“Gatsby Redux” The performance invites audience members to follow the dancers on an exciting and evocative journey into the 1920's. This 90-minute outdoor performance explores themes from the novel as well as immersing the audience into Gatsby’s world amidst the stunning backdrop of the vintage gardens and mansion. Written and directed by Janet Roston, it runs June 5 through June 14 at the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. For tickets call 310-285-1000 or visit www.beverlyhills.org/1327/Gatsby-Redux.

“Shrek the Musical” Follow the unlikely hero Shrek as he embarks on a life-changing journey, accompanied by his loyal (and wisecracking) companion, Donkey, and a feisty, no-nonsense Princess Fiona. Together, they confront a short-tempered villain, Lord Farquaad, a sassy Gingerbread Man, and over a dozen quirky fairy tale misfits to save the day—and discover what true friendship and love really mean. Featuring show-stopping songs, spectacular costumes, and laugh-out-loud moments, Shrek the Musical is a must-see experience that celebrates the hero in all of us. Written by David Lindsay-Abaire, with music by Jeanine Tesori, lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire, and directed by Justin Meyer, it runs June 6 through July 20 at the Nocturne Theatre in Glendale. For tickets call 818-839-0984 or visit www.thenocturnetheatre.com.

“Frozen” In the beautiful, mountainous kingdom of Arendelle, Princesses Anna and Elsa grow up sheltered inside their castle, isolated from the world, and increasingly distanced from each other. When Elsa is crowned queen, the magical powers she has desperately tried to conceal from her sister take control, and she flees into the mountains. As a ferocious winter descends on Arendelle, Anna sets off on an epic journey to find Elsa and bring her home, with the help of hardworking ice harvester Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf. Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, Disney’s FROZEN The Broadway Musical is a powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning of true love. Written by Jennifer Lee, with music by Kristen Anderson-Lopez & Robert Lopez, and directed by Dan Knechtges, it runs June 7 through June 29 at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts in La Mirada Theatre. For tickets call 562-944-9801 or visit www.LaMiradaTheatre.com.

“Much Ado About Nothing” remains one of the most exuberant and spirited battles of the sexes ever written. Sparks fly between Beatrice (Willow Geer) and Benedick (Aaron Hendry), “frenemies” whose relationship is defined by an ongoing war of words and verbal jousting. Yet beneath their seeming animosity lies a mutual attraction that neither dares confess, until circumstances unite them to rescue young friends Hero (Audrey Forman) and Claudio (Kelvin Morales), whose courtship has been marred by gossip and scandal — in the process unmasking Beatrice and Benedick’s own true love. With the scene re-set from Shakespeare’s Italy to the U.S. at the end of the Civil War, the story overflows with twists and turns, heartbreak and hilarity. Ultimately, the play’s humor and poignancy emerge from its unflinching portrayal of human imperfection, celebrating the resilience of love and truth as they triumph over deception and misunderstanding. Written by William Shakespeare, and directed by Willow Geer, it runs June 7 through September 13 at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga. For tickets call 310-455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com.

“The Wedding Singer” harks back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer just might be the coolest guy in the room. It's 1985 New Jersey and rock star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark, and unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. Written by Chad Beguelin and Tim Herlihy, with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and directed by Michael Donovan, it runs June 7 through June 29 at the Colony Theatre in Burbank. For tickets visit www.colonytheatre.org/the-wedding-singer.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” might just be Shakespeare’s most entertaining and beguiling comedy, and it’s become Theatricum’s signature production as audiences demand its return year after year. Once again, this summer, the venue’s wooded stage will morph into the enchanted woods of Athens, where mortal lovers chase and are chased, players prepare, and fairies make magical mischief. Written by William Shakespeare, and directed by Willow Geer, it runs June 8 through September 15 at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga. For tickets call 310-455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com.

“Peril in the Alps” The thrilling follow-up to Murder on the Links makes its anticipated debut! This new Hercule Poirot story leads the famed Belgian detective on a thrilling journey into the treacherous snow-capped Alps to solve a kidnapping before it becomes a murder. Will he finally meet his match in the mountains? Fortunately for the audience, the journey to the satisfying conclusion is filled with clever twists and turns and plenty of laughter as Poirot encounters dozens of eccentric characters and clever suspects – all played by six actors! Written and directed by Steven Dietz, it runs June 15 through June 29 at the Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach. For tickets call 949-497-2787 or visit www.lagunaplayhouse.com.

“A Rose Called Candace” Born in Baltimore, Maryland and raised in Sacramento, actress and spoken word poet Candace Nicholas-Lippman shares her story of family, faith, fear, and freedom---and finds her truth and transformation along the way. Raw, courageous, and intimate, A Rose Called Candace shatters expectations of what’s possible with a one-woman show and will inspire you to find your own bloom. Written by Candace Nicholas-Lippman, and directed by Bernadette Speakes, it runs June 21 through June 29 at the Robey Theatre Company, Los Angeles Theatre Center, Theatre 4 in Los Angeles. For tickets visit www.therobeytheatrecompany.org.

“Strife” In this production of Galsworthy’s 1909 play, Theatricum moves the story to 1890s Pennsylvania amidst the industrial unrest and labor movements of America’s Gilded Age. At the climactic peak of a labor strike, both the workers and the corporation are faced with untenable options. The play’s emphasis on the often-overlooked human consequences of these struggles—particularly the voices of women and families who endure the brunt of the turmoil—highlights how easily leaders on both sides get so caught up in their arguments, that sometimes they forget whom they are fighting for. Galsworthy avoids making clear-cut moral judgments, instead presenting a nuanced exploration of the complexities inherent in labor relations. The play’s even-handed treatment invites audiences to grapple with the intricacies of negotiation and resolution while considering the costs of extremism on both sides. Written by John Galsworthy, and directed by Ellen Geer and Willow Geer, it runs June 21 through October 4 at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum in Topanga. For tickets call 310-455-3723 or visit www.theatricum.com.

“The Reservoir” Josh’s life is spiraling, but luckily, his grandparents are here to help. And by help, we mean offering unsolicited advice, relentlessly judging his life choices, bringing up their own mortality over coffee, and dragging him to Jazzercise class at the JCC. From Bev’s no-nonsense tough love to Shrimpy’s wildly inappropriate jokes, these grandparents steal the show—and maybe, just maybe, help Josh find his way. The Reservoir is a sharply funny and deeply heartfelt new play by Jake Brasch about family, memory, and healing. Written by Jake Brasch, and directed by Shelley Butler, it runs June 26 through July 20 at the Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. For tickets call 310-208-2028 or visit www.geffenplayhouse.org.

“Something Rotten!” follows the Bottom brothers- Nick and Nigel- as they struggle to make a name for themselves in the shadow of that rockstar playwright we all know: William Shakespeare. Desperate to outshine the Bard, the brothers turn to a soothsayer who predicts the next big thing in theater... musicals! What follows is a side-splitting mashup of Elizabethan absurdity and showbiz satire, complete with tap numbers, rapping bards, and an omelette of surprises (yes, literally). Written by William Shakespeare, and directed by Tim Nelson, it runs June 27 through July 20 at the Rose Center Theater in Westminster. For tickets call 714-793-1150 or visit www.rosecentertheater.com/something-rotten.

“A Man of No Importance” In this intimate and evocative musical that celebrates the redemptive power of theater, love and friendship, Alfie Byrne, an unassuming bus conductor in 1960s Dublin, is determined to stage an amateur production of Oscar Wilde’s Salome in his local parish. But this man of seemingly no importance must confront religious objections to his artistic pursuits and face the forces of bigotry and shame over a love “that dare not speak its name.” A live, five-piece orchestra featuring violin and reeds lends a bit of blas áitiúil (Irish flavor). Written by Terrence McNally, with music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and directed by Julia Rodriguez-Elliott, it runs May 10 through June 1 at the A Noise Within in Pasadena. For tickets call 626-356-3100 or visit www.anoisewithin.org.

“Tasty Little Rabbit” tells the true story of a 1936 Fascist Italian investigation of pornography charges in Taormina, Sicily. This artistic prosecution uncovers a much darker secret of an 1890s love triangle between poet Sebastian Melmoth, photographer Wilhelm Von Gloeden and an 18-year-old Sicilian boy. What will be sacrificed to protect secrets of the heart? Written by Tom Jacobson, and directed by George Bamber, it runs through June 6 at the Moving Arts in Atwater Village. For tickets visit www.movingarts.org.

“Urinetown The Musical” In a dystopian future ravaged by drought, private toilets are outlawed, and the tyrannical Urine Good Company controls all public restrooms, charging exorbitant fees for their use. Imagine a world where even going is a privilege. But, when young Bobby Strong leads a revolution against the U.G.C., he ignites a battle not just for free sanitation, but for human dignity itself. With its infectious score, razor-sharp wit, and a healthy dose of Brechtian irony, Urinetown skewers corporate greed, political corruption, and the very nature of musical theater, all while leaving you in stitches. This isn't your typical song-and-dance show; it's a bold, brash, and brilliantly subversive experience that will leave you thinking – and laughing – long after the curtain call. Get ready to be amazed, amused, and maybe just a little bit disgusted. Written by Greg Kotis, with music by Mark Hollman, lyrics by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis, and directed by Gryphon Seveney, it runs May 9 through June 7 at the Westchester Playhouse in Los Angeles. For tickets call 310-645-5156 or visit www.kentwoodplayers.org.

“The Spitfire Grill” is a heartwarming American musical about what happens when a girl with a dark past meets a town with no hope. This award-winning musical demonstrates how a single person can become a beacon of hope, bringing a community together and healing old wounds. It celebrates the power of redemption, perseverance and community. Written by James Valcq and Fred Alley, based on the film by Lee David Zlotoff, with music by James Valcq, lyrics by Fred Alley, and directed by Bonnie Hellman, it runs May 2 through June 8 at the Actor Co-op’s David Schall Theatre in Hollywood. For tickets call 323-462-8460 or visit www.actorsco-op.org.

“Flashes of Light” This new musical is set against the backdrop of the industrial revolution in New York City in the late 1800s. The story follows inventor Nikola Tesla, guided by Electra, who sends him visions of groundbreaking inventions during lightning storms. Their connection amps up when Tesla’s rivalry with Thomas Edison intensifies during the “War of the Currents,” a battle that shaped the world’s electrical future. As Tesla and Electra become obsessed with pushing the envelope of scientific discovery, a star-crossed love story fraught with peril unfolds as the line between science and mythology begins to blur. The music’s heartfelt lyrics, soaring vocals, and haunting melodies blending jazz, pop, and rock, bring this fantastical story both tragic and divine to life. Written by Billy Larkin and Ron Boustead, with music by Billy Larkin, and directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera, it runs May 25 through June 9 at the Sierra Madre Playhouse in Sierra Madre. For tickets call 626-355-4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org.

“The Winter’s Tale” This is a vibrant retelling of the original story about love, loss, and rebirth. Written by William Shakespeare, adapted by Tracy Young, and directed by Tracy Young, it runs through June 14 at the Skylight Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets visit www.skylighttheatre.org/thewinterstale.

“Becky’s New Car” Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middle management and in a middling marriage – with no prospects for change on the horizon. Then one night a socially inept and grief-struck millionaire stumbles into the car dealership where Becky works. Becky is offered nothing short of a new life … and the audience is offered a chance to ride shotgun in a way that most plays wouldn’t dare. This is a thoroughly original comedy with serious overtones, a devious and delightful romp down the road not taken. Written by Steven Dietz, and directed by Cape Caplin, it runs May 15 through June 15 at the Theatre Forty in Beverly Hills. For tickets visit www.theatre40.org.

“Edith” When a giant pillar of salt crashes into the kitchen, a family is thrown into a chaotic, campy fantasy that forces them to reckon with their relationship to disobedience, suffering, and deviant sex. From her vantage point as the witness to past destruction, the Pillar of Salt wishes to upend the traditional center of our current order and force us to turn around and see the joy in the carnage. Written by Noah T. Parnes, and directed by Ignacio Navarro, it runs May 23 through June 15 at the Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood. For tickets call 818-452-3153 or visit www.loftensemble.org.

“The Homecoming” this darkly comic, hauntingly ambiguous, play follows a family of men in a seedy house in North London: Max, the aging, crude patriarch, his ineffectual brother Sam, and two of Max's three sons, both unmarried, Lenny, a small-time pimp and Joey, who dreams of success as a boxer. Returning to this oppressive household, one simmering with bottled-up anger and barely concealed hatreds, is the oldest son Teddy, now a successful professor of philosophy in America. After six years abroad, he brings his wife Ruth to meet the family for the first time, but the visit quickly turns into an ominous game of cat and mouse. In this unsettling drama of insidious manipulation, subtle power struggles, and sexual game-playing, nothing is quite what it seems. Written by Harold Pinter, and directed by Frédérique Michel, it runs May 10 through June 15 at the City Garage at Bergamot Station Arts Center in Santa Monica. For tickets call 310-453-9939 or visit www.ticketleap.events/tickets/city-garage/the-homecoming.

“Love’s End” a riveting and bitingly funny look at the dissolution of a marriage by celebrated French playwright Pascal Rambert. The audience is immediately hooked, drawn irrevocably into the world of a husband and wife whose deep love for one another has somehow, inexplicably come to an end. The language is violent, cutting and darkly comic, a torrential outpouring that offers a deeply insightful examination of love, life and letting go. Written by Pascal Rambert, translated from the French by Jim Fletcher and Kate Moran, and directed by Maurice Attias, it runs May 10 through June 15 at the Odyssey Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets call 310-477-2055 Ext. 2 or visit www.OdysseyTheatre.com.

“Glow in the Dark Groundlings” Whether you're new to the world of sketch comedy or a longtime fan, Glow in the Dark Groundlings guarantees a night full of laughter and excitement you can only find at The Groundlings Theatre. From sharp satire to ridiculous absurdity, the show’s unique combination of sketches and characters is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Each performance showcases The Groundlings’ signature blend of irreverent humor and expert performance, featuring the brilliant talents of the current Main Company cast. The cast includes Erin Berry, Lauren Burns, David Crabb, Anthony Guerino, Chris Kleckner, Kara Morgan, Andres Parada, Jessica Pohly, Chase Rosenberg, & Gaby Sandoval. Directed by H. Michael Croner, it runs May 2 through June 21 at the Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets visit www.groundlings.com.

“White Rabbit Red Rabbit” explores the restrictions, censorship and denial of individual choice faced under a harsh regime. In this theater experience like no other, a different actor will step onto the stage at every performance and be handed a script they’ve never seen before. No rehearsal, no director. Wild and utterly original, White Rabbit Red Rabbit is emotionally vulnerable at times, hilarious at others, and always pushing the boundaries of what it means to be present: spontaneous, playful, interactive and unpredictable. Join the Fountain team for a piece of baklava and a conversation in the upstairs café after every performance. Written by Nassim Soleimanpour, it runs May 11 through June 22 at the Fountain Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets call 323-663-1525 or visit www.FountainTheatre.com.

“Hide & Hide” is a Homeric critique of the American Dream told through Billy (played by Ben Larson), a queer rent-boy from Texas fleeing a Christian sex conversion camp, and Constanza (played by Amielynn Abellera, The Pitt), a Filipina immigrant with a soon-to-expire visa, who together form a sham marriage to pursue their version of that dream in seedy 1980 Los Angeles. Written by Roger Q. Mason, and directed by Jessica Hanna, it runs May 15 through June 29 at the Skylight Theatre in Los Angeles. For tickets visit www.skylighttheatre.org.

“Network” 'I’m as mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore.' Howard Beale, beloved and trustworthy news anchorman, isn’t pulling in the viewers anymore. In his final broadcast he unravels live on screen. But when the ratings soar, the network pounced on their newfound populist prophet, and Howard becomes the biggest thing on TV. The audience becomes part of the play both as diners and a studio audience. The distance between fact and fiction is reduced, mimicking the blurring of truth and fiction in contemporary news media. Written by Lee Hall, based on the Paddy Chayefsky film, and directed by Tom Lazarus, it runs May 23 through June 29 at the Group Rep Theatre – Main Stage in North Hollywood. For tickets call 818-763-5990 or visit www.thegrouprep.com.

“Nice Girl” In suburban Massachusetts, 1984, thirty-seven-year-old Josephine Rosen has a dead-end job, still lives with her mother, and has settled into the uncomfortable comfort of an unintended spinsterhood. But when a chance flirtation with an old classmate and a new friendship at work gives her hope for the possibility of change, she dusts off the Jane Fonda tapes and begins to take tentative steps towards a new life. A play about the tragedy and joy of figuring out who you are and letting go of who you were supposed to be. Written by Melissa Ross, and directed by Ann Bronston, it runs through July 13 at the Matrix Theatre Upstairs on the Henry Murray Stage in Los Angeles. For tickets call 855-585-5185 or visit www.roguemachinetheatre.org.