News And Blogs

Happy Jewish American Heritage Month! Since 2006, the United States recognizes and celebrates Jewish contributions to American culture while reflecting on the history and challenges the community has faced throughout the month of May.

Being Transparent with Adina Verson

Center Theatre Group’s Light Up Los Angeles gala in April raised over $1.3 million in support of the Education & Community Partnerships program—the largest amount in the annual event’s history.

Light Up Los Angeles

“NEW MUSICALS ARE THE MOST REWARDING AND TERRIFYING THING YOU CAN EVER DO IN THEATRE,” Center Theatre Group Associate Artistic Director Kelley Kirkpatrick said.

A New Standing Order

Though every day should be Mother’s Day, we wanted to recognize the special individuals in our lives during the month where we set aside time to celebrate them. So, join us, and take a look at some of the moms who have guided, graced, and gifted their talents on our stages.

Let’s go Moms, LET’S GO!

“Oh, say do you see what I see?” 1776 continues to captivate audiences at the Ahmanson Theatre, highlighting the history of our country and the foundations and principles our democracy is set on, while reminding us of the voices left out of the conversations at our dawn. Musicals are a great storytelling tool and offer a unique perspective into...

Singin’ Through History!

Gender Inclusivity and Language in A Transparent Musical Prepared by the Trans/GNC members of A Transparent Musical.

Continuing the conversation

Dear Friend: We are excited to share today’s news that Center Theatre Group’s Board of Directors has appointed Snehal Desai as our next Artistic Director. Snehal will join Managing Director / CEO Meghan Pressman in August, from his current post as Producing Artistic Director of L.A.’s historic East West Players where he has led the company...

Center Theatre Group Announces New Artistic Director

The 1992 L.A. Uprising was a monumental moment in Los Angeles history, documented through Anna Deavere Smith’s play, Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992. Now, thirty years later, the play makes its return to the Mark Taper Forum, where it originally premiered, to see how far we have come in the past decades—and how much further we still have to go. The...

Community in Flames

Roses are blooming, chocolates are sweet, and love is the factor that makes it complete. Valentine’s Day is this month, and the sugary scent of love encompasses all. With our rose-tinted shades on, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to take a walk down memory lane and look at some of our favorite love-centric productions presented h...

A Rose-Tinted Stroll

HAPPY APRIL! It’s the month that starts off with dad jokes, belly laughs, prank calls, and awkward moments where you pretend to laugh at your director’s less-than-funny jokes. But for pranksters and comedians, this is the time to shine. Comedy is a unique tool that helps artists communicate their stories through laughs and cackles. It’s a sto...

‘Jokesters’ at Center Theatre Group

Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 spent the first week of rehearsal at the historic headquarters of the Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC). The city of Watts is both directly tied to the L.A. Uprising and a hub of community action, protest, and advocacy since the 1960s.

Rising From the Ashes