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Center Theatre Group

Center Theatre Group

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Center Theatre Group is a creative force that showcases an eclectic mix of reimagined classics, exciting new works, and spectacular concert events. They present this ambitious programming across their three iconic Los Angeles stages: The Ahmanson, Mark Taper Forum, and Kirk Douglas Theatre.
Poster of Here Lies Love in Los Angeles.

Here Lies Love

Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum
from $60

Dive into this dazzling disco-pop spectacle where Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos rule the Philippines from the dance floor, spinning a cautionary, couture-clad tale of their rise from starry-eyed power couple to corrupt dictators.

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Kim's Convenience

Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre
from $39

Experience the play that inspired the Netflix hit. Welcome to the best corner store in Toronto, where the hilarious and stubborn Mr. Kim (Ins Choi) tries to keep his traditional ways intact while battling his modern kids over everything from rent and careers to who gets to fold the newspaper display.

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MUSE/IQUE Presents: Back to OZ

Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum
from $42

Celebrate the underdog with the DCG Singers Collective and the MUSE/IQUE Orchestra as they present a dazzling program featuring songs from the magical land of Oz. Hear hits from Wicked, The Wiz, and more performed live.

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GUAC

Center Theatre Group at the Kirk Douglas Theatre
from $40

After a sold-out run, Manuel Oliver returns to the Kirk Douglas Theatre to share the moving story of his journey from father to activist. This one-man performance is a fearless call for change that brilliantly illustrates the need for gun reform and proves nothing powers passion like a parent's love.

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Primary Trust

Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum
from $46

Follow the sweetly awkward Ken, a lovable bookstore clerk in his late thirties whose meticulously quiet life is gently upended by a new job, a friendly bartender, and the surprisingly helpful advice of his fully imaginary best friend. This heartwarming play won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for drama.

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Mamma Mia!

Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre
from $49

This ultimate, high-kicking musical celebration throws a bride-to-be, her free-spirited mom, and three bewildered potential dads onto a Greek island, resulting in a hilarious, sun-soaked adventure set to the music of ABBA!

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MUSE/IQUE Presents: Defiantly Joni

Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum
from $42

Join the MUSIE/IQUE Orchestra in honoring Joni Mitchell, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. You'll hear classics like "Both Sides Now," "Circle Game," and more. It's a concert event you don't want to miss.

The Turning

Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum

In this world-premiere folk musical, best friends Gracie and Nora escape the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and head to a secluded wellness retreat in the California wilderness. As they participate in self-help rituals, they are pushed to their limits and embark on a wild ride unlike any other.

Poster of Clue in Los Angeles.

Clue

Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre

The classic board game comes to the stage. In this hilarious whodunit based on the 1985 movie, six mysterious guests are blackmailed into visiting a remote New England mansion. When their host is killed, they must avoid becoming victims themselves and find the murderer among them.

Dog Man: The Musical

Center Theatre Group at the Kirk Douglas Theatre

Based on Dav Pilkey’s best-selling graphic novel series, this hilarious musical follows the ultimate good boy as tries his best to save the city. With Petey the Cat, Flippy Bailey, and more, it’s full of the colorful characters kids love making it the perfect show for the whole family.

Poster of Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN in Los Angeles.

Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN

Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre

Winning five Tony Awards in 1957, this Golden Age musical follows a charming con man who tricks the people of River City, Iowa into purchasing instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he never intends to organize. Instead, he plans to leave town with the cash but everything changes when he falls for the city’s beloved librarian.

Poster of Oh, Mary! in Los Angeles.

Oh, Mary!

Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre

Don’t miss the Tony Award-winning hit’s LA premiere. In this historical rewrite, Mary Todd Lincoln spirals through a booze-soaked quest for stage stardom in the weeks leading up to her husband’s assassination. It’s an unhinged farce by Cole Escola, a comedian and playwright who did “less than no research” on their subject.

Poster of Destiny of Desire in Los Angeles.

Destiny of Desire

Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum

Acting as a homage to the Latin American telenovela genre, this play with music takes place in Bellarica, Mexico where two baby girls are switched at birth. It is a hilarious rollercoaster of a ride that explores love, class, and destiny.

Poster of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong in Los Angeles.

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre

Charles Dickens’ masterpiece is no match for The Cornley Amateur Drama Society. Witness as the chaotic comedy troupe battles miscommunication, delayed sets, and more proving that not even holiday magic can save them. This laugh-out-loud play is a guaranteed good time.

Fiddler on the Roof

Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre

National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s award-winning production starring Steven Skybell comes to LA. Presented in Yiddish with English and Russian supertitles, this timeless musical tells the story of a Jewish farmer who fights to preserve tradition against his daughters' modern desires.

John Proctor is the Villain

Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum

Don’t miss your chance to see the acclaimed play that took Broadway by storm. This coming-of-age story centers on an AP English class in Georgia as five Gen Z women question the traditional heroic narrative of John Proctor. As they dig deeper, they start to discover parallels to scandals in their own community revealing secrets others hoped would stay buried.

Riverdance 30 - The New Generation

Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre

Celebrating a remarkable 30 years, the global sensation welcomes fresh talent to the stage. Prepare to be dazzled by their unparalleled skill as they breathe new life into the fan-favorite show with new choreography, costumes, and more.

Fences

Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum

August Wilson’s 1985 Pulitzer-Prize winning play focuses on Troy Maxson, a 53-year old sanitation worker and former Negro League baseball player. Bitter over the racial discrimination that denied him a Major League career, Troy’s wife and son are left to deal with his anger and frustration as it tears their family apart.

BOOP! The Musical

Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre

Betty’s life is turned upside down when she travels from the safety of her black-and-white world to the unpredictable streets of modern-day New York City. Desperate for a change and seeking a break from her demanding career, she finds love, makes friends, and learns to unleash her power.

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