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World Premiere
Sense of Decency
By Jake Broder
Based on the book The Nazi and the Psychiatrist by Jack El-Hai

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Directed by David Ellenstein
Co-Directed by Jake Broder
April 17 – May 12, 2024

Featuring: Frank Corrado, Brendan Ford, and Lucy Davenport

Jake Broder has crafted a surprise-filled exploration into what makes us tick. A psychological thriller filled with unexpected revelations, magic, and insight. A World Premiere theatrical foray into this historical meeting promises intrigue and theatrical sparks. When WWII ended, the Nuremburg trials were underway. Herman Göring was the highest-ranking Nazi alive. An American Army psychiatrist was tasked with interviewing him extensively and keeping him fit for trial. What happened in that fateful room had profound and unexpected consequences for both men. Dramatic gold.

Winner of the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Drama

Happy hour is a state of mind.

When Primary Trust by Eboni Booth premiered in New York in 2023, The Observer said, “it will restore your faith in theatre’s elemental storytelling powers.” The Daily Beast said it’s “pretty darn near to perfect.” Don’t miss the West Coast premiere of this award-winning New York Times Critic’s Pick play that will surprise you, and fill you with hope.

Kenneth, a 36-year-old bookstore worker in a small upstate New York town, spends his evenings sipping mai tais at the local tiki bar with his best friend Bert. When he’s suddenly laid off, Kenneth faces challenges he has long avoided—with transformative and heart-warming results. Primary Trust is a touching story of new beginnings, old (and new) friends, and finding the courage to see the world for the first time.

“This is the story of a friendship. Of how I got a new job. A story of love and balance and time.” Kenneth, Primary Trust

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Some storms you can’t hide from.

A series of intense storms – a “derecho” – is bearing down on an affluent Virginia neighborhood near D.C., where Eugenia Silva is preparing for a crucial meeting. Eugenia is a politician hoping to join the wave of women of color elected to public office. Her sister Mercedes is a struggling musician fighting to find her way on her own terms. As winds rise and thunder cracks — and tensions between the sisters reach boiling point — Eugenia’s political ambitions crash into Mercedes’s need to reconnect her sister with their roots.

Propulsive and whip-smart, Derecho confronts how traditional Latino values conflict with an ever-changing American definition of success. Will the storm wipe out their relationship and derail Eugenia’s campaign, or will the rains provide a fresh start?

This engrossing drama from Uruguayan-American writer Noelle Viñas harnesses the danger of colliding the personal and political to reach your goals. Director Delicia Turner Sonnenberg (The Garden) leads the production to bring the poetic language and powerful imagery to life. Derecho is the 11th show to have its premiere at La Jolla Playhouse after development as part of our DNA New Work Series.

“The bilingual parts of me are pressed flowers. Still. Hidden in books and home videos.” Eugenia, Derecho

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Our second jukebox musical of the summer, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical tells the story of Carole King’s life and career, using songs she wrote. Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. Eventually she meets a handsome young lyricist named Gerry Goffin and the two partner in romance and songwriting.

The duo make a name for themselves in the music business, knocking out hit after hit, get married and have a child. However, while their careers are on the rise, Carole’s personal life falls apart and she must change her life and find her own voice. From the chart-topping hits she wrote for the biggest acts in music to her own life-changing, trailblazing success with Tapestry, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime.

Rated PG for thematic elements.

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Escape to Margaritaville is the perfect jukebox musical for fans of yacht rock and Jimmy Buffett. Join Rachel and Tammy as they take a trip to Margaritaville, a run-down hotel on a Caribbean Island, for a vacation before Tammy’s wedding. While at the hotel, they meet a ragtag group including Tully the resident singer, Brick the bartender, Jamal the busboy, and J.D., a one-eyed beach bum who spends his days at the bar. While on vacation, they visit a volcano, dig up buried treasure, have a few drinks, and find true love.

Parrotheads will love the familiar favorites “Margaritaville,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” “Come Monday,” and more. With a book by Emmy Award winner Greg Garcia (“My Name is Earl,” “Raising Hope”) and Emmy nominee Mike O’Malley (“Survivor’s Remorse,” “Shameless”), this hilarious, heartwarming musical is the party you’ve been waiting for!

Rated PG-13 for language and adult themes.

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