Thursday, September 16, 2027 · Theater

All the Men Who've Frightened Me

On view · Thu, Sep 16 – Tue, Oct 12

La Jolla Playhouse · 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla, CA, 92039

A world-premiere play by Noah Diaz, directed by Kat Yen, described as a tender and magical story about parenthood and future dreams with unexpected twists. The family-centered drama runs September 16 through October 12, 2027 at the Mandell Weiss Forum.

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