Best Los Angeles Musicals Running in 2025 & 2026

Cameron Mackintosh brings to the stage the celebrated production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece, Les Misérables. This stunning reimagining has captivated audiences around the globe and was praised by the Daily Telegraph as “a reborn dream of a production.” Set in 19th-century France, Les Misérables weaves a powerful tale of shattered hopes, unreturned love, passion, sacrifice, and redemption—an enduring tribute to the resilience of the human spirit. The show’s iconic score features beloved songs such as “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” and many others.

Running October 7 - October 19, 2025 at the Pantages Theatre.

Hadestown weaves together two legendary love stories—that of the idealistic Orpheus and Eurydice, and the powerful Hades and Persephone—taking audiences on a riveting journey to the underworld and back. With Anaïs Mitchell’s mesmerizing music and Rachel Chavkin’s visionary direction, the show explores the clash between industry and nature, doubt and belief, fear and love. Brought to life by a dynamic cast of actors, dancers, and musicians, Hadestown is a spellbinding and emotionally charged theatrical experience that lingers long after the final note.

Running from October 21 to November 2, 2025 at the Pantages Theatre.

Step into a dazzling world of romance, extravagance, and pure spectacle — where Bohemians mingle with aristocrats in a whirlwind of excitement and enchantment. Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical!, where Baz Luhrmann’s groundbreaking film bursts onto the stage in a bold new theatrical mash-up. Directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, this breathtaking production is a tribute to Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and above all, Love. With a book by Tony winner John Logan, music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony winner Justin Levine, and choreography by Tony winner Sonya Tayeh, Moulin Rouge! The Musical! isn’t just a musical — it’s a celebration, a sensation, and a state of mind.

Running November 4 - November 16, 2025 at the Pantages Theater.

Straight from its celebrated Broadway run comes the Tony Award-winning musical Suffs, a powerful portrayal of the courageous American women who relentlessly battled for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub—the first woman in history to independently win Tony Awards for both Best Book and Best Score in the same season—this “thrilling, inspiring, and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) production shines a bold light on a movement filled with victories, setbacks, and a fight for equality that still resonates today. Suffs is also the recipient of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best New Musical.

Running November 18 - December 7, 2025 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.

Inspired by the best-selling novel and the beloved film, The Notebook follows the unforgettable love story of Allie and Noah, two people bound together by a lifetime of devotion, even as the world tries to tear them apart. Described by Entertainment Weekly as “full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs,” The Notebook is a heartfelt celebration of love’s enduring power. Directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next to Normal, RENT) and Schele Williams (The Wiz, Aida), the production features an original score by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson, a book by Bekah Brunstetter (NBC’s This Is Us), and choreography by Katie Spelman.

Running January 6 - January 25, 2026 at the Pantages Theatre.

Winner of 9 Tony Awards, this wildly funny musical comedy tells the story of an unlikely duo of missionaries sent across the globe to share their message. With sold-out runs in London, on Broadway, and throughout North America, The Book of Mormon has become a worldwide phenomenon.

Running February 3 - February 15, 2026 at the Pantages Theatre.

Here Lies Love is a revolutionary musical that traces the rise and fall of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos, from her dazzling ascent to her downfall during the People Power Revolution. With music by Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award winner David Byrne and Grammy Award winner Fatboy Slim, and direction by Snehal Desai, this bold new production transforms the Mark Taper Forum into a fully immersive experience. Set to pulsing disco rhythms and high-octane choreography, it looks beyond Imelda’s legendary love of shoes to confront deeper questions of ambition, power, and accountability. A dazzling mix of politics and pop, Here Lies Love is as urgent and electrifying today as ever.

Running February 11 - March 22, 2026 at the Mark Taper Forum.

Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor queens to modern-day pop stars, the six wives of Henry VIII take center stage to transform centuries of heartbreak into a high-energy celebration of 21st-century girl power. Six is the electrifying original musical that has become a global phenomenon. Just try not to lose your head!

Running February 18 - March 8, 2026 at the Pantages Theatre.

It’s showtime! Inspired by Tim Burton’s cult classic, this wildly funny musical follows Lydia Deetz, a quirky teen whose life takes a supernatural turn after she encounters a ghostly couple and a mischievous demon with a flair for black-and-white stripes. With a wickedly clever script, jaw-dropping set design, and a killer score straight from the Netherworld, Beetlejuice has outrageous humor and a surprisingly heartfelt story about love, family, and seizing the Day-O!

Running March 10 - March 22, 2026 at the Pantages Theatre.

Spamalot, which ran on Broadway in 2005, features a book and lyrics by Eric Idle, with music by John Du Prez and Idle. The original production earned fourteen Tony Award nominations and won three, including Best Musical.

Lovingly “ripped off” from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this riotous musical comedy delivers all the absurdity and charm of the beloved classic — from flying cows and killer rabbits to pompous royalty, cheeky French taunters, chorus girls, shrubbery, and the dazzling Lady of the Lake. With iconic songs like “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” and “Find Your Grail,” Spamalot continues to shine as a hilarious and heart-filled favorite of the musical theatre stage.

Running March 24 – April 12, 2026 at the Pantages Theatre.

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical tells an extraordinary story of resilience and triumph, charting the rise of a woman who shattered boundaries to become the undisputed Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll. Set to the driving beat of her greatest hits, this electrifying production is an inspiring celebration that will have audiences cheering from their seats.

A global icon and one of the best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner earned 12 Grammy Awards and performed to millions of fans, selling more concert tickets than any solo artist in history. Featuring her signature songs, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Katori Hall.

Running April 14  - 19, 2026 at the Pantages Theatre.

It’s a wedding celebration you’ll never forget! Set on a sun-soaked Greek island, this heartwarming story of love, friendship, and self-discovery unfolds to the unforgettable soundtrack of ABBA’s greatest hits. On the night before her wedding, a young woman’s search for the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they left behind years ago.
For more than 25 years, audiences around the globe have been captivated by the charm, the laughter, and the irresistible music that make Mamma Mia! the ultimate feel-good musical.

Running June 23 - July 19, 2026 at the Ahmanson Theatre.