Coming to The Mark Taper Forum for the 2026/2027 season! Destiny of Desire tells the hilarious story of two baby girls born at the same time who go on to lead very different lives. The newborns are switched by a former beauty queen and one leads a life defined by privilege, while the other's is steeped in poverty. The girls finally meet each other when they turn 18, this is where the funny drama begins and they are able to answer the question, how does the other half live?

Playwright Kimberly Belflower's seven-time Tony-winning show, John Proctor is the Villain, comes to Los Angeles as part of The Centre Theater Group's 2026/27 season, directed by Jess McLeod in its West Coast Premiere. Known for her relatable themes of growing up in the modern age, Belflower brings the same concept to John Proctor. A stunning work depicting the youth of the modern age that's enjoyed runs on Broadway, and across the country, discover The Crucible in a whole new light as this much-talked about new play comes to town this fall.

Zack Zadek and Sammi Cannold bring their beguiling new Californian folk musical to the Center Theater Group, opening for its world premiere in September 2026! Telling the story of two women who travel to a mysterious wellness retreat deep in the wilds of southern California, The Turning is a deceptive exploration of healing, the bonds of friendship, and our own limits.

The Mark Taper Forum stages legendary playwright August Wilson's seminal Tony Award-winning drama, directed by Delicia Turner Sonnenberg, in a thrilling run this Spring. Focusing on the lasting impacts of racial prejudice and shattered dreams on the life of a former baseball player, Fences is one of the most extraordinary American theatrical works of the 20th century.

Experience the thrilling soundtrack from the family classic Hook, performed live-to-picture by a full orchestra as the movie plays on the big screen! Prepare for your ship to be swept up on a wave of nostalgia with Steven Spielberg's beloved 1991 take on the classic tale of Peter Pan, the ultimate swashbuckling movie which defined childhood for millions around the globe!