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Review: AN INSPECTOR CALLS Shines Under Cate Caplin’s Direction at Theatre 40
by Shari Barrett - Nov 17, 2025

Directed with pinpoint focus and lots of movement by Cate Caplin to keep the play from becoming a typical “talking heads” production, I guarantee An Inspector Calls will keep you captivated until its startling conclusion.

AN INSPECTOR CALLS Begins Performances At Greystone Mansion In January 2026
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 15, 2025

Theatre 40 will present An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley at Greystone Mansion from January 8–18, 2026. Directed by Cate Caplin, the limited engagement features performances Thursday through Sunday, with an additional showing on January 14.

St. Charles Singers to Present CANDLELIGHT CAROLS In Wheaton
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2025

The St. Charles Singers, led by founder and music director Jeffrey Hunt, will be joined by virtuoso Chicago guitarist Goran Ivanovic for its 41st annual Candlelight Carols concerts.

Theatre 40 to Present World Premiere of WHAT OPA DID
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Theatre 40 will present the world premiere of What Opa Did, a new play by Christopher Franciosa exploring a young woman’s confrontation with her family’s wartime history.

Video: Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox Star in Trailer for Holiday Rom-Com MERV
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 11, 2025

Prime Video has just debuted the trailer for Merv, the new holiday rom-com starring Zooey Deschanel and Charlie Cox. Check out the trailer now.

Circus Bella Returns With STARLIGHT An All-New Winter Circus Spectacular
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025

San Francisco’s Circus Bella returns this winter with STARLIGHT, an all-new holiday circus spectacular performed under a colorful Big Top at The Crossing at East Cut, December 12, 2025 – January 4, 2026.

Monday Night Seminars Return to Theatre 40
by Emmy Rice - Sep 14, 2025

There will be play readings on Mondays, located in Theatre 40's main venue, the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre on the first floor of 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

Greystone Play Reading Series to be Presented at Greystone Mansion
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2025

The City of Beverly Hills will present a series of play readings at the theatre at the historic Greystone Mansion. The plays feature the talents of the actors and playwrights of Theatre 40, the professional theatre company of Beverly Hills.

ALL THESE WOMEN World Premiere to Open at Theatre 40 This Fall
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2025

Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills will present the world premiere of All These Women, a new historical drama written and directed by longtime company artist Melanie MacQueen. Performances will run from September 18 to October 19, 2025, at Theatre 40’s home in the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre on the campus of Beverly Hills High School.

A JUKEBOX FOR THE ALGONQUIN Will Make West Coast Premiere at Theatre 40
by Stephi Wild - Jun 16, 2025

A Jukebox for the Algonquin will make its West Coast Premiere engagement of a new comedy, written by Paul Stroili, directed by Larry Eisenberg, and produced for Theatre Forty by David Hunt Stafford.

Interview: Cate Caplin on Directing THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR
by Shari Barrett - Jun 10, 2025

Inspired by a 1924 drawing room comedy by Ferenc Molnar, The Angel Next Door was  originally commissioned by David Ellenstein for North Coast Rep and the Laguna Playhouse. Following its September 2023 premiere, the romp has gone on to delight theatergoers all over the country.

HOOPLA! By Circus Bella Returns In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2025

Circus Bella is back for its 16th Annual Free Circus in the Parks season, and this year’s show, HOOPLA!, will present a blend of circus enchantment and madcap mayhem for audiences of all ages.

THE CASE-BOOK OF AUGUSTE DUPIN Reading To Be Presented At Theatre 40
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2025

A reading of The Case-Book of Auguste Dupin, adapted by John Strysik and based on stories by Edgar Allan Poe, will be presented by Theatre 40 (241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212 on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 7 p.m..

BEATNIK GIRL Opens March 20 At Theatre 40
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

Beatnik Girl to have World Premiere engagement at Theatre Forty, running March 20- April 20, 2025. Written by Leda Siskind. Directed by Ann Hearn Tobolowsky. Produced for Theatre 40 by David Hunt Stafford.

CABARET23 SINGS THE CLASSICS Comes To Theatre 40 In March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 18, 2025

Musical theatre company Cabaret23 will bring CABARET23 SINGS THE CLASSICS to Theatre 40, by Katyana Rocker-Cook and David Hunt Stafford, on Saturday March 15, 2025 at 7:30pm.

Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; LITTLE WOMEN at Hawaii Performing Arts Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; Hawaii Performing Arts Festival Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards; LITTLE WOMEN at Hawaii Performing Arts Festival Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Hawaii Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Hawaii Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Hawaii Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!