Crux
When Wrenn meets Constantine, her life plans are suddenly thrown into a frenzy. Written by Chris DiGiovanni.
Theatre West
Upcoming Shows
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: PERICLES at Theater At Boston Court
In staging the west coast premiere of Ellen McLaughlin’s modern verse translation, director Margaret Shigeko Starbuck and her cast are working their Helicanuses and Thaisas off to keep this lesser-staged romance punchy and relevant…
Review: THE ARSONISTS at Skylight Theatre
Swiss writer Max Frisch’s post–World War II absurdist satire THE ARSONISTS hit Los Feliz like a blow torch, scorching everything in its path.…
Review: MA RAINEY'S BLACK BOTTOM at A Noise Within
Director Gregg T. Daniel conducts a muscular cast delivering a production that is as fulfilling as it is shattering.…
Review: IN THE TOMB OF TEN THOUSAND CALENDARS at Moving Arts Theatre
Actor WEST LIANG, delivers deeply nuanced, emotionally quiet, and completely resonant character portrayals that enhance each time capsule, in this play about historical and generational change.…
Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Theater Palisades At The Odyssey
TP’s production of Abaire’s KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the 2000 play, not the musical, is a potent concoction of pitch-black humor, family dysfunction and unexpected does of sweetness that one would not expect out of a tale this offbeat.…
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.…
Past Shows
62 total · showing 21–30
Ellen Idelson Comedy Celebration
One-acts produced in memory of comedy writer Ellen Idelson (1961-2003). The Loan Written by Mark Wilding Directed by Michael Van Duzer With Connie Mellors, Dina Morrone, George Tovar It’s do or die for Caroline Morgan as she begs her humorless and extremely devout sister for a...
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...
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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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Comics Reading Comics Dynasty Typewriter (9/13-9/13) |
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Gershwin and the Golden Age The Soraya (10/11-10/11) |
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It's A Lot Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe (9/17-9/19) |
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Jane Austen UnScripted Kings Road Park (9/12-9/27) |
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Melt : The Play The Marilyn Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Institute (9/24-10/02) |
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New Works Festival Shoebox Theatre (9/11-9/26) |
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Our Man in Santiago by Mark Wilding Odyssey Theatre Ensemble (9/10-9/20) |
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Worthy The Un-Erasable Solo Festival - Willie Agee Playhouse (9/12-9/25) |
