26/27 Season Brochure

WELCOMe TO OUR 2026/27 SeAsON

Dear Center Theatre Group family,

Our 59th season is driven by fearless storytelling, unforgettable characters, and artists who both capture this moment and shape what comes next. From Broadway and the West End to timeless classics and bold new voices, the 2026/27 Season is one we hope is destined for greatness and inspires you through belly laughs, touching moments of revelation, and celebration of community.

Our season begins at the Ahmanson with the wildly funny, Tony Award-winning Oh, Mary! straight from Broadway, followed by a dynamic lineup that spans bold new voices and beloved classics. At the Taper, we present the exuberant Destiny of Desire by Karen Zacarías and Kimberly Belflower’s electrifying John Proctor is the Villain. The Ahmanson continues with the North American premiere of Mischief’s Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, and the joyful Broadway hit BOOP!® The Musical. We then complete August Wilson’s celebrated Century Cycle at CTG with his towering masterpiece Fences, and close the season with the world premiere musical The Turning—a haunting, folk-infused journey set in a secluded wellness retreat in the California wilderness—bringing the season to a powerful and unforgettable conclusion at the Taper.

Our CTG:FWD programming expands the experience even further with special events and bonus shows, including the return of Dog Man: The Musical and Clue, as well as Meredith Willson’s The Music Man and Riverdance 30 – The New Generation—and this is all just the beginning with a lineup at the Kirk Douglas Theatre to be announced later this summer.

For priority early access to the best seats and pricing for a season of shows that you will only see at CTG, subscribe today! I look forward to seeing you at the theatre.

Snehal Desai

Brindell & Milton Gottlieb Artistic Director

Save up to 27% and get FREE Parking ($80 value) with the One CTG 8-show package starting at just $330 per person. Plus, select additional CTG:FWD shows!

Written by Cole Escola

Directed by Sam Pinkleton

NOV 10 – DEC 6, 2026

AHMANSON THEATRE

Declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times, Oh, Mary! is about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, examined through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola). AND PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST HIT COMEDY

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A Telenovela Play with Music

By Karen Zacarías

Directed by Marcela Lorca

A co-production with Denver Center Theatre Company

NOV 11 – DEC 20, 2026 MARK TAPER FORUM

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.

Kenny Wax, Stage Presence & Kevin McCollum

present the Mischief production of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong North American Premiere

Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields

Directed by Matt DiCarlo

This production is presented by arrangement with Mischief Worldwide Ltd

DEC 12, 2026 – JAN 10, 2027 AHMANSON THEATRE

The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. Do not miss another Christmas catastrophe from Mischief, the multi award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong.

Don’t miss the Drama Desk Awardwinning production of one of the greatest musicals ever written. Laugh, cry, and feel the love at this powerful and universal testament to the strength and resilience of Jewish community.

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WITH ENGLISH AND RUSSIAN SUPERTITLES

Center Theatre Group presents National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene’s production of Fiddler on the Roof

In Yiddish with English and Russian Supertitles

Based on Sholem Alechem stories by special permission of Arnold Perl

Book by Joseph Stein

Music by Jerry Bock

Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick

Originally produced for the New York Stage by Harold Prince

Original New York Stage Production Directed and Choreographed by Jerome Robbins

Yiddish Translation by Shraga Friedman

Musical Direction and Conducted by Zalmen Mlotek

New Choreography, Associate Director, and Production Staging by Sta´s Kmie´c

Directed by Joel Grey

Featuring Steven Skybell as Tevye

FEB 13 – MAR 14, 2027 AHMANSON THEATRE

By Kimberly Belflower

Directed by

Jess McLeod

A co-production with American Conservatory Theater and Seattle Repertory Theatre

MAR 17 – APR 25, 2027

MARK TAPER FORUM

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. com i n g - of - A g e s t o r y COMES TO THE WEST COAST ex p L o s iv E the

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MAY 26 – JUL 3, 2027

MARK TAPER FORUM

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.

Book

by

Bob Martin

Music by David

Foster

Lyrics by Susan Birkenhead

Original Broadway Direction and Choreography by Jerry Mitchell

Based on characters created by Max Fleischer

JUL 6 – AUG 1, 2027

AHMANSON THEATRE

BOOP!® The Musical is the new Broadway musical-comedy extravaganza that brings the iconic Betty Boop® character to life like never before! When Betty dreams of an ordinary day off from superstardom, she’s swept into a “bright and bubbly” (Time Out New York) adventure of color, music, and love in New York City.

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A World Premiere Original Musical Book, Music and Lyrics by Zack Zadek Choreographed by Chanel DaSilva Music Supervised by Geoffrey Ko Directed by and Developed with Sammi Cannold In association with Benton Whitley and Mark Lunsford

SEP 8 – OCT 17, 2027 MARK TAPER FORUM

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.

SEP 8–12, 2026

AHMANSON THEATRE

OCT 27 – NOV 8, 2026

AHMANSON THEATRE

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SEP 12 – OCT 18, 2026

KIRK DOUGLAS THEATRE

APR 13–18, 2027

AHMANSON THEATRE

CONNECTING

Center Theatre Group is a national leader in the performing arts thanks to our community of patrons. Donors and members help us produce and present world-class entertainment, develop the next generation of artists, and foster connection throughout Los Angeles with our compelling education and community engagement initiatives. To learn how you can support our not-for-profit mission, visit CTGLA.org/SUPPORT.

Our Education and Engagement programs spark creativity, build community, and create access to the arts. From workshops and student matinees to community performances and workforce training, learners of all ages find joy and meaning through theatre. Learn more at CTGLA.org/PROGRAMS.

ACCESS

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.

ACCESS subscription prices are as listed above, unless seats assigned are in a lower price level, in which case seats will be at the lower price.

PERFORMANCE TIMES*

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 7:30pm

Thursday Matinee (Ahmanson only): 2pm

Friday: 8pm

Saturday: 2pm and 8pm

Sunday: 1pm and 7pm

ADD THESE CTG:FWD SHOWS TO YOUR PACKAGE!

*Please check your tickets for deviations from the times listed above. Note that Dog Man: The Musical has a different performance schedule. Visit CTGLA.org for more information.

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Get the VIP Experience with Premium seating for Riverdance 30 - The Next Generation ! You’ll have early access into the theatre to watch cast blocking/ warm-ups, a VIP laminate, and a Q&A with select cast members prior to the performance.