The Geffen Playhouse, and  Steppenwolf Theatre Company present NOISES OFF at the Gil Cates Theater. This hysterical British farce written by Michael Frayn is directed by Anna D. Shapiro. It tells the story of a chaotic theater company desperately trying to get their act together. On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, previews begin. The Geffen has been extended the show through March 7, 2025.

Noises off Geffen Playhouse

While Doors slam, sardines fly, and trousers drop, audiences will enjoy a behind the scenes peek of a theatrical production gone wrong. The chaos ensues both backstage as well as on stage. In addition to romantic affairs  confusion ensues backstage. Furthermore lines are forgotten on stage by actors failing at their jobs. Anyone who has ever worked in theatre will appreciate this hot mess.

The cast includes: Vaneh Assadourian (Wish You Were Here, A Distinct Society) as Poppy Norton-Taylor; Amanda Fink (I’m Gonna Pray for You So Hard, Long Day’s Journey Into Night) as Brooke Ashton/Vicki; Audrey Francis (Justified: City Primeval, The Thanksgiving Play) as Belinda Blair/Flavia Brent; Francis Guinan (August: Osage County, A Guide for the Perplexed)as Selsdon Mowbray/Burglar; Rick Holmes (Matilda the Musical, Peter and the Starcatcher), as Lloyd Dallas; Ora Jones (Matilda the Musical, Les Liaisons Dangereuses) as Dotty Otley/Mrs. Clackett; David Lind (New Country, Five Nights at Freddy’s) as Garry Lejeune/Roger Tramplemain; James Vincent Meredith (The Crucible, The Book of Mormon)as Frederick Fellowes/Phillip Brent; and Max Stewart (Fairview, Southern Gothic) as Tim Allgood.

Geffen Playhouse

This theater has become a hub of the Los Angeles theater scene since opening its doors in 1995. Noted for its intimacy and celebrated for its world-renowned mix of classic and contemporary plays, provocative new works and second productions, the not-for-profit organization continues to present a body of work that has garnered national recognition. The company, founded by Gilbert Cates, honors entertainment mogul and philanthropist David Geffen, who made the theater’s initial donation. Executive Director/CEO Gil Cates, Jr., Artistic Director Tarell Alvin McCraney, and Board Chair Adi Greenberg currently lead the organization. Proudly associated with UCLA, the Geffen welcomes an audience of more than 130,000 each year, and maintains extensive education and community engagement programs, designed to involve underserved young people and the community at large in the arts. www.geffenplayhouse.org

Tickets range from $36.00 – $155.00. Available by phone at 310.208.2028 or online at www.geffenplayhouse.org. Fees may apply. Rush tickets for each day’s performance are  available to the general public one hour before showtime at the box office. $40.00 General/$20.00 Student.

What: Performance, Noises Off
Where: Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024 
When: January 29 – March 7, 2025; Wednesdays through Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays 3pm and 8pm;  Sundays 2pm and 7pm;
Website: https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/