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STAGE LISTINGS FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, July 9 – 15, 2026
OPENING THIS WEEK:
All Theaters, Region-Wide:
AGATHA CHRISTIE’S BLACK COFFEE Christie’s first original play begins with the poisoning of physicist Sir Claude Amory, after his secret atomic bomb formula is stolen from his library. Culver City Public Theatre, Paul F. Carlson Memorial Park, 0400 Braddock Dr, Motor Ave. & Braddock Dr, Culver City. Opens Sat., July 11; Sat.-Sun., 2 pm; thru Aug. 2. FREE. Open seating, no reservations necessary.
APPETITE Zombie Joe’s new horror show about a family who love their meat. ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Opens Fri., July 10; Fri.-Sat., 8:30; thru July 18. ZombieJoes.TIX.com
HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD The official eighth story in the Harry Potter franchise, the story takes place nineteen years after those of the final J.K. Rowling novel. Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa open Sat., July 11; check website for schedule; thru July 25. www.scfta.org
HOT SUMMER, THE MUSICALS Six world premier one act musicals. Write Act Repertory at the Brickhouse Theatre, N. Hollywood. Opens Fri., July 10; Fri.-Sat., 7:30 pm, Sun., July 12, 2 pm; thru Aug. 1. https://writeactrep.simpletix.com
IF/THEN In this musical, a divorced woman moves to New York City and is confronted with a series of choices that may lead to new beginnings. Chromolume Theater, Zephyr Theatre, 7456 Melrose Ave., W. Hollywood. Opens Fri., July 10; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 3 pm., Sun., July 19, 7:30 pm. https://www.chrtheatre.com
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Oscar Wilde’s comedy about a man desperate to change his name in order to gain the favor of the woman he loves. Long Beach Shakespeare Company, Helen Borgers Theatre, 4250 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach. Opens Fri., July 10; check website for schedule; thru July 25. https://www.lbshakespeare.org
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Based on the biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers, and his multicolored coat, the musical follows Joseph’s journey from betrayal to triumph as his unshakable belief in his dreams leads him to greatness. Musical Theatre West, Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Long Beach. Opens Fri., July 10; Thurs.-Sat., 7 pm, Sun., 1 pm; thru July 26. https://musical.org/]
MEXODUS This hip-hop musical tells a unique story of the Underground Railroad that led south, taking 4,000 to 10,000 enslaved people to seek freedom in Mexico. Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. Opens Sun., July 12; check website for schedule; thru Aug. 2. pasadenaplayhouse.org
NORTH BY NORTHWEST When ad man Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a Cold War spy, he goes on the run dodging airplanes, bad guys and a femme fatale who may not be what she seems. An adaptation of the 1959 film, adapted and directed by Emma Rice. The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. Opens Thurs., July 9; check website for schedule; thru Aug. 2. https://www.TheOldGlobe.org
SIGNIFICANT OTHER A romantic comedy about a young, single gay man who watches his three closest female friends get married one by one, forcing him to confront his own loneliness and search for love. Kentwood Players, Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. Opens Fri., July 10; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 2 pm; thru Aug. 1. https://www.kentwooodplayers.org.
WAITING IN THE WINGS Noel Coward’s portrait of nine opinionated women, each of whom once basked in public admiration — but who must now learn to face old age together. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Opens Sun., July 12; check website for schedule; thru Oct. 3. https://theatricum.org
THE WIZARD OF OZ The musical adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic, with music and lyrics by Harold Arlen and E.Y Harburg. 5-Star Theatricals, Bank of America Performing Arts Center, Kavli Theatre, 2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. Opens Fri., July 10; Fri.-Sat., 7:30 pm, Sat.-Sun., 1 pm; thru July 19. https://www.5startheatricals.com
CONTINUING PERFORMANCES
Larger Theaters, Region-Wide:
RECOMMENDED ANGRY, RAUCOUS, AND SHAMELESSLY GORGEOUS
Charlayne Woodward and Olivia Washington (Photo by Jeff Lorch)
Pearl Cleage and Tanya Jackson’ play about a trailblazing actress flush with accolades but short on cash. After returning to the U.S. to stage a career-defining comeback, she collides with a new generation that challenges her past, her politics, and her place in the movement. Stage Raw’s review. Geffen Playhouse, LeConte Ave., Westwood; Wed.-Thurs., 7:30 pm, Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sat., 3 pm, Sun., 2 pm and 7 pm; thru July 12. https://secure.geffenplayhouse.org/overview/angry-raucous-and-shamelessly-gorgeous
RECOMMENDED CORIOLANUS
Patrick Batiste and Brent Charles (Photo by Grettel Cortes)
A Shakespeare in the park production. The play dramatizes the life of the legendary Roman soldier Gnaeus Marcius Coriolanus, exploring such themes as the difficulties of controlling human nature, the dangers of political divisions within a state, and the problem of masculine violence. Stage Raw’s review. Independent Shakespeare Co., the upper Dell at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park. Opens Sat., June 27; Wed.-Sun., 7 pm, dark July 4; thru July 26. FREE but reservations encouraged at https://www.indieshakes.org
FOOTLOOSE the musical tells the story of Ren McCormack, a big-city teen who shakes up a small town where dancing is outlawed. The GEM Theatre, 12852 Main Street, Garden Grove; Thurs.-Sat., 8 pm. Sun., 2 & 8 pm; Saturdays perfs 6/20, 6/27 and 7/11. No perf. 5/18, 6/25 and 7/4.; thru July 12 www.boxoffice@onemoreproduction.com
GODSPELL A musical that tells the story of Jesus Christ according to the Gospel of Matthew. Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 East Anaheim St., Long Beach. Opens Sat., June 27; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 2 pm; thru Aug. 2. https://lbplayhouse.org
RECOMMENDED MAMMA MIA!
Juliette M. Ojeda and the Company (Photo by Joan Marcus)
In this musical, a bride secretly invites three men from her mother’s past in hope of meeting her real father and having him escort her down the aisle on her big day. Stage Raw’s review. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 North Grand Ave., downtown LA; Tues.-Thurs., 7:30 pm, Fri.-Sat., 8 pm , Sun., 1 pm and 6:30 pm; thru July 19. www.centertheatregroup.org
RECOMMENDED MEASURE FOR MEASURE
Sam Lilja with the ensemble (Photo by Rich Soublet II)
Shakespeare’s “problem” comedy about a corrupt judge who puts the moves on the sister of a man he has condemned. Stage Raw’s review. Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. Check website for schedule; thru July 12 https://www.theoldglobe.org/pdp/26-season/measure-for-measure/#?startDate=2026-06-01&%3FendDate=2026-06-30
A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Theatrical Botanicum’s annual production of Shakespeare’s play about lovers and fairies. The Will Geer Theatrical Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga; check website for schedule; thru Oct. 10. www.theatricum.com
RECOMMENDED THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Isaiah Bailey and Jordan Lee Gilbert (Photo by Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
Based on the classic novel by Gaston Leroux, the musical tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, and who falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to nurturing her extraordinary talents. Stage Raw’s review. Pantages Theatre, Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; Check website for schedule; thru Aug. 9. https://www.broadwayinhollywood.com/buy
RECOMMENDED ROMEO AND JULIET
Quinnlyn Scheppner and Max Lawrence (Photo by Ian Flanders)
Shakespeare’s play about star-crossed lovers. Stage Raw’s review. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga; check website for schedule; thru Sept. 26. www.theatricum.com
TREASURE ISLAND A young man’s romantic dream of pirates on the high seas becomes a harrowing reality in this adaptation of Robert Lewis Stevenson’s swashbuckling adventure story reimagined by Ellen Geer. Stage Raw’s review. Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga; Check website for schedule; thru Sept. 26. www.theatricum.com
Intimate Theaters, Hollywood:
no performances currently playing
Intimate Theaters; Downtown LA, South LA, East LA:
RECOMMENDED THE GREAT CLOWN BANK SHOW
Davis Barber, Avery Shannon Lynch, Bethany Koulias and Carmella Jenkins (Photo by John Dlugolecki)
Spotlighting greed, glitter, and grotesque excess, the play follows the rise of a scheming dynasty of powder faced hustlers, who transformed their tiny carnival cashback into the most powerful clown bank in America. Stage Raw’s review. Open Fist Theatre Company, at water Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., Atwater; Fri., 9 pm, Sat., 7 pm, Sat., July 4, 5 pm, Thurs., July 30, 7 pm; thru Aug. 1. https://www.openfist.org
Intimate Theaters, Valleys in LA County:
E = MC²: A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF ALBERT EINSTEIN The musical explores the many roles of Albert Einstein, covering the years 1896 to 1955. Stage Raw’s review. Wise Woman Musical Theatre, Group Kiki and David Gindler Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Broadway, Glendale. Thurs.-Sat., 7 pm, Sun., 3 pm; thru July 26. https://einsteinthemusical.com
MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL A musical comedy about the ups and downs of a 16 year-old teenage girl buffeted between the elite clique in her school and a group of marginalized outsiders. The Wisteria Theatre, 7061 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 3 pm., Wed., July 29 and Aug. 5; thru Aug. 16. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/wisteriatheater/2207151
Intimate Theaters, West Side and Beaches:
CINDERELLA An adaptation of the fairytale classic for kids involving magical special effects by James Cooper, a glass slipper, a magic wand, and the participation of the audience. Santa Monica Playhouse 1211 4th St., Santa Monica; Sat., 2 pm, Sun., 12:30 pm; thru Aug. 30. https://santamonicaplayhouse.com
ELVES 1989 A parody of the horror film by the same name. Garage Theatre, 251 E. 7th St., Long Beach; Thurs.-Sat., 8 pm; thru July 11. No perf. July 4. https://.thegaragetheatre.org
RECOMMENDED GRANGEVILLE
Jeff LeBeau and Tim Cummings (Photo by John Perrin Flynn)
Two estranged half-brothers—one living in rural Grangeville, Idaho, the other in Amsterdam—reconnect through a series of virtual conversations as they grapple with decisions about their ailing mother’s care in Samuel D Hunter’s play. Stage Raw’s review. The Ruskin Group Theatre Arts Center, 2800 Airport Ave., Santa Monica; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 2 pm; thru July 26. http://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com
MY LAWYER IS AN ANGEL A comedy that underscores the importance of family and how things can go awry when we place the bottom line at the top of the list. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1411 4th St., Santa Monica; Sat., 7 pm, Sun., 3 pm; thru Aug. 23. SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com/My-Lawyer-is-an-Angel.html
PAINTED PONIES
Rachel Sorsa (Photo by Keith Stevenson)
Ian McRae’s play spotlights the story of a parent haunted by past mistakes. While making peace with regret, she transforms into an affecting portrait of a woman who tried her best to be human in an inhumane world. Stage Raw’s review. Ruskin Group Theatre, 2800 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica. Sat., 5 pm, Sun., 4 pm, dark July 4 weekend; thru July 19. https://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com
SHREK THE MUSICAL A musical with book and lyrics by David Lindsey-Adaire: When a group of banished fairy-tale creatures suddenly appear in the swamp of the grumpy ogre Shrek, he sets out to confront the ambitious ruler, Lord Farquaad and reclaim his home. Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 2 pm; thru July 26. www.morgan-wixson.org
Intimate Theaters, Neighboring Counties:
no performances playing this week
Special Events:
THE BLANK THEATER 34TH ANNUAL PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL Twelve selected plays by young playwrights from across the nation. Three different plays are presented each week. Skylight Theatre, 1816 ½ N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz. Opens Thurs., July 9; Thurs.-Fri., 8 pm. Sat.-Sun., 3 pm; thru Aug. 2. FREE. Reservations encouraged. https://www.theblank.com.
CENTER THEATRE GROUP 2026 LA WRITERS’ WORKSHOP READING SERIES A reading of two plays: Back East by Maddox Pennington at 3:30pm and The Shameful (Untrue) Story of Herbie Gregory Morgan by Kevin Douglas at 7:30pm. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. Sun., July 12. https://ctgla.org
DAREDEVIL ARTS FESTIVAL A multidisciplinary arts festival showcasing the performing artists of Venice Beach, from theater and dance, to comedy and cabaret, to music and multimedia. Venues include Pacific Resident Theatre and the Electric Lodge in Venice. Opens July 10 and runs through July 19. For further information znd lineup, go to: https://www.daredevilarts.org/about
DEFIANTLY JONI Muse/ique presents a tribute to singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell. The program is led by artistic & music director Rachael Worby with Chris Pierce, Effie Passero, the DC6 Singers Collective, and the MUSE/IQUE orchestra. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown LA. Sat.-Sun., July 11-12, 5 pm, Thurs.-Fri., July 16-17,, 7:30 pm, Sat., July 18, 2:30 pm and 7 pm, Sun., July 19, 2:30 pm. http://www.muse-ique.com/membership
SUMMER PLAYWRIGHTS FESTIVAL Billed as the largest staged reading festival in the nation, with playwrights from across the country and around the world participating. Each reading is followed by a talk-back with the playwright, cast and director. The Road Theatre company Magnolia blvd., N. Hollywood. Opens Fri., July 10; check website for schedule; thru July 19. www.roadtheatre.org
Podccasts and Other Audio Events
OPEN DOOR PLAYHOUSE A platform for presenting short plays in podcast form. Free https://opendoorplayhouse.org
Available July 15: — That Kind of Future by Martin Fogarty — A woman wants to marry but her boyfriend doesn’t.
– Compiled by Deborah Klugman
