transalpina, one of Southern California’s premier baroque instrumental and vocal ensembles, brings to life rarely heard vocal gems from early Tudor England – an...
House on Fire, a Contemporary Music Trio, Gives World Premiere at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 8/17
House on Fire, a bold and adventurous new music ensemble formed by pianists and composers Wells Leng, Richard An, and Andrew Anderson, spins its musical...
Violinist/Vocalist Jagan Ramamoorthy Blends Indian Classical Traditions with Contemporary Influences at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 8/3/25
Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Jagan Ramamoorthy, a violinist, vocalist, and composer celebrated for his captivating interpretations that fuse time-honored Southern and Northern Indian music traditions...
Sierra Madre Playhouse Hosts Lively Family Show by We Tell Stories, 8/2
Sierra Madre Playhouse kicks off its August programming with "A Feast from the East," a delightful theatrical event encouraging audience participation presented by We Tell...
Sugar Houses
Sugar Houses is an immersive dance theater piece by Rosanna Gamson/World Wide that offers a haunting reimagining of the classic Hansel and Gretel fairytale. Set...
Haunting Dance Theater Piece Reimagines Hansel and Gretel Fairytale at Sierra Madre Playhouse, June 28-29
RGWW’s “Sugar Houses” by Rosanna Gamson/World Wide (RGWW), delivers a haunting and immersive reimagining of the timeless fairytale Hansel and Gretel, on Saturday and Sunday,...
Renowned Sitarist Rajib Karmakar Presents Hindustani Music at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 6/22
Internationally recognized sitarist Rajib Karmakar, who has collaborated with music legend Herb Alpert and Coldplay’s Chris Martin and is hailed for infusing classical Hindustani music...
Violinist Vijay Gupta and Kuchipudi Dancer Yamini Kalluri Perform Works by Bach and Reena Esmail, at Sierra Madre Playhouse, 6/21
Choreographer/dancer Yamini Kalluri joins violinist Vijay Gupta for “When the Violin,” a mix of movement and music blending works by Reena Esmail and J.S. Bach...
Sierra Madre Playhouse Screens Buster Keaton Silent Film Comedy Sherlock Jr. with Music from R.E.M. Hit Album New Adventures in Hi-Fi, 6/13
Sierra Madre Playhouse, in partnership with Silents Synced, pairs Buster Keaton’s hilarious 1924 silent comedy Sherlock Jr. with the atmospheric sounds of R.E.M.’s 1996 hit...
Flashes of Light
Flashes of Light is a new musical that tells the star-crossed story of inventor Nikola Tesla and his muse, Electra, the goddess of storm clouds....
Flashes of Light, New Musical about Inventor Nikola Tesla, Premieres at Sierra Madre Playhouse, May 25-June 9
Sierra Madre Playhouse, noted for its eclectic programming and compelling theatrical productions, presents the world premiere of Flashes of Light, a new musical by Billy...
In Search of an Exit
Interdisciplinary dance artists Steven Atwater and Thomas Ford will present the world premiere of In Search of an Exit at Sierra Madre Playhouse on May...
Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents World Premiere of New Dance Work by Steven Atwater & Thomas Ford
Los Angeles-based interdisciplinary dance artists Steven Atwater and Thomas Ford, hailed for their innovative integration of sound, embodiment, and technology, present the world premiere of...
Sierra Madre Playhouse Presents Acclaimed Silent Film “The Passion of Joan of Arc” (1928) with Live Orchestra
Building upon its storied history as silent film house, Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Carl Dreyer’s critically acclaimed 1928 silent film "The Passion of Joan of...
John Schneider: The Well-Tempered Guitar
Sierra Madre Playhouse, noted for its wide-ranging programming, presents John Schneider: The Well-Tempered Guitar, a captivating exploration of classical and experimental guitar styles, on Saturday,...
Internationally Acclaimed Clarinetist Joshua Rubin on “Waves in Bloom”
Joshua Rubin, a master of both modern and historical clarinets, collaborates with several of his esteemed musical colleagues on “Waves in Bloom,” a concert exploring...
Terrence McNally’s Tony Award-Winning Play “Master Class”
Sierra Madre Playhouse wraps its captivating multi-week Lunar New Year celebration with Terrence McNally’s Tony Award-winning play Master Class, a gripping theatrical production inspired by...
Lunar New Year Series Features Musikaravan, A Dynamic String Trio
MusiKaravan, a dynamic string trio blending pop and classical styles, drives into the Sierra Madre Playhouse as part of the historic theater’s Lunar New Year...
Sierra Madre Playhouse Lunar New Year Series Features JAZZ: Eric Ching, One of L.A.’s Premiere Jazz Drummers
As part of Sierra Madre Playhouse’s multi-week Lunar New Year Festival, Chinese American jazz drummer and composer Eric Ching lays it down with his captivating...
Lunar New Year Series Features DANCE: "Pagdiriwang - A Celebration of Philippine Culture” Presented by Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts
Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts presents "Pagdiriwang - A Celebration of Philippine Culture,” which welcomes the Year of the Snake with a fusion of...
“Lunar Harmonies,” a Concert by Asia / America New Music Institute Featuring New Classical Works Inspired by the Moon
Sierra Madre Playhouse’s Lunar New Year festival showcases “Lunar Harmonies,” a concert by Asia / America New Music Institute (AANMI) featuring new classical works inspired...
Sierra Madre Playhouse Lunar New Year Series Continues with FAMILY: Live Lion Dance Performance and Puppet-Making Workshop
Sierra Madre Playhouse continues its multi-week Lunar New Year Festival with a special family program featuring an enthralling Lion Dance performed by the East Wind...
The Curse of Quon Gwon
The Curse of Quon Gwon, the earliest known Chinese American feature film, directed by Marion E. Wong in 1916, lights up the Sierra Madre Playhouse’s...
Patsy
The multi-week Lunar New Year celebration at Sierra Madre Playhouse kicks off with the East West Players’ production of Patsy, a heartwarming play about the...
Bob Baker’s Nutcracker
Bob Baker’s Nutcracker, Bob Baker Marionette Theater’s (BBMT) delightful and spellbinding 1969 marionette adaptation of the beloved ballet classic, makes its highly anticipated Sierra Madre...
Music @The Playhouse: Holly Dolly Christmas - A Musical Tribute to Dolly Parton
Singer/actress Kim Eberhardt returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse with Holly Dolly Christmas, a special holiday edition of her acclaimed show Love, Dolly, a heartfelt musical...
Music @ The Playhouse: Tesserae Baroque – Musica Secreta
The acclaimed Tesserae Baroque Ensemble returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse to present an intimate evening of exquisite Renaissance music from the late 16th-century Ferrarese Court,...
Tesserae Baroque – Musica Secreta
The Tesserae Baroque Ensemble will perform a selection of intricate Renaissance vocal music from the 16th-century Ferrarese court at Sierra Madre Playhouse. The concert features...
Music @ The Playhouse: Raga Trio
The Raga Trio, which deftly merges string traditions from the East and West to create a fascinating confluence of musical styles, appears on Sunday, November...
the Playhouse: Wild Up – L.A. Composer Series
Celebrated contemporary music ensemble Wild Up presents a range of chamber and solo works by female composers with deep links to Los Angeles in the...
¡Pasaje!
The historic Sierra Madre Playhouse, an intimate performing arts center noted for its eclectic programming, presents the world premiere of ¡Pasaje!, an enchanting journey of...
Dance @The Playhouse: Viver Brasil Dance Company
Sierra Madre Playhouse proudly expands its slate of live performances with the introduction of Dance @ The Playhouse. Its inaugural dance presentation features Viver Brasil,...
Jazz @The Playhouse: Luis Conte and his Super Bien Septet
Cuban percussionist Luis Conte and his Super Bien Septet heat things up at Sierra Madre Playhouse, transforming the historic venue into a jazz club straight...
Music @The Playhouse: TAIKOPROJECT + Gamelan Merdu Kumala
Los Angeles-based TAIKOPROJECT, the first American taiko group to win the prestigious Tokyo International Taiko Contest, partners with Gamelan Merdu Kumala, a Southern California-based gamelan...
Film @The Playhouse: Silent Comedy All-Stars
Sierra Madre Playhouse includes in its September programming Film @ The Playhouse: Silent Comedy All-Stars, a double bill of silent film comedies featuring some of...
Jazz @The Playhouse: Yuko Mabuchi
Sierra Madre Playhouse’s popular Jazz @ the Playhouse series spotlights pianist/composer Yuko Mabuchi, who pays tribute to jazz classics while embracing a broad spectrum of...
Music @The Playhouse: Jett Kwong
The historic Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Music @The Playhouse: Jett Kwong on Saturday, September 14, 2024, 7:30 pm. Kwong is an “experimental pop artist” (303...
Music @The Playhouse: Wild Up
The historic Sierra Madre Playhouse launches a new partnership with contemporary music ensemble Wild Up, becoming the ensemble’s first-ever long-term East Los Angeles home. For...
Jazz @The Playhouse: The Dave Tull Trio
The Dave Tull Trio swings by the Sierra Madre Playhouse on Sunday, September 8, 2024, 7:30 pm. Tull, a premiere songwriter, is also considered among...
Jazz @The Playhouse: Greg Porée
Sierra Madre Playhouse’s Jazz @ The Playhouse series features the return of jazz/funk/soul guitarist Greg Porée on Saturday, September 7, 2024, 7:30 pm. His soul-stirring...
Jazz @The Playhouse: Clayton Cameron’s Rhythmos Quintet
Clayton Cameron’s Rhythmos Quintet, led by drummer Clayton Cameron, known as the “Brush Master,” appears at Sierra Madre Playhouse on Sunday, September 1, 7:30 pm....
Music @The Playhouse: GAAYATRI
Sierra Madre Playhouse, a dynamic and intimate performing arts center noted for its eclectic programming, welcomes eminent Hindustani vocalist GAAYATRI in an unprecedented program showcasing...
Music @The Playhouse: Vicki Ray - “Nacht und Träume”
Sierra Madre Playhouse, a dynamic and intimate performing arts center in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley, launches its Fall 2024 programming on Saturday,...
The Last Five Years
Sierra Madre Playhouse presents Jason Robert Brown's acclaimed musical The Last Five Years, a captivating and emotionally charged musical journey that explores the complex dynamics...
The Right Is Ours!
Join us September 8 - October 8, 2023 at Sierra Madre Playhouse, in the charming village of Sierra Madre, California, just 10 minutes east of Pasadena, as...
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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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In the Blink of an Eye: A Musical Memoir The Pico (6/19-6/21) |
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A Haunting Revue II Impro Theatre (6/06-6/26) |
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STRAITJACKET SIRENS Three Clubs (6/01-6/30) |
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Bus People – A Hilarious & Optimistic Take on L.A. Public Transit The Actor's Company (6/06-6/28) |
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The Lionheart Play Festival Skylight Theatre (6/19-6/21) |
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