Discover the Secrets of “All the Men Who’ve Frightened Me” at La Jolla Playhouse!
September 16 - October 12 Young married couple Ty and Nora are preparing to move into Ty’s childhood home to start a family. While they are busy choosing paint colors, lamps and throw pillows, they learn that Nora is unable to carry the child they so desperately want. So Ty, a trans man, makes the impulsive decision to carry the baby himself. Ty and Nora’s preparations for parenthood begin to collapse when three mysterious men from Ty’s past inexplicably begin appearing in their new home. Noah Diaz’s rich, multi-layered, magical drama is full of shrewd insights and humor. Helmed by...
The Heart: A Life-Saving Journey at La Jolla Playhouse!
The Heart: August 19 - September 28 | Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre Based on "Réparer les Vivants" by Maylis de Kerangal | Book and additional lyrics by Kait Kerrigan Music and Lyrics by Anne Eisendrath & Ian Eisendrath | Directed by Christopher Ashley When a young surfer’s life is cut short, it means a second chance for a woman who had been making peace with her terminal illness. Over the course of 24 suspenseful hours in San Diego, we follow one precious heart on its vital, life-saving journey from donor to recipient, and meet the people whose lives are...
Experience Indian Princesses: A World- Premier at La Jolla Playhouse!
By Eliana Theologides Rodriguez | Directed by Miranda Cornell In the summer of 2008, five young girls of color and their white fathers show up at a community center. With emotions ranging from excited to downright suspicious, some are more ready than others to embark on this adventurous father-daughter bonding program. Over their time as the “Winnebago Tribe”, the fathers and daughters navigate the joy and confusion of childhood amidst myriad challenges: burgeoning friendships, unfulfilled crushes, intergenerational struggles, grief, financial insecurity and the frustration of not being seen for who you truly are. Eliana Theologides Rodriguez is an exhilarating new...
Experience Jaja’s African Hair Braiding at La Jolla Playhouse!
Direct from Broadway, this dazzling production welcomes you into Jaja’s bustling shop in Harlem, where a lively and eclectic group of West African hair braiders create masterpieces on the heads of neighborhood women. During one sweltering summer day, love will blossom, dreams will flourish and friendships will be tested. When their uncertain circumstances boil over, this tight-knit group must confront what it means to be an outsider in the place they call home. The Guardian called it “rapturous,” and The New York Times raved, “full of treasurable moments when the drama feels tightly woven with the comedy.” Featuring humor as...
A Cosmic Journey of Courage and Connection: La Jolla Playhouse’s 2025 POP Tour!
ABOUT THE SHOW In the California town of Beachcastle, unsettling and bizarre weather patterns have forced residents to grapple with questions and heartache. When 12-year-old Jayce and their tech-savvy best friend, Kori, meet a mysterious explorer from beyond the stars, they discover their own extraordinary talents can impact the fate of their community forever. Together, they embark on a journey that blends curiosity with courage, uncovering their power to make a meaningful difference. Please note, that this show contains themes of loss and grief. We understand sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have any questions before...
WOW Festival! 4 days of 20+ Breathtaking Experiences
La Jolla Playhouse’s celebrated annual WOW Festival is a four-day celebration of immersive, interactive and surprising art experiences from local, national and international artists. This is theatre - without walls. EXPLORE THE LINEUP AND PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL April 24 – 27 at UC San Diego From April 24 – 27, discover more than 20 new works including free and paid events with fun for the whole family. WOW Festival is presented in partnership with UC San Diego and takes over locations around the campus in La Jolla. Featured Events to WOW You! Burnout Paradise Four performers. Four treadmills. And the...
La Jolla Playhouse’s WOW Festival Returns April 24–27!
Experience theatre like never before at the Without Walls (WOW) Festival—a four-day celebration of immersive, interactive, and unexpected art from local, national, and international artists. From April 24–27, explore over 20 bold new works, including both free and ticketed events designed for all ages. Presented in partnership with UC San Diego, the WOW Festival transforms campus spaces into creative playgrounds for the imagination. For More Information and to Buy Tickets here
The Unfair Advantage: Unmasking the Secrets of Card Cheating, An Experience at La Jolla Playhouse!
Introducing The Unfair Advantage. Australia’s leading sleight of hand specialist Harry Milas lifts the veil on the world of card cheating in an intimate and unprecedented theatrical event. During this hour-long experience, Harry will reveal the secrets behind the skill that saw him become a security weapon for the world’s top casinos. Join Harry in an audience of just 35 people as he reveals – step by step – how magicians, card cheaters and mentalists fool the world. Expect part performance, part tutorial as Harry exposes many of the best tricks and illusions he knows. He’ll start you off easy,...
59 Acres: An Urban Soundwalk Odyssey at La Jolla Playhouse!
Grab your headphones and comfy shoes for a site-specific, immersive soundwalk that takes you on an urban odyssey exploring the built environment and natural world around La Jolla Playhouse and UC San Diego. 59 ACRES is a poetic, meditative and innovative work from Los Angeles-based artist Marike Splint offers new ways of seeing and listening as it navigates you through the physical, cultural and geographical landscapes we inhabit, in search of the extraordinary amidst the mundane. First commissioned by La Jolla Playhouse for the 2024 WOW Festival, 59 ACRES will be available for you to explore and enjoy for free...
Change the Conversation. Change the World. 3 Summers of Lincoln at La Jolla Playhouse!
Change the conversation. Change the world. This gripping new musical tells the inspirational story of one of the most important friendships in our nation’s history, and a divided country coming together. Summer, 1862. President Abraham Lincoln must find a way to end the Civil War. Enter powerful abolitionist Frederick Douglass. If he can meet Lincoln face to face, he can help the president cement a vision of the future that ends slavery along with the war — all while preserving the Union. Just three meetings took place between the two men — pivotal conversations between two brilliant leaders that shaped...