Center Theatre Group (Ahmanson, Taper, Douglas)

About Me

You probably know us more as the Ahmanson Theatre, the Mark Taper Forum or the Kirk Douglas Theatre. One of the largest regional theatre companies in America, we do everything from big Broadway musicals and pre-Broadway tryouts, to the newest and best of American plays.
We think you'd be interested in our shows. Add us as your friend and keep checking back here for discounts and ticket deals, theatre news, behind-the-scenes features and info on our shows. Check out our new pictures on the Pics page.
For tickets and more information about us, visit www.CenterTheatreGroup.org

WHAT'S ON NOW:

A CHORUS LINE
Directed by Bob Avian
May 21 - July 6, 2008 ( Tickets & info )
Ahmanson Theatre

â€œHeaven on Broadway.â€

- Ben Brantley, The New York Times, ( Read More )

TWO UNRELATED PLAYS BY DAVID MAMET
Directed by Neil Pepe
World Premiere May 11 - June 8, 2008 ( Tickets & info )
Kirk Douglas Theatre

COMING SOON:

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Returning to LA for two weeks only!
July 8 to 20, 2008 ( Tickets & info )
Ahmanson Theatre

â€œDELIGHTFUL, SPARKLING ENTERTAINMENT! Youâ€™ll be over the moon! We havenâ€™t seen anything quite this original in a long time.â€
- Michael Kuchwara, Associated Press

OUR THEATRES

AHMANSON THEATRE, 135 N. Grand Avenue at the Music Center, downtown LA
MARK TAPER FORUM, 135 N. Grand Avenue at the Music Center, downtown LA
KIRK DOUGLAS THEATRE, 9820 Washington Blvd., downtown Culver City

Go to www.CenterTheatreGroup.org for more information about our shows and theatres.

My Interests

2007-2008 SEASON

AVENUE Q
Ahmanson Theatre
Sept 6 to Oct. 14, 2007

CLAY
Kirk Douglas Theatre
Sept 13 to Oct. 14, 2007

EN UN SOL AMARILLO (MEMORIAS DE UN TEMBLOR)
Kirk Douglas Theatre
Oct. 26 to Nov. 25, 2007

THE HISTORY BOYS
Ahmanson Theatre
Nov. 7 to Dec. 9, 2007

THE COLOR PURPLE
Ahmanson Theatre
..o March 9, 2008

BLOODY BLOODY ANDREW JACKSON
A new rock musical
Listen to song clips !
Kirk Douglas Theatre
Jan. 13 to Feb. 17, 2008

NO CHILD...
Kirk Douglas Theatre
March 6 to April 13, 2008

SWEENEY TODD
Ahmanson Theatre
March 11 to April 16, 2008

MY FAIR LADY
Ahmanson Theatre
April 9 to 27, 2008

Two Unrelated Plays by David Mamet
A world premiere play
Kirk Douglas Theatre
May 11 to June 8, 2008

A CHORUS LINE
Ahmanson Theatre
May 21 to July 6, 2008

OF EQUAL MEASURE
Kirk Douglas Theatre
June 29 to July 27, 2008

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE
Ahmanson Theatre
July 8 to 20, 2008

DOLLY PARTON'S 9 TO 5: THE MUSICAL
Ahmanson Theatre
Sept. 3 to Oct. 19, 2008

THE HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES
The first show in the newly renovated Mark Taper Forum
Mark Taper Forum
Sept. 4 to Oct. 19, 2008

THE SCHOOL OF NIGHT
Mark Taper Forum
Oct. 30 to Dec. 21, 2008

I'd like to meet:

Theatre fans

My Blog

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson video

Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson has just begun tech rehearsals at the Kirk Douglas Theatre - we're really excited since we've all been listening to the bass guitar thumping in the rehearsal room here for...
Posted by Center Theatre Group (Ahmanson, Taper, Douglas) on Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:49:00 PST

CLAY videos

Clay is a new hip-hop musical playing September 13 through October 14 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.Matt Sax created a freestyle rap about the show: And here director Eric Rosen and Matt talk a...
Posted by Center Theatre Group (Ahmanson, Taper, Douglas) on Sat, 15 Sep 2007 11:48:00 PST

Video about the Mark Taper Forum renovation

The Mark Taper Forum closed on July 1, 2007 to begin a year long renovation project. The reconstruction will significantly upgrade backstage and technical facilities, and also enhance the audience ar...
Posted by Center Theatre Group (Ahmanson, Taper, Douglas) on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 06:12:00 PST

Song clips and pre-photos from 'Sleeping Beauty Wakes,' the brand-new musical at the Douglas

GrooveLily, the band that has written the songs for the new musical Sleeping Beauty Wakes (a totally unique, brand new musical currently in rehearsal at the Kirk Douglas Theatre for its world premiere...
Posted by Center Theatre Group (Ahmanson, Taper, Douglas) on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 05:01:00 PST

'Jersey Boys' goes on sale; 'Distracted' first day of rehearsal photos

Jersey Boys went onsale to the general public on Sunday. It's shaping up to be quite the summer blockbuster! Tickets are available online or by phone at (213) 628-2772. And the banner on t...
Posted by Center Theatre Group (Ahmanson, Taper, Douglas) on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 03:24:00 PST

Now arriving: 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'

The tour trucks for Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? arrived and were loading scenery into the Ahmanson Theatre this morning. There's lots of excitement for this production: it has been ecstatic...
Posted by Center Theatre Group (Ahmanson, Taper, Douglas) on Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:17:00 PST

Dogeaters photojournal

Dogeaters opened at the Kirk Douglas Theatre last week and it's a different play for the Douglas in several ways: for one, the theatre has been transformed for the play's staging. The first thre...
Posted by Center Theatre Group (Ahmanson, Taper, Douglas) on Tue, 30 Jan 2007 06:30:00 PST

'13' opens - photos & words

13 opened at the Taper yesterday - it was a packed house and a very exciting performance. Everyone was excited to see the production finally come together on stage, and the cast certainly let it...
Posted by Center Theatre Group (Ahmanson, Taper, Douglas) on Mon, 08 Jan 2007 11:09:00 PST

Creating 13 - A New Musical: A Behind-the-Scenes Photoblog

Hello everyone!Happy New Year to you! It's been awhile since we've posted something here on our MySpace blog (sorry!!) but there's been a lot going on here. Most exciting is that 13 - the brand new ...
Posted by Center Theatre Group (Ahmanson, Taper, Douglas) on Wed, 03 Jan 2007 04:57:00 PST

'Piazza's' Elena Shaddow answers your questions!

Elena Shaddow, Clara in The Light in the Piazza at the Ahmanson right now, has graciously taken the time to answer questions submitted by YOU, our readers! Read David's responses to your questions her...
Posted by Center Theatre Group (Ahmanson, Taper, Douglas) on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 11:55:00 PST