Musical Theatre West

Enrich the community with Broadway-quality productions, preserve musical theatre as a unique American art form, and expose people of all backgrounds to the excitement of musical theatre

Long Beach Gives: 

We’re raising funds to transform our home building by creating private, dedicated workspaces for our growing team, including our soon-to-arrive Development Director, who will help secure the resources that keep our stages bright and our programs thriving.

Your gift will give our staff the space they need to dream bigger, work smarter, and serve our community with even more creativity and heart. With your help, we can create an environment worthy of the stories we tell and the students, artists, and audiences we inspire every day.

History: 

For over 70 years, Musical Theatre West has brought Broadway-quality musicals to Southern California. Founded in 1952 as the Whittier Civic Light Opera, we’ve grown into one of the region’s most respected professional theatre companies. Each season, we produce world-class shows and deliver enriching education and outreach programs that preserve musical theatre as a unique American art form and connect with audiences of all ages and backgrounds. 

With your support, we can build the foundation, the physical space, and organizational strength for the artistic excellence and transformative educational impact that define Musical Theatre West. 

Coming in 2026: Our "Season of Dreams"