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The Second City Returns to La Jolla Playhouse, March 2013

The Second City Returns to La Jolla Playhouse, March 2013

by BWW News Desk — August 31, 2012

La Jolla Playhouse brings back the hilarious The Second City for a return engagement March 20 - 23, 2013 in the Playhouse's specially-designed cabaret-style performance space in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre.

Photo Flash: First Look at Henry Woronicz in AN ILIAD at La Jolla Playhouse

Photo Flash: First Look at Henry Woronicz in AN ILIAD at La Jolla Playhouse

by BWW News Desk — August 15, 2012

La Jolla Playhouse presents An Iliad, a one-man adaptation of Homer's classic tale, adapted by Denis O'Hare (Tony Award-winning actor in Take Me Out) and Lisa Peterson (director of The Playhouse's Surf Report and Be Aggressive), based on a translation by Robert Fagles, directed by Lisa Peterson.

Henry Woronicz and Brian Ellingsen to Lead AN ILIAD at La Jolla Playhouse

Henry Woronicz and Brian Ellingsen to Lead AN ILIAD at La Jolla Playhouse

by Nicole Rosky — July 6, 2012

La Jolla Playhouse has just announced casting for its upcoming production of An Iliad, a one-man adaptation of Homer's classic tale, adapted by Denis O'Hare (Tony Award-winning actor in Take Me Out) and Lisa Peterson (director of the Playhouse's Surf Report and Be Aggressive), based on a translation

La Jolla Playhouse Premieres HANDS ON A HARDBODY, Now thru 6/10

by BWW News Desk — April 27, 2012

La Jolla Playhouse announces its first production of the 2012/13 season: the world-premiere musical Hands on a Hardbody, written by Pulitzer Prize winner and La Jolla Playhouse 2011 Gala Honoree Doug Wright (I Am My Own Wife), Amanda Green (Bring It On: The Musical) and Trey Anastasio of the popular

Steven Sater & Duncan Sheik's THE NIGHTINGALE to Play La Jolla Playhouse in July

Steven Sater & Duncan Sheik's THE NIGHTINGALE to Play La Jolla Playhouse in July

by Nicole Rosky — March 6, 2012

La Jolla Playhouse just announced that The Nightingale, by the creative team behind the Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakening: Steven Sater (book and lyrics) and Duncan Sheik (music), directed by Tony Award nominee Moises Kaufman (33 Variations), will be part of the Playhouse's 2012/2013 seaso

La Jolla Playhouse Announces Cast for AMERICAN NIGHT: THE BALLAD OF JUAN JOSE

La Jolla Playhouse Announces Cast for AMERICAN NIGHT: THE BALLAD OF JUAN JOSE

by Kelsey Denette — December 22, 2011

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its production of American Night: The Ballad of Juan Jose, written by Richard Montoya (Zorro in Hell) for Culture Clash, developed by Culture Clash and Jo Bonney (The Seven, Adoration of the Old Woman), directed by Jo Bonney.

Tom Hewitt to Remain in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR for Broadway Run?

Tom Hewitt to Remain in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR for Broadway Run?

by Nicole Rosky — December 9, 2011

Earlier this week, La Jolla Playhouse announced a casting update for its current presentation of the acclaimed Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of Jesus Christ Superstar, lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Playhouse Director Emeritus and Stratford Shakespeare Fest

Tom Hewitt Joins Cast of La Jolla Playhouse's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR as Pilate

Tom Hewitt Joins Cast of La Jolla Playhouse's JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR as Pilate

by Nicole Rosky — December 7, 2011

La Jolla Playhouse announced a casting update for its current presentation of the acclaimed Stratford Shakespeare Festival production of Jesus Christ Superstar, lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, directed by Playhouse Director Emeritus and Stratford Shakespeare Festival Artistic Direc

La Jolla Playhouse Adds GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS and AN ILIAD to 2012/13 Season

La Jolla Playhouse Adds GLENGARRY GLEN ROSS and AN ILIAD to 2012/13 Season

by Kelsey Denette — November 18, 2011

La Jolla Playhouse announces two more productions for its 2012/13 season: An Iliad, a one-man adaptation of Homer's classic tale, adapted by Lisa Peterson (Surf Report, Be Aggressive) and Denis O'Hare (Take Me Out), from a translation by Robert Fagles, directed by Lisa Peterson.

La Jolla Playhouse Announces HANDS ON A HARDBODY, 4/27-6/10

La Jolla Playhouse Announces HANDS ON A HARDBODY, 4/27-6/10

by Carly Rosemore — October 14, 2011

La Jolla Playhouse announces its first production of the 2012/13 season: the world-premiere musical HANDS ON A HARDBODY, written by Pulitzer Prize winner and La Jolla Playhouse 2011 Gala Honoree Doug Wright (I AM MY OWN WIFE), Amanda Green (BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL) and Trey Anastasio of the popular

La Jolla Playhouse Will Premiere HANDS ON A HARDBODY, Spring 2012

La Jolla Playhouse Will Premiere HANDS ON A HARDBODY, Spring 2012

by Kelsey Denette — October 14, 2011

La Jolla Playhouse announces its first production of the 2012/13 season: the world-premiere musical Hands on a Hardbody, written by Pulitzer Prize winner and La Jolla Playhouse 2011 Gala Honoree Doug Wright (I Am My Own Wife), Amanda Green (Bring It On: The Musical) and Trey Anastasio of the popular

Tonya Pinkins, Cherise Boothe, et al. Open La Jolla's MILK LIKE SUGAR, 9/6

Tonya Pinkins, Cherise Boothe, et al. Open La Jolla's MILK LIKE SUGAR, 9/6

by Nicole Rosky — September 6, 2011

La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere of Milk Like Sugar, by Kirsten Greenidge, directed by Rebecca Taichman (Playhouse's Sleeping Beauty Wakes), running August 30 - September 25 in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre (media night: Wednesday, September 6 at 7:30 pm) Milk Like Sugar is a c


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