Celebration Theatre

THE WRITERS' ROOM at Geffen Playhouse to Welcome Six Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - Sep 1, 2026

Geffen Playhouse has selected six Los Angeles-based playwrights to participate in the newest cycle of The Writers' Room, its program supporting the development of new plays and musicals.

BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE Leads Outside In Theatre's 2026-27 Season
by Rachel Stone - Aug 31, 2026

Outside In Theatre in Highland Park announced its second season, featuring new plays, world premiere co-productions, unscripted programming and artist development centered on communication and care.

Interview: Bruce Vilanch of CAPTAIN SHOW BIZ at Harmony Gold Theater: Hollywood
by Gavin Glynn - Aug 10, 2026

Celebration Theatre is honored to present the West Coast Premiere sneak peek of CAPTAIN SHOW BIZ, and Bruce won't be taking the stage alone. Joining him is a genuinely staggering roster of screen and stage talent: five-time Golden Globe nominee MARILU HENNER (Taxi, Evening Shade, Broadway's Chicago); two-time Emmy winner SALLY STRUTHERS (All in the Family, Gilmore Girls); Emmy winner and original Queer Eye 'Fab Five' star JAI RODRIGUEZ (Broadway's Rent, Bros); GRANT SHOW, the primetime icon of Melrose Place and Dynasty; Ugly Betty scene-stealer and acclaimed comedian ALEC MAPA; and GARRETT CLAYTON (King Cobra, Hairspray Live!) — with more great names still to be announced. Trust us: you'll want to be in the room! site click: celebrationtheatre.org

Mixed eMotion Theatrix Reveals Upcoming Projects - World Premiere Musical THE SHADOW and More!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026

Los Angeles based Dance/Theater company, Mixed eMotion Theatrix has revealed its line-up of upcoming projects. First up will be a fully staged developmental production of a brand new musical, Hans Christian Andersen’s The Shadow.

NARCISSUS AS PLOT FORM: A TRANSSEXUAL RAGE(R) To Have Public Reading
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 5, 2026

Kitchen Sink Theatre Company (Katie Royse Ginther, Artistic Director) is set to present a reading of the new play “NARCISSUS AS PLOT FORM: a Transsexual Rage(r)' which is written by Oscar K, directed by Fae Hartt (Whipoorwhill Calls).

RED to Close Out the Season at Laguna Playhouse with Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026

Laguna Playhouse will present RED, John Logan's Tony Award-winning two-character drama about painter Mark Rothko, directed by J. Scott Lapp, starring Rob Nagle and James Hayden Rodriguez to close its 2025-2026 season.

J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan, and More Will Be Featured on ERNXST Cast Recording
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2026

The musical ERNXST, from Kait Kerrigan and Bree Lowdermilk, will release a cast recording in June, featuring J. Harrison Ghee, Bonnie Milligan, and more. Learn more about how to pre-save the album here.

Review: GODSPELL at Theatre Harrisburg
by Andrea Stephenson - Apr 26, 2026

For an evening of terrific talent, beautiful staging, and emotional performances, check out Theatre Harrisburg’s production of Godspell on stage through May 10th.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 20, 2026- SCHMIGADOON! First Look and More
by - Apr 20, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 20, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.

Guillermo Diaz, Barrett Foa and Rory O'Malley to Lead LA Reading of PURE GLITTER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 17, 2026

Celebration Theatre will present a one-night-only staged reading of Douglas Lyons' Pure Glitter at the Renberg Theatre, featuring Guillermo Diaz, Rory O'Malley, and Chris Renfro as part of the WeHo Pride Arts Festival.

TWINK DEATH OF THE UNIVERSE Will Come to The Hudson Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 23, 2026

TWINK DEATH OF THE UNIVERSE, a dark comedy exploring queer and Korean funeral rites, will be presented on April 5 at The Hudson Theatre in Los Angeles as part of the Joy Who Lived Festival.

Review: FOURSOME at IAMA Theatre Co. & Celebration Theatre
by Andrew Child - Mar 15, 2026

This is inside baseball with tensions, heartaches, and personal touches that no one wants to have to explain afterward to their token straight friend.

FOURSOME World Premiere Extended at IAMA Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 3, 2026

Due to popular demand, IAMA Theatre Company has extended the world premiere of Foursome. Foursome is an exciting and hilarious new work about queer love and chosen family.

Interview: Michael Van Duzer of INCITATION TO THE DANCE at Theatre West
by Gavin Glynn - Feb 26, 2026

Recently, Michael’s production of the new play, Incitation of the Dance, opened at Theatre West. Its title Inspired by Gene Kelly's 1956 film; Invitation to the Dance, this dark comedy explores the complexities of older gay relationships—described by one critic as a 'gay gray play.' The production runs from February 27 to March 15. $10 off for tix bought in advance online.   It will be followed by a two-night engagement of My Uterus: A Womb with a View, written and performed by DINA MORRONE.  On  Mother's Day there will be a Theatre West cabaret concert of 30 years of Broadway hit show tunes for moms, dads, sibs and caretakers.  

Photos: Cast of the World Premiere of FOURSOME at IAMA Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2026

xIAMA Theatre Company is presenting the world premiere of Foursome. This exciting and hilarious new work about queer love and chosen family is produced in association with Celebration Theatre. See first look photos of the cast here!

FOURSOME World Premiere is Coming to IAMA Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 16, 2025

IAMA Theatre Company will present the world premiere of Foursome. This new work about queer love and chosen family is produced in association with Celebration Theatre, Southern California’s oldest LGBTQIA+ theatre company.

Photos: First Look At World Premiere RITES OF PASSAGE From Celebration Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025

Celebration Theatre has shared its first look of Trans Lineage: Rites of Passage from director Nico Pang (A New Brain, Passion of the Cut Sleeve) and producer Petey Gibson (Joy Who Lived Festival, Them Fatale). Check out opening night photos below.

THE ABNORMAL HEART Comes to Cleveland This Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 20, 2025

Cleveland native Dawn Sebock is bringing The Abnormal Heart, a solo comedy written and performed by Parker Mills, to Playhouse Square for two performances only at Kennedy's Cabaret.

Judy Kuhn, Kevin Del Aguila, Robert Cuccioli and More Join THE BAKER'S WIFE At Classic Stage Company; Full Casting Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 12, 2025

Classic Stage Company has announced full casting for Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein’s The Baker’s Wife, starring Ariana DeBose and Scott Bakula. Directed by Gordon Greenberg, the musical will open CSC’s 2025–26 season, running October 23–December 14, 2025, at the Lynn F. Angelson Theater.

FOURSOME World Premiere and More Set for IAMA Theatre Company 18th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025

IAMA Theatre Company has revealed its 2025-2026 season, which includes its 8th annual New Works Festival. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets here!