Geffen Playhouse

Geffen Playhouse A not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural life of Los Angeles through plays & educational programs that inform, entertain & inspire
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Geffen Playhouse has been a hub of the Los Angeles theater scene since opening its doors in 1995. Noted for its intimacy and celebrated for its world-renowned mix of classic and contemporary plays, provocative new works and second productions, the not-for-profit organization continues to present a body of work that has garnered national recognition. Named in honor of entertainment mogul and philanthropist David Geffen, who made the initial donation to the theater, the company was founded by Gilbert Cates and is currently helmed by Executive Director/CEO Gil Cates, Jr., Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney and Board Chair Adi Greenberg. Proudly associated with UCLA, the Geffen welcomes an audience of more than 130,000 each year, and maintains extensive education and community engagement programs, designed to involve underserved young people and the community at large in the arts.

The New York Times agrees, "This season is rich with sharp productions." An abundance of theater, including PURPOSE, LIB...
09/10/2026

The New York Times agrees, "This season is rich with sharp productions." An abundance of theater, including PURPOSE, LIBERATION, and THE MONSTERS awaits!

PURPOSE is "The Most Anticipated Dramatic Event of the Season." – Los Angeles Times See this 2025 Tony Award and Pulitze...
09/08/2026

PURPOSE is "The Most Anticipated Dramatic Event of the Season." – Los Angeles Times

See this 2025 Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize–winning play make its LA debut with the original Broadway cast, this November.

Meet the 6 members of our 26/27 Writers’ Room! These LA-based playwrights will gather monthly to share their work and re...
09/01/2026

Meet the 6 members of our 26/27 Writers’ Room! These LA-based playwrights will gather monthly to share their work and receive feedback from their peers in a forum facilitated by Geffen Playhouse Literary Manager & Dramaturg Olivia O’Connor.

At the conclusion of the residency, each playwright will have the opportunity to further develop their completed draft in a culminating reading produced by the Geffen.

Learn More: https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/blog/2026-2027-writers-room-announced/

Announcing our 2026 Backstage at the Geffen Honorees: Tony & Emmy Award Winner Bebe Neuwirth, NBA All-Star & Olympian Ch...
08/26/2026

Announcing our 2026 Backstage at the Geffen Honorees: Tony & Emmy Award Winner Bebe Neuwirth, NBA All-Star & Olympian Chris Paul and Founding Trustee Harold A. Brown.

Buckle up for our largest fundraiser of the year and celebrate the joy, power, and community that makes theater vital.

Learn more at www.geffenplayhouse.org/backstage

The Hope Theory is headed to New York! Performances at New York City Center Stage II begin September 9.
08/20/2026

The Hope Theory is headed to New York! Performances at New York City Center Stage II begin September 9.

The magic-filled recounting of Guimarães' journey as a Portuguese immigrant played a sold-out world premiere at Geffen Playhouse.

2 hours later... the Dragon Baby Workshop Series is COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! 😱️Sign up for presale notifications and be the ...
08/14/2026

2 hours later... the Dragon Baby Workshop Series is COMPLETELY SOLD OUT! 😱️

Sign up for presale notifications and be the first to know when tickets go on sale for future productions.

"Nothing happens in the theater without collaboration. I'm constantly in conversations with folks making sure that our c...
08/13/2026

"Nothing happens in the theater without collaboration. I'm constantly in conversations with folks making sure that our community has stories – where they can come together and see itself, hear itself, and grow together."

Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney joins his fellow LA Theater artistic directors on AirTalk from LAist.

Today on AirTalk: LAUSD's first day of school, the state of regional theaters, whether LA Metro could go 'fare-free', book on resistance to hate groups and Lakers sale.

Happy trails to our 2026 Veterans Writing & Performance Workshop! Thank you to everyone who came out last night to suppo...
08/06/2026

Happy trails to our 2026 Veterans Writing & Performance Workshop! Thank you to everyone who came out last night to support Beyond the Barracks – we hope to see you again, next time!

Special shoutout to Heartsong Interpreting Services for your ASL Interpretation throughout the evening.

There’s more to their story. An ensemble of veterans takes the Gil Cates Theater stage in , tomorrow night at 7:30 PM.📸...
08/03/2026

There’s more to their story. An ensemble of veterans takes the Gil Cates Theater stage in , tomorrow night at 7:30 PM.

📸: Isaak Berliner

Buckle up. Tickets are now on sale for at Geffen Playhouse. See Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' 2025 Tony Award and Pulitzer P...
07/28/2026

Buckle up. Tickets are now on sale for at Geffen Playhouse. See Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' 2025 Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize–winning play make its LA debut with the original Broadway cast, this November.

Tickets/Info: bit.ly/4luwnoO

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