JANUARY
“The Notebook”
Hollywood Pantages Theatre – Broadway in Hollywood
6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
broadwayinhollywood.com
Jan. 6 – 25, 2026
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
300 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
scfta.org
Jan. 27 – Feb. 8, 2026
Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, “The Notebook” tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “The Notebook” is a moving portrait of the enduring power of love.
“The Wiz”
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
300 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
scfta.org
Jan. 13 – 25, 2026
The Tony Award-winning Best Musical that took the world by storm is back. “The Wiz” returns to stages across America in an all-new Broadway tour.
This groundbreaking twist on “The Wizard of Oz” changed the face of Broadway—from its score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and ‘70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world. With direction by Schele Williams (The Notebook, revival of Disney’s Aida), choreography by JaQuel Knight (Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies,” Black Is King) and additional material by Tony-nominated and Emmy-nominated writer and TV host Amber Ruffin (“The Amber Ruffin Show,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers”), this dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road. Everybody rejoice!
Family Fest – Lunar New Year
Jan. 17, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
“The Great Race” from Honolulu Theatre for Youth
Jan. 17, 2026, Two performances 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The Wallis
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
thewallis.org
Family Fest — The Wallis is celebrating Lunar New Year (the year of the horse) on Saturday, January 17 with a free outdoor festival celebration from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the grounds of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The entire family is invited admission free to this event filled with activities, festive music, dance, and foods inspired by this rich cultural tradition.
Family Fest comes alive with the sights, sounds, and traditions of the Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival. From colorful traditions and lively performances to immersive arts and crafts and fun activities, there’s something for everyone to explore. Whether making a lucky lantern, making music, or simply soaking up the festive atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to start the year together.
“The Great Race” — That same day in the indoor Lovelace Studio Theatre, paired with the Family Fest Lunar New Year, The Wallis presents “The Great Race” by the Honolulu Theatre for Youth telling the story of the Chinese Zodiac, directed and written by Reiko Ho. “The Great Race” is a ticketed performance with all seats priced at $20. For information and tickets for “The Great Race,” visit www.thewallis.org.
The show weaves a family celebration of Lunar New Year with a retelling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore. Through traditional movement, music, and martial arts, the audience learns how each animal earned its place in the 12-year cycle. When the Jade Emperor needs a way to tell time, he decrees that there will be a Great Race. The first twelve animals to cross the mighty river will have a year named after them. This 12-year cycle will mark the passage of time. Which animals win the race? What are the traits that help them cross the river? This re-telling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore features traditional Chinese music, Jingju and martial arts.
Scott Dunn Orchestra “Monsters, Murders, Spies, And Space: Those Fabulous Films Of The Seventies”
The Wallis
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
thewallis.org
Jan. 17, 2026
Join the Scott Dunn Orchestra on this deep dive into the iconic films of the ‘70s such as “Star Wars,” “The Godfather (I&II),” “Chinatown,” “The Sting,” “Diamonds are Forever,” “Taxi Driver,” and “Murder on the Orient Express.” The evening will feature music by Jerry Goldsmith, Michel Legrand, Marvin Hamlisch, David Shire, Richard Rodney Bennett, John Barry, Nina Rota, and John Williams during this concert of Hollywood’s third musical Golden Age.
More Miracles – 3 Original One-Act Plays
“Nun Fight” by Willa Fossum
“16 Summers” by Ayindé Howell
“In Recovery” by Mary Eileen O’Donnell
The Actors’ Gang
9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
theactorsgang.com
Jan. 22 – Feb. 21, 2026
Three original one acts written and directed by Actors’ Gang members are presented in More Miracles, Jan. 22 to Feb. 21, 2026. The plays were developed by The Actors’ Gang during the 2025 10-minute play festival, “Night Miracles: Nun Fight” written and directed by Willa Fossum; “Sixteen Summers,” written by Ayinde Howell and directed by Gloria Briseno; and “In Recovery,” written by Mary Eileen O’Donnell and directed by VJ Foster.
Margaret Cho
The Wallis
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
thewallis.org
Jan. 23, 2026
“This will be my most blistering and brutally honest show yet! Let’s tear down racism, homophobia and sexism with all that we have. We have to fight for what we have now, because if we wait any longer, it might be too late to save ourselves” says Cho.
A pioneer amongst women in comedy, Cho doesn’t take anything for granted as she continues to tackle difficult subjects with sensitivity and her razor sharp insight with her takes on addiction, abuse, activism and Asianness. It’s all about the politics of disgust and what is disgusting about politics.
Arooj Aftab
The Wallis
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
thewallis.org
Jan. 24, 2026
A voice of limitless depth, Arooj Aftab transforms stillness into song, weaving together jazz, ambient soundscapes, and centuries-old ghazals into something wholly her own. Declared “the coolest rock star in the world right now” by UNCUT, she continues to redefine genre, risk, and beauty.
Her music shimmers with longing and revelation as she explores love, shelter, and the irresistible pull of the unknown. Her position at the vanguard of creative music has earned her a GRAMMY award and multiple nominations, including Best New Artist and Best Alternative Jazz Album.
Eddie Izzard in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”
adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell
The Montalban Theatre
1615 Vine Street, Los Angeles CA 90028
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Jan. 22 – 31, 2026
Following a thrice extended engagement in New York, a box office record-breaking two-week run in Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle, and a six-week London run—which Dame Judi Dench called ‘Spectacular’—Tony Award-nominated Eddie Izzard brings Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” to life in a dynamic new staging of the iconic play, adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell.
Izzard says, “I have always gravitated towards playing complex and challenging characters and Hamlet is the ultimate. This is a production for everyone, a timeless drama with an accidental hero. Selina, Mark, and I want audiences to see and hear an accessible, touching, tragic, and dramatic Hamlet.”
20th Anniversary Los Angeles Ballet
The Wallis
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
thewallis.org
Jan. 29 – 31, 2026
For nearly 20 years, the Los Angeles Ballet has captivated the City of Angels with its daring creativity, elegance, and breathtaking artistry. Now, LAB prepares for this milestone with a triple bill of iconic works and undaunted new beginnings.
The evening includes Balanchine’s jazz-infused delight “Rubies”—an energetic reprise from LAB’s first-ever season. Hans Van Manen’s “Frank Bridge Variations” pairs Benjamin Britten’s lush score with an abstract expression of sensuality and, at times, explosive emotion. It is a powerful blend of classicism, spirited wit, and modern intensity.
Finally, in a moment charged with anticipation, LAB’s Artistic Director Melissa Barak unveils a world premiere, showcasing the forward-motion that continues to define the company.
“Crash Out Queens” A Tiffany Townsend Recital
Long Beach Opera
Altar Society, 230 Pine Ave., Long Beach
longbeachopera.com
Jan. 31 – Feb. 1, 2026
Soprano Tiffany Townsend officially kicks off the season with a bold recital developed in close collaboration with LBO. Conceived as both a recital and a dramatic exploration, the program traces a journey through opera’s most iconic moments of reckoning–examining the inner lives of women pushed to their psychological and emotional limits. Through scenes that bring to life some of the operatic repertoire’s most powerful female figures, Townsend brings these arias into the present with an empathetic, reimagined lens. Featuring scenic, dance, and instrumental collaborators, this performance invites audiences to experience the full scope of her evolving artistry and creative imagination.
FEBRUARY
Cheyenne Jackson
The Wallis
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210
thewallis.org
Feb. 5, 2026
Emmy and GRAMMY- nominated Cheyenne Jackson brings his powerhouse vocals to the stage with “Signs of Life,” a musical meditation on art, love, fatherhood, and the cosmic twists that have shaped his remarkable path. In “Signs of Life,” Jackson invites audiences on a deeply personal and uproariously funny exploration of the universe’s subtle cues. The evening features music spanning Sam Cooke and Elvis Presley to Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan to Cheyenne’s own song “Ok” about his father’s unconditional love for his gay son. From toe-tapping melodies to saucy showbiz anecdotes, prepare for an unforgettable journey filled with whimsy, laughter, and the sheer joy of a perfectly imperfect night of shared experience.
“Here Lies Love”
Mark Taper Forum
135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012
centertheatregroup.org/shows-tickets/venues/mark-taper-forum
Feb. 11 – March 22, 2026
“Here Lies Love” is a groundbreaking musical about former First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos and her family’s rise to power and subsequent fall at the hands of the Philippine People Power Revolution. The show goes beyond Marcos’s near-mythic obsession with shoes to explore true questions of authoritarian rule and responsibility. It is a story fueled by greed, power, and disco that feels as timely today as ever.
Amadeus
Pasadena Playhouse
39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
pasadenaplayhouse.org
Feb. 11 – March 8, 2026
The stage is set for a riveting rivalry between two composers: Antonio Salieri, the court’s celebrated musician, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the vulgar prodigy whose brilliance threatens everything Salieri holds dear. Tony Award-winner Jefferson Mays stars as Salieri under the masterful direction of Tony Award-winner Darko Tresnjak. This Tony and Oscar-winning masterpiece dives deep into ambition, envy, and the price of greatness.
Michael Feinstein’s Valentine with the Carnegie Hall Big Band
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
300 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
scfta.org
Feb. 14, 2026
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Michael Feinstein as he returns to Segerstrom Center for the Arts, this time in Segerstrom Hall for an unforgettable evening of romance, elegance, and song. Joined by the renowned Carnegie Hall Ensemble and a lineup of special guest artists to be announced, Feinstein brings his signature warmth, charm, and impeccable artistry to a night filled with timeless love songs and lush orchestrations.
Compagnie Hervé Koubi: “Sol Invictus”
The Wallis
9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd. Beverly Hills, CA 90210
thewallis.org
Feb. 19 – 21, 2026
With their show “Sol Invictus,” Compagnie Hervé Koubi delivers a baroque dreamscape. Muscular and sublime, the dancers move through light and shadow, echoing the chiaroscuro of Caravaggio and the raw physicality of street dance.
Koubi is known for his fusion of classical dance, capoeira, hip-hop, and martial arts. He draws on these influences and his French-Algerian roots to gather a collective of dancers from across the Mediterranean. They unite to explore resilience.
Named for the ancient Roman “Unconquered Sun” deity, Sol Invictus is a call for unity. “Here,” says Koubi, “sun and dance will emerge victorious.”
Monty Python’s “Spamalot”
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
300 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
scfta.org
Feb. 17 -22, 2026
“Spamalot,” which first galloped onto Broadway in 2005, features a book and lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. The original Broadway production was nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and won three, including Best Musical. The musical comedy, lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” has everything that makes a great knight at the theatre, from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery, and of course, the Lady of the Lake.
Patti LuPone “Matters of the Heart”
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
300 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
scfta.org
Feb. 18, 2026
There are Broadway stars, and then there is Patti LuPone. She is, of course, a three-time Tony Award winner for her performances as Joanne in Marianne Elliott’s award-winning production of the Stephen Sondheim-George Furth musical “Company,” Madame Rose in the 2008 Broadway revival of the Jule Styne-Stephen Sondheim-Arthur Laurents classic “Gypsy” and the title role in the original Broadway production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s “Evita.”
In “Matters of the Heart,” LuPone takes the audience on an exploration of the crimes, affairs and the mysteries of the heart, with performances of over two dozen love songs ranging from Broadway favorites to works by today’s top contemporary songwriters.
Norbert Leo Butz
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
300 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
scfta.org
Feb. 26 – 28, 2026
Norbert Leo Butz is a two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical and is one of only nine actors ever to have won the award twice as lead actor. In this special evening of story and song, Butz sings highlights from his storied three decades on the boards of Broadway – from his humble beginning as the 7th of 11 children to his Tony triumphs and everything in between.
MARCH
“The Adding Machine”
The Actors Gang
9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
theactorsgang.com
March 5- April 18, 2026
The Actors’ Gang then presents a new production of Elmer Rice’s 1923 “The Adding Machine,” directed by Cihan Sahin. The play is a classic that warns of and satirizes the future we find ourselves currently living in. The central character, Mr. Zero, an oppressed and abused ‘wage-slave,’ has been fired after a quarter century of loyal service as a bookkeeper. He has been replaced by an adding machine. Zero snaps and murders his boss; then tried, found guilty, and executed. Act two finds him in the stand-in for Heaven, Elysian Fields, where he operates an even larger computer (with his big toe), recording the output of downtrodden miners – until he is told that he is a waste of space and sent back to Earth for re-use.
“SIX”
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
300 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
scfta.org
March 10-15, 2026
From Tudor queens to pop icons, the “SIX” wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix 500 years of historical heartbreak into a celebration of 21st century girl power. “SIX” won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.
Matthew Morrison
Segerstrom Center for the Arts
300 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 92626
scfta.org
March 19-21, 2026
Matthew Morrison, known for his standout role as Will Schuester on “Glee,” is a dynamic performer whose charisma and versatility have captivated audiences for years. With a background in musical theater, Morrison blends his vocal talents with a strong acting presence, bringing depth and charm to all his performances.
“Kim’s Convenience”
Ahmanson Theatre
135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, 90012
centertheatregroup.org/shows-tickets
March 21-April 19, 2026
“Kim’s Convenience” began life as a play when it originally premiered in 2011 at the Toronto Fringe Festival. “Kim’s Convenience” became a very popular television series that ran for five seasons on CBC Television and Netflix. In “Kim’s Convenience,” Mr. Kim works hard to support his wife and children with his Toronto convenience store. As he evaluates his future, he faces both a changing neighborhood landscape and the gap between his values and those of his Canada-born son and daughter. Playwright Ins Choi calls “Kim’s Convenience” his “love letter to his parents and to all first-generation immigrants who call Canada their home.”