Upcoming Shows

 

 

The Turning

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Mark Taper Forum
Pre-show Event: Wine and Wellness

In this world premiere folk-infused mystery-box musical, best friends Gracie and Nora leave Los Angeles for a secluded wellness retreat in the California wilderness—where seductive self-help rituals test the limits of their courage, their friendship, and how far we are willing to go to heal.

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Destiny of Desire

Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Mark Taper Forum
Pre-show Event: Café y Chisme 

Brimming with energy, Karen Zacarías’ hilarious hit, DESTINY OF DESIRE, takes you on an emotional rollercoaster sprinkled with the melodrama and wild antics that make the telenovela the most popular form of storytelling in the world. 

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John Proctor is the Villain

Wednesday, March 17, 2027
Mark Taper Forum
Pre-show Event: School Spirit Night

In a one-stoplight town in Georgia, in a high school AP English class, five young women begin questioning the stories and the heroes they’ve been taught to believe in, against a score of pop music and fury.

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Fences

Wednesday, May 26, 2027
Mark Taper Forum
Pre-show Event: A Celebration of Black Artistry

August Wilson’s FENCES explores the walls we build around ourselves and our loved ones, while also illuminating one family’s struggles in a racist society. With FENCES, Center Theatre Group will complete August Wilson’s 10-play Century Cycle at the Mark Taper Forum.

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Subscriber Benefits & Details

The Backyard Series subscribers will receive tickets to the first performances of The Turning, Destiny of Desire, John Proctor is the Villain, and August Wilson’s Fences, as well as invitations to special pre-show events hosted at our CTG Backyard located at The Music Center Annex.

Pre-show Events: 6PM | Performances: 7:30PM

The Backyard Series 4-show packages begin at just $164 per person! 

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As a Backyard Series subscriber, you’ll enjoy countless benefits, including:

  • Up to 23% off single ticket prices
  • Free and unlimited ticket exchanges when your schedule changes
  • Additional tickets for friends and family at your subscriber discount
  • Restaurant and merchandise discounts
  • And More!

Bring-a-Friend Vouchers for Auto-Renewal Subscribers  

Looking to introduce your family and friends to the theatre? Starting with the 2026/27 Season, subscribers enrolled in the Automatic Renewal Program will receive two (2) Bring-a-Friend 50% off vouchers each season (value of up to $150). 

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