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I, Daniel Blake

I, Daniel Blake

Oct 9 - Nov 24, 2024

The Fountain Theatre presents the U.S. premiere of I, Daniel Blake, a powerful, timely and poignant story about people coming together in the face of a Kafkaesque government bureaucracy that refuses to see them as human beings. Daniel is a caring, warm-hearted middle-aged man who suddenly finds himself unable to work. Katie hopes for a fresh start for herself and her teenage daughter. Together, they attempt to navigate the nightmarish unemployment and public housing system while clinging to their dignity and humanity. We are all Daniel Blake."

A Girl Grows Wings

A Girl Grows Wings

Oct 10 - Oct 20, 2024
Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theatre Center

Inspired by testimonials and essays written by young, undocumented immigrants known as “Dreamers,” A Girl Grows Wings poignantly depicts one girl’s journey as she navigates the fallout her status inflicts on her hopes and dreams, “growing her wings” in a touchingly beautiful and imaginative style.

Second Death of a Mad Wife

Second Death of a Mad Wife

Oct 12 - Nov 3, 2024

Whatever happened to Jack the Ripper’s wife? Bunny Maybrick began life in an opulent Alabama mansion and is ending it in a squalid shack full of cats in rural Connecticut. She’s already given away most of her meager belongings, but the heavy contents of her soul are harder to leave behind. That is, until a local prep school boy, Theo Voss, becomes an accomplice in Bunny’s meandering, mad, death-bed confession that includes adultery, arsenic addiction, and murder.

The Piano Lesson

The Piano Lesson

Oct 13 - Nov 10, 2024

A Noise Within continues its commitment to August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle” with The Piano Lesson, the fourth play in Wilson’s extraordinary 10-play cycle that explores the Black experience in 20th century America decade-by decade. A captivating story about legacy, identity and cultural heritage unfolds in 1930s Pittsburgh, where a brother and sister are locked in a bitter dispute. At the center of their debate is a precious family heirloom—a piano with the faces of their ancestors carved into it. While one sees an important history worth preserving, the other sees the key to unlocking a brighter future. In Wilson’s enthralling prose, this Pulitzer Prize-winning play weaves together elements of history and spirituality, creating a haunting story about reckoning with a complicated past.

Kimberly Akimbo

Kimberly Akimbo

Oct 15 - Nov 3, 2024

Kim, a bright and funny Jersey teen who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. And yet her aging disease may be the least of her problems. Forced to maneuver family secrets, borderline personalities, and possible felony charges, Kim is determined to find happiness in a world where not even time is on her side.

I’ll Be with You Shortly

I’ll Be with You Shortly

Oct 15 - Nov 7, 2024

Carrie has been in a car accident. Becoming aware of her immediate surroundings, she concludes that she’s probably dead. She’s not in Heaven, and she’s not in Hell. She’s in some kind of waiting area. When she inquires, she’s told that it’s “Reception.” While she waits, an assortment of individuals parades ahead of her. Some are directed to a Heavenly paradise. Others will go straight to some level of the Inferno.

Murder On The Links

Murder On The Links

Oct 16 - Nov 3, 2024

Something's afoul on the private golf course at Merlinville-Sur-Mer, namely the body of Hercule Poirot's newest client! Acclaimed playwright Steven Dietz brings the famed Belgian detective to life to solve one of Agatha Christie's most intricate whodunits with the host of usual and unusual suspects. A cast of six versatile actors embody myriad characters as they navigate the twists and turns of this lively and fun new adaptation.

More Quiet, More Noise

More Quiet, More Noise

Oct 17 - Nov 21, 2024

This full-length play ignites the story of Roger, Clarke, and Jade — three people in their mid-30s whose lives intertwine, forcing them to face one another - and themselves. A modern-day drama that explores themes around love and romance, society's expectations, discovering who we are — and who we'll become.

Grease

Grease

Oct 17 - Nov 3, 2024

Join the American Coast Theater Company (ACTC) for their performance of Grease at Vanguard University - Lyceum Theater in Costa Mesa.

Ain't Misbehavin'

Ain't Misbehavin'

Oct 18 - Nov 3, 2024

The Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s comes to life in the three-time Tony Award-winning musical Ain't Misbehavin'. These multi-talented performers will take you on a journey through the timeless music of Fats Waller. You'll be jumpin' and jivin' with memorable songs such as "Honeysuckle Rose," "Ain't Misbehavin'," "The Joint is Jumpin' " and "I've Got a Feeling I'm Falling." One of the most popular, well-crafted revues of all time, this sometimes sassy, sometimes sultry show has moments of devastating beauty that are simply unforgettable.

Being Piaf

Being Piaf

Oct 18 - Oct 27, 2024

Actress, singer and writer Eleanora Owen channels the “little sparrow,” sharing her life story and repertoire with the audience. Tim Byron Owen directs this original solo play with music that highlights Piaf’s joie de vivre, resilience, and triumph over a life of abject poverty and despair.

A Doll's House

A Doll's House

Oct 18 - Nov 24, 2024

Witness the play that shook the theatre world and changed everything! This fresh adaptation of Ibsen's intense drama as Nora Helmer, a woman ahead of her time, faces the ultimate test of courage and self-discovery. In a world that expects her to be nothing more than a devoted wife and mother, Nora dares to ask: What happens when a woman decides to reclaim herself? In her most lucid moment, Nora exclaims "I AM A PERSON": a person who has never been seen or heard, like millions of women everywhere. Experience the revolutionary masterpiece that has captivated audiences for over a century.

A Doll's House, Part 2​

A Doll's House, Part 2​

Oct 19 - Nov 24, 2024
www.bhplayhouse.com at Beverly Hills Playhouse

The story continues! Fifteen years after the door slammed shut, Nora Helmer returns to the home she once left behind. Now a successful author and advocate for women's rights, she must confront the past she thought she had escaped. With sharp dialogue and surprising twists, this modern sequel delves into the complexities of marriage, identity, and the price of freedom. Don't miss this powerful exploration of what it means to come back-and what it takes to move forward.

Joan

Joan

Oct 27 - Nov 24, 2024

Comedian. Trailblazer. Force of nature. From Greenwich Village nightclubs to "The Tonight Show" to Hollywood's red carpets, Joan Rivers made and remade her career through triumph and tragedy. This is the story of a pioneer and the story of a mom-who were one and the same. Get up close and personal with the famously edgy, fearless and loving legend in this hilarious and heartbreaking account of an American icon.

A View From the Bridge

A View From the Bridge

Oct 30 - Nov 17, 2024

This stunning drama from one of America's greatest playwrights is set in 1950's Brooklyn where Eddie Carbone wrestles with the complexities of family, assimilation, and the American Dream. Ultimately, desire and jealousy collide in this modern classic, sure to be remembered as a powerful night of theatre.

Constellations

Constellations

Nov 1 - Nov 10, 2024

The timeless themes of love, connection, loneliness and mortality are explored through the lens of the multiverse where every choice that is made (and not made) creates an infinite number of realities that exist alongside each other. After their first chance encounter at a barbecue, the lives of Marianne, a theoretical physicist, and Roland, a beekeeper, play out along a myriad of different paths. The audience witnesses the boundless potential for meaningful connection, heartbreaking sorrow and multiple possibilities in between.

Back to the Future: The Musical

Back to the Future: The Musical

Nov 5 - Dec 1, 2024

Marty McFly is a rock 'n' roll teenager who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr. Emmett Brown. But before he can return to 1985, Marty must make sure his high school-aged parents fall in love in order to save his own existence.

Waiting for Godot

Waiting for Godot

Nov 6 - Dec 15, 2024

As Vladimir and Estragon wait and wait for the arrival of the elusive Godot, a cast of mysterious misfits interrupt their endless vigil in Samuel Beckett's tragi-comic masterpiece that has captivated audiences for decades. Timeless and multi-layered, Waiting for Godot changed the course of contemporary drama and remains as resonant and riveting as ever. Gare St Lazare Ireland, "the unparalleled Beckett champions" according to the New York Times, bring their wit and skill to what promises to be a Godot for the ages.

Cinderella

Cinderella

Nov 7 - Dec 15, 2024

Rodgers and Hammerstein's enchanting adaptation of the timeless fairytale, Cinderella, was their only musical originally composed for television. When the television program, starring Julie Andrews as Cinderella, first aired in 1957, it was the most widely viewed program in the history of the medium at that time. Since then, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella has continued to charm audiences in productions on stage and on television. Based upon the classic fairy tale, and particularly the French version Cendrillon ou la Petite Pantoufle de Verre, Rodgers and Hammerstein's adaptation brings new life to the story of a young woman forced into servitude who dreams of - and achieves - a better life. Cinderella features some of Rodgers and Hammerstein's most beloved songs, including In My Own Little Corner, Impossible, and Ten Minutes Ago.

The Goddamn Couple Down the Hall (Oh…., and Merry Christmas!)

The Goddamn Couple Down the Hall (Oh…., and Merry Christmas!)

Nov 8 - Dec 15, 2024

It’s Christmas in Pasadena. And the Woodruff clan is gathering at the condo of elder daughter, Dana. Her fiancé, Chad, is preparing a gourmet feast for the holiday. The guests include Dana’s parents, Jerry and Maureen, as well as her younger sister, Sydney, and her boyfriend, Lance.

The Girl Who Made the Milky Way

The Girl Who Made the Milky Way

Nov 9 - Nov 17, 2024

A magical journey to a time long ago to a place far away where a young girl braves the dangers of the South African savanna to find the lost things. Not only does she find her lost father, but she also invents the stars of the Milky Way. This play is inspired by a remarkable heroine from Khoisan folklore.

Adventures In The Great Beyond

Adventures In The Great Beyond

Nov 9 - Dec 8, 2024

A twenty-year old rebellious devotee of new age philosophy drops out of college to follow a gregarious guru and a band of soul-searching pranksters in the middle of the Arizona desert. In this 90-minute immersive pop rock production, the stage is set for a divine musical comedy of karmic proportions.

La Cage aux Folles

La Cage aux Folles

Nov 12 - Dec 15, 2024

Beautiful. Bawdy. Bizarre. Welcome to La Cage aux Folles, the hottest drag club in St. Tropez and one of theater's all-time biggest hits. Experience the groundbreaking musical comedy with a heartfelt score by Jerry Herman (Hello, Dolly!, Mame) and a hilarious script by Harvey Fierstein (Torch Song Trilogy). The Tony Award-winning musical comes to life in this all-new Playhouse extravaganza.

Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.

Agatha Christie's The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.

Nov 14 - Dec 15, 2024

Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is a thrilling tale of greed, blackmail and murder most foul. This ingenious 1926 novel cemented Christie’s reputation as the greatest mystery novelist of all time. The story’s shocking twist ending has thrilled readers for generations and has been called “the best and most cunning solution devised in her storied career.” Now, the landmark novel comes to the stage in a new and fastmoving adaptation. Filled with colorful characters, outrageous laughter and nail-biting suspense, this Christie classic is sure to leave audiences guessing, gasping and delighting in the case long after the curtain has come down

Parfumerie

Parfumerie

Nov 21 - Dec 8, 2024

A Romantic Christmas Comedy.

Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical

Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical

Nov 22 - Jan 5, 2025

Cat Kid and Molly Pollywog have started an epic club to teach 21 rambunctious baby frogs how to make their own comics! Their fishy father Flippy is overjoyed that his kids will learn to unleash their creativity, but when the frogs' constant bickering and outrageous imaginations send their comics comically off the rails, Flippy flips out! Will the club survive? Will the frogs ever get along? And will creativity finally save the day? All will be answered in this madcap musical based on Dav Pilkey's irreverently hilarious book series.

White Christmas

White Christmas

Nov 23 - Dec 22, 2024

The timeless movie "White Christmas" comes to life onstage for the 2024 holiday season. IRVING BERLIN'S WHITE CHRISTMAS tells the story of a military veteran song-and-dance team putting on a show in a magical Vermont inn and falling head-over-heels for a stunning sister act in the process.

Jane Austen's Emma The Musical

Jane Austen's Emma The Musical

Nov 29 - Dec 22, 2024

Jane Austen's enduring love story is brought to life as a romantic-comedy musical. The story revolves around Emma, a well-meaning, but disaster-prone matchmaker, who ignores her own romantic feelings while setting out to find a suitor for her friend Harriet. Her efforts go awry, of course, leading to comic complications. We invite you to fall in love again with one of Jane Austen's most adored characters, featuring an intelligent and buoyant score from Tony-nominated composer Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre).

Clue

Clue

Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2024

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, CLUE is the ultimate whodunit that will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist.

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Nov 30 - Dec 24, 2024

The region's longest-running musically merry holiday tradition returns! A Noise Within's delightfully festive and inspirational annual production is perfect for all ages. Make cherished memories with your family this season by witnessing Ebenezer Scrooge's joyful transformation in a perfect burst of boundless good cheer for the season, and beyond!

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Nov 30 - Dec 24, 2024

Orange County's favorite yuletide tradition continues! From the first "Bah humbug" to the final "Wassail," this timeless classic is sure to rekindle your holiday spirit. Join all your favorite Dickens characters-Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas past, present and yet-to-come, and of course, everyone's favorite curmudgeon, Ebenezer Scrooge.

Wicked

Wicked

Dec 4 - Feb 2, 2025

Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One - born with emerald-green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. WICKED tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, and how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.

Hot Chocolate Nutcracker

Hot Chocolate Nutcracker

Dec 5 - Dec 8, 2024

A CLASSIC REIMAGINED Debbie Allen has brought a timeless ballet classic back to life, infusing it with a burst of new energy and excitement. With lively characters, a fresh soundtrack crafted by industry legends, a tapestry of diverse choreography, breathtaking aerial performances, and cutting-edge projection technology, she's redefined the immersive theater experience for all generations.

Once Upon A Mattress

Once Upon A Mattress

Dec 10 - Jan 5, 2025

Directed by Tony-nominated Encores! Artistic Director Lear deBessonet (Into the Woods) and with a new adaptation by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Once Upon a Mattress sets an unapologetic free spirit loose in a repressed kingdom, reveling in Winnifred's ability to charm and transform with willpower, honesty, and a little bit of help from her friends.

ACTC's Christmas Cabaret

ACTC's Christmas Cabaret

Dec 12 - Dec 15, 2024

Christmas Classic Music and Stories. Song and dance cabaret celebrating the true meaning of Christmas, focus on bringing traditional Christmas music standards from the 1940s and 1950s eras.

Wish You Were Here

Wish You Were Here

Jan 12 - Feb 2, 2025

1978. Protests break out across Iran as five close girlfriends plan weddings, trade dirty jokes and try to live their young lives. As the revolution escalates, each woman is forced to face an uncertain future by staying in Iran or leaving it. In this enlightened comedy, Pulitzer Prize winner and Orange County native Sanaz Toossi chronicles a decade of life, as best friends become friends long lost, searching for the bond that once defined them.

Eleanor

Eleanor

Jan 15 - Feb 2, 2025

A tour-de-force solo performance by Kandis Chappell brings to life the dynamic and iconic First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt. Both strong and vulnerable, both public and private, Eleanor Roosevelt's fascinating story will sweep you away. Learn more about the passionate and unforgettable woman at the heart of her husband's presidency whose impact on history cannot be understated.

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends

Feb 8 - Mar 9, 2025

Celebrate the life and work of the great Stephen Sondheim, with an irresistible company headlined by none other than Tony Award winners Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga. Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends comes to Broadway from London's West End, where it earned a bevy of 5-star raves and was hailed by The Times as "unmissable musical theatre."

Macbeth

Macbeth

Feb 9 - Mar 9, 2025

One of Shakespeare's most compelling and enduring works, this play depicts a tragic spiral of violence, propelled by unbridled ambition and the consequences of unchecked power. Set in a world of political intrigue and supernatural forces, we land in a divided nation at the edge of tearing itself apart. Delve deep into the psychological turmoil of a king tortured by guilt, fate, and the corrupting influence of his own desires. This is a dark and profound examination of evil and the power of a guilty conscience.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Feb 13 - Jun 22, 2025

Cursed Child is the official eighth story in the Harry Potter franchise and the first to be officially presented on stage. The events of Cursed Child take place nineteen years after those of the final J.K. Rowling novel "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" and the production features dazzling illusions, bringing the Wizarding World to life before your very eyes.

Don't Touch My Hair

Don't Touch My Hair

Feb 13 - Feb 24, 2025
IAMA Theatre Company at Atwater Village Theatre

Lifelong best friends Eemani and Jade decompress one afternoon over a good blunt. Unbeknownst to them, the blunt is laced with much more than weed - spiraling the duo into a hilarious hallucination that allows them to confront the oppressors of the past dead-on. IAMA first presented a virtual reading of Douglas Lyon's play (under the title Invisible) in collaboration with New York City's Queens Theatre's Fly on the Wall series, part of IAMA's ongoing tradition of partnering with like-minded companies to develop and produce new work.

The Remarkable Mister Holmes

The Remarkable Mister Holmes

Mar 5 - Mar 23, 2025

Sherlock Holmes is back with an all-new madcap mystery to solve...and a new sidekick! In this fast-paced, wildly comedic musical. Holmes must solve a series of baffling crimes without the help of his trusted partner. Packed with wild wordplay, red herrings, and zany surprises, this over-the-top rollercoaster of musical mayhem is perfect for fans of Arthur Conan Doyle, Mel Brooks, musical theater, or anyone who loves a fun night out.

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Mar 23 - Apr 20, 2025

Experience Jane's resilience and determination to live life on her own terms, from her early years of hardship and mistreatment to her eventual pursuit of love and independence. In a tale beloved for generations, thrills, mystery, and romance abound in this tenacious story of self-determination. Facing societal expectations and personal challenges, Jane navigates betrayal and injustice with inexhaustible courage. This bold and dynamic production offers audiences a compelling portrayal of one woman's quest for freedom and fulfillment in the face of devastating adversity.

El Otro Oz

El Otro Oz

Mar 29 - Apr 13, 2025

This bilingual musical and The New York Times Critic's Pick by Mando Alvarado, Tommy Newman, and Jaime Lozano, returns in a reimagined production! Click your heels together tres veces and take a transformative journey with this salsa, merengue, and Mexican folk-infused musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz. As her fifteenth birthday approaches, Dora, a contemporary Latine teenager, struggles with her family's ideas about tradition and dreads her impending quinceañera! But, when Dora gets swept away to a strange new land, she learns how to celebrate her unique rhythm and embrace her cultural identity.

The Staircase

The Staircase

Apr 27 - May 18, 2025

Mother and Son spend their evenings playing cards and retelling stories of Hawaiian legend. Better those than their own, which lurk below the surface. When Son's former sweetheart resurfaces, both he and Mother must choose how they will embrace the future. A mysterious tale about holding on, letting go and the curious force that pulls us back home.

A Man of No Importance

A Man of No Importance

May 4 - Jun 1, 2025

This evocative award-winning musical celebrates the redemptive power of theater, love, and friendship. Set in 1960s Dublin, an unassuming bus driver, Alfie Byrne, is determined to stage a production of Oscar Wilde's Salome with his troupe of amateur players in their local parish. But this man of seemingly no importance is somehow forced into confrontations with religious objections to his artistic pursuits, and pushed into facing the stigma and shame over a love "that dare not speak its name," on this hard-fought journey of self-discovery.

Life Of Pi

Life Of Pi

May 6 - Jun 1, 2025

Lolita Chakrabarti's dazzling stage adaptation of Yann Martel's best-selling novel (over 15 million copies sold) is a worldwide phenomenon and opened to critical acclaim on Broadway and the West End and is now captivating audiences around the globe.

Hamlet

Hamlet

May 28 - Jul 6, 2025

"So...once more... tell me about this Ghost." That's how the legendary story begins. But ghosts are tricky things. Especially in a world of madness, murder, and mayhem. A rich entitled Prince goes on a ferocious rampage that will lead to a massacre in the living room. Is he a tragic hero as we've often been told? Or a royal blooded serial killer? In this new adaptation we will step into a Shakespearian noir through a forensic investigation of the ultimate crimes of passion.

Peril in the Alps

Peril in the Alps

Jun 11 - Jun 29, 2025

The thrilling follow-up to Murder on the Links makes its anticipated debut! This new Hercule Poirot story leads the famed Belgian detective on a thrilling journey into the treacherous snow-capped Alps to solve a kidnapping before it becomes a murder. Will he finally meet his match in the mountains? Fortunately for the audience, the journey to the satisfying conclusion is filled with clever twists and turns and plenty of laughter as Poirot encounters dozens of eccentric characters and clever suspects - all played by six actors!

Parade

Parade

Jun 17 - Jul 12, 2025

Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice, and devotion. Riveting and gloriously hopeful, Parade reminds us that to love, we must truly see one another.

A Beautiful Noise

A Beautiful Noise

Jul 8 - Jul 27, 2025

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Sweet Caroline," an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.

Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot

Jul 29 - Aug 17, 2025

Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the "glorious, big, high-kicking" (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.

Honky Tonk Angels

Honky Tonk Angels

Jul 30 - Aug 17, 2025

This feel-good, boot stompin' musical celebrates the enduring power of music and friendship. Armed with only their dreams and a bus ticket, three sassy gals leave their thankless lives behind and head to Nashville to become country music singers. Revisit dozens of pop-country favorites like "Stand By Your Man," "Ode To Billy Joe", "Delta Dawn," and many more.

Shucked

Shucked

Aug 19 - Sep 7, 2025

SHUCKED is the Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Wall Street Journal calls "flat out hilarious!" Featuring a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn (Tootsie), a score by the Grammy Award-winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and directed by Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien (Hairspray), this corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.