How High the Moon
It’s July 4, 1952. The lives of two neighboring families in the San Fernando Valley will never be the same. It’s the 25th birthday of...
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Review: APPLAUSE at The Group Rep
Applause has too much heart and is simply too much fun to be bogged down by its shortcomings, so audiences should take advantage of catching this gem while they can.…
Review: OC's Segerstrom Center Welcomes HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
In the fantastical, visually-enchanting stage play HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD—the theatrical continuation of J.K. Rowling's beloved magical saga—the idea of revisiting the past is embraced as its central theme, which in turn shifts the focus away from the mischievous school adventures tha…
Review: MUSE/IQUE DEFIANTLY JONI: A SINGER/SONGWRITER BARES HER SOUL at Mark Taper Forum
The concert offered an intimate tribute to Joni Mitchell's unique genius, offering a revelatory look at the cultural milieu and musical streams that fed into her art, and then poured out of her Laurel Canyon home and into her unique ways of mixing other genres and artists into her music – or inspi…
Review: ANATOMY OF A BACK by Kick Boom Theater at Electric Lodge
John Wuchte and his Kick Boom Theater ensemble of five actors and two onstage musicians (Wuchte on percussion and Sarah Green on guitar) continue their exploration of live percussion scoring the actors’ movement, gestures and stylized dialogue during Anatomy of a Back at the Electric Lodge in Veni…
Review: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT at Musical Theatre West
Musical Theatre West's brand new presentation of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT marks the fifth time the 74-season-old institution is revisiting this ubiquitous musical, this time starring hunky Broadway alum and America's Got Talent standout Brian Justin Crum. For all intents and purp…
Review: MEAN GIRLS at Wisteria Theater
Even in Los Angeles, in the midst of a spectacular live theater renaissance, there are few theaters in town doing musicals with as much deep excellence and sheer joy as Wisteria Theater.…
Review: MEXODUS at Pasadena Playhouse
When we hum along, dance, applaud or whatever (folks in the up close Get Down section probably have more opportunity to, you know, get down), the connection to the story and to its themes feels that much more immediate.…
Review: PAINTED PONIES Starring Rachel Sorsa at Ruskin Group Theatre
Sorsa’s extraordinary talent in enveloping Pam as if she was inside her soul, along with Elina de Santos minimally invasive direction by keeping Sorsa seated on the couch center stage to tell her story into her cell phone, will keep your sharp focus on Ian McRae’s monologue honoring human resili…
Review: IF/THEN at the Zephyr Theatre
What did our critic think of IF/THEN at Zephyr Theatre?…
Review: World Premiere E=MC² EINSTEIN THE MUSICAL Often Trades Depth for Silly Songs
I want to praise the quality of the large cast for their dedication to bringing so many authentic characters to life onstage while changing costumes, accents and physicality often in the blink of an eye. But with so much interesting history to be explored about a man who was often quoted, and misquo…
Past Shows
Cassatt
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...
Casper, the Rescue Dog
On Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m. at Theatre West, there will be a free storytelling hour. Author Dr. Meg Palisoc will read her book...
Give a Book, Get a Book: Casper, the Rescue Dog Storytelling Hour
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...
Jack and the Beanstalk
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...
Twisted
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
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,...
My Uterus: A Womb with a View
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
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
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
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...
A Sleighful of Songs
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...
One-Day Play Festival
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
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...
Ellen Idelson Comedy Celebration
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
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
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
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
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
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...
WestFest
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
The Age of Aquarius
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
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...
My Uterus: A Womb with a View
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
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 YARDIE TO A YANKEE
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...
The Ugly Duckling
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...
Walking in Space
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...
Garden of Alla: The Alla Nazimova Story
The 1920s was the time of flappers, flamboyance, and the face of Alla Nazimova. This summer Nazimova — Jewish immigrant from Tsarist Russia, Broadway and...
EISENHOWER: This Piece Of Ground
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: stories from inside the closet of a half Black gay man stories
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...
FROM A YARDIE TO A YANKEE
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...
Our Man In Santiago
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...
Sally Spectre the Musical
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...
Walking In Space
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...
The Long Gravel Road
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...
Portraits of Humanity 2
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...
Wiesenthal
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)
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...
Movie Dad
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...
Much Ado about....something SUMMER
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
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...
A Thorn in the Family Paw
Garry Kluger....
Jack and the Beanstalk
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...
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After the Blast The Broadwater Second Stage (8/05-8/13) |
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Catch Me If You Can Colony Theatre (9/17-10/18) |
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Emily Skinner: In Concert Feinstein's at the Nikko (8/14-8/15) |
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Gershwin and the Golden Age Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) (10/11-10/11) |
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John Lloyd Young Feinstein's at the Nikko (8/21-8/22) |
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A Faery Hunt Magical Adventure Orcutt Ranch (8/22-8/22) |
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Ni Mi Madre Diversionary Theatre (8/13-9/06) |
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Enemy of the People Odyssey Theatre (8/22-9/27) |
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Jane Monheit - Monheit Sings Porter James Armstrong Theatre (5/21-5/21) |
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2026 Award Recipients Announced, Celebrating Excellence in Film, Art, and Emerging Media Culver City Theater (6/21-12/31) |