Center Theatre Group

As one of the nation’s most influential non-profit theatre companies, Center Theatre Group  proudly continues its 50-year tradition of using the art of theatre to broaden horizons and illuminate new perspectives.
Founding Artistic Director Gordon Davidson led Center Theatre Group from 1967–2004, when Michael Ritchie was selected as the new Artistic Director of the organization. In his 11 seasons at Center Theatre Group’s helm, Ritchie has selected over 174 productions for its three theatres, including 38 world premieres and five American premieres.

Ahmanson Theatre
The Ahmanson Theatre opened in 1967 and has staged a wide variety of dramas, musicals, comedies, classic revivals, and world premieres including six by Neil Simon, who has had 13 plays presented here.

Mark Taper Forum
In the spring of 1967, Founding Artistic Director Gordon Davidson opened the Mark Taper Forum with The Devils, a play that was controversial and thought-provoking and set the tone for the work to come at the Taper. The Taper has received virtually every theatrical award including the 1977 special Tony for theatrical excellence. Additionally, the Taper was distinguished by having two of its plays, The Kentucky Cycle and Angels in America (Part One—Millennium Approaches, receive in consecutive years the Pulitzer Prize in Drama, marking the first time this prestigious award was given to productions outside of New York. Both plays subsequently moved to Broadway.

Kirk Douglas Theatre
In 2004, Center Theatre Group opened its third theatre—the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City—through the generosity of Kirk and Anne Douglas and with the help of the Culver City Redevelopment Agency. The theatre was created by transforming a historic 1940s movie house into an intimate theatre venue of 317 seats.


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