2023/24 SEASON
FUTURE CLASSICS
Welcome to our 2023/24 Season, featuring six world premieres and a line-up of some of America’s most iconic theatre-makers and performers. This is a year of thrilling theatre that is not to be missed, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
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JUN – JUL 2023
WEISS THEATRE
By Anna Deavere Smith
Directed by Marc Bruni
Love All is the triumphant story of the rise of sports icon and social justice pioneer Billie Jean King. The trailblazer for equality faced tough competition on the court and adversity in the world against a backdrop of the massive social changes of the 1960s and ‘70s.
THURSDAY YET?
JUL – AUG 2023
FORUM THEATRE
Created, Choreographed and Performed by Jenn Freeman
Created, Choreographed and Directed by Sonya Tayeh
Is It Thursday Yet? invites you into the unique complexities of dancer/choreographer Jenn Freeman’s neurodivergent brain through a stunning tapestry of dance, live music, home video footage and audio narrations. This inventive work celebrates what it means to live a life on the spectrum.
HUNTER S. THOMPSON MUSICAL
SEP – OCT 2023
POTIKER THEATRE
Music and lyrics by Joe Iconis
Book by Joe Iconis and Gregory S. Moss
Directed by Christopher Ashley
Who was Hunter S. Thompson? He changed journalism. He defined counterculture. Equal parts philosopher, clown and genius, he was armed and dangerous with a typewriter as his preferred weapon. Set to an anarchic and tuneful score, this musical is a rock ‘n’ roll portrait of an artist seeking greatness and coming to terms with his own legacy.
SEP – OCT 2023
FORUM THEATRE
Written by Lisa Sanaye Dring
Directed by Ralph B. Peña
A co-production with Ma-Yi Theater Company
Entrenched in an elite sumo training facility in Tokyo, six men practice, eat, love, play and ultimately fight. This tenderly drawn and unique work about Akio, the ambitious newcomer, and his fellow wrestlers features live taiko drumming.
NOV – DEC 2023
WEISS THEATRE
By Joe DiPietro
Adapted from the novel by Sinclair Lewis
Directed by Christopher Ashley
Award-winning star Matthew Broderick and Tony Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro (Diana, Memphis) join forces with our own Christopher Ashley for this comedic, unmissable theatrical event based on a literary classic.
PLUS! A world-premiere musical to be announced soon
Subscribers enjoy first access to the best seats, free parking, free exchanges, no fees and many more perks through the year.
Early Bird Perk
Subscribe by Jan 7 to be entered to win back the cost of your subscription. Some T&C apply.
Why is Subscription the Best Option?
Saving up to 20% is just one of the perks of your subscription. Check out the full list of benefits and perks here.
6-Play Package
Your 6-Play package includes all six productions in the season, including Babbitt starring Matthew Broderick and a soon-to-be-announced world premiere musical.
4-Play Package
Your 4-Play package includes Love All, Is It Thursday Yet?, The Hunter S. Thompson Musical and SUMO.
Renewing your Subscription
Your brochure and renewal invoice will arrive by mail in early December.
6-Play Subscribers – If you have no changes to your subscription, you can renew online in under 5 minutes. If you have changes, please fill out the form included with your renewal invoice and mail it back to us.
4-Play Subscribers – To upgrade to a premium 6-Play subscription, please fill out the form included with your renewal invoice and mail it back to us. If you have no changes to your subscription, you can renew online in under 5 minutes.
New 2023/24 Subscriptions
New subscriptions are on sale from Dec 13. A 2023/24 Subscription is a premium 6-Play package or a 4-Play package. Subscriptions unlock a suite of savings and perks, and are an excellent way to support La Jolla Playhouse.
Once you’ve chosen a 6-Play or a 4-Play package, you can book your subscription. We process subscriptions in order of receipt, so we encourage you to book soon.
Subscription Ticket Pricing
6-Play Subscription – First Look (Week 1)
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Gold Circle Seating
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Area 1 Seating
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Area 2 Seating
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Tue-Fri, Weekend Mat
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$328
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$306
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$240
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Sat Eve
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$365
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$343
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$277
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6-Play Subscription – Regular (Week 2 and beyond)
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Gold Circle Seating
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Area 1 Seating
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Area 2 Seating
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Tue-Thu, Sat Mat, Sun Eve
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$365
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$343
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$277
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Fri, Sun Mat
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$403
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$381
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$315
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Sat Eve
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$428
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$406
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$340
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4-Play Subscription – First Look (Week 1)
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Gold Circle Seating
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Area 1 Seating
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Area 2 Seating
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Tue-Fri, Weekend Mat
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$212
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$202
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$156
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Sat Eve
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$233
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$223
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$177
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4-Play Subscription – Regular (Week 2 and beyond)
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Gold Circle Seating
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Area 1 Seating
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Area 2 Seating
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Tue-Thu, Sat Mat, Sun Eve
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$233
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$223
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$177
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Fri, Sun Mat
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$263
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$253
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$207
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Sat Eve
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$280
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$270
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$224
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Students, Seniors and Military are eligible for a discounted subscription. You can select your relevant discount when you purchase your subscription.
Book Online
The quickest and easiest way to secure the best available seats is to book online.
Existing subscribers can renew online in under 5 minutes if you have no changes to your subscription. Please do not create a new account, as it will not be connected to your account history and discounted prices.
If you have changes to your subscription, including upgrading from 4-Play to 6-Play, please fill out the form included with your renewal invoice and mail it back to us.
Accessibility
If you require an Access subscription, please call (858) 550-1010 or email [email protected] and we will work with you to address your access needs.
On a select Saturday matinee performance of each production, American Sign Language interpretation is available for those who are Deaf or hard of hearing, and audio description for those who are blind or have low vision. La Jolla Playhouse caters for a wide range of access and special requirements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch so we can help ensure your comfort and enjoyment. Find more info at LaJollaPlayhouse.org/access.
Insight and Engagement Events
Get the most out of your subscription by taking part in these events to enhance your Playhouse experience and deepen your enjoyment of the work on stage.
To connect your subscription to these events, make the relevant selection on the form included with your renewal invoice and mail it back to us. If you’re booking online, make a note within the purchase path.
Talkback Tuesday
Post-show, two select Tue eves during the run.
Participate in a lively discussion with performers and Playhouse staff members immediately following the performance.
Discovery Sunday
Post-show, a select Sun matinee.
Hear from guest speakers in a moderated discussion exploring the themes of the show.
Please note these events are subject to change, and if your tickets are affected you will be notified.
Discounted Subscriptions
Students, Seniors and Military are eligible for a discounted subscription. You can select your relevant discount when you purchase your subscription.
What is a subscription and why is it the best option?
A subscription is a package of 6 plays or 4 plays.
A subscription is more cost effective than purchasing single tickets on a casual basis through the year. It gives you access to the best available seats, savings of up to 20% on single ticket prices and a range of other exclusive benefits, including early access to special offers, no transaction fees, free parking and free exchanges. Check out the top benefits here.
Additionally, a subscription is an excellent way to support La Jolla Playhouse’s work and provides a vital foundation to ensure we can continue to advance theatre as an art form, tell stories that inspire and create a dialogue toward a more just future.
When can I purchase a subscription?
From Nov 30, existing subscribers can renew their subscription during an exclusive priority window.
From Dec 13, new subscribers can purchase a new subscription. Renewals are processed first, then new subscriptions are processed in order of receipt.
The first play of the season begins in June 2023.
Can I book tickets to individual plays?
Tickets to individual plays go on sale in 2023, closer to the run dates. In the meantime, plays are available as part of a subscription.
Join our email list to be sent a reminder when single tickets go on sale.
Can I exchange tickets to another date?
One of the benefits of your subscription is fee-free exchanges, guaranteed. You can exchange into another date of the same production, subject to availability.
How are my tickets sent to me?
You will receive a transaction confirmation email immediately – this confirms that your subscription will be processed in order of receipt. Tickets with specific performance dates are mailed to you in Spring 2023. Take advantage of your free exchange perk to adjust your subscription dates as needed.
I have money on my account. Can I use this?
Yes, if you have money on your Playhouse account, you can apply this towards your subscription or single tickets. To find out how much you have remaining, and to utilize these funds toward your 2023/24 subscription renewal, you can renew online at lajollaplayhouse.org/renew or by calling Patron Services at (858) 550-1010.
Can I make a Group Booking?
Yes, the more the merrier! A Group Subscription is a wonderful way to plan enjoyable outings with your friends, family, colleagues or social group.
Book online – You can book for groups of up to 10 people online. This is the quickest and easiest way to access the best available seats.
Group 10+ – For groups over 10 people, please call (858) 550-1010 or email [email protected] and we will work with you to plan for your Group’s needs and find the best seats.
What is a ‘First Look’ show?
‘First Look’ is the first week of the run of each production. A First Look subscription is lower price, and offers the opportunity to experience the show while the creative team are still polishing and making changes. The director usually addresses the audience briefly at the beginning of each First Look show.
What safety procedures does La Jolla Playhouse have in place?
The health and safety of audiences, artists, staff, volunteers and our community are our highest priority. Please read our most current safety policy here.
Can I select my seats?
Subscribers select the seating area when you order. If you have specific requests, please add them to the notes section within the purchase path when booking online, or the relevant section on your invoice form.
We encourage you to order swiftly to ensure you get the pick of the best seats – orders are processed in order of receipt.
Photos: Courtesy of the artists. Love All photo © Jerry Coli | Dreamstime; SUMO photo © Lusia83 | Dreamstime, Hunter S. Thompson, published by Random House, July 1972.
