Upcoming Shows

Theres life after Romeo in the play And Juliet Broadway Musical

& Juliet

August 13 – September 7, 2025
Ahmanson Theatre

Broadway's most fun hit musical, & Juliet, flips the script on the greatest love story ever told, imagining what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way. 

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Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

October 1 – November 9, 2025
Mark Taper Forum

Step into the vibrant world of Jaja’s African Hair Braiding in Harlem, where West African immigrant braiders work their magic on the locals’ locks. But beneath the surface of this riotous comedy lies a current of uncertainty, pushing this close-knit community to confront the challenges of being outsiders in their own neighborhood. 

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Paranormal Activity

November 13 – December 7, 2025
Ahmanson Theatre

An original story set in the world of the terrifying Paranormal Activity film franchise, this thrilling new play will haunt you long after the lights go out. We can’t say anything else.

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Here Lies Love

February 11 – March 22, 2026
Mark Taper Forum

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. CTG’s own Snehal Desai directs an all-new production that will transform the Mark Taper Forum. 

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Primary Trust

May 20 – June 28, 2026
Mark Taper Forum

Kenneth, a bookstore worker in a small 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. 

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Mamma Mia!

June 23 – July 19, 2026
Ahmanson Theatre

For over 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story, and the music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good show. 

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Letter from CTG Leadership

WELCOME TO OUR 2025/26 SEASON

This past year, you helped us reimagine Center Theatre Group by breaking down the walls between the Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and Kirk Douglas Theatre—and embracing bold storytelling and boundless imagination across our stages.

This season, Meghan Pressman (Managing Director / CEO), Doug Baker (Producing Director), and I are dreaming even bigger. Our 2025/26 Season invites audiences to explore the extraordinary and embrace the transformative power of live theatre. The One CTG package features larger-than-life stories from Broadway sensations and boundary-pushing plays from some of the most acclaimed voices in American theatre. Plus, our CTG:FWD series continues at all three of our theatres, offering special add-on events and family programming.

Our 2025/26 subscription offering begins at the Ahmanson in August with the smash hit Broadway musical & Juliet, which puts a hilarious new spin on the greatest love story ever told, while set to the music of the biggest pop anthems of our time. At the Taper, we have an appointment with Jaja’s African Hair Braiding, the Tony Award-winning play from acclaimed Ghanaian American playwright, Jocelyn Bioh. Then, we serve up jump scares at the Ahmanson for Paranormal Activity, a terrifying new play based on the famed film franchise. We’ll kick off 2026 with Here Lies Love, a groundbreaking musical about Imelda Marcos’ unbelievable rise and fall from power in the Philippines, featuring songs from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim. The play will also mark my second time directing a show at the Taper. Next, Eboni Booth’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Primary Trust is at the Taper, and we return to the Ahmanson to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mamma Mia! And, as if all that is not enough, we still have one more surprise show to be announced

This coming year, we are also dreaming up big things for the future as we develop some truly exciting plays and musicals that we hope you’ll be seeing on our stages in the years to come. More on that soon!

Subscribe to the 2025/26 One CTG Season today to secure your seats, receive the best pricing available, and continue this incredible journey with us.

Thank you for being a loyal CTG patron. We can’t wait to Dream Big with you this coming year at the theatre.

 

Snehal Desai

 

Snehal Desai
Brindell & Milton Gottlieb Artistic Director

Subscriber Benefits & Details

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  • 7 shows at the Ahmanson Theatre and the Mark Taper Forum 
  • Our best value: up to 25% discount off single tickets prices! 
  • FREE PARKING at The Music Center Garage ($70 value) 
  • Free and unlimited ticket exchanges when your schedule changes 
  • Discounts at local restaurants 
  • And More! 

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Accessibility Subscriptions

Our ACCESS program is committed to providing accessibility for all audiences. One Saturday matinee for every mainstage production is designated as an ACCESS performance offering American Sign Language interpretation and Audio Description, as well as Open Captioning at the Ahmanson Theatre and Mark Taper Forum. 

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CTG:FWD Season Add-Ons

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GUAC

October 14 – November 2, 2025
Kirk Douglas Theatre

When you lose a son, what do you do? GUAC is a fearless, funny, and deeply moving theatrical tour-de-force about a father turned activist. Seven years after his son Joaquín "Guac" Oliver was killed in the Parkland shooting, Manuel Oliver channels his love, loss, and rage into a powerful force for change.  

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The Enormous Crocodile

December 5, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Kirk Douglas Theatre

He’s greedy, he’s grumptious, he’s beastly! The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle of Los Angeles! This mischievous musical based on Roald Dahl’s snappy book has toe-tapping tunes and a menagerie of puppets. Snap up your tickets today for this wickedly funny musical adventure, perfect for the whole family! 

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Questions?

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Support and Donations

As a not-for-profit organization, Center Theatre Group relies on the generosity of our donors and members to produce and present the highest quality theatre on all three of our stages, to support artists in developing new work, and to educate and engage audiences throughout our community. 

Make a tax-deductible donation to support Center Theatre Group today and unlock a myriad of benefits to enhance your theatregoing experience and bring yourself closer to the art and programs you love. 

Sutton Foster in Once Upon a Mattress