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The nationally acclaimed, Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse is known for its tradition of creating the most exciting and adventurous new work in regional theatre. Founded in 1947 by Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire and Mel Ferrer, the Playhouse is considered one of the most well-respected not-for-profit theatres in the country. Numerous Playhouse productions have moved to Broadway, including Big River, The Who’s Tommy, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, A Walk in the Woods, Billy Crystal’s 700 Sundays, the Pulitzer Prizewinning I Am My Own Wife, Jersey Boys, Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Farnsworth Invention, 33 Variations, Bonnie & Clyde, Peter and the Starcatcher, Limelight: The Story of Charlie Chaplin, Hands on a Hardbody and the 2010 Tony Award-winning musical Memphis. Located on the UC San Diego campus, La Jolla Playhouse is made up of three primary performance spaces: the Mandell Weiss Theatre, the Mandell Weiss Forum Theatre, and the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Center for La Jolla Playhouse, a state-of-the-art theatre complex which features the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre. La Jolla Playhouse is led by The Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse Christopher Ashley and Managing Director Debby Buchholz.

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Bringing a brand-new play to the stage requires a rare blend of artistic vision, technical ingenuity, and steadfast part...
08/20/2026

Bringing a brand-new play to the stage requires a rare blend of artistic vision, technical ingenuity, and steadfast partnerships. This , we are proud to recognize institutional sponsors Show Imaging Inc. and the Edgerton Foundation for their generous support of our upcoming production, A BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO. From cutting-edge production ex*****on to championing the development of new work in American theatre, their support ensures that our creative team has the resources it needs to take bold risks. We are deeply grateful to both organizations for helping us foster a creative home where original stories can take flight. Experience A BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO on stage next month: bit.ly/CuckooLJP

08/19/2026

Looking at these masks, you'd never guess they're made out of paper mache! Get the literal inside scoop behind the making of the Hi Hi Meows masks 🐱

THE FAMILY ALBUM
📆 Must close Aug 23
📍 La Jolla Playhouse
bit.ly/TheFamilyAlbumLJP

Meet the cast of A BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO! 📆 Sep 15 – Oct 11📍 La Jolla Playhousebit.ly/CuckooLJPBy Mat SmartDirected by She...
08/19/2026

Meet the cast of A BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO!
📆 Sep 15 – Oct 11
📍 La Jolla Playhouse
bit.ly/CuckooLJP

By Mat Smart
Directed by Shelley Butler

“The birding community is like a secret society — and once you join, all of a sudden it feels as though practically everyone you meet is a member.” Jonathan Soroff

The elusive black-billed cuckoo is notoriously difficult to find, even if you know what you’re looking for — and that’s precisely the bird Ruth has been looking for these past few years. Over 24 hours in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, a close-knit birding group is turned upside down when some of its members glimpse this rare bird and others don’t.

Award-winning playwright Mat Smart — known for his “intricate, delightful comic drama” storytelling (The New York Times) — introduces us to a fascinating community of people who revel in the idea that any given day might bring something they’ve never seen before. Director Shelley Butler has worked extensively on new plays, creating “dynamic, charming, and laugh-filled” productions (BroadwayWorld).

08/14/2026

FIRST LOOK: "What Are You Running From" from THE FAMILY ALBUM with Aury Krebs and Claire Kwon

Singer-songwriter Mia Bing has been hustling for years and is on the cusp of breaking through in the music industry. Just as she receives the call that could change her career, she’s pulled back to her childhood home, where she’s once again the “disappointing” daughter of her Asian immigrant parents, still haunted by an unresolved secret. Mia must learn to use her voice to confront and heal from the past.

Must close Aug 23

Book by Sam Chanse
Music and Lyrics by MILCK (aka Connie K. Lim) and AG (aka Adrianne Gonzalez)
Conceived by MILCK and Jess McLeod
Story by Sam Chanse, MILCK and Jess McLeod
Directed by Jess McLeod

Welcome to the A BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO team! “The birding community is like a secret society — and once you join, all of a...
08/14/2026

Welcome to the A BLACK-BILLED CUCKOO team!

“The birding community is like a secret society — and once you join, all of a sudden it feels as though practically everyone you meet is a member.” Jonathan Soroff

The elusive black-billed cuckoo is notoriously difficult to find, even if you know what you’re looking for — and that’s precisely the bird Ruth has been looking for these past few years. Over 24 hours in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, a close-knit birding group is turned upside down when some of its members glimpse this rare bird and others don’t.

Award-winning playwright Mat Smart — known for his “intricate, delightful comic drama” storytelling (The New York Times) — introduces us to a fascinating community of people who revel in the idea that any given day might bring something they’ve never seen before. Director Shelley Butler has worked extensively on new plays, creating “dynamic, charming, and laugh-filled” productions (BroadwayWorld).

The 13th play to make the leap from our DNA New Work Series to the stage, A Black-billed Cuckoo is a quiet comedy about healing, wonder and how to move on after missing out.

A Black-billed Cuckoo
📆 Sep 15 – Oct 11
📍 La Jolla Playhouse
bit.ly/CuckooLJP

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1: Jennifer Naimo, Sally Wingert
2: Jo Garcia-Reger
3: Jennifer Naimo, Sally Wingert, Samuel Stricklen
4: Sally Wingert, Samuel Stricklen, Jeanine Serralles, Jo Garcia-Reger
5: Cast and team

This  , we are proud to recognize Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla for their continued support of the Playho...
08/14/2026

This , we are proud to recognize Residence Inn by Marriott San Diego La Jolla for their continued support of the Playhouse. Residence Inn serves as an essential partner in our creative process by providing a comfortable home away from home for the artists, directors, and designers who travel to San Diego to bring our productions to life. We are grateful for their commitment to hospitality and their ongoing dedication to the Playhouse community. Thank you for helping us create a welcoming environment for the talent that makes our seasons possible. Learn more about our corporate partners: https://bit.ly/CorpGivingLJP

08/11/2026

FIRST LOOK at "Golden Child" from THE FAMILY ALBUM with Aury Krebs, Marc delaCruz, and Courtney Reed.

About THE FAMILY ALBUM
Singer-songwriter Mia Bing has been hustling for years and is on the cusp of breaking through in the music industry. Just as she receives the call that could change her career, she’s pulled back to her childhood home, where she’s once again the “disappointing” daughter of her Asian immigrant parents, still haunted by an unresolved secret. Mia must learn to use her voice to confront and heal from the past.

Must close Aug 23

Book by Sam Chanse
Music and Lyrics by MILCK (aka Connie K. Lim) and AG (aka Adrianne Gonzalez)
Conceived by MILCK and Jess McLeod
Story by Sam Chanse, MILCK and Jess McLeod
Directed by Jess McLeod
bit.ly/TheFamilyAlbumLJP

Obsessed with The Family Album merch! Shout out to our amazing summer interns for flexing their modeling skills 💅 Merch ...
08/11/2026

Obsessed with The Family Album merch! Shout out to our amazing summer interns for flexing their modeling skills 💅

Merch is available in the lobby before and after the show!
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Happy closing night to ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Every night was an adventure with this show, creating a community of str...
08/10/2026

Happy closing night to ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! Every night was an adventure with this show, creating a community of strangers and solving problems big and small. Break a leg! 🦵

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