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On Stage at the Pasadena Playhouse
Tony Award-Winning Theater
2023 – 2024 Season
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The Sound Inside
by Adam Rapp. September 6 — October 1, 2023 Pasadena Playhouse Main Stage |
Not everything is as it seems behind the ivy-covered walls of Yale, where an unlikely bond leads to an unthinkable favor. Writing professor Bella Baird is looking for answers, but a fateful encounter with a mysterious student could lead to life-changing consequences for both of them. Nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play, Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp’s haunting 90-minute thriller will leave you wondering who you can trust and remind you everyone has a story — the question is how it ends.
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Inherit the Wind
November 1 — November 26, 2023 by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. Pasadena Playhouse Main Stage |
Two of the nation’s leading lawyers go head-to-head in the ultimate battle of wit, wisdom, and will in this powerful drama. With freedom of speech hanging in the balance, will this small-town courtroom bring us together or tear the nation apart? In a fresh production boldly reimagined for today, Inherit the Wind will make you rethink what you know and dare you to question just how much society has evolved.
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The Pasadena Playhouse Holiday Spectacular
December 7 — December 23, 2023 Pasadena Playhouse Main Stage |
You better watch out, you better not cry, because something magical is coming to the Playhouse this holiday season. Tony nominee Sam Pinkleton, one of the creative minds behind 2021’s Head Over Heels, returns to the Playhouse to sleigh audiences with a brand-new holiday show that’s sure to leave you feeling merry and bright. So get ready to jingle all the way and joins us for a holly jolly spectacular you’ll never forget.
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Kate
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In her widely celebrated one-woman show, revered comedian Kate Berlant explores the events of her life that have brought her to this moment. Embodying many characters in this tour de force performance, she expertly morphs before our eyes and exposes a truth she has, until now, kept hidden. Originally directed by Bo Burnham.
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Grumpy Monkey, the Musical
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Meet Jim Panzee and all his friends as they enjoy a wonderful day of exciting adventures. There’s just one problem; Jim is in no mood for any fun OR games and no one knows why! The hilarious #1 New York Times bestselling picture book comes to life on stage in a world premiere musical. Grumpy Monkey, The Musical is the perfect story for families and kids because we all experience those big feelings. Not every day is a good one, and that’s okay.
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One of the Good Ones
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The ultimate family showdown is on in the world premiere of this new comedy commissioned by Pasadena Playhouse. When the “perfect” Latina daughter brings her boyfriend home to meet the parents, her family’s biases and preconceptions are put on full display. As tensions run high and hilarity ensues, everyone must navigate the ins and outs of family dynamics and the boundaries of acceptance — all while tackling the age-old question: what does it truly mean to be an American? Meet your new favorite family in this laugh-out-loud, heartfelt story from Gloria Calderón Kellett, the co-creator and showrunner of Netflix’s One Day at a Time.
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Wheels on the Bus
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All aboard! Join our exciting, interactive adventure that’s perfect for toddler and preschool theater lovers to explore and examine the world around them. Wheels on the Bus will delight all who ride and is sure to keep the laughs coming round and round – don’t miss your chance to go on this unforgettable grownup-and-me journey filled to the brim with immersive fun for everyone.
The Wheels on the Bus can’t go round and round without you and your littlest ones! |
Jelly’s Last Jam
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When legendary musician Jelly Roll Morton’s soul is forced to face the music, the self-proclaimed “inventor of jazz” is left at the ultimate crossroads. Follow Jelly from the back alleys of New Orleans to the sparkling stages of New York, as his remarkable journey unfolds in a stunning display of song, dance, and music. With soulful melodies, electrifying tap dancing, and fiery tunes that will leave you breathless, get your groove on with this dazzling musical masterpiece.
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2024/2025 Season at the Pasadena Playhouse
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