Snehal Desai News

The Harold and Mimi Steinberg Charitable Trust announced the names of the two outstanding early-to-mid-career playwrights who will be celebrated with 2025 Steinberg Playwright Awards.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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

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.

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!

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—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.

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!

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!

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, 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: 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.