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Review: Tony Award Winner Sutton Foster Returns to the OC at Irvine Barclay


by Michael Quintos - March 03, 2025

Fresh off her final set of performances in the L.A. transfer of the new Broadway revival of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, the two-time Tony Award winning stage and screen star recently returned to Orange County, CA for a one-night-only sold out concert at the Irvine Barclay Theatre accompanied by music dire...

Review: CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND at East West Players


by Evan Henerson - March 02, 2025

Chay Yew’s production for East West Players - improbably the play’s L.A. premiere seven years after its debut at South Coast Repertory – is as raw and raucous as it is timely. Yee urges us to remember the past, be watchful of the future and enjoy the holy hell out of the process....

Review: HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD at Hollywood Pantages


by Evan Henerson - February 28, 2025

This CURSED CHILD is a banquet of magical delights that also happens to be a crackling good story, which should delight series neophytes and Potter-lovers alike....

Review: THE CAMP at Aratani Theatre


by Andrew Child - February 23, 2025

With a superior level of artistry in terms of performance, composition, and design, the reality of the Japanese American concentration camps is relayed to contemporary audiences....

Review: UNCONDITIONAL, A MUSICAL MEMOIR at Skylight Theatre


by Amanda Callas - February 22, 2025

Unconditional, A Musical Memoir is a must-see new world premiere at Skylight Theatre in Los Feliz through March 9th.  Unconditional is utterly heartbreaking, explosive with tenderness and the irresistible bittersweetness of memory....

Review: TWELFTH NIGHT at Antaeus Theatre


by Evan Henerson - February 21, 2025

What did our critic think of TWELFTH NIGHT at Antaeus Theatre?...

Review: OLD FRIENDS at Ahmanson Theatre


by Evan Henerson - February 20, 2025

To watch these singers perform these numbers is to dream about entire revivals of Sondheim shows built around some of these actors, maybe even productions that have their genesis at the Ahmanson....

Review: THE SPHERE OF FIXED STARS IN THE HEAVENS at Theatre 68 Arts Complex


by Harker Jones - February 19, 2025

This is just another gem of a production that should not fly under the radar. The Theater 68 Arts Complex in North Hollywood is an unsung space that consistently offers up intimate and challenging material....

Review: MACBETH at A Noise Within


by Andrew Child - February 16, 2025

In approaching the play for a new production at A Noise Within, director Andi Chapman has grappled with these facets of the work and— aside from a few key missteps— has delivered a clever, if forgettable, production....

Review: TARANTINO | PULP ROCK at CineVita in Hollywood Park


by Melissa Heckscher - February 16, 2025

TARANTINO | PULP ROCK just opened at the brand-new CineVita venue at Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. The immersive concert/ musical theater experience will excite both Tarantino fans and Quentin newbies....

Past Shows

Jersey Boys
8/23 - 9/14/2024


The Prom
6/7 - 6/23/2024


The Prom is a comedic musical with a heartwarming message, created by a talented team. The music was composed by Matthew Sklar, with lyrics by ...


RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash has had a remarkable journey from Broadway to theatres across the world. The show recently received a ...

Memphis
1/26 - 2/17/2024


n the electrifying world of Memphis the Musical, get ready for a powerful story set against the backdrop of the 1950s rock and roll revolution. ...

Kinky Boots
5/5 - 5/27/2023


Kinky Boots isn't your typical rags-to-riches story. It's a heart-warming musical that throws a sparkly spotlight on acceptance and finding your niche. Charlie Price, facing ...

Follies
9/23 - 10/15/2022


A true theatrical event, this legendary masterpiece is considered by many to be the greatest musical ever created. Surreal, sophisticated, compelling, heart wrenching and epic ...

Shrek The Musical
8/19 - 9/10/2022


SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage. ...

Disney's Moana Jr.
7/7 - 7/9/2022


From the film of the same name, Disney’s Moana JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated hit, bringing the adventures of ...


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, a beautiful young mermaid longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. Adapted from Disney’s ...

Fame Jr
6/22


From the hit motion pictures, television series, and international stage success, FAME is nothing short of a global phenomenon.  Set during the last years of ...

HONK! JR
9/30 - 10/25/2019


Produce the show that beat The Lion King out of the Olivier award (the British equivalent to the Tony Award)! Honk! Junior is a contemporary ...

Songs For A New World
9/13 - 9/15/2019


This contemporary song cycle weaves characters and history together, illuminating the timelessness of self-discovery....

THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
4/26 - 5/18/2019


Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as ...

MAMMA MIA!
3/1 - 3/23/2019


MAMMA MIA! is the ultimate feel–good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. Now it's your turn to have ...

Lone Star
3/1 - 3/16/2019


"Lone Star" is set in the cluttered backyard of the same small town's watering hole. Roy, a brawny, macho, former high-school hero, is back in ...


Leiber and Stoller, as much as anyone, virtually invented rock 'n' roll, and now their songs provide the basis for an electrifying entertainment that illuminates ...

SINGIN' IN THE RAIN
7/6 - 7/28/2018


The "Greatest Movie Musical of All Time" is faithfully and lovingly adapted by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green, from their original award-winning screenplay ...

PIPPIN
5/25 - 6/16/2018


Pippin, the energetic and sometimes bizarre brainchild of director Bob Fosse, takes you on a wild journey of self-discovery. Pippin, a young prince seemingly bored ...

Big River
3/2 - 3/24/2018


THE MUSIC MAN
1/19 - 2/10/2018


The Music Man, a classic American musical brimming with small-town charm and a touch of con artistry, follows the fast-talking Harold Hill. He arrives in ...

White Christmas
12/1 - 12/23/2017


The holidays, homecoming time — and for many, that means a WHITE CHRISTMAS. The all-time number-one pop song and most-recorded tune in history inspired first ...

PROMISES, PROMISES
11/3 - 11/18/2017


Set amidst the swinging sixties in New York City, Promises, Promises is a hilarious and heartwarming musical based on the Billy Wilder film "The Apartment." ...

HELLO, DOLLY!
9/29 - 10/21/2017


Hello, Dolly! is a timeless musical overflowing with charm and humor. Debuting on Broadway in 1964, the show tells the story of Dolly Levi, a ...


BETTE MIDLER proudly presents the most OUTRAGEOUSLY FUN Broadway musical: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT! This spectacular show tells the uplifting story of a trio ...


In this long-running Off-Broadway hit musical revue, Broadway’s greatest musical legends meet Broadway’s greatest satirist in this hilarious, loving, and endlessly entertaining tribute to some ...

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
1/20 - 2/11/2017


A rabid musical theatre maven retells the story of his favorite musical, 1928's fictive obscurity The Drowsy Chaperone ....

PLAID TIDINGS
12/2 - 12/23/2016


Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings is a brand-new show that offers the best of Forever Plaid tied-up in a nifty package with a big Christmas bow ...

MARY POPPINS
1/15 - 2/6/2016


Mary Poppins is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production ...

WEST SIDE STORY
10/2 - 10/24/2015


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...


The legendary Broadway musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers. This author-approved, PG-rated edition has been abridged to a running ...


Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country ...

SHREK THE MUSICAL JR
8/7 - 8/8/2015


Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's ...


AKTP continues with Disney's beloved movie musical. Join the madcap adventures of Alice as she chases the White Rabbit and escapes from the evil Red ...

SWEENEY TODD
5/22 - 6/13/2015


Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, by Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler, is a darkly gripping musical thriller that has garnered numerous accolades, ...


Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has been produced in 37 countries worldwide. Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature, the stage ...

FOREVER PLAID
2/27 - 3/21/2015


The heavenly male quartet returns for their final chance to reach musical glory. Including songs “Love is a Many Splendored Thing”, “Moments to Remember”, and ...

GUYS & DOLLS
9/26 - 10/18/2014


The slickest high rollers are in town, and they’re depending on Nathan Detroit to score a secret spot for their floating craps game. Throw in ...

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS
8/15 - 9/6/2014


The French Riviera shimmers with laughter and high jinks in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," a musical brimming with infectious tunes and witty lyrics. Sophisticated conman Lawrence ...

DISNEY'S PETER PAN JR
6/27 - 7/12/2014


Based on J.M. Barrie's classic tale and featuring an unforgettable score by Morris "Moose" Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty ...

Cinderella
Cinderella
4/5 - 4/6/2014


The timeless enchantment of a magical fairy tale is reborn with the Rodgers & Hammerstein hallmarks of originality, charm and elegance. Originally presented on television ...

THE PRODUCERS
1/17 - 2/8/2014


Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks ' classic cult comedy film. Now as a big ...

LES MISERABLES
9/27 - 10/19/2013


This international smash-hit may be the most popular musical in the world. In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released from 19 years of unjust ...

DISNEY'S THE LITTLE MERMAID JR
10/11 - 10/12/2013


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...

FAME
9/7 - 9/12/2013


From the hit motion pictures, television series, and international stage success, FAME is nothing short of a global phenomenon.  Set during the last years of ...

DAMN YANKEES
8/16 - 9/7/2013


Faust meets professional baseball in the Broadway classic DAMN YANKEES . Middle-aged baseball fanatic Joe Boyd trades his soul to the Devil, also known as ...

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR
8/9 - 8/10/2013


In the little village of Anatevka, Tevye, a poor dairyman, tries to instill in his five daughters the traditions of his tight-knit Jewish community in ...

Monty Python's Spamalot
7/5 - 7/27/2013


Follow the legendary King Arthur as he and his knights of the round table venture out on a quest to find the Holy Grail....


In a magical kingdom fathoms below, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above. But first, ...

9 TO 5, THE MUSICAL
1/18 - 2/9/2013


9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the 1980 hit movie Nine ...

ROALD DAHL'S WILLY WONKA
2/6 - 2/9/2013


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of Charlie ...

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
1/20 - 2/11/2012


A rare combination of unprecedented originality and blinding talent, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE boldly addresses a great unspoken desire in all of our hearts: to be ...

Videos


 A Fabulous 50th: Chicago and A Chorus Line! in Los Angeles A Fabulous 50th: Chicago and A Chorus Line!
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (4/18 - 4/18) Tracker
RENT in Concert in Los Angeles RENT in Concert
Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Segerstrom Hall (3/15 - 3/15) Tracker
Gustav and Alma in Los Angeles Gustav and Alma
Walt Disney Concert Hall (3/6 - 3/9) Tracker
RHINESTONE COWBOYS
Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles (3/22 - 3/23) Tracker
Tchaikovsky & Schubert in Los Angeles Tchaikovsky & Schubert
Walt Disney Concert Hall (3/14 - 3/16) Tracker
Porn Rock: The Obscenity Trial of Jello Biafra in Los Angeles Porn Rock: The Obscenity Trial of Jello Biafra
Eastwood PAC (3/1 - 3/23) Tracker
C A B A R E T in Los Angeles C A B A R E T
Jaxx Theatre (3/13 - 3/29) Tracker
Yamato – The Drummers of Japan 人の力 Hito no chikara | The Power of Human Strength in Los Angeles Yamato – The Drummers of Japan 人の力 Hito no chikara | The Power of Human Strength
The Soraya (3/22 - 3/22)
The Flying Karamazov Brothers: 50 Years of Juggling and Cheap Theatrics in Los Angeles The Flying Karamazov Brothers: 50 Years of Juggling and Cheap Theatrics
Smothers Theatre (4/27 - 4/27)
Fancy Nancy, The Musical in Los Angeles Fancy Nancy, The Musical
Chance Theater (3/28 - 4/13)
The Magical Music of Harry Potter in Los Angeles The Magical Music of Harry Potter
myticket Jahrhunderthalle (3/17 - 3/17)
THE NETHER
Golden West College Mainstage (3/7 - 3/16)
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