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 Summer 2026 include Kim's Convenience and more.
Geffen Playhouse has released a new rehearsal video for Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous, the new comedy by acclaimed playwright Pearl Cleage. Directed by Tony Award nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson.
Geffen Playhouse announced the cast for Pearl Cleage's ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS, directed by LaTanya Richardson Jackson, featuring Michele Shay, Olivia Washington, Deborah Joy Winans, and Charlayne Woodard.
Master Harold”…and the Boys begins in the Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse. Ahead of the show's first performance, hear from the company about the timeliness of the show, and what audiences can expect to see.
Geffen Playhouse has unveiled five productions that will make up its 2026/2027 season lineup from Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney. The lineup will feature a mix of world, West Coast and Los Angeles premieres.
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.
Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its upcoming production of MASTER HAROLD...AND THE BOYS, set to open in 2026. Learn more about the production and the cast here!
Geffen Playhouse has released rehearsal photos from its world premiere production of SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA, written by Beth Hyland and directed by Tony Award-nominee Jo Bonney.
Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its world premiere production of SYLVIA SYLVIA SYLVIA, written by Beth Hyland and directed by Tony Award-nominee Jo Bonney.
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.
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!
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.
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 Geffen Playhouse's world premiere production of Am I Roxie?, written and performed by Roxana Ortega and directed by Bernardo Cubría. Learn more here!
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.
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 has announced that due to popular demand, Lights Out: Nat “King” Cole has extended its run for an additional two weeks.
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.
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.
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).
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