Theater

California Live correspondent Jobeth Devera visits Club Fugazi to learn all about the captivating show “Dear San Francisco.” Acrobatics and aerialists create a thrilling show but this isn’t your typical circus; it’s a passionate love letter to the iconic city by the bay, weaving together stunning physical feats, original music, spoken word, and captivating projections that bring San Francisco’s...

American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) presents “Nobody Loves You,” a satirical musical comedy, from February 28th to March 30th, 2025. Bay Area hometown heroes Itamar Moses (Tony Award winner for The Band’s Visit; Drama Desk winner for Dead Outlaw) and Gaby Alter provide an uproarious book, witty lyrics, and a winsome pop score in this madcap musical comedy. Directed by Tony...

Phans ‘n Spams: “Phantom of the Opera” and “Monty Python’s SPAMALOT” will alight in Hollywood next season.

Get ready for the bingo game of your life! California Live’s Amber Pfister is downtown with the team behind Bingo Loco, a 3-hour-long interactive stage show complete with dance-offs, rave rounds, lip sync battles, throwback anthems, confetti showers, and prizes ranging from international vacations to air fryers, and so much more.

A red carpet premiere was on Feb. 19 and featured actors from the show, producers and other celebrities. 

The uplifting event will include a tree-planting ceremony, theatrical fun, and plenty of move-ahead spirit.

Roald Dahl’s beloved classic, James and the Giant Peach, is more than just a book; it’s a portal to a world of pure imagination. The whimsical adventure of young James Henry Trotter and his insect companions inside a giant peach has captivated readers for generations. Now, this extraordinary journey comes to life on stage at the Presidio Theatre, brought to...

SoCal’s favorite weatherman and comedian, Fritz Coleman, swings by the California Live studios to chat with Jessica Vilchis about his stand-up residency at the El Portal Theatre. For tickets visit elportaltheatre.com and enter code LIVE for $10 off!

Who is up for seeing the live production and hit film in one day?

International Happy “Talk Like a Pirate Day,” mateys.

A limited number of tickets will be released for every show; enter through the official app.

The museum’s 2024 Villa Classical Outdoor Theater production is co-presented by The Classical Theatre of Harlem.

Huzzah: Dramatically awesome pursuits are afoot off-stage at the Griffith Park-based events.

California Live’s Vicki Johnson visits The Old Globe Theatre in San Diego and chats with director Barry Edelstein about this summer’s once-in-a-lifetime production of Shakespeare’s “Henry 6.”

The celebrated “Angel Shoe” by Alexander McQueen will come to lovely life in Laguna Beach.

The world-famous Laguna Beach “stand-still-tacular” opens in less than two months.

The Independent Shakespeare Company will stage the popular play starting in July; special events will festoon the calendar, too.

The storied amphitheater will welcome José Feliciano and Tres Souls, Airborne Toxic Event, and Guster with the LA Phil.

California Live’s Danielle Nottingham chats with actors Travis Van Winkle and Bridget Regan about their longtime friendship and upcoming starring roles in a charity performance of “Cat On a Hot Tin Roof,” in Los Angeles.

California Live’s Danielle Nottingham visits the production of “Funny Girl” for LA Theatre Week to learn about the importance of local theater. LA Theatre Week runs through April 14th, offering theatre lovers an affordable way to explore the rich performance scene in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.