Announcing the cast of 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN! We are pleased to share that Ivan Hernandez will be joining the company of 3 Summers of Lincoln as President Abraham Lincoln. His stunning performance in the title role of our 2006 production of Zhivago thrilled Playhouse audiences, and we can’t wait to share this world-premiere musical with all of you in the new year! The cast will also feature Broadway veterans Eric Anderson (La Jolla Playhouse’s Fly, Broadway’s The Great Gatsby) as George B. McClellan; Carmen Cusack (Broadway’s Bright Star, Flying Over Sunset) as Mary Todd Lincoln; and Quentin Earl Darrington (Broadway’s MJ: The Musical, Once on This Island) as Frederick Douglass. Read the article below to learn more about the rest of the cast and the production! https://lnkd.in/gnHuhvZx
La Jolla Playhouse
Performing Arts
La Jolla, CA 10,286 followers
La Jolla Playhouse is where artists and audiences come together to create what’s new and next in American Theatre.
About us
The Tony Award-winning La Jolla Playhouse is internationally-renowned for creating some of the most exciting and adventurous work in American theatre, through its new play development initiatives, its innovative Without Walls series, artist commissions and residencies. Currently led by The Rich Family Artistic Director of La Jolla Playhouse and 2017 Tony Award winner Christopher Ashley and Managing Director Debby Buchholz, the Playhouse was founded in 1947 by Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuire and Mel Ferrer, and reborn in 1983 under the artistic leadership of Des McAnuff. La Jolla Playhouse has had 33 productions transfer to Broadway, garnering 38 Tony Awards, among them the currently-running, Tony Award-Winning COME FROM AWAY and SUMMER: The Donna Summer Musical, along with JERSEY BOYS, MEMPHIS, THE WHO'S TOMMY, BIG RIVER, as well as Billy Crystal’s 700 SUNDAYS and the Pulitzer Prize-winning I AM MY OWN WIFE, both fostered as part of the Playhouse’s Page To Stage Program. Visit LaJollaPlayhouse.org.
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- 51-200 employees
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- La Jolla, CA
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2910 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037, US
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It is #ThankfulThursday, and we are proud to highlight our corporate partner, Chism Bros. Painting! We have a shared passion for fine craftsmanship and creative excellence, and La Jolla Playhouse is thankful for their generous support of our 2024/25 Season. Check out the final show of the season, 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN bit.ly/3SummersLJP
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This #ThankfulThursday we're shouting out Dexcom! Dexcom is a pioneer in continuous glucose monitoring and is committed to empowering people to take control of their health. We're so thankful for their support which helps us bring innovative art to San Diego, such as YOUR LOCAL THEATER PRESENTS... which must close December 15, and our upcoming new musical 3 SUMMERS OF LINCOLN. bit.ly/3SummersLJP
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"The most affecting recent play I’ve seen all year..." (McNulty, Los Angeles Times) about the Playhouse's Primary Trust https://lnkd.in/gYc_vb-m
Theater in 2024 — the silver lining of a challenging year
latimes.com
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The 2025 Latinx New Play Festival is now accepting submissions! And we are happy to announce that, for the second year, the Latinx New Play Festival is accepting plays in Spanish. Submissions are due on 12/31 at 11:59pm bit.ly/LNPF2025
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La Jolla Playhouse celebrated the opening of YOUR LOCAL THEATRE PRESENTS... at our VIP Celebration Night before the Thanksgiving holiday. Laugh-out-loud funny and heartfelt, this is a show for theatre lovers and holiday enthusiasts alike, and we couldn't have hosted our VIP Celebration without the generous support of our in-kind donors. We are thankful for our VIP Celebration sponsor Show Imaging, Inc., and special thanks to event sponsors Bright Event Rentals, DAOU, La Cuisine Custom Catering, The Mini Donut Company, Oceanside Theatre Company, REAL Photo SD and Jeff Lewis, SD Cookie Guru, Topo Chico USA, and Viewpoint Brewing Co.! bit.ly/YourLocalTheatreLJP
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"La Jolla Playhouse’s new spin on Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" puts UC San Diego talent in the spotlight. Written by UC San Diego Theatre and Dance alumna Anna Ouyang Moench and starring Marco Barricelli, professor of acting, as Scrooge, the performance offers a clever twist on a classic holiday tale. 🎭" https://lnkd.in/gR8RJTbs
La Jolla Playhouse's New Spin on ‘A Christmas Carol' Puts UC San Diego Talent in the Spotlight
today.ucsd.edu
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On this special #ThankfulThursday, as we celebrate Thanksgiving day, we're sending our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible volunteers! Their unwavering dedication is one of the driving forces behind all our work. Today and every day, we're grateful for the incredible community of volunteers including our Board of Trustees, Playhouse Leadership Council, Playhouse Partners, Playhouse Teen Council, and ushers who help us achieve our mission. Happy Thanksgiving from the Playhouse to you!
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“A funny, touching behind-the-curtain tale… It’s a story about family — the loving (if occasionally dysfunctional) family of actors who bond together every holiday season to practice the craft they love, bring joy to the public” (Kragen, The San Diego Union-Tribune). Get tickets at bit.ly/YourLocalTheatreLJP https://bit.ly/499JlCb
Review: La Jolla Playhouse’s ‘Your Theater Presents’ a funny, touching behind-the-curtain Scrooge tale
https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com
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Please join the Playhouse in recognizing our Corporate Circle supporter Sharp Business USA this #ThankfulThursday! Sharp helps industries and organizations, from NY City's Times Square to local school districts, achieve Simply Smarter work through technology that is smart and easy to use. Thank you for your support of the Playhouse! https://lnkd.in/gu7mGcvd
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