Gil Cates

Review: TABLE 17 at Geffen Playhouse
by Evan Henerson - Nov 16, 2025

The fervor of a given audience – kind of its own character in this play - probably helps distract from the fact that, its sweet vibes aside, there’s not a lot of there in Lyons’ play. It’s a good time, but it’s light as a spritz of air freshener.

Photos: Matt Bomer, Utkarsh Ambudkar and More at BACKSTAGE AT THE GEFFEN
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2025

Geffen Playhouse raised vital funds for the theater’s education, community engagement and artistic initiatives at its signature Backstage at the Geffen annual fundraiser. See photos!

Review: AM I ROXIE? at GEFFEN PLAYHOUSE
by Tracey Paleo - Sep 12, 2025

Roxana Ortega’s, one woman show, AM I ROXIE?  is absolute magnificence.  No need for lead-in or build-up.  The statement is consummate fact.

Photos: AM I ROXIE? Opens at Geffen Playhouse September 11
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2025

The Geffen Playhouse will open Am I Roxie? on Thursday, September 11, 2025, following previews September 3–10. Written and performed by Roxana Ortega (Nickelodeon’s The Casagrandes, The Groundlings) and directed by Bernardo Cubría, the one-woman show runs through October 5 at the Gil Cates Theater. See photos of the show.

Rehearsals Begin For World Premiere of AM I ROXIE? At Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Aug 5, 2025

Rehearsals begin for Geffen Playhouse's world premiere production of Am I Roxie?, written and performed by Roxana Ortega and directed by Bernardo Cubría. Learn more here!

Review: THE RESERVOIR at Geffen Playhouse Gil Cates Theater
by Tracey Paleo - Jun 29, 2025

What did our critic think of THE RESERVOIR at Geffen Playhouse Gil Cates Theater? “Well, the Geffen sure knows their audience,” remarked my guest at the media preview of, THE RESERVOIR.  And I’d have to agree.  Between the spontaneous audience call backs, guffaws, tears, and chant-alongs that happened much in the second act, it’s probably safe to say, the show’s a hit.

Full Cast Set For World Premiere of THE RESERVOIR at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 13, 2025

Geffen Playhouse announced the full cast for its world premiere of The Reservoir, written by Jake Brasch and directed by Shelley Butler. Learn more about the show here!

New York Theatre Workshop Announces Two-Week Extension For LIGHTS OUT: NAT 'KING' COLE
by A.A. Cristi - May 1, 2025

New York Theatre Workshop has announced that due to popular demand, Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole has extended its run for an additional two weeks.

Review: FURLOUGH’S PARADISE at Geffen Playhouse
by Harker Jones - Apr 30, 2025

a.k. payne’s West Coast premiere of FURLOUGH’S PARADISE is a lyrical look at envy, resentment, and perspective, and it serves a reminder that there is always hope even if offered only as glimmers.

AM I ROXIE?, SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA and More World Premieres Set for Geffen Playhouse '25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 15, 2025

Geffen Playhouse has unveiled the seven productions that will make up its 2025/2026 season lineup, including two world premieres and more. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Video: Inside Rehearsals for FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Geffen Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Apr 10, 2025

Go inside rehearsals for Geffen Playhouse's West Coast premiere of Furlough’s Paradise, written by a.k. payne (Amani, Love I AWETHU Further) and directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden (School Girls; or, the African Mean Girls Play, Native Gardens).

Kacie Rogers and DeWanda Wise to Star in FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Geffen Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 25, 2025

Geffen Playhouse has revealed full cast for its West Coast premiere of Furlough’s Paradise, written by a.k. payne. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Full Cast Set For West Coast Premiere of FURLOUGH'S PARADISE at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of Furlough's Paradise, written by a.k. payne and directed by Tinashe Kajese-Bolden.

Full Cast Set For NOISES OFF at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for Noises Off, written by Olivier and Tony Award winner Michael Frayn and directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro.

Full Cast Set For WAITING FOR GODOT at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for Waiting for Godot, written by Nobel Prize winner Samuel Beckett (Endgame, Krapp's Last Tape) and directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett (The Realistic Joneses, How It Is).

Video: First look at Geffen Playhouse's DRAGON LADY
by Joshua Wright - Sep 24, 2024

Get a first look at The Los Angeles premiere of Dragon Lady, now playing at the Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse. Check out the cast in action!

Video: 'Dragon Theme' From DRAGON LADY at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

The Los Angeles premiere of Dragon Lady is now playing at the Gil Cates Theater. Check out a video of the song 'Dragon Theme' here!

DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? & More Lead Los Angeles's July 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jul 1, 2024

Los Angeles is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for July 2024 include Boublil and Schönberg’s Do You Hear the People Sing?, tiny father, and more!

Video: Get A First Look at TINY FATHER at Geffen Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jul 1, 2024

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Geffen Playhouse's West Coast premiere of tiny father, written by Mike Lew (Teenage Dick, Tiger Style!) and directed by Tony Award-nominated Moritz von Stuelpnagel (Ava: The Secret Conversations, I Need That). Check out the cast in action in this all-new video.

Tarell Alvin McCraney to Deliver Keynote Address at UCLA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

Tarell Alvin McCraney, artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse, will deliver the keynote address at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's 77th annual commencement ceremony. Learn more.