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Afrofuturist Art Fair: Closing Celebration
Jun 20

The Closing Celebration is a family- and community-centered gathering presented by Stonehaven Studios as part of the 2nd Annual Afrofuturist Art Fairs during Juneteenth week....



Review: L.A. Premiere of Héctor Armienta’s ZORRO! by Pacific Opera Project


by Shari Barrett - May 20, 2026

Based on the adventures of Johnston McCully's legendary pulp hero, Armienta infuses his opera with the music and sounds of early-19th century Alta California, including flamenco, corrido, and mariachi, with all performed exquisitely by the 24-member POP Orchestra....

Review: BRIGADOON at Pasadena Playhouse


by Andrew Child - May 18, 2026

Brava to Alexandra Silber for capturing all the heart and humor of Lerner’s original book with her thoughtful new adaptation and brava to Katie Spelman for dreaming up a Brigadoon that is as ebullient and spirited as it is deeply human....

Review: PUCK BUNNIES: A HEATED RIVALRY DRAG MUSICAL PARODY at Dynasty Typewriter


by Andrew Child - May 17, 2026

Puck Bunnies, a musical from the minds of Kyra Brown and Christian Leonard lovingly lampoons the ludicrousness of this love story through heightened impersonations, witty pop culture needle drops, and a boatload of silliness....

Review: South Coast Repertory Presents West Coast Debut of FREMONT AVE.


by Michael Quintos - May 14, 2026

Beautifully acted, engagingly riveting, and populated with impactful characters, Reggie D. White's thoughtfully sprawling and emotionally layered new play—directed by Lili-Anne Brown—delivers an ambitious, deeply affecting examination of generational legacy, Black identity, masculinity, and the ...

Review: MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS at Colony Theater


by Evan Henerson - May 13, 2026

As directed by Kristin Hanggi and led by actors Emma Hunton, Diana Huey and Aynsley Bubbico, KILLING MUSICALS looks to blend pathos, satire and female empowerment not always particularly smoothly....

Review: THE CAROLE KING AND JAMES TAYLOR STORY at BroadStage


by Shari Barrett - May 08, 2026

While harmonizing to perfection, Katis rules the piano with the sensitivity necessary to realistically perform King’s songs of self-awareness and the longing to find your place in the world, while Clews’ finger-picking expertise on guitar adds a real sense of introspective musical magic to Taylo...

Review: THE MUSIC THAT MAKES ME DANCE: THE SONGS OF JULE STYNE at the El Portal


by Harker Jones - May 07, 2026

This marks the second triumph for co-creator-director-choreographer Scott Thompson, following his sensational “One For My Baby” at the same venue last year....

Review: THE EAVES at Nocturne Theatre


by Harker Jones - May 05, 2026

Director Meyer keeps things moving at a fair clip without ever seeming rushed, and he serves up real scares....

Review: Updated FLOWER DRUM SONG Returns to Los Angeles by East West Players


by Shari Barrett - April 29, 2026

Astounding triple-threat talent is on display in big production numbers with attention-grabbing scenic elements by brilliant designers add to the artistic wonder of the entire production helmed by EWP Artistic Director Lily Tung Crystal, choreographed by Janelle Dote Portman, with music direction by...

Review: BACK TO OZ at Mark Taper Forum


by Harker Jones - April 28, 2026

BACK TO OZ is an exhilarating trip through history and down the Yellow Brick Road...

Past Shows

The Light
The Light
Jan 23 – Feb 1, 2026

A surprise proposal gift puts the future of Genesis and Rashad's relationship at risk when they are forced to confront a devastating secret from the...

Earth, Wind & Car Fire  A storytelling joyride…
Earth, Wind & Car Fire A storytelling joyride…
Sep 20 – Sep 28, 2025

Janora McDuffie extends her captivating journey of self-discovery and transformation in Earth, Wind & Car Fire with performances this fall. In this 60-minute storytelling adventure...

SNOW: [black man. whiteout conditions.]
SNOW: [black man. whiteout conditions.]
Sep 18 – Sep 20, 2025

Steve is driving from Reno, Nevada to L.A. when a freak snowstorm turns the trip into a near-death experience.

Brothers of Affliction
Mar 14 – Mar 30, 2025

Brothers of Affliction is a compelling drama that makes its Los Angeles debut at the Willie Agee Playhouse from March 14 to March 30, 2025....

W.I.G. - A One Woman Show
W.I.G. - A One Woman Show
May 31 – Jun 9, 2024

This funny and fabulous production deals with the creator's personal struggle with hair loss and her internal fight to celebrate her natural hair Infused with...

Inner City Cultural Center II Presents an Intimate Evening with Margaret Shug Avery 
Inner City Cultural Center II Presents an Intimate Evening with Margaret "Shug" Avery 
Apr 16

Inner City Cultural Center II Presents an Intimate Evening with Margaret "Shug" Avery Meet Icons of Hollywood in a Candid Conversation with Host Phylliss Bailey BrooksYou...

Real Women Have Curves
Real Women Have Curves
Sep 15 – Sep 24, 2023

 INGLEWOOD THEATRE SHOWCASING HILARIOUS COMEDY STAGEPLAY FOR NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTHThe Willie Agee Playhouse presents Real Women Have Curves by Josefina Lopez(Los Angeles, CA) The...

UMOJA
UMOJA
Jan 21 – Feb 27, 2022

The Willie Agee Playhouse in Association with The Black Creators Collective presents the West Coast Premiere of the Stage Play (UMOJA) (Inglewood, California) The Willie...

Videos


The Most Happy Fella in Los Angeles The Most Happy Fella
North Coast Repertory Theatre (6/03-6/28)
Melt : The Play in Los Angeles Melt : The Play
The Marilyn Theatre at the Lee Strasberg Institute (6/11-6/13) PHOTOS
MISS MAGNOLIA BEAUMONT GOES TO PROVINCETOWN in Los Angeles MISS MAGNOLIA BEAUMONT GOES TO PROVINCETOWN
Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valentini Theatre (6/17-6/28) PHOTOS VIDEOS
A Haunting Revue II in Los Angeles A Haunting Revue II
Impro Theatre (6/06-6/26)
In the Blink of an Eye: A Musical Memoir in Los Angeles In the Blink of an Eye: A Musical Memoir
The Pico (6/19-6/21)
Hunting the Irish Heiress in Los Angeles Hunting the Irish Heiress
Newport Theatre Arts Center (6/05-6/05) VIDEOS
Frankenstein: Resurrection in Los Angeles Frankenstein: Resurrection
The Nocturne Theatre (9/11-9/30)
The Bone Lady in Los Angeles The Bone Lady
Skiptown Playhouse (6/06-6/27)
Jimi Darkness: Alcoholic Superhero in Los Angeles Jimi Darkness: Alcoholic Superhero
The Three Clubs (6/09-6/27)
Strange Beings in Los Angeles Strange Beings
Broadwater BlackBox Theatre (6/08-6/27)