South Coast Repertory

Video Exclusive: Inside the New Play ARISTOTLE/ALEXANDER with Playwright/Director Alex Lyras
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 29, 2025

Company of Angels and Combined Artform, in partnership with Legacy LA, present the world premiere of Aristotle/Alexander. Written and directed by two-time Ovation Award winner Alex Lyras (Off-Broadway's The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs, Off-Broadway's Plasticity), this play explores the historical relationship between Aristotle and Alexander the Great. Watch the video!

DREAM HOU$E & More Set for Refracted Theatre Company 2025 - 2026 Season
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025

Refracted Theatre Company has shared its 2025 season, including Dream Hou$e, written by Eliana Pipes and directed by Laura Alcalá Baker, and Role Call, Refracted’s series of free, community reading series.

Review: RENT In Concert is a Symphonic Triumph at OC’s Segerstrom Center
by Michael Quintos - Mar 21, 2025

Perhaps the biggest takeaway from experiencing RENT - IN CONCERT—a symphony orchestra-backed concert version of Jonathan Larson's iconic musical which recently played to a full-capacity crowd for a one-night-only performance on March 15, 2025 at OC's Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa—is that this Tony and Pulitzer-Prize-winning 1996 show truly deserves to always have a full symphony orchestra playing its memorable score. Aided by a talented ensemble led by Coby Getzug, Abigail Barlow, and Frankie Rodriguez, this beautifully-presented music showcase proved to be an entertaining evening.

YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE END OF THE WORLD! Comes to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2025

South Coast Repertory will present a theatrical adventure from a finalist for the prestigious Susan Smith Blackburn Prize—the world premiere of You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World! by Keiko Green.

Finalists Revealed for 2025 Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2025

The American Theatre Critics and Journalists Association has revealed six finalists for the 2025 Harold and Mimi Steinberg/ATCA New Play Award, recognizing the playwrights who produced the best scripts that premiered professionally outside of New York City in 2024.

Industry Pro Newsletter: BroadwayWorld Announces New Ticketmaster Partnership, A New In-Memorium Plan on Broadway
by Alex Freeman - Mar 17, 2025

This week, BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster announced a new partnership, and we’re taking a realistic look at the arts' ongoing recovery from the pandemic. Plus, we've got updates on Broadway's new 'In Memoriam' and some positive labor news. Regionally, we're covering the happenings at the Kennedy Center, theaters tackling financial hurdles, and leadership changes. On the international front, we're highlighting the incredible resilience of Ukrainian artists and a potential game-changer for England's cultural funding.

a.k. payne Wins The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize For FURLOUGH'S PARADISE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

The 2025 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize has been given to U.S. playwright a.k. payne for their play Furlough's Paradise. Awarded annually since 1978, the prestigious international Prize is the largest and oldest award recognizing women+ who have written works of outstanding quality for the English-speaking theatre. 

Review: CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND at East West Players
by Evan Henerson - Mar 2, 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.

ARISTOTLE/ALEXANDER By Alex Lyras is Coming to Company Of Angels
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Company of Angels and Combined Artform, in partnership with Legacy LA, will present the world premiere of Aristotle/Alexander and has revealed the full cast and creative team. Learn more and see how to attend.

CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND Extends at East West Players Through Late March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2025

East West Players has extended Lauren Yee's CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND through late March. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets to upcoming performances.

Lineup Set For 27th Pacific Playwrights Festival
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2025

South Coast Repertory has announced the lineup for the 27th Pacific Playwrights Festival (PPF), anchored by two world premieres of fully staged productions. Learn more here!

THE HEART SELLERS Comes to TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Stephi Wild - Feb 25, 2025

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will present the new play The Heart Sellers by 2023 Pulitzer Prize finalist Lloyd Suh. Learn more about the production and how to get tickets here!

New Village Arts Announces The San Diego Premiere Of Sandra Delgado's LA HAVANA MADRID
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 22, 2025

New Village Arts will present the San Diego premiere of Sandra Delgado's LA HAVANA MADRID to be performed on the Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre.

THE INCREDIBLE BOOK EATING BOY Begins This Month at South Coast Repertory
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 21, 2025

South Coast Repertory celebrates the joy of reading with a hilarious musical almost good enough to eat in The Incredible Book Eating Boy. The Incredible Book Eating Boy runs Feb. 28-March 16 on the Julianne Argyros Stage.

Joan Rivers Play, COME FROM AWAY, ANASTASIA & More Set for Cape Playhouse 2025 Summer Season
by Joshua Wright - Feb 18, 2025

Discover the Cape Playhouse's 2025 'Season of Hope,' featuring productions like BUDDY, RENT, ANASTASIA, and more. The season will run June 4 to September 20 at the historic Cape Playhouse in Dennis, MA.

THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE At The Huntington Finds Cast and Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

The Huntington has announced the cast and creative team of The Triumph of Love, the classic romantic comedy written by Pierre Carlet de Marivaux, translated by Stephen Wadsworth, and directed by Huntington Artistic Director Loretta Greco (Prayer for the French Republic at The Huntington).

Stage and Screen Actor Bruce French Dies at 79
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that stage and screen actor Bruce French has passed away at age 79 due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. French is best known for his recurring role as Father Lonigan on the NBC daytime drama Passions.

FUZZY, THE YOM KIPPUR PLAY & More Set for Barrington Stage Company 2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Barrington Stage Company has revealed the theatre’s 2025 season which includes seven productions, including two regional premieres and two world premieres. See the full lineup and learn how to purchase tickets.

Hershey Felder Will Bring RACHMANINOFF AND THE TSAR to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Feb 5, 2025

South Coast Repertory and HFP LIVE will present pianist/actor/playwright/producer Hershey Felder, for a strictly limited engagement of Rachmaninoff and the Tsar.

Peter Sarsgaard To Lead Martin Crimp's Version Of Molière's THE MISANTHROPE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 5, 2025

Red Bull Theater has announced the cast for the next offering of Revelation Readings season: The Misanthrope by Molière, a version by Martin Crimp, directed by Marc Vietor.