Top Rated Plays List - The Highest Rated Shows In LA

The "Theatre In LA Top Rated Plays List" is a list of the top rated plays now running in the LA area based on what the current reviews are saying. To see all of the play reviews go to Review Round-Up.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Pantages Theatre

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.

Los Angeles Times- Highly Recommended
Stage Scene LA- Highly Recommended
LA Theatrix- Highly Recommended
ArtsBeatLA- Highly Recommended
TheaterMania- Recommended
Stage Raw- Recommended
Ticket Holders LA- Highly Recommended
Indulge Magazine- Highly Recommended
Larchmont Buzz- Highly Recommended
Broadway World- Highly Recommended

Bacon

The Matrix

This story takes an unflinching and unexpectedly humorous look at power and sexuality, through the dizzying lens of youth. One of the boys is new at school and too scared to make friends. The other is out of control and too scary to make friends. But, the two of them need each other. Worlds apart, but more similar than they realize, the pair form a complex and manipulative relationship and before they know it, they're embarking on a dangerous experiment that will alter the course of their lives.

Los Angeles Times- Highly Recommended
Stage and Cinema- Highly Recommended
LA Splash- Highly Recommended
Stage Scene LA- Highly Recommended
Stage Raw- Recommended
Peoples World- Recommended
Ticket Holders LA- Highly Recommended
Broadway World- Highly Recommended

Drat! The Cat!

Lonny Chapman Group Repertory Theatre

It's turn-of-the-previous-century New York. A clever, stealth cat burglar is lifting diamonds from society's wealthiest patrons. The most-respected sleuth is engaged, but suddenly dies. The police turn to his good-hearted but inept-but-earnest son, Bob. His bumbling attempts to follow in his Dad's foot-steps do lead him to the "Cat" but he falls head over heels with ... her. So he tries to reform her while she thwarts him at every turn. Will good-ness and love triumph? Can they return the diamonds and be forgiven? Includes the top ten song "He Touched Me."

LA Splash- Highly Recommended
Stage Scene LA- Highly Recommended
Stage Raw- Recommended
Larchmont Buzz- Highly Recommended

Bat Boy: The Musical

Atwater Village Theatre

Open Fist Theatre Company presents Bat Boy: The Musical, the horror rock musical cult favorite based on a June 23, 1992 Weekly World News story about a half-boy, half-bat who grew up living in a cave.

Stage and Cinema- Highly Recommended
Stage Scene LA- Highly Recommended
ArtsBeatLA- Highly Recommended
Stage Raw- Recommended
Ticket Holders LA- Recommended
Broadway World- Recommended

You Are Cordially Invited to the End of the World!

South Coast Repertory

Take your seat for an irreverently funny celebration through the cosmos! Since Greg’s terminal diagnosis, he’s felt a deep connection to the Earth—and to save himself, he’ll need to save the planet. Viv desperately wants to savor every last minute with her husband. Meanwhile M, our emcee, searches desperately to find meaning in the chaos of their final year with Dad. A heartfelt and joyful theatrical event, as magical as the world itself.

Los Angeles Times- Recommended
Stage Raw- Recommended
Nerd Of Color- Highly Recommended
Broadway World- Highly Recommended

Jane Eyre

A Noise Within

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.

LA Splash- Highly Recommended
Stage Scene LA- Somewhat Recommended
ArtsBeatLA- Highly Recommended
On Stage Los Angeles- Highly Recommended
Night Tinted Glasses- Recommended
Stage Raw- Recommended
Peoples World- Highly Recommended

One Jewish Boy

Atwater Village Theatre

A funny, biting, bittersweet story about two young people in love who are faced with the world's unpredictable cruelty. Jesse, a nice Jewish boy from North London, falls hopelessly for Alex, a young woman of mixed race. Navigating any relationship is difficult enough. What happens when you factor in politics and rising prejudices?

Los Angeles Times- Somewhat Recommended
Stage Scene LA- Highly Recommended
On Stage Los Angeles- Highly Recommended
Stage Raw- Somewhat Recommended
Ticket Holders LA- Recommended
Larchmont Buzz- Highly Recommended
Nerd Of Color- Recommended

To see the LA Theatre Reviews of all plays go to the Theatre In LA Review Round-Up.