Two brothers struggle to form a meaningful bond, navigating a legacy of abandonment and betrayal, while in pursuit of the American Dream. In their desperate fight for upward mobility and agency over their own lives, they turn to the hustle of three card monte, attempting to close the gap between the haves and the have nots—the top dogs, and the underdogs.

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Topdog/Underdog

Pasadena Playhouse

On Christmas Eve, Nora Helmer, whose world is built entirely around her domineering husband, must confront blackmail, financial ruin, the consequences of her past actions, and the unsettling truth about her life.

Legendary filmmaker Ingmar Bergman’s adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 masterpiece, A Doll’s House distills the play down to its essential core. Director Cameron Watson (Top Girls, Picnic, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, The Little Foxes) explores the passion and heart of a woman — and a marriage — in crisis.

Nora

Antaeus Theatre Company

Not everything is as it seems behind the ivy-covered walls of Yale, where an unlikely bond leads to an unthinkable favor. Writing professor Bella Baird is looking for answers, but a fateful encounter with a mysterious student could lead to life-changing consequences for both of them. Nominated for six Tony Awards, including Best Play, Pulitzer Prize finalist Adam Rapp’s haunting 90-minute thriller will leave you wondering who you can trust and remind you everyone has a story — the question is how it ends.

The Sound Inside

Full of grandeur and set to the exhilarating music of George and Ira Gershwin, this new hit musical inspired by the 1951 film includes the timeless favorites, “’S Wonderful,” “I Got Rhythm,” and “You Can’t Take That Away From Me.” The story follows a young American soldier and French girl each yearning for a new beginning in the most romantic city in the world – amongst breathtaking ballet, sweeping scores, and decadent dance. This modern and theatrical telling will make your soul soar with awe-inspiring beauty – prepare to be swept away.

An American In Paris

Phoenix Theatre

In this visually rich and innovative reimagining of Sophocles’ classic play, Oedipus  unfolds as a murder mystery, a political thriller, and a psychological whodunit. 

Jared A. Sayeg

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Feb 26 - Mar 23, 2025

Topdog/Underdog · Pasadena Playhouse

11 - 26 May, 2024

Nora · Antaeus Theatre Company

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