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THE MONSTERS Cast & Creative Team Unveiled at La Jolla Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - May 7, 2026

La Jolla Playhouse has announced the cast and creative team for THE MONSTERS, a co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre. Playwright Ngozi Anyanwu stars alongside Sullivan Jones in the sibling drama set in the world of mixed martial arts.

La Jolla Playhouse Sets Lineup for 2026 WOW Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 27, 2026

La Jolla Playhouse has announced full programming for the 2026 WOW Festival of immersive, interactive and site-inspired work, presented in partnership with UC San Diego. The WOW Festival will take place April 23 – 26 on the UC San Diego campus.

La Jolla Playhouse's THE RECIPE Extends Through March 29
by Gillian Blum - Feb 22, 2026

Due to popular demand, La Jolla Playhouse announces a week-long extension of its world-premiere production of The Recipe, by Tony Award nominee Claudia Shear.

Free SORPRESIMOVIL RELOADED Shows Come to La Jolla Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 15, 2026

La Jolla Playhouse has announced a special presentation of SORPRESIMOVIL reloaded, a WOW (Without Walls) Experience created and performed by Poncili Creación. Learn more here!

La Jolla Playhouse to Present 2025 Latinx New Play Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 3, 2025

La Jolla Playhouse will present the eighth Latinx New Play Festival, co-produced with TuYo Theatre and curated by TuYo Co-Artistic Director Dr. Maria Patrice Amon.

Ivan Hernandez Replaces Brian Stokes Mitchell in La Jolla's 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN; Carmen Cusack & More Join Cast
by Joshua Wright - Dec 19, 2024

Complete casting has been revealed for La Jolla Playhouse production of 3 Summers of Lincoln. Ivan Hernandez will play President Abraham Lincoln in its upcoming world premiere with book by Joe DiPietro; lyrics by Daniel J. Watts and Joe DiPietro; music by Crystal Monee Hall; choreography by Jon Rua and Daniel J. Watts; and directed by Christopher Ashley, the Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse.

La Jolla Playhouse Latinx New Play Festival Sets 2025 Date
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates for the 2025 Latinx New Play Festival, co-produced with TuYo Theatre. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Cyndi Lauper & Theresa Rebeck's WORKING GIRL, Julia Child Play & More Set For La Jolla Playhouse 2025/26 Season
by Joshua Wright - Oct 31, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has announced their 2025/2026 season featuring new works from Cyndi Lauper & Theresa, a new play about Julia Child and more.

Video: First Look at La Jolla Playhouse's PRIMARY TRUST
by Joshua Wright - Oct 2, 2024

xGet a first look at La Jolla Playhouse's west coast premiere of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Primary Trust, by Eboni Booth, directed by Knud Adams, running September 24 – October 20 in the Mandell Weiss Forum.

Cast and Creative Team Set for West Coast Premiere of PRIMARY TRUST at La Jolla Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the cast and creative team for its west coast premiere of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Primary Trust. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

From La Jolla Playhouse to Broadway - A Brief History
by Sidney Paterra - Mar 24, 2024

Learn more about some of the Broadway productions that you may not have realized began their journey at La Jolla Playhouse! 

La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Initial Programming for 2024 WOW Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 1, 2024

 La Jolla Playhouse has revealed initial programming for the 2024 WOW Festival of immersive and site-inspired work. Learn about the shows!

La Jolla Playhouse's Eric Keen-Louie Named Artistic Producing Director
by Stephi Wild - Feb 7, 2024

La Jolla Playhouse has announced that Eric Keen-Louie, who joined the Playhouse in 2018, will take on the role of Artistic Producing Director. Learn more about Eric and his role here!

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!

La Jolla Playhouse Unveils Projects for 2023 DNA New Work Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

La Jolla Playhouse has revealed the dates and projects for its 2023 DNA New Work Series, running November 30 – December 10.

Two World Premiere Musicals & More Set for La Jolla Playhouse 2024/2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023

La Jolla Playhouse has unveiled its 2024/2025 season, featuring two world-premiere musicals. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

VIDEO: Watch a Chat with James Yaegashi, Cultural/Martial Arts Consultant & Co-Fight Director of SUMO at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023

Watch James Yaegashi, Cultural/Martial Arts Consultant and Co-Fight Director of SUMO, talk about training for the battles onstage and creating the illusion of an iconic visual in this new video from La Jolla Playhouse!

VIDEO: Watch a Chat with Ralph B. Peña, Director of SUMO at La Jolla Playhouse
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 22, 2023

Watch Ralph B. Peña, director of SUMO, reveal how the team approached the fight choreography in the show, as well as finding the challenging balance between the spiritual and competitive aspects of the sport in this new video from La Jolla Playhouse!

Matthew Broderick Will Lead BABBITT at La Jolla Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Oct 5, 2023

Matthew Broderick will lead the cast of the world-premiere production of Babbitt, by Tony Award winner Joe DiPietro (Memphis), adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis, choreographed by Stephen Buescher, directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley.

La Jolla Playhouse's 2024 Without Walls (WOW) Festival to Return to UC San Diego in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 4, 2023

La Jolla Playhouse is thrilled to bring back the 2024 Without Walls (WOW) Festival to UC San Diego from April 4-7. This immersive and site-inspired festival, presented in partnership with UC San Diego, will feature a variety of theatre, dance, music, puppetry, and more. Don't miss out on this exciting event!