Office Hours
This isn't an office - it's a halfway house for people looking for something else. Written by Garry Michael Kluger.
Theatre West
3333 Cahuenga Blvd. WestLos Angeles, CA 90068
Upcoming Shows
Crux
When Wrenn meets Constantine, her life plans are suddenly thrown into a frenzy. Written by Chris DiGiovanni.
Theatre West Summer Reading Series
Play readings are Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m.throughout the summer. Here’s the schedule: July 28-House of Sauro - by Mark Masi After the death of her husband, and famous architect, T.M. Sauro, Toshio after many years away, has returned to the iconic house he designed for them to live...
The Feel Good Story America Needs Right Now
It's a year after six brave Americans escaped the Hand of God, the most notorious group of terrorists on the planet. The heroes have gathered for a reunion on a 60 Minutes type of news magazine. We'll come to find out that not all was it seems during their captivity. In...
Review: SWEENEY TODD at The Gem Theater
The Gem Theatre in Garden Grove, CA, tackles one of Broadway’s darkest musicals, Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, armed with every color of light you can think of.…
Review: COME FROM AWAY at Ovation Theatre
Amid the heat and haze of Bakersfield emerges a spine-shivering show of human connection, compassion, and camaraderie. One of the first community theatre productions of Come From Away brings out the best of humanity (and Bakersfield) on stage.…
Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Hudson Backstage Theatre
With a powerhouse cast and a Pulitzer Prize-winning story about how mental illness shapes a family, Hudson Backstage's production of NEXT TO NORMAL was every bit as moving as its source material.…
Review: HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING at Broadwater Black Box
Political and politically motivated, this quintet of characters offers a blistering two-hour presentation on how extremist religious views can warp minds, even that of intellectuals. It’s a smart, timely, and timeless script that is both illuminating and alarming.…
Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Old Globe Theatre - San Diego
The world of Barry Edelstein’s high octane spin on MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at the Old Globe Theater is much of a much, containing much of just about everything...Of Shakespeare’s comedies, Edelstein’s cast, crew and musicians have worked awfully hard to make this merry.…
Review: Immersive Rock Opera DRACULA THE MUSICAL at Nocturne Theatre
Based on characters in Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula: The Musical, with a score by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics/book by Christopher Hampton and Don Black, will no doubt attract fans of the genre and its well-known characters to see Justin Meyers bring his terrifyingly horrific yet totally mesmerizing im…
Review: THE PEOPLE OF POMPEII at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Like the playwright, several of these company members are themselves proud Topangans. Performing as they are in the center of town, in quite literally the House that Geer Built, you’ve got to figure that they have a nightly audience who will get all the hippy in-jokes.…
Review: PUPPET UP! at the Richardo Montalbán Theatre
Puppet Up!'s motley crew of Jim Henson puppets are as raw and funny as you can get...if you're willing.…
Interview: COMEDY OF ERRORS Director, Composer and Actor at Independent Shakespeare Company
Here are my interviews with director Melissa Chalsma, composer David Melville, and actor Carene Rose Mekertichyan on COMEDY OF ERRORS presented by Independent Shakespeare Company outdoors in Griffith Park this summer.…
Review: Norm Foster's LAKEFRONT U.S. Premiere Engagement at Theatre 40
All in all, Lakefront offers a very enjoyable two-hour romantic journey guaranteed to keep you laughing and rooting for these lost and lonely souls looking for their soulmate.…
Past Shows
61 total · showing 21–30
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. The production features performances by John Combs and Rodriguez herself, blending humor with poignant moments. This play is part of...
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, Matthew Gademske, and Meg Lin as characters navigate the unpredictable journey of relationships. The play is part of...
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 Heilviel, the play explores the candid exchanges between a couple after years of marriage, raising questions about who is truly listening...
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 emotional blow. Written by Bryan Siu and directed by Angela Bruning, the cast features Artin Karimi and Apurv Khanna...
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 sister, a decision that could change her life significantly. The production features a cast that includes Connie Mellors...
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 and perfected. This included the development of new and exciting works, works of a non-commercial and...
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 titular character, played by Danielle Weeks, alongside Daniel Korth. As Amanda navigates her dating life, the night takes...
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 Charlie Mount, the play features actors Allen Schack and David Mingrino. This festival showcases a variety of new works, highlighting the...
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 mothers, exploring themes of identity and familial bonds, all intertwined with moments of confusion and humor. The cast includes...
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, the man responsible for her father's death, she grapples with the tension between her desire for vengeance and her duties...
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Concert Pasadena POPS (8/29-8/29) |
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Concert Pasadena POPS (8/29-8/29) |
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Good Night, Oscar North Coast Repertory (9/16-10/11) |
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Catch Me If You Can Colony Theatre (9/17-10/18) |
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Gershwin and the Golden Age The Soraya (10/11-10/11) |
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Jane Austen UnScripted Kings Road Park (9/12-9/27) |
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Love, Loss and What I Wore Sawyer's Playhouse (8/08-8/30) |
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Melt : The Play The Marilyn Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Institute (9/24-10/02) |
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Our Man in Santiago by Mark Wilding Odyssey Theatre Ensemble (9/10-9/20) |
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CLOWNISH: Not artificial. Or intelligent. Theatre Rhinoceros (9/17-10/04) |