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Review: In Dragon Lady, Sara Porkalob Plays a Host of Family Members at the Geffen Playhouse

Review: In Dragon Lady, Sara Porkalob Plays a Host of Family Members at the Geffen Playhouse

Review: Tiny Father Shows a Father’s Tenuous Relationship With Our Healthcare System

Review: Tiny Father Shows a Father’s Tenuous Relationship With Our Healthcare System

Geffen Playhouse’s 2024-25 Season Includes Rainn Wilson in <i>Waiting for Godot</i>

Geffen Playhouse’s 2024-25 Season Includes Rainn Wilson in Waiting for Godot

Review: Jane Levy Stands Out in Uneven <i>POTUS</i> at the Geffen Playhouse

Review: Jane Levy Stands Out in Uneven POTUS at the Geffen Playhouse

<i>Fat Ham</i> Broadway Stars Will Reprise Performances in Geffen Playhouse Run

Fat Ham Broadway Stars Will Reprise Performances in Geffen Playhouse Run

Cast Announced for World Premiere of <I>Black Cypress Bayou</I> at Geffen Playhouse

Cast Announced for World Premiere of Black Cypress Bayou at Geffen Playhouse

Alexandra Billings, Maria Bello, Jane Levy to Star in <i>POTUS</i> at the Geffen Playhouse

Alexandra Billings, Maria Bello, Jane Levy to Star in POTUS at the Geffen Playhouse

Review: A Heart-Affirming <I>Every Brilliant Thing</I> With Daniel K. Isaac

Review: A Heart-Affirming Every Brilliant Thing With Daniel K. Isaac

Oscar Winner Tarell Alvin McCraney Named Artistic Director of Geffen Playhouse

Oscar Winner Tarell Alvin McCraney Named Artistic Director of Geffen Playhouse

Wendie Malick, Jonah Platt, and More Join West Coast Premiere of <i>The Engagement Party</i>

Wendie Malick, Jonah Platt, and More Join West Coast Premiere of The Engagement Party

<i>Fat Ham</i> and <i>POTUS</i> to Have LA Premieres at Geffen Playhouse

Fat Ham and POTUS to Have LA Premieres at Geffen Playhouse

Review: Ava Gardner Comes to the Stage in Elizabeth McGovern’s Uneven <i>Ava: The Secret Conversations</i>

Review: Ava Gardner Comes to the Stage in Elizabeth McGovern’s Uneven Ava: The Secret Conversations

Interview: Elizabeth McGovern on Her New Ava Gardner Play and Busting Out of Downton Abbey

Interview: Elizabeth McGovern on Her New Ava Gardner Play and Busting Out of Downton Abbey

Interview: Ciara Renée on What Her Role in <i>The Lonely Few</i> Means to Her

Interview: Ciara Renée on What Her Role in The Lonely Few Means to Her

Review: An Unwieldy But Promising <em>First Deep Breath</em> at the Geffen Playhouse

Review: An Unwieldy But Promising First Deep Breath at the Geffen Playhouse

Tony Winner Lauren Patten to Lead World-Premiere Musical <em>The Lonely Few</em>

Tony Winner Lauren Patten to Lead World-Premiere Musical The Lonely Few

Interview: Adam Kantor Talks About the Catharsis of His Role in <em>The Inheritance</em>

Interview: Adam Kantor Talks About the Catharsis of His Role in The Inheritance

Review: A Stirring Los Angeles Production of <em>The Inheritance</em> Boasts a Strong Cast for an Epic Work

Review: A Stirring Los Angeles Production of The Inheritance Boasts a Strong Cast for an Epic Work

Elizabeth McGovern to Play Ava Gardner in New Geffen Playhouse Production

Elizabeth McGovern to Play Ava Gardner in New Geffen Playhouse Production

Review: <em>A Wicked Soul in Cherry Hill</em> Dabbles With Noir but Fails to Deliver the Goods

Review: A Wicked Soul in Cherry Hill Dabbles With Noir but Fails to Deliver the Goods

Review: <em>Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?</em>, Starring Zachary Quinto and Calista Flockhart, Packs a Wallop

Review: Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Starring Zachary Quinto and Calista Flockhart, Packs a Wallop

Geffen Playhouse Announces <em>Man of God</em> Casting

Geffen Playhouse Announces Man of God Casting

<em>The Inheritance</em> and More on Tap for Geffen Playhouse Season

The Inheritance and More on Tap for Geffen Playhouse Season

Review: Tradition and the Secular World Vie for a Young Hasid's Attention in <em>Trayf</em>

Review: Tradition and the Secular World Vie for a Young Hasid's Attention in Trayf

Aimee Carrero and Graham Phillips Join Cast of <em>Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?</em> at Geffen

Aimee Carrero and Graham Phillips Join Cast of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Geffen

Interview: Through <em>Power of Sail</em> at the Geffen, Bryan Cranston Examines His Place in the World

Interview: Through Power of Sail at the Geffen, Bryan Cranston Examines His Place in the World

Full Cast Announced for Bryan Cranston and Amy Brenneman-led <em>Power of Sail</em>

Full Cast Announced for Bryan Cranston and Amy Brenneman-led Power of Sail

Interview: <em>The Chi</em> Star Tyla Abercrumbie Goes Back to the '40s in <em>Paradise Blue</em>

Interview: The Chi Star Tyla Abercrumbie Goes Back to the '40s in Paradise Blue

Zachary Quinto and Calista Flockhart to Lead <em>Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?</em> at the Geffen

Zachary Quinto and Calista Flockhart to Lead Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at the Geffen

Bryan Cranston and Amy Brenneman to Star in Geffen Playhouse's <em>Power of Sail</em>

Bryan Cranston and Amy Brenneman to Star in Geffen Playhouse's Power of Sail

Interview: Artistic Director Matt Shakman on the Geffen as a Hub for Interactive Performance

Interview: Artistic Director Matt Shakman on the Geffen as a Hub for Interactive Performance

Jefferson Mays's One-Man <em>A Christmas Carol</em> Will Stream This Holiday Season

Jefferson Mays's One-Man A Christmas Carol Will Stream This Holiday Season

New Works by Chelsea Marcantel, Helder Guimarães, and Sri Rao Set for Virtual Geffen Season

New Works by Chelsea Marcantel, Helder Guimarães, and Sri Rao Set for Virtual Geffen Season

Crossword Constructor David Kwong to Present New Virtual Theater Piece <em>Inside the Box</em>

Crossword Constructor David Kwong to Present New Virtual Theater Piece Inside the Box

What's Streaming? <em>Bombshell</em>, Gillian Anderson in <em>Streetcar</em>, and Much More

What's Streaming? Bombshell, Gillian Anderson in Streetcar, and Much More

Review: Quarantine Magic Show <em>The Present</em> by Helder Guimarães Is a Confounding Thrill

Review: Quarantine Magic Show The Present by Helder Guimarães Is a Confounding Thrill

What's Streaming? <em>Menopause the Musical</em> and Much More

What's Streaming? Menopause the Musical and Much More

Geffen Playhouse to Present Live, Interactive Virtual Magic Show by Helder Guimarães

Geffen Playhouse to Present Live, Interactive Virtual Magic Show by Helder Guimarães

Shows You Can Stream at Home

Shows You Can Stream at Home

Bryan Cranston to Make Theatrical Directorial Debut as Part of New Geffen Season

Bryan Cranston to Make Theatrical Directorial Debut as Part of New Geffen Season

<em>Key Largo</em> Is Full of Sound but Lacks Fury

Key Largo Is Full of Sound but Lacks Fury

<em>The Thanksgiving Play</em> Hilariously Revises America's Revisionist History

The Thanksgiving Play Hilariously Revises America's Revisionist History

First Look at Idina Menzel in the West Coast Premiere of <em>Skintight</em>

First Look at Idina Menzel in the West Coast Premiere of Skintight

<em>Witch</em> Goes Medieval on Modern Times

Witch Goes Medieval on Modern Times

Geffen Playhouse Announces Playwrights for 2019-20 Cycle of the Writers' Room

Geffen Playhouse Announces Playwrights for 2019-20 Cycle of the Writers' Room

Maura Tierney's Devil of a Summer, Starting <em>Witch</em> and Ending <em>The Affair</em>

Maura Tierney's Devil of a Summer, Starting Witch and Ending The Affair

The Case Is Anything But Elementary in <em>Mysterious Circumstances</em>

The Case Is Anything But Elementary in Mysterious Circumstances

Idina Menzel to Reprise Role in <em>Skintight</em> for Geffen Playhouse 2019-20 Season

Idina Menzel to Reprise Role in Skintight for Geffen Playhouse 2019-20 Season

<em>The Niceties</em> to Join Geffen Playhouse 2018-19 Season

The Niceties to Join Geffen Playhouse 2018-19 Season

<em>Black Super Hero Magic Mama</em> Casting Announced

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Casting Announced

One-Man <em>Christmas Carol</em> Taps Into the Story's Inner Terror

One-Man Christmas Carol Taps Into the Story's Inner Terror

<em>The Cake</em> Is Ripped From the Headlines and Fresh From the Oven

The Cake Is Ripped From the Headlines and Fresh From the Oven

<em>The Untranslatable Secrets of Nikki Corona</em> Tackles an All-Too-Familiar Parable

The Untranslatable Secrets of Nikki Corona Tackles an All-Too-Familiar Parable

Debra Jo Rupp Will Star in Bekah Brunstetter's <em>The Cake</em>

Debra Jo Rupp Will Star in Bekah Brunstetter's The Cake

José Rivera's <em>The Untranslatable Secrets of Nikki Corona</em> Announces Casting

José Rivera's The Untranslatable Secrets of Nikki Corona Announces Casting

Introducing Amanda Peet, Playwright

Introducing Amanda Peet, Playwright

<em>Skeleton Crew</em> Draws Attention to the Disenfranchised in America

Skeleton Crew Draws Attention to the Disenfranchised in America

Michael Arden to Direct Jefferson Mays in One-Man <em>A Christmas Carol</em>

Michael Arden to Direct Jefferson Mays in One-Man A Christmas Carol

Mamie Gummer and Joe Tippett to Star in <em>Our Very Own Carlin McCullough</em>

Mamie Gummer and Joe Tippett to Star in Our Very Own Carlin McCullough

In Search of a <em>Significant Other</em>

In Search of a Significant Other

Geffen Playhouse Announces Los Angeles Playwrights Residency Program

Geffen Playhouse Announces Los Angeles Playwrights Residency Program

Dick Van Dyke and Lin-Manuel Miranda to Be Honored by Geffen Playhouse

Dick Van Dyke and Lin-Manuel Miranda to Be Honored by Geffen Playhouse

Every Woman Has a Story in Sarah Jones's <em>Sell/Buy/Date</em>

Every Woman Has a Story in Sarah Jones's Sell/Buy/Date

Brian Dennehy, Jefferson Mays, and More Join New Geffen Season

Brian Dennehy, Jefferson Mays, and More Join New Geffen Season

<em>Ironbound </em> Presents a Woman's Life of Struggle and Strong Will

Ironbound Presents a Woman's Life of Struggle and Strong Will

Christian Camargo to Join Marin Ireland in Geffen Playhouse's <em>Ironbound</em>

Christian Camargo to Join Marin Ireland in Geffen Playhouse's Ironbound

Geffen Playhouse Production of <em>Ironbound</em> Announces Additional Casting

Geffen Playhouse Production of Ironbound Announces Additional Casting

<em>Chasing Mem'ries</em>

Chasing Mem'ries

<em>A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit…</em>

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Gynecologic Oncology Unit…

Arye Gross to Star in <em>Underneath the Lintel</em> at the Geffen Playhouse

Arye Gross to Star in Underneath the Lintel at the Geffen Playhouse

<em>A Funny Thing…</em> Is Happening at Geffen Playhouse

A Funny Thing… Is Happening at Geffen Playhouse

<em>Game of Thrones</em>'s Matt Shakman to Become Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director

Game of Thrones's Matt Shakman to Become Geffen Playhouse Artistic Director

Halley Feiffer to Star in LA Premiere of Her Play <em>A Funny Thing Happened…</em>

Halley Feiffer to Star in LA Premiere of Her Play A Funny Thing Happened…

<em>Letters From a Nut by Ted L. Nancy</em>

Letters From a Nut by Ted L. Nancy

<em>Constellations</em>, Starring Ginnifer Goodwin and Allen Leech, Extends

Constellations, Starring Ginnifer Goodwin and Allen Leech, Extends

<em>Constellations</em>

Constellations

Ginnifer Goodwin and Allen Leech Travel the Multiverse in <em>Constellations</em>

Ginnifer Goodwin and Allen Leech Travel the Multiverse in Constellations

<em>Actually</em>

Actually

<em>Downton Abbey</em>'s Allen Leech to Join Ginnifer Goodwin in <em>Constellations</em>

Downton Abbey's Allen Leech to Join Ginnifer Goodwin in Constellations

Anna Ziegler's <em>Actually</em> Announces World Premiere Casting at the Geffen Playhouse

Anna Ziegler's Actually Announces World Premiere Casting at the Geffen Playhouse

<em>Significant Other</em> and <em>Ironbound</em> Added to Geffen Playhouse Season

Significant Other and Ironbound Added to Geffen Playhouse Season

Amber Tamblyn to Make Off-Broadway Debut in <em>Can You Forgive Her?</em>

Amber Tamblyn to Make Off-Broadway Debut in Can You Forgive Her?

Jerry Seinfeld to Produce Geffen Playhouse's <em>Letters From a Nut</em>

Jerry Seinfeld to Produce Geffen Playhouse's Letters From a Nut

Barbra Streisand and Rob Reiner Honor Mel Brooks, Quincy Jones at Geffen Playhouse

Barbra Streisand and Rob Reiner Honor Mel Brooks, Quincy Jones at Geffen Playhouse

Geffen Playhouse Launches BroadwayHD Partnership With <em>Long Day's Journey</em>

Geffen Playhouse Launches BroadwayHD Partnership With Long Day's Journey

Neil LaBute, Dominique Morisseau, and More Set for Geffen Playhouse 2017-18 Season

Neil LaBute, Dominique Morisseau, and More Set for Geffen Playhouse 2017-18 Season

<em>Long Day's Journey Into Night</em>

Long Day's Journey Into Night

Neil Patrick Harris to Produce New Solo Show by Derek Delgaudio; Frank Oz to Direct

Neil Patrick Harris to Produce New Solo Show by Derek Delgaudio; Frank Oz to Direct

<em>Once Upon a Time</em> Star Ginnifer Goodwin to Make L.A. Stage Debut in <em>Constellations</em>

Once Upon a Time Star Ginnifer Goodwin to Make L.A. Stage Debut in Constellations

Moya Angela, Bess Motta, and More Win LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards

Moya Angela, Bess Motta, and More Win LA STAGE Alliance Ovation Awards

<em>The Lion</em>

The Lion

Jane Kaczmarek and Alfred Molina to Lead <em>Long Day's Journey Into Night</em>

Jane Kaczmarek and Alfred Molina to Lead Long Day's Journey Into Night

<em>The Model Apartment</em>

The Model Apartment

<em>Barbecue</em>

Barbecue

Geffen Playhouse Fires Up the Grill for <em>Barbecue</em>

Geffen Playhouse Fires Up the Grill for Barbecue

<em>In & Of Itself</em>

In & Of Itself

<em>Stage Kiss</em>

Stage Kiss

<em>Stage Kiss</em> Arrives at Geffen Playhouse

Stage Kiss Arrives at Geffen Playhouse

Benjamin Scheuer's <em>The Lion</em> Announces Search for New Leading Player

Benjamin Scheuer's The Lion Announces Search for New Leading Player

Plays by Matthew Lopez, Donald Margulies, Robert O'Hara Set for Geffen Season

Plays by Matthew Lopez, Donald Margulies, Robert O'Hara Set for Geffen Season

<em>Sex With Strangers</em>

Sex With Strangers

Geffen Playhouse Presents <em>Sex With Strangers</em>

Geffen Playhouse Presents Sex With Strangers

<em>Barcelona</em>

Barcelona

<em>Barcelona</em> Makes West Coast Premiere

Barcelona Makes West Coast Premiere

<em>The Office</em>'s Rainn Wilson Stars in <em>Thom Pain (based on nothing)</em>

The Office's Rainn Wilson Stars in Thom Pain (based on nothing)

TheaterMania's Favorite Regional Shows of 2015

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TheaterMania's Favorite Regional Shows of 2015

Justin Kirk and Nicole Parker Open in <em>These Paper Bullets!</em>

Justin Kirk and Nicole Parker Open in These Paper Bullets!

Justin Kirk and Nicole Parker Bring the '60s to Life in <em>These Paper Bullets!</em>

Justin Kirk and Nicole Parker Bring the '60s to Life in These Paper Bullets!

<em>Outside Mullingar</em> Begins at Geffen Playhouse

Outside Mullingar Begins at Geffen Playhouse

Justin Kirk and Nicole Parker to Lead New York Production of <em>These Paper Bullets!</em>

Justin Kirk and Nicole Parker to Lead New York Production of These Paper Bullets!

<em>Guards at the Taj</em>

Guards at the Taj

Geffen Playhouse Presents the West Coast Premiere of <em>Guards at the Taj</em>

Geffen Playhouse Presents the West Coast Premiere of Guards at the Taj

<em>These Paper Bullets!</em>

These Paper Bullets!

"It's Gonna Be Awesome!" Nicole Parker on Shakespeare/Beatles Mash-Up <em>These Paper Bullets!</em>

"It's Gonna Be Awesome!" Nicole Parker on Shakespeare/Beatles Mash-Up These Paper Bullets!

Geffen Playhouse Presents West Coast Premiere of <em>These Paper Bullets!</em>

Geffen Playhouse Presents West Coast Premiere of These Paper Bullets!

<em>Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin</em> Returns to the Geffen Playhouse

Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin Returns to the Geffen Playhouse

<em>Bad Jews</em>

Bad Jews

<em>Bad Jews</em> Makes Its West Coast Premiere

Bad Jews Makes Its West Coast Premiere

<em>Murder for Two</em> Begins at the Geffen Playhouse

Murder for Two Begins at the Geffen Playhouse

<em>The Power of Duff</em>

The Power of Duff

Billie Joe Armstrong Shakespeare-Themed Musical to Make West Coast Premiere

Billie Joe Armstrong Shakespeare-Themed Musical to Make West Coast Premiere

Geffen Playhouse’s Presentation of <em>The Power of Duff</em> Starts Performances

Geffen Playhouse’s Presentation of The Power of Duff Starts Performances

New York's <em>Murder for Two</em> Duo to Reprise Their Roles in L.A.

New York's Murder for Two Duo to Reprise Their Roles in L.A.

<em>Switzerland</em>

Switzerland

<em>Switzerland</em>, Featuring Laura Linney and Seth Numrich, Begins Tonight

Switzerland, Featuring Laura Linney and Seth Numrich, Begins Tonight

<em>The Night Alive</em>

The Night Alive

Laura Linney and Seth Numrich to Star in <em>Switzerland</em> at the Geffen Playhouse

Laura Linney and Seth Numrich to Star in Switzerland at the Geffen Playhouse

<em>Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin</em> Returns to the Geffen Playhouse This Summer

Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin Returns to the Geffen Playhouse This Summer

Geffen Playhouse to Honor George Lucas and Sir Elton John

Geffen Playhouse to Honor George Lucas and Sir Elton John

<em>The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord</em>

The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord

<em>Choir Boy</em>

Choir Boy

Amber Tamblyn Offers the Women of Los Angeles Some Much Needed "Lady Porn" in <em>Reasons to Be Pretty</em>

Amber Tamblyn Offers the Women of Los Angeles Some Much Needed "Lady Porn" in Reasons to Be Pretty

Kate Jennings Grant, Sarah Steele, and More to Join Blythe Danner in <em>The Country House</em> on Broadway

Kate Jennings Grant, Sarah Steele, and More to Join Blythe Danner in The Country House on Broadway

<em>Dixie's Tupperware Party</em>

Dixie's Tupperware Party

<em>Death of the Author</em>

Death of the Author

<em>Ruth Draper's Monologues</em>

Ruth Draper's Monologues

<em>Slowgirl</em>

Slowgirl

<em>Play Dead</em>

Play Dead

<em>Wait Until Dark</em>

Wait Until Dark

Andy Perez Appointed Press Director of the Geffen Playhouse

Miss Julie

The Gift

Build

Arye Gross, Annabelle Gurwitch Set for Geffen Production of Donald Margulies’ Coney Island Christmas

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