Pasadena Playhouse
theaterTony Award–winning historic performing arts venue with a 686-seat auditorium that produces professional theatrical productions and community programming; designated the State Theater of California and located in Pasadena's Playhouse District.
Upcoming Events (5)
Amadeus
Amadeus at Pasadena Playhouse presents Peter Shaffer’s Mozart–Salieri drama in an intimate, historic venue, featuring lush period design, strong performances, and a gripping, timeless stagecraft that defines classic LA theatre.
Hamid Rahmanian’s Song of the North
An ambitious multimedia theatre piece at Pasadena Playhouse that blends shadow puppetry and projected animation to retell Shahnameh's tale of Manijeh and Bijan, featuring 483 handmade puppets and a talented ensemble of performers.
The Lizard & El Sol
Adapted from Alma Flor Ada’s cherished Mexican folktale, this bilingual children's theater at Pasadena Playhouse follows a brave lizard on a quest to restore the sun, with live music, bold visuals, and a message about perseverance and community.
Lerner and Loewe’s Brigadoon
A lush staged revival of Lerner & Loewe’s Brigadoon at Pasadena Playhouse, featuring a live orchestra, sweeping choreography, and an updated book that transports audiences to a Scottish Highlands village that appears for one perfect day.
Mexodus
Mexodus, a NYT Critics’ Pick Broadway-bound musical by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, comes to Pasadena Playhouse. It traces a hidden Underground Railroad chapter moving south toward freedom in Mexico, weaving history with bold cross-border friendship.