James Armstrong Theatre
3330 Civic Center DriveTorrance, CA 90503
Upcoming Shows
Langley Ukulele Ensemble
Celebrate 45 years of artistry with the internationally acclaimed Langley Ukulele Ensemble—an ensemble renowned for transforming the ukulele into a vibrant, expressive concert instrument. With...
KYŌWA: Nikyokan Wadaiko x UnitOne
KYWA: Nikyokan Wadaiko x UnitOneSaturday September 26, 2026 – 8:00pmSunday September 27, 2026 – 1:00pmJoin us for a groundbreaking show that merges the awe-inspiring talents...
Unleashed: True Stories About the Animals We Love
Unleashed: True Stories About the Animals We LoveSaturday October 3, 2026 – 8:00pmAfter delighting TOCA audiences with the wildly popular My Dog Is Better Than...
Studio Cabaret: Jess & Joe
Jess & JoeFriday and Saturday October 9 & 10, 2026 – 7:00pmAfter more than a decade of dazzling audiences around the globe, Jessica Hayes and...
Riptide Film Festival
Riptide Film FestivalSaturday October 17, 2026 – 5:00pmExperience a night at the movies like never before! This exclusive showcase brings together a curated selection of...
Irish Christmas in America
Irish Christmas in AmericaFriday December 11, 2026 – 8:00pmBack by popular demand, the beloved holiday favorite Irish Christmas in America returns to bring the warmth,...
Paperback Writer – The Beatles Experience
Paperback Writer – The Beatles ExperienceSaturday March 13, 2027 – 8:00pmRelive the magic, the music, and the memories of the Fab Four with Paperback Writer...
The Woodstock Experience
The Woodstock ExperienceA Back to the Garden Story ConcertSaturday April 10, 2027 – 8:00pmA defining moment in music history—reimagined for the stage.In August 1969, more...
An Evening of Gilbert and Sullivan
An Evening of Gilbert and Sullivan(The Pirates of Penzance in One Act and an Evening G&S Favorites)New York Gilbert & Sullivan PlayersSunday April 25, 2027...
Jane Monheit - Monheit Sings Porter
Jane Monheit - Monheit Sings PorterFriday May 21, 2027 – 8:00pmOne of today’s most celebrated jazz vocalists, Jane Monheit, brings her luminous voice and signature...
SomeTHING Magical
Something MagicalSaturday May 22, 2027 – 7:00pmAward Winning Magic From Around the WorldPrepare to be amazed! Master magician Christopher Hart—internationally celebrated for his unforgettable portrayal...
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…
Review: THE GREAT CLOWN BANK SHOW at Open Fist Theatre Company
What did our critic think of THE GREAT CLOWN BANK SHOW at Open Fist Theatre Company?The lunacy is unbridled, but with all the insanity, you’re too often left wondering: “What is going ON??” And moreover: “Why??”…
Review: THE DIARY OF AN OREGON TRAIL SPINSTER at Atwater Village Theatre
Writer, producer, and actor Dwyer illuminates the interior life of a woman whose existence echoes much of what is happening today, misogyny, betrayal, insecurity, ageism — making this a timeless, sometimes terrifying tale.…
Review: CORIOLANUS at Independent Shakespeare Company In Girffith Park
Led by Brent Charles and under the strains of an angry guitar, a dexterous 10-person cast moves us through this still timely tale about the fickleness of public opinion and mob mentality.…
Review: OUT WITH A BANG Proves Growing Older is not for Sissies
Out With a Bang Playwright Tony Pasqualini started writing it when he turned the dreaded 70 while feeling lucky to keep working in a profession he loves, married for forty years to the same loving woman, with two adult kids that live nearby.…
Review: THE REAL LADY MACBETH World Premiere at The Actors Company
The intense production will pull into its spell thanks to the astonishingly real characters brought to life by four amazing actors who authentically portray these historical druids on the darkened and often spooky, mist-filled set.…
Review: OPENING NIGHT AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL: THE BEST OF BROADWAY at Hollywood Bowl
Every inch a musical theater geek's night to remember, the evening featured quips from host Billy Crystal, the rigor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra conducted by Thomas Wilkins, a chorus of wonderful singer-dancers and an eye-popping featured performer lineup.…
Review: TREASURE ISLAND at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Review: Even if you leave wanting a few more cannon blasts from Theatricum Botanicum's 2026 adaptation of TREASURE ISLAND, you'll be hard-pressed to find a more beautiful place to spend a summer evening.…
Review: THE FIRST GENTLEMAN World Premiere Musical at Torrance Theatre Company
Director Glenn Kelman is to be commended for taking on the challenge of coordinating twenty cast members moving scenery and set pieces into place to create 22 set changes in 14 locations on such a small stage, as well as setting the timing of each Ameri-News video projection to forward the story. An…
Past Shows
Disney's
Live orchestra! Lead Cast: Lauryn Muraida (Belle), Thatcher Horrocks (Beast), Evan Cooper (Gaston)
Roger McGuinn
As the founder of The Byrds, Roger McGuinn is firmly established as an indisputable industry icon. From his signature 12 string Rickenbacker sound, to his...
60s Chicks
In "The Sixties Chicks," New York cabaret sensation Jenna Esposito takes the audience on a rollicking romp through some of the biggest hits of the...
Mortified Salutes the 90s
From awkward AOL chats to melodramatic 90210 fan fic and angsty poems about Alanis Morissette… relive the glory of growing up in the 90s by...
My Cat is Better Than Yours
Question: What happens when you invite veteran comedy writers, actors and other show business types to tell tales of their loveable friends with tails?Answer: You get My...
In My Own Little Corner
Chryssie Whitehead, accomplished actor (“Grey’s Anatomy”, “Revenge of the Bridesmaids”, “Warehouse 13”) and dancer (“Radio City Rockettes”, “Chorus Line”) explores the impact mental illness has...
Pirates of Penzance
This New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players production is your chance to get carried away by Pirates. Join the band of swashbuckling buccaneers, bumbling British...
DinoLight
DINO-LIGHT, (formerly known as Darwin the Dinosaur), was the recipient of the prestigious Jim Henson Foundation Grant and first feature-length theatrical production created and performed...
Baby Bushka
The magic and music of Kate Bush is brought to you by this 8-women powerhouse ensemble from San Diego, California who perform a ‘wonderfully bewitching’...
Monty Python's Spamalot
Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur’s quest to find the Holy Grail in a hilarious and outrageous manner complete with farting French Taunters...
FeaturedThe Sound of Music
Perfect for the whole family, this American classic was adapted to film in the 1960s and won 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It is...
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E=MC² Einstein The Musical Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center (7/03-7/26) |
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Fool for Love Santa Monica Playhouse (7/23-7/26) |
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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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July Cinballera Salon - Scenes from the Great Operas Il Tabarro (7/13-7/13) |
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p h o r i a: a trans musical anthology Renberg Theatre, Los Angeles LGBT Center (8/08-8/08) |
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Fiddler on the Roof Ahmanson Theatre (2/13-3/14) |
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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong Ahmanson Theatre (12/12-1/10) |
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Liberace & Liza: A Tribute The Plaza Theatre (2/14-2/14) |
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2026 Award Recipients Announced, Celebrating Excellence in Film, Art, and Emerging Media Culver City Theater (6/21-12/31) |
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Matilda the Musical Lewis Family Playhouse (7/18-7/26) |