Upcoming Productions
(Please check back frequently for additions, updates and schedule changes)
Most recently updated: Aug. 22, 2026

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
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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

Aug. 29 – Sept. 20, 2026 (Thursdays & Fridays @ 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m. (no matinee on Saturday, Aug. 29; previews Aug. 23-Aug. 28):
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
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A Noise Within presents the third play in August Wilson’s ten-play “American Century” cycle, the seventh to be produced by the company and directed by Gregg T. Daniel. Set during a single, sweltering afternoon in 1927, “Mother of the Blues” Ma Rainey fights to retain control of her music even as her ambitious trumpeter, Levee, reaches for opportunity in a world determined to hold him back. Against a backdrop of racism and inequity, Wilson’s searing drama illuminates the struggle to claim dignity, voice, and self-worth. A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107; (626) 356–3100; anoisewithin.org.

Sept. 5 – Oct. 25, 2026 (Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; Monday, Sept. 7 & Monday, Sept. 14 @ 8 p.m.):
World premiere of Winter’s Bench
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What if a tree had something to say? Anne Gee Byrd stars in the world premiere of a lyrical and deeply human new play by Olivier Award-winning playwright Mike Kenny, commissioned by 24th Street Theatre and directed by Debbie Devine. Accompanied live by flutist Shih-wei Wu, Byrd portrays Gladys, an elderly woman who believes the last remaining ancient tree in her neighborhood once spoke to her, and may speak again. Recommended for ages 7+. 24th Street Theatre, 1117 West 24th St., Los Angeles, CA 90007; 24thstreet.org

Sept. 10 – Oct. 3, 2026 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; previews Sept. 3-Sept. 5):
World premiere of Antigone: In the Language of Kings
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Set in the vibrant world of pre-conquest Tenochtitlan, Mexico, this powerful reimagining of a classic tragedy confronts themes of loyalty, familial duty, and the clash between divine law and state edict. Weaving in pre-Hispanic music and poetry, this timeless story brings Aztec mythology to life in a rich historical tapestry that resonates across cultures, pitting love and defiance against tyranny. Written by Evelina Fernández and directed by Jose Luis Valenzuela. Produced by Latino Theater Company and presented by The Getty Villa at the Outdoor Theater at the Getty Villa Museum, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272; (310) 440-7300; getty.edu/whats-on/outdoor-classical-theater

Sept. 12-Oct. 24, 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 5 @ 8 p.m.; previews Sat. Sept. 5 & Sun. Sept. 6; dark Saturday, Oct. 3)
Marisol
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Open Fist Theatre Company presents a rare revival of the Obie-winning play by Puerto Rican playwright José Rivera, a darkly funny, apocalyptic fable about survival, faith and hope.  As a cosmic civil war erupts between God and the angels, New York City descends into chaos. After her guardian angel abandons her to join the celestial battle against a senile God, Bronx resident Marisol Pérez must navigate a terrifying, unraveling world onher own while struggling to preserve her humanity.. Open Fist Theatre Company at Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039; openfist.org

Sept. 19-Oct. 26, 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 4 p.m.; Mondays @ 8 p.m.; previews Sept. 16-Sept. 18):
World premiere of The Peterson Show
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The Echo Theater Company presents the world premiere of a darkly funny, emotionally charged new play written by Emmy-nominated playwright Janine Nabers and directed by Michelle Bossy. Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Kelly McCreary (Grey’s Anatomy), Tamberla Perry (Brilliant Minds, Clydes at the Mark Taper Forum) and John Clarence Stewart (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Brilliant Minds, P-Valley) alongside Kristen Ariza, Jean E.S. Powell, Deanna Reed–Foster and Journee Rose, The Peterson Show follows five former child stars who reunite as the legacy of their beloved television father collapses into scandal. With cameras swarming outside and decades of unresolved history inside, they confront old rivalries, buried secrets and the complicated bonds forged while growing up on America’s favorite sitcom. The Echo Theater Company @ Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039; (310) 307-3753; EchoTheaterCompany.com

Oct. 3 – Nov. 1, 2026 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; previews Oct. 1 & Oct. 2):
The Dance and the Railroad
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Asian American theater collective Artists at Play and Latino Theater Company embark on their fourth collaboration in as many years with a new production of The Dance and the Railroad , an early work by David Henry Hwang. Set during the 1867 Central Pacific Railroad strike protesting inhuman treatment of Chinese laborers in the American West, this haunting and deeply affecting play contrasts the brutal demands of railroad work with the dream, shared by two workers, to practice traditional Chinese Opera. Artists at Play and Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC), 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013; (213) 489–0994; latinotheaterco.org

Oct. 10 – Nov. 1, 2026 (Thursdays & Fridays @ 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m. (no matinee on Saturday, Oct. 10; previews Oct. 4-Oct. 9):
Come From Away
A Noise Within presents the Broadway hit musical based on a remarkable true story of kindness in the wake of crisis. When 38 planes were diverted to the small town of Gander, Newfoundland on September 11, 2001, its residents opened their homes to thousands of stranded strangers. With an infectious score and a spirit of generosity at its core, this uplifting, Olivier Award-winning musical is a testament to the best aspects of human nature. A Noise Within brings its distinctive approach to musicals to the production, offering a rare opportunity to experience it in an intimate setting. A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107; (626) 356–3100; anoisewithin.org

Oct 10 – Nov. 1, 2026 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; previews Oct. 8 & Oct. 9):
Yamel Cucuy
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Latino Theater Company brings back Austin, TX theater company Glass Half Full and its unique production of Yamel Cucuy, last seen at LTC’s 2024 Encuentro theater festival. Set to an original score of indigenous percussion, blending sophisticated puppetry with live actors, and performed in both English and Spanish (with Spanish and English supertitles), this story of a girl haunted by folkloric spirits and ICE agents draws on frightening folk tales and modern horror movies to create a terrifying psychological landscape of legal and spiritual pitfalls. Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC), 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013; (213) 489–0994; latinotheaterco.org

Oct. 10 – Nov. 15,2026 (Fridays, Saturdays 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.); previews Oct. 7–Oct. 9):
West Coast Premiere of The Best Medicine
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Caroline Aaron (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) dives headfirst into the whiplash experience of what it is to live, love, and lament in this laugh-out-loud, open-hearted solo show by playwright and best-selling author Robin Gerber. Free-spirited Rachel finally trades her independence for a long-term marriage: at last she’s found a connection worthy of commitment with conviction! That is, until the universe decides to test her. This surprising exploration of love, purpose, and meaning is more than a romantic comedy… it’s an unexpected revelation. Directed by Jane E. Unger. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; (310) 477-2055 x2; odysseytheatre.com

Oct. 17 – Nov. 15, 2026 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; previews Oct. 15-Oct. 16):
World premiere of Speaking in Tongues
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MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” recipient Luis Alfaro continues his exploration of the stories of Chicanos, Pentecostalism and migrant farm workers in California’s Central Valley. Filled with Chicano humor and struggle, this new full-length play about a dwindling congregation struggling to regain its faith in the modern world and political landscape of the Golden State today was commissioned by Latino Theater Company and developed in the company’s Circle of Imaginistas playwriting group. Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center (The LATC), 514 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013; (213) 489–0994; latinotheaterco.org

Oct. 17 – Nov. 22, 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; previews Oct. 14-Oct. 16):
The Farce Awakens: Feydeau x 2
An evening of two one-acts, Going to Pot and Stark Naked, by master French farceur Georges Feydeau that blend madness, mayhem and unexpected twists to reveal the often amusing frustrations of married life. Directed by Cirque du Soleil clown and comedy conceptor Daniel Passer. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025; (310) 477-2055 x2; odysseytheatre.com

Oct. 30– Dec 13, 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; Mondays @ 8 p.m. / dark Friday, Nov. 27 / previews Oct. 28 & Oct. 29 @ 8 p.m.):
Southern California premiere of Confederates
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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

Nov. 14-Dec. 19, 2026 (Fridays & Saturdays @ 8 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; previews Sat. Nov. 7 & Sun. Nov. 8)
World premiere of Romeo and Juliet: Time Enough for Love
Open Fist Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s timeless tale of lovers caught between their families and their love — with a new twist. What happens when Romeo and Juliet fall in love at 75 instead of 14? Without changing any of Shakespeare’s language, this new adaptation transforms his Verona into Verona Village, a retirement community for active seniors, where star-crossed lovers Romeo (Alan Blumenfeld) and Juliet (Katherine James) must navigate romance, family interference and social expectations later in life — revealing how Shakespeare’s words resonate differently when spoken by older adults. Adapted and directed by Christian Lebano. Open Fist Theatre Company at Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039; openfist.org

Nov. 28 – Dec. 24, 2026
A Christmas Carol
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A perfect burst of boundless good cheer for the season, A Noise Within’s musical stage adaptation, unique in its faithfulness to the classic novel by Charles Dickens, returns with new magic and a beautifully re-imagined scenic design. Perfect for all ages, this timeless story of redemption is filled to the brim with music and merriment. A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107; (626) 356-3100; anoisewithin.org

Friday, Dec. 4 & Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 @ 7 p.m.:
La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin
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L.A.’s Latino Theater Company returns to Downtown L.A.’s Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels with the company’s signature holiday pageant that has taken place annually since 2002. Featuring over 100 actors, singers, Musicians and indigenous Aztec dancers as well as children and seniors from the community, La Virgen is the City of L.A.’s largest theatrical holiday production. Join the tens of thousands who have become transfixed by the story of Juan Diego, a simple peasant to whom the Virgin Mary appeared on four occasions in the mountains of Tepeyac near Mexico City in 1531. Adapted for the stage by Evelina Fernández from the mid-16th century text The Nican Mopohua and performed in Spanish with English subtitles, the pageant has been covered by The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Univision and Fox News among many others.  Latino Theater Company at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90012; FREE (premium seating available for $45); on-site parking $10; (213) 489–0994; latinotheaterco.org

Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.:
Theatricum Botanicum 6^th annual Holiday Family Faire
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Celebrate the holidays at the beautiful, outdoor Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga, where carolers, singing madrigals and other performers roam the grounds, Theatricum company members tell winter holiday stories from a variety of traditions. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available to take family photos. An artisan marketplace will offer holiday gifts and crafts, and festive food and drink will be available for purchase. Caroling with Theatricum company members and a special performance TBA will begin immediately after the Faire, at 5 p.m. (available with Faire admission for an additional $25). Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, CA 90290 (310) 455-3723; theatricum.com

2027

Feb. 13– March 7, 2027 (Thursdays & Fridays @ 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m. (no matinee on Saturday, Feb. 13; previews Feb. 7-Feb. 12):
As You Like It
Shakespeare’s gender-bending comedy brims with laughter and keen insights into life, love and human nature. When her uncle, the usurper of her father’s estate, threatens her life, Rosalind flees into the woods accompanied by her cousin Celia. For safety, she disguises herself as a boy, a clever ruse that lets her test the devotion of her steadfast admirer, Orlando. In the magical Forest of Arden, better angels prevail as love and justice triumph over the forces of rivalry, banishment and exile. Susan Angelo directs. A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107; (626) 356-3100; anoisewithin.org

Feb. 19 – March 7, 2027 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; previews Wednesday, Feb. 17 & Thursday, Feb. 18 @ 7:30 p.m.):
Tenderly – The Rosemary Clooney Musical
International City Theatre presents an intimate and heartfelt musical that traces the extraordinary life of one of America’s most beloved voices. Rosemary Clooney was a force of nature, a young woman from a small town in Kentucky who became one of the 20th century’s biggest recording stars. But behind the golden voice and Hollywood glamour was a life marked by personal upheaval, addiction, and an extraordinary comeback that redefined her legacy. Featuring classic songs like “Come On-a My House,” “Hey There,” “Mambo Italiano,” “Sisters,” and “Paper Moon,” Tenderly captures the music, the magic, and the tenacity of a true legend. International City Theatre, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org

March 27 – April 18, 2027 (Thursdays & Fridays @ 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m. (no matinee on Saturday, March 27; previews March 21-March 26):
Great Expectations
In celebration of its 35th anniversary season, A Noise Within revisits a seminal piece in the company’s history with Neil Bartlett’s highly theatrical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel. Pip, orphaned as an infant and thrust into a childhood of cruel poverty, clings to the hope of a brighter life. When an anonymous benefactor names him heir to a fortune, his prospects shift suddenly from hardship to possibility. A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107; (626) 356-3100; anoisewithin.org

April 30 – May 16, 2027(Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; previews Wednesday, April 28 & Thursday, April 29 @ 7:30 p.m.):
The Man Who Killed the Cure
International City Theatre presents a gripping, fact-based story that delves into a world of medicine where the end goal is not healing, but profit. Dr. Max Gerson was a pioneer in the field of natural healing — yet chances are, you’ve never heard of him. Inspired by Gerson’s life and death, playwright/director Luke Yankee weaves the story of Gerson and his business partner, Rudolph Heller, refugees from Nazi Germany. While Rudy partners with large pharmaceutical companies to treat his patients, Max is determined to let the world know there is a more natural and less expensive route to a cure.International City Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org

May 8 – May 30, 2027 (Thursdays and Fridays @ 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays @ 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m. (no Saturday matinee on May 8; previews May 2 – May 7):
Trouble in Mind
A Noise Within presents a scathingly funny backstage drama about interracial politics by pioneering African American playwright Alice Childress. On the stage of a New York City theater in the mid-1950s, a modern, recently integrated theater company is in rehearsal for a “progressive” anti-lynching drama. The play-within-a-play, entitled Chaos in Belleville, marks the first opportunity for gifted African American actress Wiletta Mayer to play a leading lady on Broadway. But what compromises must she make to succeed? Gregg T. Daniel directs. A Noise Within, 3352 E Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107; (626) 356-3100; anoisewithin.org

June 11– June 27, 2027 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; previews Wednesday, June 9 & Thursday, June 10 @ 7:30 p.m.):
Slow Food
International City Theatre presents a laugh-out-loud comedy by Wendy MacLeod that wryly explores the human connection we all hunger for. A vacationing couple heads to a Greek restaurant in Palm Springs for their anniversary dinner — but will the marriage survive the service? As a wacky waiter insinuates his way into their meal — and their lives — the couple is forced to take a hard look at their past, and at their future together. International City Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org

Aug. 27 – Sept. 12, 2027 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; previews Wednesday, Aug. 25 & Thursday, Aug. 26 @ 7:30 p.m.):
Southern CA premiere of Walden
Set in a not-very-distant future, when climate change has intensified and humanity is struggling with whether to save the planet or flee it, Walden is an engrossing new sci-fi play that wrestles between the gravitational pulls of duty and desire. After returning from a year-long Moon mission, a NASA botanist finds herself in a remote cabin in the woods where her estranged twin sister, a former NASA architect, has found a new life with her climate activist boyfriend. Old conflicts reignite, forcing the sisters to choose between life on Earth or pursuing a future in space — and humanity’s fate hangs in the balance. International City Theatre presents International City Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 E. Seaside Way, Long Beach, CA 90802; (562) 436-4610; InternationalCityTheatre.org

Oct. 22 – Nov. 7, 2027 (Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays @ 7:30 p.m.; Sundays @ 2 p.m.; previews Wednesday, Oct. 20 & Thursday, Oct. 21 @ 7:30 p.m.):
Driving Miss Daisy
International City Theatre presents a revival of the funny, touching Pulitzer Prize-winning modern classic by Alfred Uhry. When elderly widow Daisy Wertham demolishes yet another car, her son replaces her keys with a chauffeur. But wealthy, sharp-tongued Jewish Daisy and Hoke, a previously unemployed Black man, have little in common beyond their mutual dislike. Hoke sticks with it, driving “Miss Daisy” for 25 long years. As the decades pass, the two develop an unlikely bond that transcends the racial prejudices and social conventions of a changing South. 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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