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Past Shows

The Ballad of Johnny and June

MAY 28 – JUL 7, 2024Mandell Weiss Theatre
World-Premiere Musical
Book by Robert Cary and Des McAnuff
Music and Lyrics by Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash and others
Directed by Des McAnuff

A whole-hearted and clear-eyed world premiere musical about the iconic love story of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash.

Derecho

JUL 23 – AUG 18, 2024Mandell Weiss Forum
World-Premiere Play
By Noelle Viñas
Directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg

On the night of an intense storm, tensions between two sisters reach a boiling point as the personal and political collide.

Velour: A Drag Spectacular

AUG 13 – SEP 15, 2024Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre
World Premiere
By Sasha Velour and Moisés Kaufman
Directed by Moisés Kaufman
A Co-Production With Tectonic Theater Project

A sweeping coming-of-age tale and a tour de force rich with humanity, beauty, and above all else – DRAG.

Primary Trust

SEP 24 – OCT 20, 2024Mandell Weiss Forum Theatre
West Coast Premiere
By Eboni Booth
Directed by Knud Adams

Primary Trust is a touching story of new beginnings, old (and new) friends, and finding the courage to see the world for the first time.  Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Your Local Theater Presents…

NOV 19 – DEC 15, 2024Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre
World-Premiere Play
By Anna Ouyang Moench
Directed by Les Waters

Leave the little ones at home and gather ‘round for a very Playhouse take on Christmas - a heartfelt and laugh-out-loud funny story for artists and dreamers.

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3 Summers of Lincoln

FEB 18 – MAR 23, 2025Mandell Weiss Theatre
World-Premiere Musical
Book by Joe DiPietro
Lyrics by Daniel J. Watts & Joe DiPietro
Music by Crystal Monee Hall
Co-Choreography by Jon Rua and Daniel J. Watts
Directed by Christopher Ashley
Featuring Brian Stokes Mitchell as President Abraham Lincoln

A new musical about the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together.

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Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

MAY – JUN 2025Mandell Weiss Theatre
A Broadway Hit
By Jocelyn BiohDirected by Whitney White

Direct from Broadway, this “wildly entertaining” play celebrates courage, community and the indomitable spirit of women.

Indian Princesses

JUN – JUL 2025Mandell Weiss Forum
World-Premiere Play
By Eliana Theologides RodriguezDirected by Miranda Cornell

Both laugh-out-loud funny and delicately tender, this delightful new play delves into the quirky, messy and magical moments of growing up.

The Heart

AUG – SEP 2025Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre
World-Premiere Musical
Based on "Réparer les Vivants" by Maylis de KerangalBook and additional lyrics by Kait Kerrigan
Music and Lyrics by Anne Eisendrath & Ian EisendrathDirected by Christopher Ashley

This breathtaking new musical about one precious heart is an enlightening, edge-of-your-seat ride on a powerful wave of emotion.

All the Men Who’ve Frightened Me

SEP – OCT 2025Mandell Weiss Forum
World-Premiere Play
By Noah DiazDirected by Kat Yen

When three mysterious men begin appearing in their new home, Ty and Nora’s preparations for parenthood begin to collapse.

Working Girl

OCT – DEC 2025Mandell Weiss Theatre
World-Premiere Musical
Music and Lyrics by Cyndi LauperBook by Theresa Rebeck
Based on the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture written by Kevin Wade
Directed by Christopher Ashley

The ultimate corporate Cinderella story - a sharp and hilarious adaptation of the iconic 1988 film featuring an exhilarating original score by the legendary Cyndi Lauper.

A New Play About Julia Child

FEB – MAR 2026Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre
World-Premiere Play
By Claudia Shear Based on the book DEARIE by Bob Spitz
Directed by Lisa Peterson

A delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character – Julia Child, a girl from Pasadena – and her path from failure to success.

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