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Geffen Playhouse has released first look footage of Dragon Mama, the Los Angeles premiere of the second installment of Sara Porkalob's acclaimed Dragon Cycle, now playing through April 12, 2026 at the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater.
In this next chapter, Sara takes on many personas who interact with her mother during her lifetime, each one a standout as an individual through unique voice and movement thanks to Sara's great skill with improvisation.
Broadway star Sara Porkalob has returned to the Geffen Playhouse for the second installment of “The Dragon Cycle.” You can now get a first look at production photos.
Rehearsals are underway for Geffen Playhouse’s Los Angeles premiere production of Dragon Mama, written and performed by Sara Porkalob (Dragon Lady, 1776) and directed by Andrew Russell (Stu for Silverton, John Baxter is a Switch Hitter).
Williamstown Theatre Festival has announced additional casting, creative team members, and programming for its 71st season (W71), running Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, August 3. Weekend passes and single tickets are available now.
Berkeley Repertory Theatre has revealed the full lineup for its 2025 Ground Floor Summer Residency Lab, welcoming over 120 local and national artists to develop 24 cutting-edge theatrical projects.
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.
The Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle has revealed its 2024 Season Award Finalists and Special Award Honorees for theatrical excellence. See the list of nominees here!
Following a run at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego, the award-winning musical TL;DR: THELMA LOUISE; DYKE REMIX will release an Original Cast Recording. Learn more about the show and see how to stream!
Next week, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. 54 Below celebrates Broadway musicals and writers of the past and present, promoting an ongoing engagement with their work. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Next month, 54 BELOW will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond. See Linda Eder, Beth Leavel and more! See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
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!
This fall, Center Repertory Company will present the acclaimed solo cabaret musical, Dragon Lady by Sara Porkalob. Dragon Lady is the first in her trilogy of matrilineal musicals about her Filipino American gangster family. Learn how to purchase tickets.
In its L.A. premiere at the Geffen Playhouse directed by Andrew Russell, DRAGON LADY is every inch an homage to Maria Sr., who died in 2022, but also to resilience. Watching Porkalob crawl inside the skins these two little boys who are playing the part of super heroes ... is to take a wicked cool journey, the kind that only happens in live theater.
Currently in previews at The Geffen Playhouse, Sara Porkalob’s Dragon Lady officially opens September 12, 2024. Andrew Russell directs Sara backed by musicians Pete Irving, Mickey Stylin and Jimmy Austin.
Production photos have been released for Dragon Lady at Geffen Playhouse, written and performed by Sara Porkalob. Check out the photos here!
Hollywood Theatre Club announced a historic gathering of L.A.'s artistic directors for the first time, fostering collaboration and dialogue among the city's leading theatre visionaries.
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!
Williamstown Theatre Festival reveals casting and creative teams for three new productions and announces the extension of Alex Edelman's stand-up set.
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