News Summary
Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills has announced its exciting season lineup, featuring six productions including comedies, mysteries, and a historical drama. Highlights include the West Coast premiere of ‘A Jukebox for the Algonquin’, focusing on aging, and a world premiere of ‘All These Women’, spotlighting women’s struggles for voting rights. The season will also present classics like ‘An Inspector Calls’ and ‘The Unexpected Guest’, along with the romantic story ‘Crossing Delancey’. Tickets are available for individual shows and subscription packages.
Beverly Hills Announces Theatre 40’s 2025-2026 Season Lineup
Theatre 40, a professional non-profit theatre company based in Beverly Hills, has unveiled an exciting lineup for its upcoming season scheduled from July 2025 to June 2026. The season will feature a total of six diverse productions that encompass comedies, mysteries, and a historical drama that aims to captivate a wide audience.
The season kicks off with a West Coast premiere of “A Jukebox for the Algonquin” by Paul Stroili, running from July 24 to August 24, 2025. This play centers around the residents of Placid Pines Senior Care Center, who share a collective desire for a jukebox. It tackles significant themes related to aging while being described as a serious comedy focused on elements of sex, drugs, and rocking chairs. Notably, this play won the Wilde Award for Best New Play of 2023-24, setting an optimistic tone for the season.
Following this, the season continues with “All These Women” by Melanie MacQueen, which is set for its world premiere from September 18 to October 19, 2025. Set against the historical backdrop of 1913 and an impending World War, this play intricately portrays the struggles of women fighting for voting rights in America. This production is expected to resonate deeply with audiences given its timely subject matter.
The third installment, “An Inspector Calls” by J.B. Priestley, is scheduled from November 13 to December 14, 2025. The narrative revolves around a family entangled in the investigation surrounding a young girl’s tragic death. This production will peel back layers of deep-seated selfishness and cowardice among the family members, offering a critical look at morality and social responsibility.
As the new year approaches, the stage will welcome another world premiere with “What Opa Did” by Christopher Franciosa. This mystery, playing from January 15 to February 15, 2026, follows a woman on a quest to unveil her grandfather’s past during World War II, promising to engage audiences with its compelling storyline.
Following this intriguing tale, “The Unexpected Guest” by Agatha Christie will be featured from March 19 to April 19, 2026. In this gripping mystery, a stranger arrives at a house confronting a dead man and a wife who is left holding a smoking gun. As the plot unfolds, secrets will emerge, leading to a twist about the true murderer that is sure to keep audiences guessing.
Finally, the season will conclude with “Crossing Delancey” by Susan Sandler, slated for May 21 to June 21, 2026. This romantic tale follows Isabel, a young woman torn between her aspirations for a writer and the matchmaking attempts of her grandmother, who is hoping to set her up with a local pickle vendor.
Tickets for individual shows are priced at $35, with a subscription package available for the entire season priced at $225. The subscription includes two extra tickets for any show of choice, providing a total savings of $55 for theatre enthusiasts.
Theatre 40 performs at the Mary Levin Cutler Theatre, located on the Beverly Hills High School campus at 241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212. The venue offers ample free underground parking, making it convenient for attendees. Tickets can be purchased through the official theatre website or by phone.
This upcoming season promises a rich variety of performances that showcase not only comedic talent but also dramatic storytelling and historical context, ensuring Theatre 40 remains a vibrant part of the Beverly Hills cultural landscape.
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