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STAGE LISTINGS FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, May 7 – 13, 2026
OPENING THIS WEEK:
All Theaters, Region-Wide:
9 TO 5 Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Opens Sat., May 9; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm. Sun., 2 pm; thru June 7. https://www.morgan-wixson.org/mainstage/nine-to-five
ASCENT Henry Ong’s play based on the true story of Qian Xuesen, a father of American rocketry and co-founder of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, who became later known as the father of Chinese rocketry. Skylight Theatre, 1816-1/2 N. Vermont Ave, Los Feliz. Opens Sat., May 9; Thurs.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 3 pm; thru June 14. skylighttheatre.org
EXIT THE KING Eugene Ionesco’s absurdist classic about a dying king’s last day on earth. A Noise Within, 3352 East Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. Opens Sat., May 9; Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 pm, Sun., 2 pm; thru May 31. anoisewithin.org
JEWISH FOR DINNER A Jewish woman brings her non-Jewish fiancé home to meet her conservative parents. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. Open Sun., May 10, 7 pm; perfs Sun., 7 pm; thru June 7. SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com/Jewish_for_Dinner.html
KATE HAMILL’S PRIDE AND PREJUDICE The production focuses on the internal and societal commentary which revolves around the “game of love” both then and now. Rotation Theatre Company, The Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Opens Fri., May 8; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm; thru May 31. rotationtheatreco@gmail.com
THE LITTLE MERMAID A family-friendly story of curiosity, courage, and the power of following your dreams. The Nocturne Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale. Opens Friday, May 8; see website for schedule; thru June 28. www.thenocturnetheatre.com
NEXT TO NORMAL A musical that centers on a suburban wife and mother who suffers from bipolar illness, impacting her family. Kentwood Players, Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., LA. Opens Fri., May 8; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 2 pm, dark Memorial Day weekend; thru June 6. www.kentwoodplayers.org
PICASSO: LE MONSTRE SACRÉ British actor Peter Tate’s incarnation of Pablo Picasso, a visionary artist whose obsession with his work often destroyed those he professed to love. Odyssey Theatre Ensemble, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West LA. Opens Fri., May 8; Thurs.-Sat., 8 pm. Sun., 3 pm; thru May 17. OdysseyTheatre.com
SANCTUARY CITY Set in the aftermath of 9/11, the play follows two teenagers in Newark navigating adolescence under the constant threat of deportation. Chance Theater @ Bette Aitken theater arts Center, 5522 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim. Opens Fri., May 8; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 3 pm; thru May 31. https://chancetheater.com/sanctuary/
STUCK Jessica Goldberg’s play follows two women who feel trapped in a stagnant world as their co-dependent bond fractures under the weight of depression, motherhood, and unraveling realities. Opia Theatre Company, The Noisy Nest, 148 S Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills. Opens Fri., May 8; Thurs.-Sat., 8 pm. www.TheNestLA.org/Stuck
THIS IS OUR YOUTH Set in the Reagan era, the play chronicles a pivotal 24 hours in the lives of three young adults on the Upper West Side. Dig Deep Theatre and Theater Extempore, The Olive Branch at Valencia Town Center, #3274, 24201 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita. Open Friday, May 8; Fri.-Sat., 7 pm, Sat.-Sun., 1 pm; thru May 17. https://obtscv.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200524290
CONTINUING PERFORMANCES
Larger Theaters, Region-Wide:
ALIEN GIRLS Amy Berryman’s play time travels through decades of friendship between two writers on the brink of huge life changes. The Old Globe, Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre Conrad Prebys Theatre Center, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego; check website for tickets; thru May 10. https://www.theoldglobe.org/pdp/26-season/alien-girls/#?startDate=2026-04-01&%3FendDate=2026-04-30
RECOMMENDED CARLOTA: ALHAJERO DE SECRETOS
(Carolina Pérez, Ricardo Cortés, José Martínez, Sergio Dávila, Adrian Campos, Ugho Badú (Photo by Grettel Cortes Photography)
Rodrigo García and Ugho Badú’s reimagining of Federico García Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba. Stage Raw’s review. Latino Theater Company at The Los Angeles Theater Center, 514 S. Spring St., downtown LA; Thurs.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 2 pm; thru May 24. latinotheaterco.org
RECOMMENDED COLORED PEOPLE’S TIME
Jah Shams and Kimberly Bailey (Kermit Carlyle Photography)
An examination of the lives of Black Americans, 1865-1965. Stage Raw’s review. The Robey Theatre Company at Los Angeles Theatre Center, Theatre Four, 514 S. Spring St, downtown LA; Thurs.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 3 pm; thru May 17. https://purchase.latinotheaterco.org/EventAvailability?EventId=2001
FLOWER DRUM SONG The Rodgers & Hammerstein musical updated for 2026 by Tony-winner David Henry Hwang. East West Players, The Aratani Theatre at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, 244 San Pedro St., Little Tokyo; check website for tickets; thru May 31. https://www.eastwestplayers.org/flower
FREMONT AVE. A new play by Reggie D. White brings to life three generations of Black men bound together by the woman at the center of their world. South Coast Repertory. 655 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa; check website for schedule; thru May 23. https://www.scr.org/plays/productions/25-26-season/fremont-ave/
GUAC Manuel Oliver channels his love, loss, and rage into a powerful force for change in this solo show inspired by the tragic death of his teenage son in the Parkland shooting. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City; check website for schedule; thru May 17. www.centertheatregroup.org
JACK AND THE BEANSTALK An interactive version of the famous story, with book and lyrics by Lloyd Schwartz. Theater West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, LA.; Sat., 1 pm; thru May 16. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jack-and-the-beanstalk-tickets-1732983182349
MASTER HAROLD…AND THE BOYS Athol Fugard’s gripping, deeply personal drama that unflinchingly confronts the realities of race, power, and betrayal. Stage Raw’s review. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood; Wed.-Thurs., 7:30 pm, Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sat., 3 pm, Sun. 2 pm and 7 pm; thru May 10.www.geffenplayhouse.com
MILLENNIALS ARE KILLING MUSICALS In this new musical comedy, three women work to shed the social media filters on their lives in order to fulfill their dreams. Stage Raw’s review. The Colony Theatre, 555 N. 3rd St., Burbank; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 7 pm, Sat.-Sun., 2 pm; thru May 17. https://thecolonytheatre.org
THE PIANO AND ME Known for his hit portrayals of musical geniuses in his beloved composer series, performer Hershey Felder now pulls back the curtain on his own story. Ensemble Theatre Company, The New Vic, 33 West Victoria St., Santa Barbara; Tues.-Thurs, 7: 30 pm, Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 3 pm and 7 pm, Wed. and Sat., 2 pm, no perf. Sun. May 10 at 7 pm; thru May 10. www.etcsb.org
RECOMMENDED THE STORYTELLER OF EAST LA
Lucy Rodriguez and Sal Lopez (Photo by Grettel Cortes Photography)
Blending intimate family drama with elements of magical realism, Evelina Fernández’s play explores themes of memory loss and the complexities of caring for aging loved ones, while celebrating the sustaining power of love, compassion, storytelling, and the resilience of family. Stage Raw’s review. Latino Theatre Company at the Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 South Spring St., downtown LA; Thurs.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 2 pm; thru May 24. latinotheaterco.org
RECOMMENDED WARSAW
Elias Scoufaras, Anna Van Valin, Bruce Nozick (Photo by Jordan Gohara)
In Paul Webb’s play, a woman fighting for her life after a devastating accident draws four very different visitors to her bedside — a doctor, the doctor’s estranged fiancé, a truck driver, and a hospital volunteer who believes he once knew her long ago. Stage Raw’s review. International City Theatre, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center’s Beverly O’Neill Theater, 330 East Seaside Way, Long Beach; Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 pm, Sun., 2 pm; thru May 17. InternationalCityTheatre.org.
Intimate Theaters, Hollywood:
RECOMMENDED HOY DE TI
Katia Gomez (Photo by Ethan Bartley)
Set during Día de los Muertos, César Velasco’s play follows a Mexican-American family who, navigating the lingering aftermath of a devastating loss, discovers an unexpected method of communicating with the dead. Meraki Theatre, Stage Raw’s review. The Hudson Mainstage, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Tues., May 5, 7 pm, Sat., May 9, 2:30 pm; thru May 9. https://www.onstage411.com/newsite/show/play_info.asp?show_id=8184&skin_show_id=32.8184
RECOMMENDED IRONBOUND
Martyna Majok’s play takes place over the course of 20 years, through three relationships, transpiring at a New Jersey bus stop, as Polish immigrant Darja negotiates for her future with men who can offer her love or security, but never both. Stage Raw’s review. The Madnani Theatre, 6760 Lexington Ave, Hollywood; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 2 pm, Mon., 8 pm; thru May 18. www.ironboundplay.com
THE LIMINARY Inspired by their own immigrant story and that of their family, creator/director Liviera Lim created this show in response to the continued discourse around immigrants in the U.S. and what it means to be considered “American.” Last Call Theatre, 1919 3rd Ave., LA; Thurs.-Sat., 8 pm; thru May 16. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lastcalltheatre/2135418
Intimate Theaters; Downtown LA, South LA, East LA:
RECOMMENDED FOR WANT OF A HORSE
Griffin Kelly and Joey Stromberg (Photo by Cooper Bates)
Trans playwright Olivia Dufault’s deeply human exploration of love, desire and unconventional relationships. Stage Raw’s review. Echo Theater Company, Atwater Village theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., Atwater; Fri.-Sun. 8, Sun., 2 pm, Mon., 8 pm; thru May 25. EchoTheaterCompany.com
RECOMMENDED THIS ENDS BADLY
Victoria Davidoff, Zaya Kolia, Edward Hoke and Frank Demma
A program of the short plays featuring the work of Sharon Yablon, Marlene Meyer and John Pollono among others. Stage Raw’s review. Frank’s at Echo Theater Company, Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., Atwater; Wed., 8 pm; thru May 13. www.echotheatercompany.com
Intimate Theaters, Valleys in LA County:
RECOMMENDED DARK LIBRARY: THE TIME MACHINE
Gabe Oliva (Rachel Leigh Lenses)
An immersive experience where the Victorian sci-fi novels of H.G. Wells come to life through theater, dance, experiential design, and curated cocktail pairings. Stage Raw’s review. After Hours Theater Company, 5628 Vineland Ave., North Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 7:30 pm and 9:30 pm, Sun., 4 pm and 6 pm; thru May 17. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dark-library-the-time-machine-tickets-1984341001352
RECOMMENDED HELL MOUTH
Danny Lee Gomez and Tony Abatemarco (Photo by Lizzie Kimball)
In Tom Jacobson’s new play, a man torn between his Midwestern parents and the Beverly Hills owners of an unknown Caravaggio rediscovers himself while making the art history discovery of the century. Stage Raw’s review. The Road Theatre Company, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., N. Hollywood; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 2 pm; thru June 6. https://ci.ovationtix.com/35065/production/1266509
RECOMMENDED SOUTHERN FRIED FUNERAL
Angelique Dunlap and Ted Burke (Photo by Kerr Lordygan)
A man’s sudden demise in embarrassing circumstances leaves the rest of the family to pick up the pieces of the clan’s unfinished business. Stage Raw’s review. Ahiah Center, 150 N. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 pm; Saturday, May 9 at 8 pm; Sunday, May 10, 3:30 and 6:30 pm; thru May 10. https://www.jewishsgpv.org/calendar/jfed-players-present-southern-fried-funeral
THIS IS OUR YOUTH Kenneth Lonergan’s play portrays the moment between adolescence and adulthood when many young people go out into the world, armed with ideas and techniques far more sophisticated than their parents realize, and far less effectual than they themselves imagine. Two Roads Theater, 4344 Tujunga Ave., North Hollywood; Fri.-Sun., 7:30 pm; thru May 17. https://citrusproductions.ticketspice.com/this-is-our-youth-by-kenneth-lonergan
THE YOUNG AND THE REST OF US Playwright Tamir Yardenne’s new dark comedy set behind the scenes of a daytime TV serial. Stage Raw’s review. Upstairs at The Group Rep, located on the second floor of the Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood; Thurs. and Sun., 7 pm, Sat., 4 pm; thru May 10. https://thegrouprep.org/theyoungandtherestofus
Intimate Theaters, West Side and Beaches:
BLUE KISS An SAT tutoring session takes a shocking turn when the teacher realizes that his new student has an agenda of her own. Stage Raw’s review. Ruskin Group Theatre, 2800 Airport Ave., Santa Monica; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 2 pm; thru May 17. http://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com
FALLEN ANGELS Noel Coward’s farce follows two well-to-do women whose calm domestic lives are upended by the impending arrival of a charming ex-lover they once shared. Little Fish Theatre, 514 N. Prospect Ave., L-1, Redondo Beach; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 2:30 pm; thru May 10. www.littlefishtheatre.org
HYMN Lolita Chakrabarti’s new play is a portrait of male friendship set against a background of R&B rhythms, boxing and rounds of scotch. Stage Raw’s review. Odyssey Theater Ensemble, 2055 South Sepulveda Blvd., West LA; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 3 pm, Wed., May 27, 8 pm; thru June 14. OdysseyTheatre.com
RECOMMENDED THE PRICE
Richard Fancy and Scott Jackson (Photo by Ian Cardamone)
Arthur Miller’s play concerns two brothers who unite in the attic of a brownstone to sort through their dead father’s things. Stage Raw’s review. Pacific Resident Theatre, 703 Venice Blvd., Venice; Thurs.-Sat., 8 pm, Sun., 3 pm; dark April 3; thru May 31. www.pacificresidenttheatre.org
Intimate Theaters, Neighboring Counties:
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Special Events:
ALCHEMICAL SOUND BATH EXPERIENCE A 45-minute immersive sonic Journey through the abyss. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, pillow and eye mask. Zombie Joe’s Underground Theater Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Fri.-Sat.. May 8 and 9, 6 pm and 8 pm. ZombieJoes.TIX.com
ASCAP MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP The three-day event will spotlight new works by emerging musical theatre writers. The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. https://tickets.thewallis.org/22252/22253
Mon., May 11, 2026 —Lilyville by Antonius Anand Nazareth
Tues., May 12 — The Waiting by Maria Isabella Andreoli and EmmaLee Kidwell
Cast of seven performers with guitar and violin accompaniment
Wed., May 13, 2026 — Legendary by Cheeyang Ng
A BEAUTIFUL MESS While giving a “TED” type talk about grief, a speaker gets more than she bargained for when three spirits from her past begin to disrupt the show, causing her to question everything she thought she knew about death. The Broadwater main stage, 1076 Lillian Way, Hollywood. Fri.-Sat.. May 8 and 9, 7 pm. https://tinyurl.com/yhwpb67s
BROADWAY BOUND The show is billed as “a love letter to American musical theater.” Theater West, 3333 West Cahuenga Blvd., LA. Fri.-Sun., May 8-10; Fri.-Sat., 8 pm. Sun., 2 pm. www.theatrewest.org
THE CALLBACK Brayden Hade’s play follows a celebrated casting director whose gift for reading people begins to unravel when he encounters an actress who refuses the narrative built around her. The Hudson Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Fri.-Sat.. May 8 and 9, 8 pm. https://TheatreSourceLA.com
THE JACKIE MASON MUSICAL Jackie Mason lives again in this show which takes place in 1977 in the 1988 and stars his real life, daughter, comedienne Sheba Mason. The Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. Sat.-Sun., May 9-10, 2:30 pm. theatre@santamonicaplayhouse.com
MADE IN BRASIL SOLO WORKS A show that spotlights a new generation of Brazilian artists living in Los Angeles. Highways Performance Space 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. Fri.-Sat.. May 8 and 9, 8 pm. https://highwaysperformance.org
SAINT VEGAS A memory play in which a man recalls the summer of his thirteenth year when a volatile teenage girl, moved into the small apartment he shared with his single mother. Chance Theater@ Bette Aitken theater arts Center, 5522 E La Palma Ave, Anaheim.w3d., MAY 13, 7:30 PM AND SUN., MAY 17, 7 PM. ChanceTheater.com
Podccasts and Other Audio Events
ARMS AROUND AMERICA (PODCAST) A podcast for everyone who wants to end gun violence, even if we disagree on how to get there. Each episode of “Arms Around America” features a short immersive audio drama based on stories of real families from around the country whose lives have been shaped by guns. https://www.danfroot.com/podcast
CIRCUMSTANCES AFFECTING THE HEAT OF THE SUN’S RAYS An LA Theatre Works production by Amanda Quaid about an amateur scientist, inventor and women’s rights activist in the 1800s who became the first to identify carbon dioxide as a greenhouse gas and as the principal cause of global warming, now streaming. streaming.latw.org
DEAN OF THE DIAMOND A new play by Mas Moriya based on the true-life story of the man often referred to as “the father of Japanese American baseball.” An audio theater piece by LA Theatre Works. Available now at streaming.latw.org
GOLDEN SHIELD A tale of technology, international intrigue and the delicate art of translation was recorded as part of LATW’s acclaimed Relativity Series of science-themed plays. A state-of-the-art recording by LA Theatre Works. latw.org
GROUNDLINGS KISSING BOOTH The latest show by the sketch and improv comedy troupe will be available to rent starting May 30th on Vimeo On Demand. Watch Groundlings Kissing Booth Online | Vimeo On Demand on Vimeo
OPEN DOOR PLAYHOUSE A platform for presenting short plays in podcast form. Free https://opendoorplayhouse.org
Available May 6: Holy Hell by Barbara Lindsay — A man and woman separately relate the story of the tragedy that brought them together and the love that redeemed them both.
SEARCHING FOR GALILEO’S DAUGHTER New from LA Theatre Works: A contemporary writer (played by Dickey) travels to Florence in the wake of a personal crisis, intent on reading the letters of Galileo’s daughter, a nun, to her father. As she delves deeper, her encounter with the nun’s resilience becomes a mirror for her own search for faith, forgiveness and truth. streaming.latw.org
– Compiled by Deborah Klugman
