Thursday, October 28, 2027 · Theater

Working Girl

On view · Thu, Oct 28 – Tue, Dec 14

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

A world-premiere musical adaptation of the iconic 1988 film, featuring an original score by Cyndi Lauper and a book by Theresa Rebeck, directed by Christopher Ashley with choreography by Sarah O'Gleby. Sharp and hilarious, the show is described as a celebration of the film's beloved story with an exhilarating new score. It runs October 28–December 14, 2027.

world premiere, musical, comedy, film adaptation, cyndi lauper

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