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Recent Los Angeles Discounts:
- Spotlight: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Hollywood Bowl
- Spotlight: LIZA MINNELLI - LIVE IN CONVERSATION at Million Dollar Theater
Incitation to the Dance
Feb 13 – Mar 15, 2026
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...
Jack and the Beanstalk
Nov 1 – May 16, 2026
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...
Review: SPAMALOT Revives A New Quest at OC's Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - February 20, 2026
Initially billed as a show that was 'lovingly ripped off' from the 1975 cult classic film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the Tony Award–winning 2005 Broadway musical comedy MONTY PYTHON'S SPAMALOT™ gleefully gallops back onto the stage in a brand new production with its signature coconut-clack...
Review: APPLAUSE at Eli & Edythe Broad Stage
by Cary Ginell - February 18, 2026
Musical Theatre Guild, the Los Angeles-based company that produces staged readings of long-forgotten, rarely seen musicals, has done it again with a stellar and highly entertaining production of the 1970 musical Applause. ...
Review: THREE COCONUTS World Premiere Comedy at Miles Memorial Playhouse
by Shari Barrett - February 18, 2026
I really enjoyed the story, acting and staging, along with recognizing the Yiddish comments, behavior and attitudes from my own life being raised by a close-knit Jewish family....
Review: MAN OF LA MANCHA Journeys Back to Musical Theatre West
by Michael Quintos - February 17, 2026
Directed by James Vásquez with musical direction by Ryan O'Connell and choreography by Shani Talmor, this remarkably solid new production of the 1965 Tony Award winner boasts haunting visuals and superb performances from its assembled ensemble, led by a trio of excellent leads that offer three dist...
Review: AMADEUS at Pasadena Playhouse
by Andrew Child - February 17, 2026
Director Darko Tresnjak has crafted a visually-appealing world that unfortunately reduces the action of the play to broad strokes enacted in a toy theatre....
Review: SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA at Geffen Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - February 17, 2026
SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA is trying to be perhaps too many things at once and not really succeeding at any of them....
Review: POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE at Fountain Theatre
by Evan Henerson - February 13, 2026
These are words that both sing and challenge. If, like this reviewer, you were not previously acquainted with June Jordan, POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE is a crackling introduction....
Review: South Coast Repertory Presents GOD OF CARNAGE
by Michael Quintos - February 10, 2026
Wildly surprising and deliciously savage, Yasmina Reza's machete-edged 2006 dark comedy GOD OF CARNAGE—here directed by Marco Barricelli and continues performances at OC's South Coast Repertory through March 21, 2026—has to be one of the most ferocious dissections of modern-day performative civi...
Review: WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOLF? at South Coast Rep
by Tracey Paleo - February 09, 2026
South Coast Repertory’s production of Edward Albee’s dark psychological comedy 100% embodies all the epic frustration and athletic dysfunction which begins and ends with Martha. ...
Review: Will Swenson Leads New SoCal Revival of SWEENEY TODD at La Mirada Theatre
by Michael Quintos - February 05, 2026
In what is clearly proving to be the must-see stage production of the new year so far here in Southern California, McCoy Rigby Entertainment's stunning new production of the 1979 Tony Award-winning classic SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET—now playing a limited engagement at the La Mi...
Past Shows
What the Constitution Means to Me
Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2026
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
Jan 16 – Jan 18, 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
Dec 11 – Dec 14, 2025
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...
A Sleighful of Songs
Dec 11 – Dec 14, 2025
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...
Pointy Scissors
Nov 7 – Dec 7, 2025
Arnie is a barber in the shop owned by his loving sister Betty. Ernie is a sweet man with self-esteem issues, and he’s possibly mildly...
One-Day Play Festival
Dec 2
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
Oct 17 – Oct 19, 2025
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
Oct 17 – Oct 19, 2025
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
Oct 17 – Oct 19, 2025
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
Oct 17 – Oct 19, 2025
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
Oct 17 – Oct 19, 2025
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
Oct 17 – Oct 19, 2025
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
Oct 17 – Oct 19, 2025
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
Sep 26 – Oct 19, 2025
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
Oct 10 – Oct 12, 2025
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
Oct 10 – Oct 12, 2025
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
Oct 10 – Oct 12, 2025
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
Oct 10 – Oct 12, 2025
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
Oct 3 – Oct 5, 2025
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
Oct 3 – Oct 5, 2025
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
Sep 26 – Sep 28, 2025
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
Sep 26 – Sep 28, 2025
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
Sep 26 – Sep 28, 2025
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
Sep 20 – Sep 21, 2025
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
Jul 27
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
Jul 12 – Jul 13, 2025
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
Jun 29
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
May 17
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
Oct 12 – Jan 18, 2025
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
Sep 8 – Oct 8, 2023
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
Jul 7 – Jul 23, 2023
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
Oct 28 – Nov 20, 2022
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
Aug 6 – Aug 7, 2022
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
Jun 11
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
Mar 11 – Apr 5, 2020
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
Nov 1 – Nov 2, 2019
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
Aug 11
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
May 4 – Jun 1, 2019
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
Oct 20 – Feb 3, 2019
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
Jun 16
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)
Mar 16 – Apr 22, 2018
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
Jul 14 – Jul 23, 2017
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
Jun 25
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
Jun 3 – Jun 26, 2016
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...
Hansel and Gretel
Oct 6 – Mar 2, 2013
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Oct 1 – Feb 25, 2012
Seascape
Sep 9 – Oct 16, 2011
Jack and the Beanstalk
Oct 9 – Feb 26, 2011
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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