Welcome to Center Theatre Group

Welcome to Center Theatre Group, one of the most influential nonprofit theatres in the country.

WE’RE SO GLAD YOU FOUND US

The original Broadway cast of Come From Away. Photo by Matthew Murphy.

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Demian Bichir in Zoot Suit at the Taper. Photo by Craig Schwartz.

Million in the Audience

Since 1967, some of the greatest, most innovative playwrights—of the past, present, and future—have written new work at Center Theatre Group, from Neil Simon and Tony Kushner to David Henry Hwang and Danai Gurira.

Productions World Premieres Ahmanson Theatre Mark Taper Forum Kirk Douglas Theatre Shows Sent to New York Tony Awards WE ENTERTAIN

Pulitzer Prizes for Drama

WE CREATE WE ENGAGE WE INSPIRE (L–R) Danai Gurira in In the Continuum at the Douglas. Chris Pine in The Lieutenant of Inishmore at the Taper. Ellen McLaughlin and Kathleen Chalfant in Angels in America at the Taper. Sutton Foster in The Drowsy Chaperone at the Ahmanson. Photos by Craig Schwartz.

AT CENTER THEATRE GROUP,

WE BELIEVE LIVE THEATRE MOVES PEOPLE IN COMPELLING WAYS. It makes us more empathetic, compassionate, and human. Theatre brings neighbors, communities, and entire cities together—at a time when we’re more diverse, more socially fragmented, and more isolated by technology than ever before.

DO YOU BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF THEATRE? Lillias White at the Taper in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the ninth of the 10 plays in August Wilson’s American Century Cycle on our stages. Photo by Craig Schwartz.

“I know the power of theatre brought you here tonight. Our mission is to use that power to create a more inclusive, engaged community in Los Angeles—bonded by our shared humanity.”

—CENTER THEATRE GROUP ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MICHAEL RITCHIE

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WE SUPPORT A NEW GENERATION OF THEATREGOERS, ARTISTS, AND ARTISANS. “I’m the first in my family to graduate from college and the top graduating senior of all 5,000+ students in my class. All of this was made possible

by Center Theatre Group. I watched my first-ever play as part of the Student Matinee Program. Being part of the August Wilson Monologue Competition, I found that once-in-a-lifetime moments are made possible if you take a moment to believe in yourself. And in the Internship Program, I found out that a ton of hard work and love goes into making the magic happen. My life has been blessed so much, but the biggest of blessings is Center Theatre Group.

I can’t begin to say thank you, but I’ll do my best so that one day I can do for others what has been done for me.”

—ANGELINA FINAU, CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE CLASS OF 2017, FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR 2018

OUR COMMUNITIES ARE FULL OF STORIES WAITING TO BE DISCOVERED. Center Theatre Group is a place where artists, audiences, and community members connect through the power of storytelling. Our interactive programs— like free library play readings, theatre-making workshops, and pre- and post-show discussions—engage audiences before and after the show and encourage our community to make theatre a part of their everyday lives.

Center Theatre Group’s free production of El Teatro Campesino’s Popol Vuh: Heart of Heaven in Grand Park.

WE ENTERTAIN WE CREATE WE ENGAGE

WE INSPIRE August Wilson Monologue Competition regional finalists. Photos by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging.

Visit CenterTheatreGroup.org to connect with us, and help share the power of theatre with our community.

In rehearsal for the August Wilson Monologue Competition. Photo by Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging.