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SKYLIGHT THEATRE

1816 Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Upcoming Shows

Ascent
May 9 – Jun 14, 2026

Ascent, the final play by the late Henry Ong, receives its world premiere at Skylight Theatre, directed by Diana Wyenn. Based on the true story...



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....

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....

Past Shows

Found Suitable
Found Suitable
Sep 25 – Oct 4, 2025

What does it mean to be suitable? For poet and activist Bleu Inkk, it's more than a phrase -- it's a reclamation of self. After...

Achilles in Arcadia
Achilles in Arcadia
Aug 8 – Sep 21, 2025

World Premiere. Written by Chris Collins. Directed by Kiff Scholl. A young Anglo-Chinese student filmmaker has a plan in this tale of love and revenge....

Skylight Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of  “Hide & Hide” by Roger Q. Mason
Skylight Theatre Company presents the World Premiere of “Hide & Hide” by Roger Q. Mason
May 15 – Jun 29, 2025

Skylight Theatre Company proudly presents the World Premiere of “Hide & Hide,” written by Roger Q. Mason and directed by Jessica Hanna. Opening on Thursday,...

Hide and Hide
May 17 – Jun 22, 2025

Hide and Hide, by acclaimed playwright Roger Q. Mason, is set to premiere at Skylight Theatre from May 17 to June 22, 2025. This provocative...

Skylight Theatre Company presents “The Winter’s Tale” in the Los Angeles debut of Play On Shakespeare
Skylight Theatre Company presents “The Winter’s Tale” in the Los Angeles debut of Play On Shakespeare
Apr 24 – Jun 14, 2025

Skylight Theatre Company premieres Tracy Young’s modern verse translation of William Shakespeare's “The Winter’s Tale” opening at Skylight Theatre on Thursday, April 24 (with previews...

UNCONDITIONAL, A Musical Memoir
UNCONDITIONAL, A Musical Memoir
Feb 13 – Mar 9, 2025

In the wake of one of life’s most profound challenges, Margot Rose’s UNCONDITIONAL, A Musical Memoir forges a path to resilience with a commitment to go on...

AIDS Threads: From Epidemic to Ecodisaster
AIDS Threads: From Epidemic to Ecodisaster
Nov 30

QueerWise, the stalwart Los Angeles spoken word company known for capturing the zeitgeist of their generation, partners with the award-winning Skylight Theatre Company in paying...

Carole Cook Died For My Sins
Oct 20 – Nov 10, 2023

Mason McCulley presents his solo show, exploring his grieving process following the death of his mentor and confidant, Carole Cook. Directed by Cameron Watson, the...

No Place Like Gandersheim
No Place Like Gandersheim
May 20 – Jun 25, 2023

Roz is everybody’s most passionate theater friend, constantly promoting her next play. What makes her special? She’s lives in medieval times and might just be...

La Egoista
La Egoista
Mar 4 – Apr 9, 2023

Josefina is a rising stand-up comic who takes nothing seriously. Her younger sister Betsaida, on the other hand, takes everything seriously. When a sudden diagnosis...

Apartment Living
Apartment Living
Mar 12 – Apr 24, 2022

Shared walls. Shared experiences. Neighbors in a Los Angeles apartment building are forced into tighter quarters and the walls of their comfort begin to close...

Lavender Men
Apr 1

Lavender Men is a poignant film adaptation directed by Lovell Holder, based on Roger Q. Mason's acclaimed stage play. The story follows Taffeta, played by...

A HIT DOG WILL HOLLER
A HIT DOG WILL HOLLER
Nov 6 – Dec 12, 2021

A Hit Dog Will Holler explores the effects of a never-ending barrage of trauma on the women who are continually looked at to lead a...

The 7 Stages of Grieving
The 7 Stages of Grieving
Nov 1 – Nov 24, 2019

As the first professional Aboriginal production in Los Angeles, The 7 Stages of Grieving holds a mirror up to America by sharing Australias Aboriginal peoples...

Never Is Now
Never Is Now
Sep 21 – Oct 27, 2019

The past is prologue. What happens when people from diverse backgrounds experience the firsthand accounts of ten survivors who were labeled "undesirable" and thrust into...

Bronco Billy – The Musical
Bronco Billy – The Musical
May 18 – Jul 21, 2019

The country’s going crazy; partisan politics, civil rights threatened, technology exploding. That's right, it's 1979! Somewhere in America’s heartland, with more heart than sense, Bronco...

The Devil's Wife
The Devil's Wife
Jul 15 – Sep 3, 2017

Rich with mystery and metaphor The Devil’s Wife is a harrowing comedy that goes to hell. A handsome and wealthy landowner who woos three sisters...

Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers
Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers
Apr 8 – May 14, 2017

The roots of reproductive justice are unearthed in this poetically raw play by Louisa Hill. Knocked up as a teenager, Dee finally meets the baby...

Pray to Ball
Pray to Ball
Mar 21 – Apr 13, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: “PRAY TO BALL” WORLD PREMIER AT THE SKYLIGHT THEATER The Skylight Theater in Los Angeles has announced the March, 2014 World premier...

Videos


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Broadwater Studio (6/07-6/24)
Melt : The Play in Los Angeles Melt : The Play
The Marilyn Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Institute (6/11-6/13) PHOTOS
The Lionheart Play Festival in Los Angeles The Lionheart Play Festival
Skylight Theatre (6/19-6/21)
Bus People – A Hilarious & Optimistic Take on L.A. Public Transit in Los Angeles Bus People – A Hilarious & Optimistic Take on L.A. Public Transit
The Actor's Company (6/06-6/28)
MISS MAGNOLIA BEAUMONT GOES TO PROVINCETOWN in Los Angeles MISS MAGNOLIA BEAUMONT GOES TO PROVINCETOWN
Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valentini Theatre (6/17-6/28) PHOTOS VIDEOS
In the Blink of an Eye: A Musical Memoir in Los Angeles In the Blink of an Eye: A Musical Memoir
The Pico (6/19-6/21)
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)
Sonja Marie’s Free Bricks – two shows only – a Black History [every] Month Special Event in Los Angeles Sonja Marie’s Free Bricks – two shows only – a Black History [every] Month Special Event
Santa Monica Playhouse (6/20-6/21)
A Haunting Revue II in Los Angeles A Haunting Revue II
Impro Theatre (6/06-6/26) PHOTOS