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Shows

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

Based on the beloved book by Lewis Carroll, this musical premiered at The Los Angeles Ebell in 2024, taking audiences on a well-known but reimagined journey "down the rabbit hole."
The Yellow Wallpaper

The Yellow Wallpaper

Based on Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s haunting short story, this new opera by Brooke deRosa and Diana Farrell follows a woman whose isolation and confinement begin to blur the boundaries between reality and the imagination. Dark, atmospheric, and psychologically intimate, it explores themes of mental confinement, autonomy, and the consequences of a society that refuses to listen.
Red

Red

"Red" is a dark musical retelling of the classic Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale, reimagined with suspenseful and unexpected twists. Will Red make it out alive, or will she fall prey to the Wolf?
Air Heart

Air Heart

A new musical inspired by the extraordinary life of Amelia Earhart, one of the most celebrated pioneers in aviation history, this show follows Earhart’s journey from aspiring aviator to international icon.
A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

Based on Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic, this new musical adaptation infuses the timeless story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s transformative Christmas Eve journey with a fresh theatrical and musical perspective.
Salem

Salem

A new musical featuring original music and text, this show is set against the backdrop of one of the most infamous chapters in American history, depicting a community consumed by fear, suspicion, and the search for truth.
Gunfight at the Not-So-OK Saloon

Gunfight at the Not-So-OK Saloon

This fast-paced musical comedy in the spirit of Gilbert & Sullivan is set against the colorful backdrop of the Old West. Packed with witty lyrics, larger-than-life characters, and plenty of theatrical absurdity, the show puts a comic spin on the classic Western. It premiered at the 2019 Hollywood Fringe Festival, where its sold-out run earned the "Pick of the Fringe" and the "Encore Producers’ Award."
Does Not Compute

Does Not Compute

This comedic opera explores the unpredictable—and sometimes absurd—possibilities of a world where humans and AI collide. In this show, humans and robots attempt to understand one another. Will there be a robot uprising? Can robots be taught to feel empathy? And, perhaps most importantly, can a machine learn how to love? With wit, humor, and a playful approach, the show invites audiences to consider what it means to be human in an increasingly technological world.
Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s beloved adventure classic, this new rock opera brings the timeless tale of pirates, buried treasure, and high-seas adventure to the stage through an energetic original rock score.
The Picture of Dorian Gray

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Based on the novel by Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray is a new opera by composer Brooke deRosa.
The Accidental King

The Accidental King

With an original score and a story filled with wit, warmth, and larger-than-life characters, this musical offers a fresh and entertaining theatrical experience exploring themes of identity, responsibility, and discovering who we are when life takes an unexpected turn.
Bonnie and Clyde

Bonnie and Clyde

Set to original music and text, this musical inspired by the infamous American outlaws is set against the backdrop of Depression-era America. The show follows Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow as their love, ambition, and hunger for freedom draw them into a life of crime.
The Monkey's Paw

The Monkey's Paw

Based on W. W. Jacobs’ classic supernatural short story, this one-act opera follows a family whose encounter with a mysterious, magical talisman sets in motion a series of increasingly unsettling events, forcing them to confront the consequences of getting exactly what they wish for.
We Can Do It

We Can Do It

Originally commissioned by The Ebell of LA for it's "Herstory" Project, this new musical brings to life the courage, resilience, and struggles of the women who stepped into the workforce during World War II.
Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette

This original musical experience features an evocative score and text inspired by the extraordinary life and legacy of one of history’s most infamous figures.
Crime Pays After All

Crime Pays After All

This new murder mystery musical comedy blends suspense, sharp humor, and plenty of unexpected twists.
Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

This new musical features original music and text inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary detective, bringing the world of Victorian London to the stage.
La Gazzetta

La Gazzetta

Commissioned by Pacific Opera Project (POP), composer Brooke deRosa presents a 10-piece orchestral reduction of the original score by Italian composer Gioachino Rossini.

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