Snehal Desai

Anne Washburn Named Recipient Of $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

Anne Washburn has been named the sixth recipient of the $35,000 Hermitage Major Theater Award. The commission from the Hermitage Artist Retreat includes a Florida residency and a New York workshop anticipated for fall 2027.

Review: HERE LIES LOVE at Mark Taper Forum
by Evan Henerson - Feb 22, 2026

With so many delights and leaning heavily into both the political moment that is recounts and what America is experiencing in the here and now, HERE LIES LOVE rocks as aggressively as it rallies.

Video: HERE LIES LOVE At Center Theater Group
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 19, 2026

Center Theatre Group has released video highlights of its new production of the hit musical Here Lies Love at the Mark Taper Forum has been extended for two additional weeks and must close on April 5, 2026.

Photos: HERE LIES LOVE at CTGLA's Mark Taper Forum
by Joshua Wright - Feb 17, 2026

Get a first look at Center Theatre Group's new production of the groundbreaking musical Here Lies Love at the Mark Taper Forum. The press opening is set for tomorrow, February 18th, 2026.

HERE LIES LOVE Extends Run at Center Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2026

Center Theatre Group has announced that its new production of the groundbreaking musical Here Lies Love at the Mark Taper Forum has been extended for two additional weeks and must close on April 5, 2026.

SWEENEY TODD & More Lead Los Angeles's Winter 2026 Top Theatre Shows
by BWW Staff - Feb 5, 2026

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 Winter 2026 include Sweeney Todd and more.

Center Theatre Group to Showcase Spring/Summer 2026 CTG:FWD Lineup
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2026

Center Theatre Group announces CTG:FWD programming for the spring and summer of 2026, featuring a special return engagement of GUAC at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, the return of MUSE/IQUE with two new concerts at the Mark Taper Forum, and ¡SÍ SE PUEDE!, a world premiere play that will tour throughout Los Angeles. 

BEN PLATT: LIVE AT THE AHMANSON Sets Record at the Ahmanson Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025

Ben Platt: Live at the Ahmanson is the highest grossing concert event in Ahmanson Theatre history! With Ben Platt: Live at the Ahmanson, the Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Award winner has come back to his Los Angeles hometown theatre where he began his career.

Reanne Acasio, Joshua Dela Cruz and More to Star in HERE LIES LOVE at the Mark Taper Forum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 11, 2025

Center Theatre Group has revealed the cast for a new production of the musical Here Lies Love at the Mark Taper Forum featuring music by Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner David Byrne and Grammy Award winner Fatboy Slim.

Center Theatre Group Creates New Works Development Pipeline
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Center Theatre Group has in place a new developmental pipeline for plays and musicals, created by Snehal Desai, CTG’s Brindell & Milton Gottlieb Artistic Director.

Gary Grossman To Step Down As Producing Artistic Director At Skylight Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 2, 2025

Skylight Theatre Company has announced that Producing Artistic Director Gary Grossman will step down from his role after 40 years of leadership. Grossman will transition to full-time commercial producing.

Photos: PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Opens at the Ahmanson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2025

Paranormal Activity officially opened at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles on Friday, November 14. Check out photos from opening night and learn more about the show here!

HERE LIES LOVE to Play at the Mark Taper Forum This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 12, 2025

Center Theatre Group will present a new production of the groundbreaking musical Here Lies Love at the Mark Taper Forum featuring music by Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner David Byrne and Grammy Award winner Fatboy Slim.

KIM'S CONVENIENCE Comes to The Ahmanson Theatre Next Year
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2025

Kim's Convenience—the hilarious and heartwarming award-winning comedy drama about a Korean family-run corner store that inspired the popular Netflix hit series—at the Ahmanson Theatre.

JAJA'S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING Comes to the Mark Taper Forum
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

Center Theater Group has announced the Tony-winning Jaja's African Hair Braiding by Joceyln Bioh and directed by Whitney White. Learn more about the production here!

THE TURNING New Musical to Have Reading at Center Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025

Center Theatre Group will present invited readings of a new musical The Turning, with book, music, and lyrics by Zack Zadek, choreography by Chanel DaSilva, music direction by Geoffrey Ko. Learn more!

GUAC to be Presented at the Kirk Douglas Theatre This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 4, 2025

Center Theatre Group will present the West Coast premiere of GUAC, written and performed by Manuel Oliver, for three weeks of performances. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

PARANORMAL ACTIVITY Stage Show Coming to the Ahmanson Theatre
by Michael Major - Sep 3, 2025

Paranormal Activity, in its North American premiere production, is from Levi Holloway, who chilled Broadway audiences with his Tony Award-nominated Grey House in 2023.

Center Theatre Group Will Host WALK WITH ME CTG Audio Experience
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

Center Theatre Group will host Walk With Me CTG: An Interactive Audio Experience beginning this month outside of the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre on the Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center.

Review: HAMLET at Mark Taper Forum
by Evan Henerson - Jun 12, 2025

This production is erotic, evocative, lean as a bone and, at a certain point, leaves HAMLET behind entirely. Director Robert O'Hara (SLAVE PLAY, BARBECUE) cracks HAMLET open, exposes it to the sun and then keeps on probing.