La Jolla Playhouse has announced a six-show 2027/28 season, the first fully curated by Artistic Director Jessica Stone.
The lineup includes two world-premiere musicals, a physical theatre production and three new plays, according to the Playhouse's season page. New subscriptions go on sale Thursday, Nov. 19, starting at $50 per ticket.
Stone, a two-time Tony Award-nominated director known for Kimberly Akimbo and Water for Elephants, succeeded Christopher Ashley as artistic director. Ashley had led the Playhouse since 2008 before departing to run New York's Roundabout Theatre Company, according to the Playhouse's appointment announcement.
The season at a glance
The season opens in May 2027 with a new play by Noah Haidle, directed by Arya Shahi, in the Potiker Theatre. The story follows a father who discovers his son is a fictional character in the play the audience is watching.
A second new play, by Jeff Augustin and directed by Joshua Kahan Brody, runs June through July 2027 in the Forum Theatre.
In July and August 2027, circus company The 7 Fingers brings The Attic to the Weiss Theatre. Written, directed and choreographed by Shana Carroll, the production draws on Carroll's own life as a Tony Award-nominated director and former trapeze artist.
A world-premiere memoir with music by singer-songwriter Daniel Zaitchik follows in September and October 2027 at the Potiker Theatre. Zaitchik both wrote and performs in the piece, directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury. It is a co-production with Roundabout Theatre Company.
In November 2027, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright Doug Wright teams with two-time Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff for a new play in the Weiss Theatre. The Playhouse describes it as bringing "an extraordinary chapter of American history to the stage."
The season closes in February and March 2028 with a world-premiere musical adaptation of Silver Linings Playbook, based on the film and novel by Matthew Quick. Stone herself directs. The book is by Rick Elice, known for Jersey Boys, with music and lyrics by Ian Axel and Chad King of A Great Big World.
Subscriptions and perks
Six-play subscription packages go on sale Nov. 19 online. Subscribers save at least 20% compared to single-ticket prices and receive free parking, free ticket exchanges and waived fees, the Playhouse said.
Subscribers who purchase by Dec. 11 enter a drawing for a New York City theatre trip that includes roundtrip airfare, two nights' accommodation and two Broadway tickets. Existing subscribers can renew by Dec. 11 to keep their seats.
A Design-Your-Own subscription of three or more shows goes on sale in spring 2027. Single tickets will become available throughout 2027 closer to each show's run date. Discounted subscriptions are available for students, seniors, military personnel and educators.
Residents can reach Patron Services at (858) 550-1010 for questions or accessible seating arrangements.
