Best Los Angeles Plays Running in 2026

When you think of entertainment in Los Angeles, tv and film may be the first things that come to mind, but the city has a thriving theater scene as well. The Hollywood Pantages Theatre often hosts Tony Award winning touring Broadway shows, and companies like Center Theatre Group, the Geffen Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, Deaf West Theatre, Skylight Theatre, La Mirada Theatre, and others produce heralded new work as well as revivals. Some of these hit shows later transfer to Broadway, off-Broadway and theaters around the country. Check out what plays are running in Los Angeles and what upcoming shows you can catch on stage soon! We’ve included theaters in downtown LA as well as venues in nearby Pasadena and Glendale. Grab a ticket to these great shows while you can!

Plays Currently Running in Los Angeles

Noises Off

Kim’s Convenience runs at Center Theater Group’s Ahmanson Theatre. This warm and funny play that inspired the hit tv series centers on a Korean-Canadian family running a neighborhood convenience store. As generational tensions and cultural identity collide, Kim’s Convenience offers a heartfelt and humorous look at family, legacy, and belonging.

March 21 – April 19, 2026

Upcoming Plays in Los Angeles

Death of a Salesman

Arthur Miller’s timeless masterpiece follows Willy Loman, a struggling salesman grappling with failure, family expectations, and the elusive American Dream. This new staging at A Noise Within reexamines a deeply human story of ambition, regret, and identity.

March 22 – April 19, 2026.

English

English runs at The Wallis - this Pulitzer Prize-winning play offers a poignant and quietly powerful look at language, identity, and human connection. Set in an English-language classroom abroad, English follows a group of students whose struggles with communication reveal deeper truths about belonging and self-expression.

April 4 – April 26, 2026

Eat Me

Eat Me, written by Talene Monahon and directed by Caitlin Sullivan, plays at South Coast Repertory Theatre. Chris is a foodie longing for connection – when he meets like-minded Stevie, Beatrice, and Jen, can they find something to fulfill them?

April 12 – May 3, 2026

Exit the King

Eugène Ionesco’s absurdist classic runs at A Noise Within and is both darkly comic and profoundly philosophical. As a king confronts his impending death, the play becomes a meditation on mortality, denial, and the human condition, blending humor with existential reflection.

May 3 – 31, 2026

Primary Trust

This Pulitzer Prize-winning play runs at CTG’s Mark Taper Forum and follows a lonely bookstore worker whose quiet life is upended, leading him on an unexpected journey toward connection and self-discovery. Tender, funny, and deeply moving, Primary Trust is a story about finding courage and community.

May 20 – June 28, 2026

Angry, Raucous, and Shamelessly Gorgeous

This vibrant new comedy by Pearl Cleage and directed by Latanya Richardson Jackson at the Geffen Playhouse explores aging, creativity, and identity through the lens of a passionate artist confronting her past and future. Witty and insightful, the play celebrates the complexities of reinvention and self-expression.

June 10 – July 12, 2026

Broadway at Home

There’s nothing quite like live theater, but while you’re waiting to catch your favorite show in person, check out our article on the Best Broadway Musicals on Netflix to see what theater productions you can watch in the comfort of your own home!