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Full Cast Set For NOISES OFF at Geffen Playhouse Photo
Full Cast Set For NOISES OFF at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2024

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for Noises Off, written by Olivier and Tony Award winner Michael Frayn and directed by Tony Award winner Anna D. Shapiro.
Full Cast Set For WAITING FOR GODOT at Geffen Playhouse Photo
Full Cast Set For WAITING FOR GODOT at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Oct 1, 2024

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for Waiting for Godot, written by Nobel Prize winner Samuel Beckett (Endgame, Krapp's Last Tape) and directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett (The Realistic Joneses, How It Is).
Video: First look at Geffen Playhouse's DRAGON LADY Photo
Video: First look at Geffen Playhouse's DRAGON LADY
by Joshua Wright - Sep 24, 2024

Get a first look at The Los Angeles premiere of Dragon Lady, now playing at the Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse. Check out the cast in action!
Video: 'Dragon Theme' From DRAGON LADY at Geffen Playhouse Photo
Video: 'Dragon Theme' From DRAGON LADY at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Sep 5, 2024

The Los Angeles premiere of Dragon Lady is now playing at the Gil Cates Theater. Check out a video of the song 'Dragon Theme' here!
DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? & More Lead Los Angeles's July 2024 Top Theatre Shows Photo
DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING? & More Lead Los Angeles's July 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Jul 1, 2024

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 July 2024 include Boublil and Schönberg’s Do You Hear the People Sing?, tiny father, and more!
Video: Get A First Look at TINY FATHER at Geffen Playhouse Photo
Video: Get A First Look at TINY FATHER at Geffen Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jul 1, 2024

BroadwayWorld has a first look at Geffen Playhouse's West Coast premiere of tiny father, written by Mike Lew (Teenage Dick, Tiger Style!) and directed by Tony Award-nominated Moritz von Stuelpnagel (Ava: The Secret Conversations, I Need That). Check out the cast in action in this all-new video.
Tarell Alvin McCraney to Deliver Keynote Address at UCLA Photo
Tarell Alvin McCraney to Deliver Keynote Address at UCLA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2024

Tarell Alvin McCraney, artistic director of the Geffen Playhouse, will deliver the keynote address at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's 77th annual commencement ceremony. Learn more.
Work by Colman Domingo & More Set for New York Theatre Workshop 2024/25 Season Photo
Work by Colman Domingo & More Set for New York Theatre Workshop 2024/25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 23, 2024

New York Theatre Workshop has revealed its 2024/25 Season. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
THE LONELY FEW Extends Off-Broadway Through June 9 Photo
THE LONELY FEW Extends Off-Broadway Through June 9
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2024

 MCC Theater has announced an extension for the New York Premiere of The Lonely Few. Tickets are on sale for the new dates now!
Rehearsals Begin For TINY FATHER at Geffen Playhouse Photo
Rehearsals Begin For TINY FATHER at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - May 14, 2024

Rehearsals begin for Geffen Playhouse's West Coast premiere of tiny father, written by Mike Lew and directed by Tony Award-nominated Moritz von Stuelpnagel.
FUNNY GIRL & More Lead Los Angeles's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows Photo
FUNNY GIRL & More Lead Los Angeles's April 2024 Top Theatre Shows
by Team BWW - Apr 1, 2024

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 April 2024 include Funny Girl and more!
WAITING FOR GODOT With Rainn Wilson, and More Set For Geffen Playhouse's 2024/2025 Se Photo
WAITING FOR GODOT With Rainn Wilson, and More Set For Geffen Playhouse's 2024/2025 Season
by Stephi Wild - Mar 19, 2024

 Geffen Playhouse has announced six productions that will make up the 2024/2025 season lineup, marking the inaugural season from Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Interview: Nick Ullett Throws A THEATRICAL CATASTROPHE of THE BIRTHDAY PARTY Photo
Interview: Nick Ullett Throws A THEATRICAL CATASTROPHE of THE BIRTHDAY PARTY
by Gil Kaan - Mar 5, 2024

Nick Ullett’s The Birthday Party: A Theatrical Catastrophe world premiered March 2, 2024 at the Rogue Machine at the Matrix. Lisa James directs Nick in his real-life account of the cancellation of The Birthday Party in 2014. After a successful opening weekend, Nick found some time to answer a few of my queries.
Video: Get A First Look At POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Tryi Photo
Video: Get A First Look At POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive at Geffen Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Feb 12, 2024

Get a first look at Geffen Playhouse's production of POTUS in an all-new video! This production marks Los Angeles premiere of the three-time Tony Award-nominated play.
THE WIZ, MYSTIC PIZZA & More Lead Los Angeles' February 2024 Theater Top Picks Photo
THE WIZ, MYSTIC PIZZA & More Lead Los Angeles' February 2024 Theater Top Picks
by BWW Staff - Feb 1, 2024

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. Check out our top picks for February 2024, including The Wiz, Mystic Pizza and more.
Review: POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIV Photo
Review: POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE at Geffen Playhouse
by Harker Jones - Jan 30, 2024

POTUS: OR, BEHIND EVERY GREAT DUMBASS ARE SEVEN WOMEN TRYING TO KEEP HIM ALIVE is a a laugh-out-loud riot that would benefit from a few moments of introspection and nuance.
Video: The Cast of POTUS at Geffen Playhouse Share Why You Should See the Show Photo
Video: The Cast of POTUS at Geffen Playhouse Share Why You Should See the Show
by Stephi Wild - Jan 11, 2024

The cast of Geffen Playhouse's POTUS are explaining why people should check out the show in an all new video! 
Cast Set For the West Coast Premiere of FAT HAM, Opening at Geffen Playhouse in March Photo
Cast Set For the West Coast Premiere of FAT HAM, Opening at Geffen Playhouse in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2024

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its West Coast premiere of the Broadway production of five-time Tony Award nominee and 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Drama winner Fat Ham. Find out who is starring in the show and how to get tickets here!
VIDEO: Tarell Alvin McCraney On His Vision for the Geffen Playhouse Photo
VIDEO: Tarell Alvin McCraney On His Vision for the Geffen Playhouse
by Joshua Wright - Jan 4, 2024

Watch as Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director Tarrell Alvin McCraney talks about his plans for the storied theatre's upcoming season and beyond.
Alexandra Billings, Ito Aghayere, and More Will Lead POTUS at Geffen Playhouse Photo
Alexandra Billings, Ito Aghayere, and More Will Lead POTUS at Geffen Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

Geffen Playhouse has announced the full cast for its Los Angeles premiere of the three-time Tony Award-nominated play POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive. Find out who is joining the cast here!
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