BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Long Beach Playhouse - ECPv6.8.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Long Beach Playhouse X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lbplayhouse.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Long Beach Playhouse REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260404T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133650 CREATED:20250731T225418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T225934Z UID:10093-1775332800-1777752000@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:HARVEY DESCRIPTION:HARVEY\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nApril 4 – May 2\, 2026\nBy Mary Chase\nDirected by Bob Fetes\nIn this popular comedy from the golden age of Broadway\, the kindly Elwood P. Dowd insists on including his friend Harvey in all of his sister Veta’s social gatherings. Trouble is\, Harvey is an imaginary\, six-and-a-half-foot-tall rabbit. To avoid further family embarrassment\, Veta decides to have Elwood committed to a sanitarium. Yet her frantic explanations of the situation to the doctors get her mistakenly committed instead of her mild-mannered brother. When Elwood arrives at the sanitarium looking for Harvey\, hilarity ensues in this gentle comedy about the acceptance of the ones we love and the fact that the truth can’t always be “seen.” \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, April 3\, 2026\, 8pm – $10 Preview\nSaturday\, April 4\, 2026\, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala\nFriday\, April 10\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, April 11\, 2026\, 8pm\nSunday\, April 12\, 2026\, 2pm\nFriday\, April 17\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, April 18\, 2026\, 8pm\nSunday\, April 19\, 2026\, 2pm\nFriday\, April 24\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, April 25\, 2026\, 8pm\nSunday\, April 26\, 2026\, 2pm\nFriday\, May 1\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, May 2\, 2026\, 8pm – Closing Night\n\nAGE LIMIT \nAs a courtesy to our patrons\, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. \nThis Show Contains:\n\nSimulated Smoking\nFlashing and Pulsing Lights\n\nAct One is Approx. 1 hr. 5 mins.\nThere will be a 15 Minute Intermission\nAct Two is Approx. 1 hr. 10mins\n  \n\n\nA big THANK YOU to The Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our Opening Night Gala! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPREVIEW CLIP:\n \nPERFORMANCE  PHOTOS:\n\n \n \n \n \n HARVEY (MAINSTAGE\, April 4 – May 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 1: Talitha Barkow (MYRTLE MAE SIMMONS)\, Judy Jones (MRS. CHAUVENET)\, Harriet Whitmyer (VETA LOUISE SIMMONS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n HARVEY (MAINSTAGE\, April 4 – May 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 2: Harvey (HARVEY)\, Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n HARVEY (MAINSTAGE\, April 4 – May 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 3: Jill Prout (RUTH KELLY\, R.N.)\, Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n HARVEY (MAINSTAGE\, April 4 – May 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 4: Aaron Izbicki (LYMAN SANDERSON\, M.D.)\, Jill Prout (RUTH KELLY\, R.N.)\, Robb Tracy (WILLIAM R. CHUMLEY\, M.D.)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n HARVEY (MAINSTAGE\, April 4 – May 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 5: Aaron Izbicki (LYMAN SANDERSON\, M.D.)\, Jill Prout (RUTH KELLY\, R.N.)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n HARVEY (MAINSTAGE\, April 4 – May 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 6: Jill Prout (RUTH KELLY\, R.N.)\, Demetri Mack (DUANE WILSON)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n HARVEY (MAINSTAGE\, April 4 – May 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 7: Patrick Frazier (JUDGE OMAR GAFFNEY)\, Harriet Whitmyer (VETA LOUISE SIMMONS)\, Talitha Barkow (MYRTLE MAE SIMMONS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n HARVEY (MAINSTAGE\, April 4 – May 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 8: Demetri Mack (DUANE WILSON)\, Talitha Barkow (MYRTLE MAE SIMMONS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n HARVEY (MAINSTAGE\, April 4 – May 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 9: Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n HARVEY (MAINSTAGE\, April 4 – May 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 10: Demetri Mack (DUANE WILSON)\, Aaron Izbicki (LYMAN SANDERSON\, M.D.)\, Jill Prout (RUTH KELLY\, R.N.)\, Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n HARVEY (MAINSTAGE\, April 4 – May 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 11: Robb Tracy (WILLIAM R. CHUMLEY\, M.D.)\, Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n HARVEY (MAINSTAGE\, April 4 – May 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 12: Harriet Whitmyer (VETA LOUISE SIMMONS)\, Patrick Frazier (JUDGE OMAR GAFFNEY)\, Phyllis M. Nofts (E.J. LOFGREN)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n\n \n \n \n \n \n HARVEY (MAINSTAGE\, April 4 – May 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 13: Phyllis M. Nofts (E.J. LOFGREN)\, Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n \n \n \n HARVEY (MAINSTAGE\, April 4 – May 2\, 2026)\nPHOTO 14: BACK ROW: Phyllis M. Nofts (E.J. LOFGREN)\, Patrick Frazier (JUDGE OMAR GAFFNEY)\, Demetri Mack (DUANE WILSON)\, Tod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)\, Jill Prout (RUTH KELLY\, R.N.)\, Aaron Izbicki (LYMAN SANDERSON\, M.D.)\, Judy Jones (MRS. CHAUVENET / BETTY CHUMLEY)\, Aaron Izbicki (LYMAN SANDERSON\, M.D.)\, FRONT: Harriet Whitmyer (VETA LOUISE SIMMONS)\, Talitha Barkow (MYRTLE MAE SIMMONS)\n(Michael Hardy Photography)\n \n \n\nCAST:\n\nTalitha Barkow (MYRTLE MAE SIMMONS)\nHarriet Whitmyer (VETA LOUISE SIMMONS)\nTod Walker (ELWOOD P. DOWD)\nJudy Jones (MRS. CHAUVENET / BETTY CHUMLEY)\nJill Prout (RUTH KELLY\, R.N.)\nDemetri Mack (DUANE WILSON)\nAaron Izbicki (LYMAN SANDERSON\, M.D.)\nRobb Tracy (WILLIAM R. CHUMLEY\, M.D.)\nPatrick Frazier (JUDGE OMAR GAFFNEY)\nPhyllis M. Nofts (E.J. LOFGREN) URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/harvey/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Harvey-Event-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133650 CREATED:20260312T195846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T214436Z UID:10432-1776106800-1776279600@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: KIMBERLY AKIMBO DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: KIMBERLY AKIMBO\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater\nBy David Lindsay-Abaire\nDirected by Michael Hovance\n  \nAUDITION DATES:  April 13 – 15\, 2026\n\nMonday\, April 13\, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nTuesday\,  April 14\, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nWednesday\,  April 15\, 2026 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.\n\n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.  We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions. Auditioners will be seen on a first come\, first serve basis determined by when they signed-in at the Open Call.) \nPERFORMANCE DATES:  June 6 – July 3\, 2026\n  \nAUDITION NOTICE:\nTITLE:  KIMBERLY AKIMBO \nAUTHOR:  David Lindsay-Abaire \nDIRECTOR: Michael Hovance \nRUN:  June 6 – July 3\, 2026 \nFridays & Saturdays 8pm\, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay. \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call: \nDates:  Monday\, April 13 & Tuesday\, April 14\, 2026 \n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.) \nTimes: 7pm – 9pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nCallbacks: By Invitation Only. \nDate: Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026 \nTimes: 7pm – 10pm \nREHEARSALS:\nFirst Read-Through: Saturday\, April 18\, Noon – 4pm \nRegular Rehearsal:  Starting Monday\, April 20: Monday through Thursdays 7pm – 10pm with an occasional possible Saturday rehearsal\, Noon – 3pm if needed. \n(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.) \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse \nNOTE: Open to working with some limited minor conflicts\, but we will not be casing people with conflicts on tech dates and performances. \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring headshot and resume.  \nSides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions.  \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:  \nIts 1999\, (before kids had cell phones)\, and Kimberly has all the usual problems of a typical 16 year old; making friends at her new school\, dealing with her dysfunctional family… and a rare genetic condition where she ages four and a half times faster than her peers. Feeling trapped inside the frail physical body of an elderly woman\, Kim meets Jeff\, another young misfit at school\, and an uncertain relationship develops between them. Soon her life goes “akimbo\,” contending with a hypochondriac mother\, a rarely sober father\, a scam-artist aunt\, her own mortality\, and most terrifying of all\, the possibility of first love. A dark comedy that gives a quirky twist to the term ‘coming of age story’. \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nKIMBERLY LEVACO (F\, 60+ to play 16 y.o.): Kimberly is sixteen but appears much older because of a rare (fictional) aging disorder. She’s intelligent\, perceptive\, and often wiser than the adults around her. She longs for normal teenage experiences: friends\, romance\, and a sense of belonging\, but she’s also aware that her time is limited. The actor should be able to express both the physical presence of an older woman and the emotional energy of a teenager. (Intimacy Moment: This character shares a brief on-stage kiss with Jeff.) \nBUDDY LEVACO (M\, Mid 30s-40s): Kimberly’s father. A man with a gentle heart and a weak backbone. He drinks too much and uses humor to hide his sense of failure. Buddy is not cruel\, but he’s unreliable and emotionally lost. He wants to do right by his family but lacks the maturity or stability to make lasting change. His love for Kimberly is genuine\, but his inability to take responsibility often undermines it.   \nPATTIE LEVACO (F\, Mid 30s – 40s): Kimberly’s mother: High-strung\, self-centered\, and constantly overwhelmed\, Pattie has a hard time accepting reality. She masks her fear and guilt with sarcasm and self-pity. There’s love beneath her chaos\, but she doesn’t know how to show it. This role requires solid comedic timing. Pattie is 8 months pregnant throughout the duration of the show. She has bandages wrapping up both hands\, and walks with crutches for several scenes. \nDEBRA (F\, 30 – 40): Pattie’s sister and Kimberly’s aunt. Debra is unapologetically herself — bold\, funny\, and always scheming for her next move. An ex (and possibly future) con. Beneath her chaotic energy is a deep need for connection and belonging. She’s both comic relief and a surprising source of heart. \n  JEFF (M\, 18 – 25 to play 16 y.o.): A classmate of Kimberly’s. Jeff is intelligent\, quirky\, and endearingly awkward. A lover of D&D and the “puzzleistic arts”.  He shares Kimberly’s sense of humor\, and becomes her closest friend and potential love interest. His presence gives her a glimpse of a normal teenage experience. (Intimacy Moment: This character shares a brief on-stage kiss with Kimberly.) \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n\n\nKimberly Akimbo Beg. Reh. Schedule Actor Ver.Download URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-kimberly-akimbo/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kimberly-Akimbo-Audition-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260523T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133650 CREATED:20260129T005626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T234243Z UID:10374-1777060800-1779566400@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:POTUS DESCRIPTION:POTUS\, or\, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive\nProduced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater\nApril 24 – May 23\, 2026\nBy Selina Fillinger\nDirected by Kathy Paladino\nOne four-letter word is about to rock 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. When the president unwittingly spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis\, the seven brilliant and beleaguered women he relies upon most risk life\, liberty\, and the pursuit of sanity to keep the commander-in-chief out of trouble. A broad\, zany\, old-school comedy that earned three 2022 Tony nominations. Produced by the Costa Mesa Playhouse in Collaboration with the Long Beach Playhouse \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, April 24\, 8pm – Preview\nSaturday\, April 25\, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala\nFriday\, May 1\, 8pm\nSaturday\, May 2\, 8pm\nSunday\, May 3\, 2pm\nFriday\, May 8\, 8pm\nSaturday\, May 9\, 8pm\nSunday\, May 10\, 2pm\nFriday\, May 15\, 8pm\nSaturday\, May 16\, 8pm\nSunday\, May 17\, 2pm\nFriday\, May 22\, 8pm\nSaturday\, May 23\, 8pm – Closing Night\n\nAGE LIMIT \nAs a courtesy to our patrons\, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/potus/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/POTUS-Event-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133650 CREATED:20260213T232134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T204817Z UID:10389-1777402800-1777575600@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: GODSPELL DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: GODSPELL\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nBook by John Michael Tebelak\, Music & New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz\nDirected by Sonya L. Randall\nChoreographed by Sonya Randall & Omar Ceja\nMusical Direction by Stephen Olear\n  \nNEW AUDITION DATES:  April 27\, 28\, & 30\, 2026\n\nMonday\, April 27\, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nTuesday\, April 28\, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nWednesday\,  April 29\, 2026 – OFF\nThursday\,  April 30\, 2026 – 7pm – 11pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.\n\n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.  We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions. Auditioners will be seen on a first come\, first serve basis determined by when they signed-in at the Open Call.) \nPERFORMANCE DATES:  June 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026\n  \nAUDITION NOTICE:\nTITLE: GODSPELL \nBOOK BY: JOHN-MICHAEL TEBELAK \nMUSIC & NEW LYRICS BY: STEVEN SCHWARTZ \nDIRECTOR: SONYA L. RANDALL \nMUSICAL DIRECTOR: STEPHEN OLEAR \nCHOREOGRAPHER:  SONYA RANDALL & OMAR CEJA  \nRUN:  June 27\, 2026 – August 2\, 2026 \nFridays & Saturdays 8pm\, Sundays at 2pm. Special performances on Thursday and Sunday nights may be added for private parties and special events. \nThis is a volunteer community theater production.  Non-Equity.  There is no pay.  \nAUDITION DATES:\nOpen Call:  \nDates: Monday\, April\, 27 & Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026 \n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of Open Call Auditions.) \nTimes: 7pm – 9pm \nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse   \nCallbacks: By Invitation Only. \nDate: Thursday\, April 30\, 2026 \nTimes: 7pm – 11pm \nREHEARSALS:\nFirst Read-Through: May 2\, 2026\, Sat. 1pm – 5pm \nRegular Rehearsal: Starts Sunday\, May 3\, 2026; Monday – Thursday from 7pm – 10:30pm\, Sundays 5pm – 10pm. \n(Please see beginning rehearsal schedule BELOW for specific dates and times.)\nLocation: Long Beach Playhouse \nNOTE: Open to working with some limited minor conflicts\, but we will not be casting people with conflicts on tech dates and performances. \nAUDITION REQUIREMENTS:\nBring headshot and resume. \nBring 16 bars of a pop musical theatre song (no Sondheim or Jason Robert Brown\, please.) An accompanist will be provided\, so please bring sheet music that is in your key\, clearly prepared\, indicating where you start and stop. No tracks or a cappella. \nBe prepared to dance. \nSides for cold readings will be provided at the auditions/callbacks. \nSHORT SYNOPSIS:\nGodspell is a musical that retells the parables from the Gospel of Matthew through song\, dance\, and comedic storytelling\, focusing on themes of friendship\, love\, and community\, and culminates in the Passion of Christ. A group of eclectic disciples helps Jesus bring these timeless lessons to life using creative games and a blend of musical styles\, ultimately forming a community around him\, with the narrative moving toward his crucifixion. GODSPELL was the first major musical theatre offering from three-time Grammy and Academy Award winner\, Stephen Schwartz (Wicked\, Pippin\, Children of Eden). Boasting a score with chart-topping songs\, a book by a visionary playwright (John-Michael Tebelak)\, GODSPELL is a sensation that continues to touch audiences. \nCASTING THE FOLLOWING ROLES:\nAll roles are available\, open to any age (18+)\, ethnicity\, or gender. \nIn addition to each individual being able to stand out\, it is important that all cast members are able to function as an ensemble\, without any feeling that any one (other than Jesus) stands out above the others. Other important traits to have for the roles are a sense of comic ability\, and some skill at improvisation. \nJESUS (Tenor\, 18+):  Must be the most charismatic individual in the cast. High energy\, charming\, funny\, gentle\, but with strength. He is the sort of person others instinctively follow.  He sings “Save the People\,” “All for the Best\,” Alas for You\,” and “Beautiful City” \nJOHN THE BAPTIST/JUDAS (Baritone\, 18+): Will perhaps split this role between two actors. He has attributes of both Biblical figures: He is both Jesus’ lieutenant and most ardent disciple\, and the doubter who begins to question and rebel. Like Jesus\, he is also charismatic\, but in more of an overt revolutionary way. Usually played by someone handsome and masculine\, with an undertone of sexuality. He is the most “serious” and intellectual of the group\, though as with all the actors\, he must still possess a good sense of physical comedy. He sings “Prepare Ye\,” “All for the Best\,” and “On the Willows.” \nNICK (Tenor\, 18+):  Very high energy. Impish and playful. In the original\, he might play several musical instruments\, including concertina\, recorder or guitar if the actor has this ability\, but not a requirement of the role. He sings “We Beseech Thee.” \nTELLY (Tenor\, 18+):  Not the brightest in the bunch\, he is a little slow on the uptake. But there is a great sweetness and innocence about him. He sings “All Good Gifts.”  \nGEORGE (Tenor\, 18+):  The comedian\, the class clown. The guy who can do a hundred voices and imitations. He sings “Light of the World.” \nANNA MARIA (Alto\, 18+):  A bit of a tomboy\, but basically open and sweet. Perhaps the youngest of the group. She is the first of the group to commit to following Jesus in the song “Day by Day.” \nLINDSAY (Soprano\, 18+):  The confident one\, the show-off. The first one to volunteer\, sometimes she jumps in before she really understands what’s going on. She sings “Bless the Lord.”  \nUZO (Alto\, 18+):  The shy one. Sometimes a little slow to get things\, but when she does\, she commits all the way. Has an “earth mother” kind of warmth to her. She sings “By My Side.”  \nMORGAN (Alto\, 18+):  Sassy and slightly cynical\, the most urban of the group. Also the “sexy” one\, but her sexiness contains a large element of put-on\, in the manner of Mae West or Madonna. She sings “Turn Back\, O Man.” \nCELISSE (Mezzo-Soprano\, 18+): The female equivalent of the class clown. Goofy and a cut-up. She might play some instruments\, including conga\, ukulele and guitar if they can\, but not a requirement of the role. She sings “Learn Your Lessons Well.” \nTwo to four ensemble will be added to cast at the director’s discretion. \nBEGINNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE:\n\n\nGodspell Beg. Rehearsal Schedule (Actor Version)Download URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-godspell/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Godspell-Auditon-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133650 CREATED:20250731T225828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T185134Z UID:10095-1778961600-1781380800@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:THE LION IN WINTER DESCRIPTION:THE LION IN WINTER\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nMay 16 – June 13\, 2026\nBy James Goldman\nDirected by James Rice\nThis medieval drama is a modern day classic that tells the story of the Plantagenet royal family\, locked in a free-for-all of competing ambitions to inherit a kingdom. The Queen\, Eleanor of Aquitaine\, has been kept in prison since raising an army with her sons against her husband\, King Henry II. Let out for the holidays\, the family descends into sibling rivalry\, adultery\, and desperate maneuvering for the throne. As Eleanor says\, “Every family has its ups and downs\,” in this intelligent show that bursts with astringent wit and a humor that bristles and burns. \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, May 15\,  2026\, 8pm – Half Price Preview\nSaturday\, May 16\, 2026\, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala\nFriday\, May 22\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, May 23\, 2026\, 8pm\nSunday\, May 24\, 2026\, 2pm\nFriday\, May 29\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, May 30\, 2026\, 8pm\nSunday\, May 31\, 2026\, 2pm\nFriday\, June 5\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, June 6\, 2026\, 8pm\nSunday\, June 7\, 2026\, 2pm\nFriday\, June 12\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, June 13\, 2026\, 8pm – Closing Night\n\nAGE LIMIT \nAs a courtesy to our patrons\, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. \n  \nA Big THANK YOU to The Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our Opening Night Gala! URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/the-lion-in-winter/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/The-Lion-In-Winter-Event-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260526T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260528T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133651 CREATED:20260312T200934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T200935Z UID:10433-1779822000-1779994800@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: A DOLL’S HOUSE\, PART 2 DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: A DOLL’S HOUSE\, PART 2\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater\nBy Lucas Hnath\nDirected by Phyllis B. Gitlin\nAUDITION DATES:  May 26 – 28\, 2026\n  \n\nTuesday\, May 26\, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nWednesday\,  May 27\, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nThursday\,  May 28\, 2026 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.\n\n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.  We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions. Auditioners will be seen on a first come\, first serve basis determined by when they signed-in at the Open Call.) \nPERFORMANCE DATES:  July 18 – Aug. 15\, 2026\n  \nFifteen years ago\, Nora Helmer slammed the door on her stifling domestic life\, leaving behind her husband and children for a life unknown.  Now she is knocking at that same door\, having returned with an urgent request for her former husband. Before Nora can get what she needs\, she must reckon with the people she left\, all of whom have some choice words for the former Mrs. Helmer. A DOLL’S HOUSE\, PART 2 is a funny\, probing\, and bold new comedy/drama that is at once a continuation of Ibsen’s play and a heartfelt meditation on how far we’ve come in the century and a quarter since. \nCheck back closer to the audition dates for the official Audition Notice with the Beginning Rehearsal Schedule and Character Breakdown. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-a-dolls-house-part-2/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A-Dolls-House-Part-2-Audition-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260606T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260703T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133651 CREATED:20260302T234710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T234430Z UID:10417-1780776000-1783108800@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:KIMBERLY AKIMBO DESCRIPTION:KIMBERLY AKIMBO\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater\nJune 6 – July 3\, 2026\nBy David Lindsay-Abaire\nDirected by Michael Hovance\nIn this zany\, warmhearted comedy play that inspired the recent Tony Award winning musical\, Kimberly is a lonely 16-year-old girl suffering from a disease that causes her to age at more than four times the normal rate. Feeling trapped inside the frail physical body of an elderly woman\, Kim meets Jeff\, another young misfit at school\, and an uncertain relationship develops between them. Soon her life goes “akimbo\,” contending with a hypochondriac mother\, a rarely sober father\, a scam-artist aunt\, her own mortality\, and most terrifying of all\, the possibility of first love. KIMBERLY AKIMBO is a shrewd and strangely affecting comedy that’s a bit of youthful happiness unlike any other. \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, June 5\, 8pm – Preview\nSaturday\, June 6\, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala\nFriday\, June 12\, 8pm\nSaturday\, June 13\, 8pm\nSunday\, June 14\, 2pm\nFriday\, June 19\, 8pm\nSaturday\, June 20\, 8pm\nSunday\, June 21\, 2pm\nFriday\, June 26\, 8pm\nSaturday\, June 27\, 8pm\nSunday\, June 28\, 2pm\nThursday\, July 2\, 8pm – Special Thursday Night Show\nFriday\, July 3\, 8pm – Closing Night\n\nAGE LIMIT\nAs a courtesy to our patrons\, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/kimberly-akimbo/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kimberly-Akimbo-Event-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260627T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260802T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133651 CREATED:20250731T230331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T185104Z UID:10097-1782590400-1785679200@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:GODSPELL DESCRIPTION:GODSPELL\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Mainstage Theater\nJune 27 – Aug. 2\, 2026\nBook by John Michael Tebelak\, Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz\nDirected and Choreographed by Sonya Randall\nMusical Direction by Stephen Olear\nFrom famed Wicked! composer and lyricist\, Stephen Schwartz\, comes his first major musical offering\, GODSPELL. Taking the world by storm when it first premiered\, the show boasts a score of chart-topping songs including \, “Day by Day\,” “All for the Best\,” and “By My Side\,” as it tells the story of Jesus Christ according to the Gospel of Matthew. A small group of storytellers help tell different parables with a hefty dose of humor and pathos using an eclectic blend of songs\, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville. This show is a sensation that continues to touch audiences with its messages of kindness\, tolerance\, and love. \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, June 26\, 2026\, 8pm – Half Price Preview\nSaturday\, June 27\, 2026\, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala\nThursday July 2\, 2026\, 8pm – Special Thursday Show\nFriday\, July 3\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, July 4\, 2026 – NO SHOW\nSunday\, July 5\, 2026\, 2pm\nFriday\, July 10\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, July 11\, 2026\, 8pm\nSunday\, July 12\, 2026\, 2pm\nFriday\, July 17\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026\, 8pm\nSunday\, July 19\, 2026\, 2pm\nFriday\, July 24\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, July 25\, 2026\, 8pm\nSunday\, July 26\, 2026\, 2pm\nFriday\, July 31\, 2026\, 8pm\nSaturday\, Aug. 1\, 2026\, 8pm\nSunday\, Aug. 2\, 2026\, 2pm – Closing\n\nAGE LIMIT \nAs a courtesy to our patrons\, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. \n  \nA Big THANK YOU to The Port of Long Beach for sponsoring our Opening Night Gala! URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/godspell/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Godspell-Event-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260706T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133651 CREATED:20260312T201751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T201751Z UID:10434-1783364400-1783537200@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: HANGMEN DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: HANGMEN\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater\nBy Martin McDonagh\nDirected by Carl DaSilva\n  \nAUDITION DATES:  July 6 – 8\, 2026\n\nMonday\, July 6\, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nTuesday\,  July 7\, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nWednesday\,  July 8\, 2026 – 7pm – 10pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.\n\n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.  We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions. Auditioners will be seen on a first come\, first serve basis determined by when they signed-in at the Open Call.) \nPERFORMANCE DATES:  Aug. 29 – Sept. 26\, 2026\n  \nIn his small pub in Oldham\, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what’s the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they’ve abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and sycophantic pub regulars dying to hear Harry’s reaction to the news\, a peculiar stranger lurks\, with a very different motive for his visit. Martin McDonagh does it again in HANGMEN\, a corrosively funny black comedy filled with dramatic tension in a juicy tale of capital punishment that will leave you “hanging” on the edge of your seat with suspense and devilish delight. \nCheck back closer to the audition dates for the official Audition Notice with the Beginning Rehearsal Schedule and Character Breakdown. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-hangmen/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hangmen-Audition-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133651 CREATED:20260302T235427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T235307Z UID:10418-1784404800-1786824000@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:A DOLL’S HOUSE\, PART 2 DESCRIPTION:A DOLL’S HOUSE\, PART 2\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater\nJuly 18 – Aug. 15\, 2026\nBy Lucas Hnath\nDirected by Phyllis Gitlin\nFifteen years ago\, Nora Helmer slammed the door on her stifling domestic life\, leaving behind her husband and children for a life unknown.  Now she is knocking at that same door\, having returned with an urgent request for her former husband. Before Nora can get what she needs\, she must reckon with the people she left\, all of whom have some choice words for the former Mrs. Helmer. A DOLL’S HOUSE\, PART 2 is a funny\, probing\, and bold new comedy/drama that is at once a continuation of Ibsen’s play and a heartfelt meditation on how far we’ve come in the century and a quarter since. \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, July 17\, 8pm – Preview\nSaturday\, July 18\, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala\nFriday\, July 24\, 8pm\nSaturday\, July 25\, 8pm\nSunday\, July 26\, 2pm\nFriday\, July 31\, 8pm\nSaturday\, August 1\, 8pm\nSunday\, August 2\, 2pm\nFriday\, August 7\, 8pm\nSaturday\, August 8\, 8pm\nSunday\, August 9\, 2pm\nFriday\, August 14\, 8pm\nSaturday\, August 15\, 8pm – Closing Night\n\nAGE LIMIT\nAs a courtesy to our patrons\, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/a-dolls-house-part-2/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/A-Dolls-House-Part-2-Event-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260803T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260805T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133651 CREATED:20260312T203032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T203033Z UID:10435-1785783600-1785956400@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:AUDITIONS: REEFER MADNESS: The Musical DESCRIPTION:AUDITIONS: REEFER MADNESS: The Musical\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater\nMusic and Book by Dan Studney\, Lyrics and Book by Kevin Murphy\nDirected by Rovin Jay\nChoreographed by Sonya Randall\nMusical Direction by Stephen Olear\n  \nAUDITION DATES:  Aug. 3 – 5\, 2026\n\nMonday\, August 3\, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nTuesday\,  August 4\, 2026 – 7pm – 9pm: Open Call\nWednesday\,  August 5\, 2026 – 7pm – 11pm: Callbacks – By invitation only.\n\n(Auditioners only need to come to one night of open call auditions.  We are only seeing in-person auditioners during audition times – no video submissions. Auditioners will be seen on a first come\, first serve basis determined by when they signed-in at the Open Call.) \nPERFORMANCE DATES:  Oct. 10 – Nov. 15\, 2026\n  \nAn unlikely musical comedy inspired by an earnest 1936 public service film of the same name\, this raucous spoof takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana\, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music\, sex and violence. You won’t be able to resist the goofy charm of REEFER MADNESS\, an addictive\, hilarious\, and highly stylized musical romp with a sly satirical political commentary that will leave you wanting more. \nCheck back closer to the audition dates for the official Audition Notice with the Beginning Rehearsal Schedule and Character Breakdown. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/auditions-reefer-madness-the-musical/ CATEGORIES:Auditions ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Reefer-Madness-Audition-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260828T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133651 CREATED:20260303T000752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T000057Z UID:10421-1787947200-1790452800@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:HANGMEN DESCRIPTION:HANGMEN\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater\nAug. 29 – Sept. 26\, 2026\nBy Martin McDonagh\nDirected by Carl DaSilva\nIn his small pub in Oldham\, Harry is something of a local celebrity. But what’s the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they’ve abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and sycophantic pub regulars dying to hear Harry’s reaction to the news\, a peculiar stranger lurks\, with a very different motive for his visit. Martin McDonagh does it again in HANGMEN\, a corrosively funny black comedy filled with dramatic tension in a juicy tale of capital punishment that will leave you “hanging” on the edge of your seat with suspense and devilish delight. \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, August 28\, 8pm – Preview\nSaturday\, August 29\, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala\nFriday\, September 4\, 8pm\nSaturday\, September 5\, 8pm\nSunday\, September 6\, 2pm\nFriday\, September 11\, 8pm\nSaturday\, September 12\, 8pm\nSunday\, September 13\, 2pm\nFriday\, September 18\, 8pm\nSaturday\, September 19\, 8pm\nSunday\, September 20\, 2pm\nFriday\, September 25\, 8pm\nSaturday\, September 26\, 8pm – Closing Night\n\nAGE LIMIT\nAs a courtesy to our patrons\, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/hangmen/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Hangmen-Event-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T133651 CREATED:20260303T001454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T001558Z UID:10422-1791662400-1794751200@lbplayhouse.org SUMMARY:REEFER MADNESS: The Musical DESCRIPTION:REEFER MADNESS: The Musical\nPlaying in the Long Beach Playhouse’s Studio Theater\nOct. 10 – Nov. 15\, 2026\nMusic and Book by Dan Studney\, Lyrics and Book by Kevin Murphy\nDirected by Rovin Jay\nChoreographed by Sonya Randall\nMusical Direction by Stephen Olear\nAn unlikely musical comedy inspired by an earnest 1936 public service film of the same name\, this raucous spoof takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana\, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music\, sex and violence. You won’t be able to resist the goofy charm of REEFER MADNESS\, an addictive\, hilarious\, and highly stylized musical romp with a sly satirical political commentary that will leave you wanting more. \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKETS HERE:\nCHOOSE YOUR DATE:\n\nFriday\, October 9\, 8pm – Preview\nSaturday\, October 10\, 8pm – Opening Night and Champagne Gala\nFriday\, October 16\, 8pm\nSaturday\, October 17\, 8pm\nSunday\, October 18\, 2pm\nFriday\, October 23\, 8pm\nSaturday\, October 24\, 8pm\nSunday\, October 25\, 2pm\nFriday\, October 30\, 8pm\nSaturday\, October 31\, 8pm\nSunday\, November 1\, 2pm\nFriday\, November 6\, 8pm\nSaturday\, November 7\, 8pm\nSunday\, November 8\, 2pm\nFriday\, November 13\, 8pm\nSaturday\, November 14\, 8pm\nSunday\, November 15\, 8pm – Closing\n\nAGE LIMIT\nAs a courtesy to our patrons\, it is the policy of the theatre not to admit children under the age of 5. This policy may be altered from time to time based on shows and show content. URL:https://lbplayhouse.org/event/reefer-madness-the-musical/ CATEGORIES:Studio Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lbplayhouse.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Reefer-Madness-Event-Banner-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR