Geffen Playhouse
What's happening
Meet the Jaspers: generations of a powerful Black political family under one roof where nothing stays buried for long. Direct from Broadway, this 2025 Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize–winning play makes its LA debut with the original Broadway cast, directed by the incomparable Phylicia Rashad.
Following its smash Pulitzer Prize–winning Broadway run, Liberation makes its West Coast debut with sharp wit, emotional insight, and fearless ambition to challenge the status quo.
Told with raw honesty and lyrical intensity, The Monsters explores the complicated intimacy of sibling relationships when family can be both a sanctuary and a battlefield.
What's the vibe
The atmosphere here is one of focused anticipation, a hushed reverence for the stage. With three distinct performance spaces, including the Gil Cates Theater, it maintains an "uniquely intimate setting" despite its size.ambiance
What people are saying
Visitors frequently highlight the beauty of the venue and the intimate setting of the smaller theaters, which make for an engaging viewing experience.reviews_potoo
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About
This esteemed playhouse, established in 1995, originally served as a UCLA clubhouse from 1929 before being converted into a theater. Its location on the UCLA campus reflects a deep-rooted connection with the academic world and the arts.story