La Mirada Theatre Unveils 2026/27 Season Lineup

Musicals like 'Little Shop of Horrors' and 'Hairspray' set to take the stage.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:07pm

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A vibrant, abstract illustration featuring bold, geometric shapes in red and white, conceptually representing the diverse musical productions coming to the La Mirada Theatre.The La Mirada Theatre's upcoming season promises an eclectic mix of acclaimed musicals that will delight local theater fans.Los Angeles Today

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts has announced its 2026/2027 season, which will feature a new production of the classic musical 'Little Shop of Horrors', the Southern California regional premiere of 'Dear Evan Hansen', a staging of 'To Kill A Mockingbird', the beloved 'Hairspray', and the epic 'Les Misérables'.

Why it matters

The La Mirada Theatre has long been a hub for high-quality theatrical productions in the Los Angeles area, and this upcoming season promises to deliver a diverse lineup of acclaimed musicals that will appeal to a wide range of audiences.

The details

The 2026/2027 season at La Mirada Theatre will kick off with 'Little Shop of Horrors' in September, followed by the regional premiere of 'Dear Evan Hansen' in October. In early 2027, the theater will present an adaptation of the classic novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird', before staging the fan-favorite 'Hairspray' in the spring. The season will conclude with a production of the long-running musical 'Les Misérables' in the summer of 2027.

  • The 2026/2027 season at La Mirada Theatre will run from September 2026 through June 2027.
  • Little Shop of Horrors will be performed from September 18 to October 11, 2026, with the press opening on September 19.
  • Dear Evan Hansen will run from October 30 to November 22, 2026, with the press opening on October 31.
  • To Kill A Mockingbird will be staged from February 5 to February 28, 2027, with the press opening on February 6.
  • Hairspray is scheduled for April 2 to April 25, 2027, with the press opening on April 3.
  • Les Misérables will close out the season from June 4 to June 27, 2027, with the press opening on June 5.

The players

La Mirada Theatre For The Performing Arts

A prominent regional theater in the Los Angeles area that has been producing high-quality theatrical productions for over 40 years.

Howard Ashman

The lyricist and book writer for the musical 'Little Shop of Horrors'.

Alan Menken

The composer for the musical 'Little Shop of Horrors'.

Steven Levenson

The book writer for the musical 'Dear Evan Hansen'.

Benj Pasek and Justin Paul

The composers for the musical 'Dear Evan Hansen'.

Christopher Sergel

The playwright who adapted the novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird' for the stage.

Harper Lee

The author of the novel 'To Kill A Mockingbird'.

Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan

The book writers for the musical 'Hairspray'.

Marc Shaiman

The composer and lyricist for the musical 'Hairspray'.

Scott Wittman

The lyricist for the musical 'Hairspray'.

Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg

The composers for the musical 'Les Misérables'.

Herbert Kretzmer

The lyricist for the musical 'Les Misérables'.

Victor Hugo

The author of the novel 'Les Misérables' upon which the musical is based.

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The takeaway

The La Mirada Theatre's 2026/2027 season promises to deliver a diverse and acclaimed lineup of musicals that will appeal to a wide range of theater-goers in the Los Angeles area, from classic fan-favorites to modern hits.