33 VARIATIONS
April 8 - May 4, 2008
Mandell Weiss Theatre
West Coast Premiere

The story of Ludwig van Beethoven's fascination with a trivial waltz and the modern-day musicologist who sets out to discover the root of his obsession, makes its West Coast premiere at La Jolla Playhouse. Beethoven's indisputable genius and humanity come to life in this remarkable production featuring on-strage music performed by pianist Diane Walsh.

Written and Directed by Moisés Kaufman
Music by Ludwig van Beethoven
In Association with Tectonic Theatre Project

THE NIGHT WATCHER
July 1 - July 27, 2008
Mandell Weiss Forum

Charlayne enlivens the stage in this magical, crazy and funny ride about the true meaning of family with a high-octane, engaging one-woman performance.
 
Written by and Starring Charlayne Woodard

MEMPHIS
August 19 - September 28, 2008
Mandell Weiss Theatre

Set in one of the battlegrounds of the civil rights movement, Memphis' rocking original score tells the story of one disc jockey's mission to unite a divided country through music — even as his uncompromising vision threatens to destroy the people and music he loves. 

Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro

Music and Lyrics by David Bryan

Based on a Concept by George W. George
Directed by Christopher Ashley

THE THIRD STORY
September 16 - October 19, 2008
Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre

Take the queen of the mob, a chilly scientist, a romantic fairytale set in a Russian forest and a botched science experiment with seven nipples and a chemical dependency, and you have The Third Story. 

Written by and Starring Charles Busch
Directed by Carl Andress

TOBACCO ROAD
September 30 - October 26, 2008
Mandell Weiss Forum

This searing and modern production promises to astound a new generation with its emotionally gripping and glaringly truthful look at humanity.

From the Novel Tobacco Road by Erskine Caldwell
Adapted by Jack Kirkland
Directed by David Schweizer

XANADU
November 11 - December 21, 2008
Mandell Weiss Theatre

Follow the journey of a magical and beautiful Greek muse, Cleo, who descends from the heavens of Mt. Olympus to California on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest creation of all time — the first ROLLER DISCO...hey, it’s 1980.

Book by Douglas Carter Beane
Music and Lyrics by John Farrar & Jeff Lynne
Directed by Christopher Ashley