Shows

THE UPPERCLASSMEN

Aug. 1 to Apr. 30, 2020

About the Play

Run: Aug. 1 to Apr. 30, 2020

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Synopsis

The Upperclassmen come to the Long Beach Playhouse for another year of comedy and improv! Playing in the Studio theater. Tickets are $5.00 presale*, $10.00 at the door. (For online tickets, click the $5 dollar presale discount option in the process of purchasing tickets.)

January 2020

Agatha Christie’s THE UNEXPECTED GUEST

Jan. 11 to Feb. 8, 2020
By Agatha Christie

About the Play

Director: Jeff Brown
Run: Jan. 11 to Feb. 8, 2020 Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm

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Friday, Jan. 10, 2020, 8pm – Half Price Preview – SOLD OUT
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala
Friday, Jan. 17, 2020, 8pm
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, 8pm
Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, 2pm
Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, 8pm
Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, 8pm
Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, 2pm
Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, 8pm
Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, 8pm
Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, 2pm
Friday, Feb. 7, 2020, 8pm
Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, 8pm – Closing Night

Synopsis

Lost in the fog, a stranger seeks refuge in a nearby house, only to find a man shot dead and his wife standing over him with a smoking gun. But the woman’s dazed confession is anything but convincing, and the unexpected guest decides to help. Remarkably, the police suspect a man who died two years previously; a tangled web of lies reveals family secrets and chilling motives, where the real murderer turns out to be the greatest mystery of all. …

MANY MAY NOT RETURN

Jan. 24 to Jan. 26, 2020

About the Play

Run: Jan. 24 to Jan. 26, 2020 Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm

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All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.

Synopsis

The Studio Collaborative: MANY MAY NOT RETURN Company: Community Professionals Dates: Jan. 24, 25 @ 8pm, Jan. 26 @ 2pm, 2020 Tickets: $20 Description: A working-class family, in crisis as a consequence of two forces-an an undeclared war (Vietnam) and their economic conditions. A father is proud of his history of fighting a dead intervention in Korea only to come home to racism and economic oppression that causes his young son to turn to the military as an economic alternative,…

MY NAME IS MOMMY

Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2020

About the Play

Run: Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2020 Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm

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All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.

Synopsis

The Studio Collaborative: MY NAME IS MOMMY Company: April Wish Dates: Jan. 31, Feb. 1 @ 8pm, Feb. 2 @ 2pm, 2020 Tickets: $20 Description: MY NAME IS MOMMY is a messy and magical story of modern motherhood. April Wish explores the pressures and the promises of parenthood in this dynamic and often hilarious piece. It is a love letter to her daughter, as well as to the little girl she used to be herself. Company Statement: April Wish aims…

February 2020

PINS!

Feb. 7 to Feb. 9, 2020

About the Play

Run: Feb. 7 to Feb. 9, 2020 Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 2pm

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All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.

Synopsis

The Studio Collaborative: PINS! Company: The CRayProject Dates: Feb. 7, Feb. 8 @ 8pm, Feb. 9 @ 2pm, 2020 Tickets: $20 Description: “PINS”, is an interactive “urban” burlesque experience that celebrates the beauty of being unapologetically BLACK; crushing all societal stigmas regarding black sexual liberation! This joyride is provocative, risqué, and sure to fulfill your intimate fantasies. If you’re looking for a bit of FUN, or trying to have a GOOD TIME, get excited for this seductive dance experience. Company…

AUDITIONS: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

Feb. 10 to Feb. 12, 2020
by Tennessee Williams

About the Play

Director: Sharyn Case
Run: Feb. 10 to Feb. 12, 2020 , performs April 4 - May 2, 2020

Synopsis

TITLE: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF AUTHOR: Tennessee Williams DIRECTOR: Sharyn Case RUN: April 4 – May 2, 2020, 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 community theater production. Non-Equity. There is no pay. AUDITION DATES: Open Call: Dates: Mon. Feb. 10 & Tues. Feb. 11, 2020 Times: 7pm – 9pm Location: Long Beach Playhouse Callbacks: Date: Wed. Feb.…

LBP STAFF AND FRIENDS CABARET FUNDRAISER

Feb. 15, 2020

About the Play

Run: Feb. 15, 2020 Saturday at 8pm

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TICKET WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!

Saturday, February 15, 2020, at 8pm:

$15 Regular Ticket (General, non-assigned seating)
$30 VIP Ticket (Special, assigned seating in the front rows)

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.

Synopsis

The Studio Collaborative: LBP STAFF AND FRIENDS CABARET FUNDRAISER Company: LBP, Madison Mooney producing. Dates: Feb 15 @ 8pm, 2020 Tickets: $15 Regular (General, non-assigned seating) $30 VIP (Special, assigned seating in the front rows) Description: The Staff, Volunteers, and Friends are coming together again to raise some money for LBP while having fun onstage! Come see songs, scenes, dances, and maybe even a bagpipe!

HELD2GETHER: SKETCH ON THE ROCKS

Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, 2020

About the Play

Run: Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, 2020 Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 8pm

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All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.

Synopsis

The Studio Collaborative: HELD2GETHER: SKETCH ON THE ROCKS Company: Held2gether Improv For Life Dates: Feb. 20, 21, 22 @ 8pm, 2020. Tickets: $15 Presale $20 at the Door Description: Treat yourself to an eccentric blend of top-shelf original comedy sketches on life, love and music. Due to excesses of humor, a designated driver is recommended. Company Statement: Held2gether, Improv for Life was created to bring out each individual’s greatest potential through the power of improvisation. We believe the benefits…

NOISES OFF

Feb. 22 to Mar. 21, 2020
Written by Michael Frayn

About the Play

Director: Gregory Cohen
Run: Feb. 22 to Mar. 21, 2020 Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at 2pm

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Synopsis

For those who love a good British farce, imagine the joy of being able to watch the mayhem going on behind the scenes. Imagine no longer as we bring you “backstage” during the rehearsals and performances of a comedy that goes hilariously wrong over its months of production. As this troupe of actors presents an awful flop called Nothing’s On, doors slam, cues are missed, and lives and careers dangle in the balance during what has been called “the funniest…

SHORT PLAY SHOWCASE

Feb. 28 to Feb. 29, 2020

About the Play

Run: Feb. 28 to Feb. 29, 2020 Friday & Saturday at 8pm

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All Collaborative Shows do not have assigned seating, so it is first come, first serve.

PLEASE NOTE: The Studio Theater is on the 2nd Floor, it is only accessible by stairs, there is no elevator.

Synopsis

The Studio Collaborative: SHORT PLAY SHOWCASE Company: Rick Reischman Productions Dates: Feb. 28, 29, @ 8pm, 2020 Tickets: $10 Description: A night of completely original short plays. All the shows were written by local talent featuring a wide variety of writing styles and genres from comedy to drama. These shows have never been seen anywhere before. After the show, stay and talk with the cast and writers. Company Statement: Rick Reischman Productions creates entertainment experiences by talented people, that can…