Where Stories Take Root: La Jolla’s Latinx New Play Festival
The gathering’s eighth edition was grounded in narratives of faith, myth, and spirituality that define the complexities of the Latinx experience, for better or worse.
All Stories About La Jolla Playhouse
2025 Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards Announced
The 16 Edgerton Award recipients will receive extra development after their world premiere productions.
Leadership Changes at ACT, La Jolla, Golden Thread, and More
Big changes at California theatres and other comings and goings at the top of U.S. theatre institutions.
A ‘Working Girl’ Who Just Wants to Have Fun (and Break Glass Ceilings)
Cyndi Lauper and Theresa Rebeck’s new musical at La Jolla Playhouse, based on the hit film, eyes the absurdities of the 1980s work culture—and the inequalities that are still with us.
The Road to Athol: An Illustrated Tour
One of Athol Fugard’s most dedicated photographers started out as an awestruck fan. This is his tribute to the late dramatist, in words and photos.
People to Watch: Brian Stokes Mitchell
The versatile actor-singer talks about theoretical physics, his childhood mentors, and Jacob Collier.
10 New Plays Receive 2nd Round of 2024-25 Edgerton Awards
Totaling over $460,000, the awards fund extra time for the development and rehearsal of new plays with the entire creative team.
Ghosts of Future Passed
In Anna Ouyang Moench’s new backstage comedy, a regional theatre actor looks to avoid becoming a real-life Scrooge.
Christopher Ashley Named Roundabout’s Next Artistic Director
The longtime leader of La Jolla Playhouse, where he had a strong record of Broadway transfers, will take over the Tony-eligible NYC nonprofit in July 2026.
NAMT Grants, Geffen Writers’ Room, and More
A roundup of prizes, fellowships, and other recognitions.
