San Diego, CA,
BUILT: 2005
SEATING CAPACITY: 450
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Shows at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre
DATES PRODUCTION 7/26/2005 - 8/21/2005 Zhivago (2005)
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La Jolla Playhouse to Present Return Engagement of WOW Festival's BURNOUT PARADISE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse will present a special week-long return engagement of Burnout Paradise, a favorite of the 2025 WOW Festival last April. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse will present a special week-long return engagement of Burnout Paradise, a favorite of the 2025 WOW Festival last April. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Heidi Blickenstaff, Zachary Noah Piser and More to Star in THE HEART at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical The Heart, based on 'Réparer les Vivants' by Maylis de Kerangal. Learn more!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 9, 2025
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its world-premiere musical The Heart, based on 'Réparer les Vivants' by Maylis de Kerangal. Learn more!
Cast Set for YOUR LOCAL THEATER PRESENTS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, BY CHARLES DICKENS, AGAIN at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024
La Jolla Playhouse revealed the cast and creative team for YOUR LOCAL THEATER PRESENTS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, BY CHARLES DICKENS, AGAIN, featuring a fresh take on the classic holiday tale. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024
La Jolla Playhouse revealed the cast and creative team for YOUR LOCAL THEATER PRESENTS: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, BY CHARLES DICKENS, AGAIN, featuring a fresh take on the classic holiday tale. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Complete Cast/Creative Team Revealed for VELOUR: A DRAG SPECTACULAR at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of Velour: A Drag Spectacular, by Sasha Velour and Moisés Kaufman. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2024
La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the complete cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of Velour: A Drag Spectacular, by Sasha Velour and Moisés Kaufman. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld March 20, 2024
by - Mar 20, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
by - Mar 20, 2024
Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is March 20, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Listen: Idina Menzel Sings 'Great Escape' from New Musical REDWOOD
by Joshua Wright - Mar 19, 2024
Listen as Idina Menzel sings 'Great Escape' from the New Musical Redwood. Redwood began its sold-out World Premiere engagement at La Jolla Playhouse on February 13, where it runs through March 31, 2024 at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre.
by Joshua Wright - Mar 19, 2024
Listen as Idina Menzel sings 'Great Escape' from the New Musical Redwood. Redwood began its sold-out World Premiere engagement at La Jolla Playhouse on February 13, where it runs through March 31, 2024 at the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre.
Video: Watch Idina Menzel Get Ready for REDWOOD Climbing Trees and Buildings
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2024
Watch Idina Menzel and Tina Landau discuss climbing trees and buildings in preparation for REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse (and see footage) here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2024
Watch Idina Menzel and Tina Landau discuss climbing trees and buildings in preparation for REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse (and see footage) here!
Performances Begin Tonight for REDWOOD World Premiere Starring Idina Menzel
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024
Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, begins its World Premiere engagement at La Jolla Playhouse. Learn more about this new show, and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024
Redwood, the new musical starring Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel, begins its World Premiere engagement at La Jolla Playhouse. Learn more about this new show, and learn how to purchase tickets.
De'Adre Aziza, Nkeki Obi-Melekwe, Zachary Noah Piser & More Join Idina Menzel-Led REDWOOD at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Redwood starring Idina Menzel. Learn how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 5, 2024
The complete cast and creative team has been revealed for Redwood starring Idina Menzel. Learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Watch Clips from Joe Iconis's HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2023
Watch video footage from Joe Iconis's THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL, now running at La Jolla Playhouse!
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 1, 2023
Watch video footage from Joe Iconis's THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL, now running at La Jolla Playhouse!
Review Roundup: THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2023
La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere production of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical has officially opened! Read reviews for The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 15, 2023
La Jolla Playhouse's world-premiere production of The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical has officially opened! Read reviews for The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson Musical here!
Photos: First Look at THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023
Check out production photos of Joe Iconis's THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse, featuring Gabriel Ebert, George Salazar, George Abud, Marcy Harriell, and more here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 9, 2023
Check out production photos of Joe Iconis's THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL at La Jolla Playhouse, featuring Gabriel Ebert, George Salazar, George Abud, Marcy Harriell, and more here!
George Abud, Jeannette Bayardelle & More to Star in THE UNTITLED UNAUTHORIZED HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023
Discover the exciting cast of the upcoming unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson musical, featuring George Abud, Jeannette Bayardelle, and more. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the star-studded production and learn about the talented actors bringing Thompson's iconic story to the stage.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 19, 2023
Discover the exciting cast of the upcoming unauthorized Hunter S. Thompson musical, featuring George Abud, Jeannette Bayardelle, and more. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the star-studded production and learn about the talented actors bringing Thompson's iconic story to the stage.
Cast & Creative Team Announced for AS YOU LIKE IT at La Jolla Playhouse Featuring Trans, Non-Binary and Queer Performers
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2022
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its production of As You Like It, by William Shakespeare, co-directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, and Helen Hayes Award winner Will Davis. It will run November 15 – December 11.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 7, 2022
La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for its production of As You Like It, by William Shakespeare, co-directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse, and Helen Hayes Award winner Will Davis. It will run November 15 – December 11.
Special Offer: KRISTINA WONG, SWEATSHOP OVERLORD at La Jolla Playhouse
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 6, 2022
Special Offer: Lively, Fast-paced and very Funny
by BWW Special Offer - Oct 6, 2022
Special Offer: Lively, Fast-paced and very Funny
KRISTINA WONG, SWEATSHOP OVERLORD Begins This Month at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2022
La Jolla Playhouse’s production of Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord, written and performed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristina Wong (featured in the Playhouse’s Digital WOW production of Binge) and directed by Chay Yew (Playhouse’s Cambodian Rock Band), will run in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre September 20 – October 16.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2022
La Jolla Playhouse’s production of Kristina Wong, Sweatshop Overlord, written and performed by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristina Wong (featured in the Playhouse’s Digital WOW production of Binge) and directed by Chay Yew (Playhouse’s Cambodian Rock Band), will run in the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre September 20 – October 16.
La Jolla Playhouse Announces Cast/Creative Team For THE GARDEN
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2021
La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Garden, a Playhouse commission by Tony Award nominee Charlayne Woodard (Playhouse's The Night Watcher, Pretty Fire), co-directed by Patricia McGregor (Roundabout Theatre's Ugly Lies the Bone) and Delicia Turner Sonnenberg (Playhouse's POP Tour #Super Shiny Sara).
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2021
La Jolla Playhouse announces the cast and creative team for its world-premiere production of The Garden, a Playhouse commission by Tony Award nominee Charlayne Woodard (Playhouse's The Night Watcher, Pretty Fire), co-directed by Patricia McGregor (Roundabout Theatre's Ugly Lies the Bone) and Delicia Turner Sonnenberg (Playhouse's POP Tour #Super Shiny Sara).
La Jolla Playhouse Announces Return to Live Theatre With World Premieres by Charlayne Woodard and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2021
La Jolla Playhouse has announced its return to live, in-person theatre with several exciting upcoming projects. This summer, the Playhouse will offer two on-site events: the Without Walls (WOW) production of A Thousand Ways (Part 2): An Encounter, by 600 Highwaymen, and the 2021 DNA New Works Series.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2021
La Jolla Playhouse has announced its return to live, in-person theatre with several exciting upcoming projects. This summer, the Playhouse will offer two on-site events: the Without Walls (WOW) production of A Thousand Ways (Part 2): An Encounter, by 600 Highwaymen, and the 2021 DNA New Works Series.
The UC San Diego Department Of Theatre And Dance Presents ORESTES 2.0
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2020
The UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance presents Orestes 2.0 by Charles L. Mee and directed by Joseph Hendel.
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2020
The UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance presents Orestes 2.0 by Charles L. Mee and directed by Joseph Hendel.
Review Roundup: CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND at La Jolla - What Did the Critics Think?
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2019
La Jolla Playhouse presents the Oregon Shakespeare Festival production of Cambodian Rock Band, by UC San Diego MFA Playwriting alumna Lauren Yee, directed by Chay Yew, featuring music by Dengue Fever. A co-production with Portland Center Stage at The Armory, Cambodian Rock Band will run November 12 - December 15 in the Playhouse's Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2019
La Jolla Playhouse presents the Oregon Shakespeare Festival production of Cambodian Rock Band, by UC San Diego MFA Playwriting alumna Lauren Yee, directed by Chay Yew, featuring music by Dengue Fever. A co-production with Portland Center Stage at The Armory, Cambodian Rock Band will run November 12 - December 15 in the Playhouse's Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre.
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