Geffen Playhouse 2026-27 season: world and L.A. premieres
When Times theater critic Charles McNulty declared Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Tony Award-winning play “Purpose” the best new drama of…
With theater in jeopardy, how are L.A.’s top companies performing?
The Los Angeles theater world underwent a historic leadership shift in 2023 when two artistic directors of color…
Meet La Jolla Playhouse’s next artistic director: Jessica Stone
Jessica Stone, a Tony-nominated director (“Kimberly Akimbo,” “Water for Elephants”), has been named the new artistic director of…
The best places to see a play or musical in Southern California
“Is L.A. a theater town?” The question, typically posed with New York condescension, fails to recognize the obvious…