Upcoming Shows
Author Dr. Meg Palisoc reads her children's book Casper, the Rescue Dog, in which a girl named Angie sets out with her parents to get...
On the grounds of her French country estate Mary Cassatt burns her early paintings. What led this celebrated American Impressionist to destroy such an important...
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...
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....
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....
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....
Past Shows
Storybook Theatre’s award-winning Jack and the Beanstalk is a rollicking interactive version of the famous story. There are plenty of songs and lots of audience...
Written by Chris DiGiovanni. Directed by Marc Antonio Pritchett. How far would you go to discover the truth?Scilla Claroe, an African American woman, is a writer....
Mother Courage and Her Children, Bertolt Brecht's classic anti-war drama, will be presented as a staged reading at Theatre West in Hollywood on April 23rd,...
Written and performed by Dina Morrone. Directed by Peter Flood. In My Uterus: A Womb with a View, Dina digs deep into her pelvic cavity to...
Incitation to the Dance is a sexy, dark gay comedy that will make you laugh, blush, and maybe want to dance.Malcolm and Asher are a...
What the Constitution Means to Me is a compelling play written by Heidi Schreck that examines the impact of the U.S. Constitution on the lives...
Millennium Magic 2026 presents a captivating celebration of magic and illusion hosted by seasoned magicians George Tovar and Steve Branham. This three-day event at Theatre...
John A. Goux and Victoria Lavan, the creative duo behind our recent sold-out concert event The Age of Aquarius, team up again for the feel-good...
On December 2 at 8 p.m., Theatre West will present a program of short plays created in just 24 hours by its actors, writers, and...
An Evening of Laughter at the Ellen Idelson Comedy Celebration honors the legacy of Ellen Idelson, a former Theatre West member known for her work...
One-acts produced in memory of comedy writer Ellen Idelson (1961-2003). The Loan Written by Mark WildingDirected by Michael Van DuzerWith Connie Mellors, Dina Morrone, George TovarIt’s do...
Leaky Brain Syndrome, a new work by Clara Rodriguez, explores the chaotic life of Maggie, whose mental mishaps are just the tip of the iceberg....
Table for Three explores the complexities of love with humor and heart. Written and directed by Tom Walla, this production features Anne Leyden, George Tovar,...
That Time of Life is part of the WestFest 2025 celebration at Theatre West, showcasing a range of new works. Written and directed by Elayne...
The Heartbreaker tells the story of Andy, who faces an unconventional breakup at the hands of a professional heartbreaker named Charles, hired to deliver the...
The Loan, written by Mark Wilding and directed by Michael Van Duzer, follows Caroline Morgan, who desperately seeks a substantial loan from her highly devout...
When Theatre West was founded sixty-three years ago, its initial purposes included serving as a laboratory situation where writing, acting and directing could be developed...
Amanda Doesn’t Date Much Anymore, written by Steve Nevil and directed by Elayne Heilviel, explores the complexities of modern romance through the lens of its...
Current Resident is part of WestFest 2025, taking place from October 10 to October 12 at Theatre West. Written by Ben Scuglia and directed by...
Hence the Confusion is a thought-provoking play written by Jeanine Anderson and directed by Bill Sehres. The story revolves around a son and his two...
Shadow of Thunder explores the tumultuous fate of Serbian princess Olivera after the Battle of Kosovo in 1389. Forced into an alliance with Sultan Bayezid,...
Clive and Cecily Face the Music and Dance, written by Tom Walla and directed by Michael Van Duzer, follows an English aristocratic couple as they...
In Whose Eyes explores the weight of past actions as a man stands trial, confronting the eternal consequences of his life choices. Written by George...
Home Depot, written and directed by Clara Rodriguez, explores the humorous dynamics of home improvement shopping, featuring performances by Anne Leyden and John Combs. This...
Let the Sun Shine In opens the 2025 WestFest at Theatre West, showcasing a vibrant celebration of the music from the 60s and 70s. Directed...
Tequila Sunrise is a new play written and directed by Clara Rodriguez, featuring Bonnie Kalisher Dukes and Donald Moore. Set against the backdrop of an...
1967 to 1972 – The Age of Aquarius – An era when Rock N Roll evolved from popular music into a powerful force set against...
The Food Chain is the second in a series of play readings that we are calling Plays on Words, featuring new-to-you plays, timeless classics, and...
Dina digs deep into her pelvic cavity to explore what the Uterus really is, what it means to own one, and to probe and examine...
Saint-Georges the Knight is a musical work-in-progress presented by Theatre West, created by James A. Goins. This presentation, celebrating Juneteenth 2025, features a reading of...
FROM A YANKEE TO A YARDIE portrays writer and performer Sardia Robinson’s epic struggles from the murderous streets of Kingston, Jamaica to the deadly consequences...
For over 40 years, Theatre West has been entertaining children ages 3-9 and their families with fairy tales in the Storybook Theatre style. Parents and...
In 1972, there was no Betty Ford Clinic. When the prescription drug-addicted, single mother of an upper-middle class Jewish family in suburban Baltimore finally hits...
The 1920s was the time of flappers, flamboyance, and the face of Alla Nazimova. This summer Nazimova — Jewish immigrant from Tsarist Russia, Broadway and...
LOS ANGELES (October 6, 2022) – Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground by Richard Hellesen, was developed by New Los Angeles Repertory Company and will be produced by Theatre West in...
VERSATILE, is an award winning solo production written and performed by Kevin Neighbors and directed and developed by Jessica Lynn Johnson. The show has received...
ENCORE PERFORMANCE! ONE NIGHT ONLY! Sardia Robinson's highly acclaimed, award-winning, one-woman show FROM A YARDIE TO A YANKEE will be performed Saturday, June 11, 2022...
A comic spy thriller inspired by the true story of a spectacularly botched U.S. attempt to overthrow Salvador Allende, Chiles Marxist, democratically elected leader. In...
The evening will open with a Costumed. Multi-Media, Concert Reading of Sally Spectre the Musical. (Book, Music and Lyrics by David P. Johnson) This multiple...
As part of its new play reading series, Theatre West will be presenting a staged reading of WALKING IN SPACE by award-winning playwright Garry Michael...
Linda Pace and Pergola Productions are pleased to present a new play written and performed by Abbott Alexander. THE LONG GRAVEL ROAD is a dance...
ANOTHER OPENING, ANOTHER SHOW...MANY MANY SHOWS by Bets Dorsey Dina Morrone, the recipient of the 2018 Valley Theatre Awards for Best Solo Show for The...
Actor and playwright Tom Dugan portrays Simon Wiesenthal in his one man play, Wiesenthal, about the true story of Simon Wiesenthal, a Holocaust survivor who...
THE NIGHT FORLORN (OR, WAITIN' ON GODSFORD) is a new play by Steve Nevil (writer of last year's critically acclaimed Welcome to Heretofore at the...
Paul Dooley, beloved “movie-dad” of Molly Ringwald, Julia Roberts, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Helen Hunt, Hilary Swank and many others, brings his reflections on a 60...
Theatre West welcomes summer 2017 in a big way! “MUCH ADO ABOUT SOMETHING(s)…Summer”, is an evening of staged readings of monologues and is being presented...
A THORN IN THE FAMILY PAW is written by award-winning playwright Garry Michael Kluger and being presented by Theatre West in conjunction with their Writers...
Storybook Theatre’s award-winning “Jack and the Beanstalk” is a rollicking interactive version of the famous story. There are plenty of songs and lots of audience...
Videos
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The Most Happy Fella North Coast Repertory Theatre (6/03-6/28) |
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My Life is a Sonnet Broadwater Studio (6/07-6/27) |
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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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Mike Blaha: Pivotal Nomad Broadwater Studio (6/07-6/24) |
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Melt : The Play The Marilyn Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Institute (6/11-6/13) |
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The Lionheart Play Festival Skylight Theatre (6/19-6/21) |
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STRAITJACKET SIRENS Three Clubs (6/01-6/30) |
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In the Blink of an Eye: A Musical Memoir The Pico (6/19-6/21) |
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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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A Haunting Revue II Impro Theatre (6/06-6/26) |
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