Upcoming Productions
(Please check back frequently for additions, updates and schedule changes)
Most recently updated: Jan. 27, 2025
Jan. 30 – Feb. 1, 2026 (Friday & Saturday @ 8 p.m.; Sunday @ 2 p.m.):
Just Like Us
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Kicking off the New Year, Latino Theater Company puts East Los Angeles College students on stage at The Los Angeles Theatre Center for three performances of Karen Zacarías’ non-fiction play about four Latina teenage girls who find their opportunities in life dictated by their immigration status — or lack thereof. Director Fidel Gomez, who was honored with an LA Theatre Bites award for his work on Latino Theater Company’s 2025 production, returns to guide the ELAC students. Just Like Us is presented under the auspices of Latino Theater Company’s IMPACT Initiative, providing access to professional theater opportunities and free tickets to productions for L.A. Community College students district-wide. Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC), 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013; (213) 489–0994; www.latinotheaterco.org
Jan. 31 – March 29, 2026 (Fridays, Saturdays & Mondays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; dark Monday, Feb. 3 & Monday, Feb. 23; previews Jan. 27-Jan. 29):
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West Coast premiere of Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience
What does resistance sound like? The Fountain Theatre ignites its stage with a bold, joyous theatrical celebration of one of America’s most fearless writers and human rights activists. Devised by Fountain Theatre artistic director Raymond O. Caldwell together with Jordan’s longtime collaborator and life partner, composer Adrienne Torf, this award-winning production weaves together June Jordan’s electric poetry with live music and movement to illuminate the life and legacy of a woman who believed that poetry is a political act. Six dynamic performers bring Jordan’s searing, joyful words to life, joined by Torf on piano. The production also draws from Jordan’s collaboration with composer John Adams and features soaring renditions by Sweet Honey in the Rock, the iconic a cappella ensemble that set Jordan’s poems to song. The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029; (323) 663-1525; fountaintheatre.com
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. EST
Hammer and Nails Conference
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Camden Rep presents the second annual Hammer and Nails Conference, introducing girls of color ages 14 to 18 to behind-the-scenes careers in theater and film. The half-day program brings together industry professionals and mentors for a panel discussion, followed by a hands-on interactive workshop and a Meet-and-Greet Lunch designed to inspire and guide future creatives. Panelists include Pamela Hobson (tour manager and lighting designer), Kathy A. Perkins (lighting designer and professor emerita of African and African Diaspora Theater), and Shannon Renee (award-winning makeup artist). Creative Arts High School, Camden High campus, 1700 Park Blvd.. Camden, NJ 08103; camdenrep.com
Feb. 14 – March 8, 2026 (Thursdays & Fridays @ 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m. (no matinee on Saturday, Feb. 14; previews Feb. 8-Feb. 13):
Richard III
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Ambition knows no mercy. A Noise Within presents a streamlined, high-velocity, darkly entertaining take on William Shakespeare‘s irresistible villain. Charismatic and contemptible in equal measure, burdened by physical challenges and consumed by ambition, Richard claws his way to the crown with unrelenting ferocity, removing all obstacles, and all people, in his path. Manipulating, marrying and murdering his way to the top with unmatched charm and zeal, Richard turns the audience into his unwitting accomplice: we root for him even as his plans grow ever more monstrous. A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107; (626) 356-3100; anoisewithin.org
Feb. 20 – March 8, 2026 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; previews Wednesday, Feb. 18 & Thursday, Feb. 19 @ 7:30 p.m.):
I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change
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International City Theatre presents the crowd-pleasing musical comedy revue with book and lyrics by Joe DiPietro and music by Jimmy Roberts that tackles modern love in all its forms. Four actors play over 40 roles in a collection of scenes and songs that scale the dizzying spectrum of male/female relationships, revealing the difficulties and joys of connecting with another person at nearly every stage of life. International City Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org
March 20 – April 26, 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 3 p.m.):
Sex, Lies and Harold Pinter: Party Time and The Lover
Veteran director Jack Heller (2023’s A Slight Ache) returns to helm an evening of two rarely staged Pinter one-acts—one chilling, one darkly comic, both unmistakably unsettling—in this visiting production at the Odyssey Theatre. In Party Time, affluent guests at a chic London gathering trade gossip and brag about wealthy pursuits while, just beyond the half-open door, an unjust regime enforces “order” with brutal force. The Lover shifts the tone, as a married couple enlivens their relationship by exchanging intimate accounts of their affairs—until Pinter’s sly, bittersweet twist reveals how fragile the boundaries between fantasy, power and desire truly are. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; (310) 477-2055 x2; www.OdysseyTheatre.com
March 22 & March 23 (Saturday @ 8 p.m.; Sunday @ 2 p.m.):
OK, OLYMPIA, LET’S GO!
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Odyssey Theatre Ensemble presents a multi-media celebration of the life of Academy Award winning actress Olympia Dukakis written and performed by her brother Apollo Dukakis. Featuring Kandis Chappell and hosted by playwright and film maker Graham Barnard with special invited guests. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; (310) 477-2055 x2; odysseytheatre.com
March 28 – April 19, 2026 (Thursdays & Fridays @ 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m. (no matinee on Saturday, March 28; previews March 22-March 27):
Death of A Salesman
A salesman and his family are caught up in the pressures and delusions of living the American dream in Arthur Miller’s groundbreaking, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. Willy Loman is a tragic everyman chasing success in this poignant and harrowing work that lays open the empty pursuit of wealth and glory. A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107; (626) 356-3100; anoisewithin.org
May 1 – May 17, 2026 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; previews Wednesday, April 29 & Thursday, April 30 @ 7:30 p.m.):
World premiere of Warsaw
International City Theatre presents a new drama by British playwright and screenwriter Paul Webb (Selma). Shortly after September 11, 72 year-old Krystyna fights for her life in a Brooklyn hospital following a car accident. As she emerges from a medically-induced coma, four people wait and reveal the reasons why her survival is vital to them. Rachel is her driven young doctor, whose brother Jonathan died in the Trade Center; financier David is Rachel’s adoring ex-fiancé, rejected in the fall-out from Jonathan’s death; Nicolas is the truck-driver who, distracted by the planes overhead, wrecked Krystyna’s car; and Klaus is a hospital volunteer who believes Krystyna is someone he loved long ago in Poland. But even if she survives, is it too late for love? What purpose or meaning remains for any of them? Will Krystyna have their answers? International City Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org
May 2 – June 21, 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; Mondays @ 8 p.m.; dark Monday, May 4 & Monday, May 25; previews June 29 & June 30 @ 8 p.m.):
World premiere of Return (Teshuvah)
Superstition and science intertwine in Beth Kander’s dark comedy. In this funny and provocative modern-day dybbuk tale about memory, grief and guilt, Miriam is a geneticist on the verge of a scientific breakthrough that could alter humanity and transform our understanding of death. The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029; (323) 663-1525; fountaintheatre.com
May 9 – May 31, 2026 (Thursdays and Fridays @ 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m. (no Saturday matinee on May 9; previews May 3 – May 8):
Exit the King
Michael Michetti directs Eugène Ionesco’s savagely funny and touching look at mortality. King Bérenger leads a life of absolute power — so why should the rules of death apply to him? As he clings to power (and life), his crumbling kingdom descends into chaos, held together by an eccentric crew of loyalists: his fierce first wife, his adoring second wife, and a band of quirky servants. A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107; (626) 356-3100; anoisewithin.org
Sunday, May 10, 2026 @ 2 p.m. (Mother’s Day):
Momentum Place
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Every year on Mother’s Day, “MOMentum Place” creates a fantastical world of aerial and circus performers, dancers and musicians in the rustic outdoor amphitheater at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum. Bring your mother to honor the MOMentum in her life — always on the go for others. Now, she can sit back and relax and enjoy an uncommon afternoon of performance delights that are kid-friendly and full of surprises. For an extra treat, enjoy a scrumptious Mother’s Day brunch in the Theatricum gardens before the performance. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA 90290; (310) 455-2322; www.theatricum.com
June 6 – Sept. 26, 2026 (check online or call for rotating repertory performance schedule):
Romeo and Juliet
Re-set in New York City at the end of the 19th century against the backdrop of the Gilded Age, a time of explosive industrial growth, staggering inequality and rigid social divisions, Shakespeare’s most famous love story is both romance and warning. As we watch two young people caught up in an adult world shaped by class hatred and fear, we’re reminded that when humanity loses its way, the first casualties are compassion, connection, and hope for the future. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA 90290; (310) 455-3723; theatricum.com. The outdoor amphitheater is terraced into the hillside of rustic Topanga Canyon, so dress casually and bring cushions for bench seating. Patrons are welcome to arrive early to picnic in the gardens before a performance
June 7 – Oct. 10, 2026 (check online or call for rotating repertory performance schedule):
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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Theatricum’s signature production is back for another summer, transforming L.A.’s most magical outdoor setting into an enchanted forest inhabited by lovers both fairy and human. Shakespeare conjures a world of wonder, magic and romance where comical misunderstandings and the pain of unrequited love are resolved, and all is reconciled through midsummer night revelries and the enduring power of nature. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA 90290; (310) 455-3723; theatricum.com. The outdoor amphitheater is terraced into the hillside of rustic Topanga Canyon, so dress casually and bring cushions for bench seating. Patrons are welcome to arrive early to picnic in the gardens before a performance.
June 20 – Oct. 3, 2026 (check online or call for rotating repertory performance schedule):
World premiere of Treasure Island
Robert Lewis Stevenson‘s swashbuckling adventure story sails off the page and onto the wooded outdoor stage of Theatricum Botanicum in this reimagining of the novel by Ellen Geer. A young man’s romantic dream of pirates on the high seas becomes a harrowing reality, where he is tested at every turn. He must face these challenges with courage, trusting a moral compass strong enough to triumph and discover the true treasure found in a life lived with integrity and purpose. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA 90290; (310) 455-3723; theatricum.com. The outdoor amphitheater is terraced into the hillside of rustic Topanga Canyon, so dress casually and bring cushions for bench seating. Patrons are welcome to arrive early to picnic in the gardens before a performance.
July 11 – Oct. 3, 2026 (check online or call for rotating repertory performance schedule):
Waiting in the Wings
Noël Coward’s witty and poignant portrait of women who once basked in applause and public admiration, but must now learn how to live together and get along after the curtain has fallen, is set in ‘The Wings,’ a charity home for retired actresses. Vibrant, funny and deeply humane, the play celebrates resilience, dignity and enduring spirit. Patrons are welcome to arrive early to picnic in the gardens before a performance. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA 90290; (310) 455-3723; theatricum.com. The outdoor amphitheater is terraced into the hillside of rustic Topanga Canyon, so dress casually and bring cushions for bench seating.
July 18 – Sept. 6, 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; Mondays @ 8 p.m.; dark Monday, Sept. 8; previews July 15 & July 16 @ 8 p.m.):
Sizwe Bansi Is Dead / Fugard Festival
The Fountain Theatre presents Sizwe Bansi Is Dead, not seen in L.A. for over 50 years, as part of a summer-long, city wide festival celebrating Athol Fugard, the internationally acclaimed South African playwright whose work challenging that country’s system of apartheid made him a symbol of artistic resistance, and who declared the Fountain Theatre, where many of his plays premiered, his “artistic home on the West Coast.” It’s 1972 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa and Sizwe Banzi’s passbook gives him just three days to find work, or he’ll be deported. As relevant today as it was when first written, this Tony-nominated play exposes the struggle for freedom and identity in apartheid-era South Africa, unraveling the brutal absurdities of everyday life under oppression. The play was written by Fugard together with South African actors John Kani and Winston Ntshona, who originated the roles and were jointly awarded the 1974 Tony Award for Best Actor. Directed by Simon Levy, Sizwe Bansi Is Dead will anchor a summer-long Fugard Festival that will see the Fountain partnering with other theater companies, high schools and colleges to present readings of Fugard’s work including The Island, Statements After an Arrest Under the Immorality Act, The Road to Mecca, and Exits and Entrances. The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029; (323) 663-1525; fountaintheatre.com
Aug. 1 – Oct. 4, 2026 (check online or call for rotating repertory performance schedule):
The People of Pompeii
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A sharp, funny and uncomfortably timely new comedy by award-winning playwright and Topanga resident Bernardo Cubría (The Hispanic, Latino, Latina, Latinx, Latiné Vote; Crabs in a Bucket). In the aftermath of a devastating wildfire, a dinner party meant to celebrate survival and restore a sense of normalcy quickly becomes an uneasy reckoning. How can we engage meaningfully and honestly in community, even as the smoke lingers and everything we rely on is in flux? Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA 90290; $15-$60; (310) 455-3723; theatricum.com. The outdoor amphitheater is terraced into the hillside of rustic Topanga Canyon, so dress casually and bring cushions for bench seating.
Aug. 28 – Sept. 13, 2026 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; previews Wednesday, Aug. 26 & Thursday, Aug. 27 @ 7:30 p.m.):
Los Angeles premiere of Conscience
International City Theatre presents a new play by Joe DePietro about trailblazing Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith, the first senator to stand on the Senate floor and publicly rebuke Senator Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin, who rose to power using post–World War II anti-Communist hysteria and ruined the lives of those who opposed him. Margaret Chase Smith’s “Declaration of Conscience” speech was a public act of defiance at a time when both Democrats and Republicans were cowed into silence for fear of retribution. International City Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org
Oct. 24 – Dec 13, 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; Mondays @ 8 p.m. / dark Monday, Oct. 26; Thursday, Nov. 26; & Friday, Nov. 27 / previews Oct. 21 & Oct. 22 @ 8 p.m.):
Southern California premiere of Confederates
The Fountain Theatre presents a new play by Tony Award-nominated playwright and MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Dominique Morisseau. Two Black American women – an enslaved rebel and a professor at a contemporary university – are having parallel experiences of institutional racism, though they live over a century apart. Raymond O. Caldwell directs this smart, funny and moving satire exploring the reins that racial and gender bias still hold over American educational systems today. The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90029; (323) 663-1525; fountaintheatre.com
Nov. 6 – Nov. 22, 2026 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; previews Wednesday, Nov. 4 & Thursday, Nov. 5 @ 7:30 p.m.):
West Coast premiere of The Laugh Track
International City Theatre presents a new play by Wendy MacLeod (House of Yes, Slow Food) that goes behind the scenes of I Love Lucy as head writer Madelyn Pugh fiercely and hilariously navigates the male dominated entertainment industry. Based on the real-life experiences of Hollywood’s first female TV writer, this play shines light on the inner workings of America’s beloved sitcom and the woman who paved the way for women in the writers’ room. International City Theatre, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436–4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org
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