Long Beach Playhouse

About Long Beach Playhouse

Long Beach Playhouse in Long Beach, California is a theater venue where visitors attend stage productions on the Mainstage and Studio theaters. The playhouse hosts regular shows alongside special events throughout the year, featuring performances by local companies. Programming includes the New Works Festival, which showcases developing theatrical pieces, and Gigglefest standup comedy performances. The venue also presents cabaret events such as We're All Queer Cabaret and hosts the Political Players Radio Show presenting Harry Saltzgaver's A Long Beach Home Companion. Additional offerings include storytelling competitions and hypnosis performances. The playhouse features a gallery space where light refreshments are served during special events. The facility accommodates audience members who wish to attend multiple productions, with flexibility in scheduling visit times. The theater operates with a box office for ticketing and accepts volunteers interested in supporting the organization.