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.
“Kim’s Convenience,” now playing at The Old Globe through June 14, delivers a warm and funny portrait of family, community, and the complicated push and pull between tradition and change.
Pacific Theatre announced its 2026/27 season, featuring a national tour of SON OF A PREACHERMAN, the return of CHRISTMAS PRESENCE, and the world premiere of MENTAL by Jill Daum, marking the company's first season at its new Granville Island home.
The National Arts Centre in Ottawa announced its upcoming season, featuring new NAC Orchestra Music Director John Storgårds, dance, theatre, and performances by Bruce Cockburn, Hilary Hahn, and Zadie Smith.
The Old Globe announced the full cast and creative team for the San Diego premiere of KIM'S CONVENIENCE, the award-winning comedy by Ins Choi that inspired the hit Netflix series, directed by Weyni Mengesha.
While KIM'S CONVENIENCE is charming, the nutritional value may feel more like catching dinner at a 7-Eleven than a fully rounded meal.
Everyman Theatre has unveiled its 2026/2027 season, featuring a mix of new work and established titles. The lineup includes Ins Choi’s Kim’s Convenience, the world premiere of Katie Kleiger’s Different Words for Happiness and more.
BroadwayWorld talks with actor/playwright Ins Choi ahead of Kim's Convenience, which is playing at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles from March 21 through April 19
The fish leads a more exciting life when it jumps out of the water to visit mischief on the birds. That’s what Emily (Nicole Joy-Fraser), a 288-year-old spirit, tells Brooke (Lisa Nasson), a young Mi’kmaq woman who Emily feels is treading water instead of emerging from it.
McCarter Theatre will present a community engagement initiative with Woo Ri Mart around the play KIM'S CONVENIENCE, the inspiration behind the popular Netflix series. This collaboration aims to enhance local community involvement through various events and activities.
Playwright Ins Choi will star as Appa in Kim’s Convenience at the Kravis Center. The stage play inspired the CBC and Netflix television series and explores family and cultural identity in a Korean Canadian household.
McCarter Theatre Center will welcome the new year with Kim’s Convenience, the award-winning comedy about a Korean family-run corner store that inspired the hit CBC television series later distributed internationally on Netflix.
In a world where AI increasingly tries to consume and simulate real human experiences, theatre sometimes feels like one of the last gasps of being in a room together. When we watch a show with others, respiration synchronizes, empathy increases, and information retention improves. It’s one of my favourite feelings.
In January, Significant Productions will present Kim's Convenience - Written by Ins Choi - as the third production of Season 10 at The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol. See who is starring in the production.
The Huntington has announced an extension for Kim’s Convenience, the award-winning comedy by Ins Choi about a Korean family-run corner store that inspired the hit CBC/Netflix series.
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.
What did our critic think of KIM'S CONVENIENCE at American Conservatory Theatre? A.C.T. launches its 2025/26 season with the charming 2011 dramedy Kim’s Convenience written and performed by Ins Choi as the title character and a solid supporting cast.
The Old Globe has revealed its 2026 Season, a special lineup of theatre filled with original and classic plays, North American and San Diego premieres, and more. See the full lineup here!
American Conservatory Theater will present Kim’s Convenience—the hilarious and heartwarming award-winning comedy drama about a Korean family-run corner store that inspired the popular Netflix hit. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Olney Theatre Center's production of Kim's Convenience by Ins Choi, directed by Aria Velz has completely sold out its run, which began on June 25. Learn more here!
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