We are thrilled to announce casting for PRIMARY TRUST, arriving at the Mark Taper Forum this May! đš
A New York Times Criticâs Pick, PRIMARY TRUST is a story of a man who finds a new job, new friends, and a new sense of worth, illustrating how small acts of kindness can change a personâs life and enrich an entire community.
The cast includes Petey McGee as Kenneth; Ugo Chukwu as his friend Bert; Rebecca Sâmanga Frank as Corinna, Wallyâs Waiter and others; James Urbaniak as Clay and others; and Luke Wygodny as Musician.
PRIMARY TRUST runs MAY 20 to JUN 28 at the Mark Taper Forum.
đ¨Shepard Fairey and Manuel Oliver: The Intersection Between Art and Activismđť
Join acclaimed artist Shepard Fairey and writer and performer Manuel Oliver for a powerful post-show conversation at the Kirk Douglas Theatre exploring how creativity can drive social change.
Event Details:
đď¸Saturday, May 9, 2026,
â°8pm
đKirk Douglas Theatre
Welcome to our 2026/27 Season! đ
Our 59th season is driven by fearless storytelling, unforgettable characters, and artists who both capture this moment and shape what comes next.
Our season includes the world premiere musical The Turning, Oh, Mary!, Destiny of Desire, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbieneâs acclaimed Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, John Proctor is the Villain, August Wilsonâs towering masterpiece Fences, and the joyful Broadway hit BOOP!ÂŽ The Musical.
Our CTG:FWD programming expands the experience even further with the return of Dog Man: The Musical and Clue, as well as Meredith Willsonâs The Music Man and Riverdance 30 â The New Generation.
We canât wait to share it all with you! Join us for an unforgettable season here in Los Angeles! Weâll see you at the theatre!
Thank you so much for joining us everyone!
This week, Jamie Patricoff, Matt Walden, Noah Francis, and Justin Mikita as well as producers and members of our board visited @kirkdouglastheatre to experience GUAC for themselves! đť
Weâre so glad you could all join us at the theatre! LA, GUAC enters its final weekend of performances tonight! DONT MISS IT!
GUAC must close this Sunday, May 17!
AJ Rafael brings together some incredible AAPI artists for a @crazytalentedasians concert in collaboration with @ctgla inside their artistic office.
The 40 minute Tiny Desk-style program featuring performers from Center Theatre Groupâs production of Here Lies Love is streaming for free now on @youtube !
Our Donors are Changing Whatâs Possible. Support today to DOUBLE YOUR IMPACTâ¤ď¸
This year, Center Theatre Group launched the Community Tourâbringing free professional theatre to communities across LA. Itâs thank to support from donors that we are able to bring our work into the community, and the community into our theatres.
And now, you have the opportunity to make twice the impact!
Every gift made between now and June 30 will be DOUBLED by the generosity of your fellow supporters Judie Stein and the GGâs Family Foundationâup to $50,000!
Head to the link in our bio to support today!
Get ready, Los Angeles!
MAMMA MIA! is dancing its way to the Ahmanson Theatre this summer! Join us for a trip down the aisle youâll never forget!
Performances begin JUN 23! Weâll see you there!
Congratulations to our incredible Student Ambassadors! đđ
These phenomenal high schoolers spent 7 months developing their leadership. Inspired by the idea of storytelling through advocacy, they planned and hosted a powerful community event called âIncrease Empathy. Create Change.â
They led with passion, excitement, and joyâand we couldnât be prouder!
We wrapped up the year with a beautiful celebration alongside their loved ones, honoring all the hard work and heart they poured into this journey.
To our Ambassadors: Thank you for your curiosity, commitment, and brilliance. We canât wait to see all the incredible things youâll go on to do. And remember, your CTG Community will always be cheering you on. â¤ď¸
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us at Shepard Fairey and Manuel Oliver: The Intersection Between Art and Activism! đť
This incredible talkback, moderated by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Bryan Fogel, showed audiences the impact of art as a tool for change.
Thank you again for joining us for such a powerful evening and a special thank you to our guests for their insights on an important topic! đ
PETEY MCGEE IS KENNETH in PRIMARY TRUST đŚ
We sat down with Petey to talk about his character and bringing this show to life, as well as where his personal WALLYâs would be!
Donât miss Petey McGee in PRIMARY TRUST at the Mark Taper Forum. Performances begin MAY 20!
Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for Take Action Night last week! đťđ
We are always so grateful to have the opportunity to gather with community. A massive shoutout to Center Theatre Groupâs Teaching Artists for leading us through the pre-show lobby engagements to learn more about the fight against gun violence.
Donât miss GUAC at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, running NOW through MAY 17!
Wishing all the moms out there a Happy Motherâs Day!đâ¤ď¸
Got a special memory youâve shared with your mother at the theatre? Let us know in the comments below, weâd love to hear them!
We hope todayâs filled with love and adoration! Happy Motherâs Day!
#mammamiamusical #mothersday #love
