Mandell Weiss Theatre at the La Jolla Playhouse
If the productions this year are all about exploring monumental moments, then audiences are in for a treat. Without further ado, let’s dive in!
Derecho
July 23 – August 18, 2024 | Mandell Weiss Forum | World Premiere.
Sisters and tension come to a boil ahead of a storm barreling toward the DC area. This one is a powerful combination of political ambitions and familial values.
It will be the 11th DNA New York Series show to debut at the Playhouse.
Talkback Tuesday will be held on July 30th and August 6th after the Derecho 7:30PM shows.
Velour: A Drag Spectacular
August 13 - September 8, 2024 | Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre | World Premiere.
Sasha Velour’s story promises to be “part memoir, part manifesto, and a modern coming-of-age tale.”
A high energy, fun, and magical show, it is worth mentioning that the website warns that tickets for Sasha Velour’s show are limited. Tickets are being released daily, so we recommend checking the website and box office often.
Primary Trust
September 24 - October 20, 2024 | Mandell Weiss Forum Theatre | West Coast Premiere.
A New York City import and New York Times Critic’s Pick that’s described as nearly perfect.
This is a touching journey of a bookstore worker who faces being laid off and must deal with long ignored challenges.
It’s a story of leaving comfort behind and discovering new possibilities.
Your Local Theater Presents…
November 19 – December 15, 2024 | Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre | World Premiere.
Your Local Theater Presents: A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, again gives the classic a fun, Playhouse twist.!
An actor muses on his decades long career in a regional theater performing A Christmas Carol in this equally funny and touching play by Anna Ouyang Moench.
Please note, this play is not family friendly.
3 Summers of Lincoln
February 18 – March 23, 2025 | Mandell Weiss Theatre | World Premiere.
This is the true story of the friendship and respect between Fredrick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln.
The sixth production from Joe DiPietro and Christopher Ashley, this new musical focuses on the three meetings Douglas and Lincoln shared to discuss their vision for the future of the country.
Entrance to the Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre at the La Jolla Playhouse
Past Production: The Ballad of Johnny and June
May 28 – July 7, 2024 | Mandell Weiss Theatre | World Premiere.
Lovingly created, this is the true story of the iconic love story between Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash.
The musical begins with their childhoods, to their meeting in 1956 and throughout their marriage as told through the eyes of their son, John.