Superman Musical Lands in Long Beach

The iconic superhero gets a fresh and fun musical comedy treatment.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The musical comedy stage production "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!" is coming to the Long Beach Playhouse for a limited run in February and March 2026. The show boasts an impressive Hollywood pedigree, with connections to Oscar-winning and Tony-nominated producers, as well as the writers behind classic films like "Superman: The Movie" and "Bonnie and Clyde". Tickets are $35 with a $4 service charge for online purchases.

Why it matters

The rarely staged musical comedy promises to offer a unique take on the beloved Superman character, bringing the iconic superhero to life on stage in a fresh and entertaining way for audiences in Long Beach.

The details

Produced by Foster Cats Productions and Harry White, the musical comedy "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!" will run for six performances at The Long Beach Playhouse from February 20-22 and February 27-March 1, 2026. Evening shows begin at 8:00pm, with Sunday matinees at 2:00pm. Theatergoers should note that the Studio Theater is located on the second floor of the building, accessible by stairs only.

  • The musical will run from February 20-22 and February 27-March 1, 2026.
  • Evening shows begin at 8:00pm, with Sunday matinees at 2:00pm.

The players

Foster Cats Productions

The production company behind the musical comedy "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!".

Harry White

The Tony-nominated producer of the musical comedy "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!".

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What’s next

Tickets for the musical can be booked through The Long Beach Playhouse website.

The takeaway

This production of "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!" offers a unique opportunity for audiences in Long Beach to experience the iconic superhero in a new and entertaining way, with an impressive creative team behind the scenes.