Produced by JD THEATRICALS in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse. This laugh-out-loud musical tells the timeless story of a recent college grad named Princeton, who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that, although the residents seem nice, it’s clear that this is not your ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his new-found friends struggle to find jobs, dates and their ever-elusive purpose in life. Filled with gut-busting humor and…

Shows
April 2022
AVENUE Q
Apr. 30 to May. 28, 2022
Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, Book by Jeff Whitty
About the Play
Director: Kathy Paladino, Produced by JD THEATRICALS in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse
Run:
Apr. 30 to May. 28, 2022 Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
Choose a Date
THIS SHOW IS INTENDED FOR MATURE AUDIENCES. It contains Adult Content, Language, and Themes.
- Friday, May 13, 8pm
- Saturday, May 14, 8pm
- Sunday, May 15, 2pm
- Friday, May 20, 8pm
- Saturday, May 21, 8pm
- Sunday, May 22, 2pm
- Friday, May 27, 8pm
- Saturday, May 28, 8pm – Closing Night
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:
- Provide Proof of Vaccination or show A Negative Covid Test result from within the past 72 hours upon entry.
- Wear a mask within the facility.
- Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.
Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. There is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.
Synopsis
May 2022
INTIMATE APPAREL
May. 21 to Jun. 18, 2022
Written by Lynn Nottage
About the Play
Director: Brooke Aston Harper
Run:
May. 21 to Jun. 18, 2022 Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
Choose a Date
- Friday, May 20, 2022, 8pm – Half Price Preview
- Saturday, May 21, 2022, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala
- Friday, May 27, 2022, 8pm
- Saturday, May 28, 2022, 8pm
- Sunday, May 29, 2022, 2pm
- Friday, June 3, 2022, 8pm
- Saturday, June 4, 2022, 8pm
- Sunday, June 5, 2022, 2pm
- Friday, June 10, 2022, 8pm
- Saturday, June 11, 2022, 8pm
- Sunday, June 12, 2022, 2pm
- Friday, June 17, 2022, 8pm
- Saturday, June 18, 2022, 8pm – Closing Night
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:
* Provide Proof of Vaccination or show a negative Covid test result from within the past 72 hours upon entry.
* Wear a mask within the facility.
* Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.
Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
Synopsis
From Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Lynn Nottage, writer of Crumbs from the Table of Joy and By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, comes this tale of love and desire at the turn of the 20th century. Ester, a talented black seamstress, saves her money as she works toward her future sewing intimate apparel for wealthy matrons and prostitutes alike. Even as she longs for a forbidden love, she accepts a future with a distant correspondent who woos her with possibilities. As Ester’s dreams seem to lie…
AUDITIONS: THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN
May. 31 to Jun. 2, 2022
by Martin McDonagh
About the Play
Director: Susan Boulanger
Run:
May. 31 to Jun. 2, 2022 , performs July 23 - Aug. 20, 2022
Synopsis
TITLE: THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN AUTHOR: Martin McDonagh DIRECTOR: Susan Boulanger RUN: July 23 – August 20, 2022 Fridays & Saturdays 8pm, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. This is a volunteer community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay. At this time, all volunteers including actors must be fully vaccinated to participate in shows. AUDITION DATES: Open Call: Dates: Tuesday, May 31 and Wednesday, June 1…
June 2022
THE MOTHERF**KER WITH THE HAT
Jun. 11 to Jul. 9, 2022
by Stephen Adly Guirgis
About the Play
Director: Carl daSilva
Run:
Jun. 11 to Jul. 9, 2022 Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
Choose a Date
- Friday, June 10, 8pm – Half Price Preview
- Saturday, June 11, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala
- Friday, June 17, 8pm
- Saturday, June 18, 8pm
- Sunday, June 19, 2pm
- Friday, June 24, 8pm
- Saturday, June 25, 8pm
- Sunday, June 26, 2pm
- Friday, July 1, 8pm
- Saturday, July 2, 8pm
- Sunday, July 3, 2pm
- Friday, July 8, 8pm
- Saturday, July 9, 8pm – Closing Night
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:
- Provide Proof of Vaccination or show A Negative Covid Test result from within the past 72 hours upon entry.
- Wear a mask within the facility.
- Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.
Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. There is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.
Synopsis
Fresh from prison and trying to stay clean and sober, Jackie must deal with the complications of a still-addicted girlfriend, his untrustworthy sponsor, and an unwanted admirer in this funny and unvarnished look at a group of street-wise New Yorkers who make a simple love triangle look tame. A hugely popular and critical hit when it played on Broadway starring comedian Chris Rock, this “unromantically romantic comedy,” deals with issues as varied as love, addiction, friendship, trust, and deceit. Recovery…
July 2022
Stephen Sondheim’s COMPANY
Jul. 2 to Aug. 6, 2022
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by George Furth
About the Play
Run: Jul. 2 to Aug. 6, 2022 Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
Choose a Date
- Friday, July 1, 2022, 8pm – Half Price Preview
- Saturday, July 2, 2022, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala
- Friday, July 8, 2022, 8pm
- Saturday, July 9, 2022, 8pm
- Sunday, July 10, 2022, 2pm
- Friday, July 15, 2022, 8pm
- Saturday, July 16, 2022, 8pm
- Sunday, July 17, 2022, 2pm
- Friday, July 22, 2022, 8pm
- Saturday, July 23, 2022, 8pm
- Sunday, July 24, 2022, 2pm
- Friday, July 29, 2022, 8pm
- Saturday, July 30, 2022, 8pm
- Sunday, July 31, 2022, 2pm
- Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, 8pm
- Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022, 8pm – Closing Night
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:
* Provide Proof of Vaccination or show a negative Covid test result from within the past 72 hours upon entry.
* Wear a mask within the facility.
* Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.
Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
Synopsis
On his 35th birthday, the confirmed bachelor Robert celebrates yet again with his collection of married friends, and begins to question his place in their lives. As it becomes clear that he is using these relationships as a shield to fully committing in his own life, he makes self-discoveries, both crushing and highly comic, that will propel him into his own future. Peppered with some of Sondheim’s greatest songs such as “Being Alive” and “The Ladies Who Lunch,” this classic American musical…
AUDITIONS: ANGELS IN AMERICA Part Two: Perestroika
Jul. 11 to Jul. 13, 2022
by Tony Kushner
About the Play
Director: Ryan Holihan
Run:
Jul. 11 to Jul. 13, 2022 , performs Sept. 3 - Oct. 1, 2022
Synopsis
At the present time there will be no auditions for this show as the entire cast will be returning to reprise their roles from Part One. If this changes, and and some roles need to be recast, open auditions may take place. We will let you know if this is necessary.
Summer Youth Musical Theater Conservatory
Jul. 18 to Aug. 6, 2022
About the Play
Run: Jul. 18 to Aug. 6, 2022 Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm
Synopsis
Ages 7 – 17 July 18 – Aug 6, 2022 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday August 6th, 2pm Showcase Performance Tuition: $600 Family discount: Buy one student’s tuition; get $100 off the second! This unique three-week day camp invites each young actor, singer and dancer to develop his or her skills in daily classes. Every student will also make the journey through the rehearsal process guided by a team of arts educators. In the end, we…
THE CRIPPLE OF INISHMAAN
Jul. 23 to Aug. 20, 2022
by Martin McDonagh
About the Play
Director: Susan Boulanger
Run:
Jul. 23 to Aug. 20, 2022 Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm
Choose a Date
- Friday, July 22, 8pm – Half Price Preview
- Saturday, July 23, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala
- Friday, July 29, 8pm
- Saturday, July 30, 8pm
- Sunday, July 31, 2pm
- Friday, August 5, 8pm
- Saturday, August 6, 8pm
- Sunday, August 7, 2pm
- Friday, August 12, 8pm
- Saturday, August 13, 8pm
- Sunday, August 14, 2pm
- Friday, August 19, 8pm
- Saturday, August 20, 8pm – Closing Night
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:
- Provide Proof of Vaccination or show A Negative Covid Test result from within the past 72 hours upon entry.
- Wear a mask within the facility.
- Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.
Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. There is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.
Synopsis
Billy’s dream of getting away from the island of Inishmaan seems to come true when he gets the chance to meet Hollywood director Robert Flannery as he comes to the neighboring island of Inishmore to film his next project. Will Billy have the chance to escape his tedious daily life and the casual meanness of the other inhabitants of this small Irish island, or will it all go wrong? Find out in this very funny, darkly comic tale from the…
August 2022
AUDITIONS: URINETOWN The Musical
Aug. 16 to Aug. 18, 2022
music and Lyrics by Mark Hollman, Book and Lyrics by Greg Kotis
About the Play
Director: Sonya Randall & Rovin Jay
Run:
Aug. 16 to Aug. 18, 2022 , performs Oct. 15 - Nov. 19, 2022
Synopsis
Auditions for this Show are: Aug. 16 – Aug. 18, 2022 Audition Notice with Audition Requirements, Cast Breakdown, and Beginning Rehearsal Schedule will be available closer to the Audition Dates. Thank you, and we hope to see you there!
September 2022
ANGELS IN AMERICA PART TWO: PERESTROIKA
Sep. 3 to Oct. 1, 2022
by Tony Kushner
About the Play
Director: Ryan Holihan
Run:
Sep. 3 to Oct. 1, 2022 Fridays & Saturdays at 7pm, Sundays at 2pm
Choose a Date
For Season Subscriptions, Call the Box Office at 562-494-1014, option 1.
PLEASE NOTE: Because of the length of this show, it will start one hour earlier than usual, at 7pm.
- Friday, September 2, 7pm – Half Price Preview
- Saturday, September 3, 7pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala
- Friday, September 9, 7pm
- Saturday, September 10, 7pm
- Sunday, September 11, 2pm
- Friday, September 16, 7pm
- Saturday, September 17, 7pm
- Sunday, September 18, 2pm
- Friday, September 23, 8pm
- Saturday, September 24, 7pm
- Sunday, September 25, 2pm
- Friday, September 30 , 7pm
- Saturday, October 1, 7pm – Closing Night
COVID Patron Safety Protocol
Please know that at our performances you, and everyone in your party (including children), will be asked to:
- Provide Proof of Vaccination or show A Negative Covid Test result from within the past 72 hours upon entry.
- Wear a mask within the facility.
- Voluntarily assume all risks related to potential exposure to COVID-19.
Any questions regarding the policy please call and speak to a staff member, 562-494-1014
PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor. There is no elevator and the theater is only accessible by stairs.
Synopsis
At the height of the AIDS epidemic in mid 1980s New York, a group of charismatic and lost characters tackle politics, sex, religion, and a way forward in this Pulitzer Prize winning two-part epic. Following last year’s award winning production of Angels in America Part One: Millennium Approaches comes Part Two: Perestroika. As Prior confronts his encounter with an angel, Roy faces his own mortality as Belize is forced to care for him as his nurse, Harper returns to reality…