First Look! "A Strange Loop" - Ahmanson Theatre 23/24 Season

Here is your first look at "A Strange Loop", which arrives at the Ahmanson Theatre June 5, 2025.
The ground-breaking and critically acclaimed winner of every ‘Best Musical’ award on Broadway, and the Pulitzer Prize, bursts onto the stage for a limited engagement, direct from Broadway.
Hell-bent on breaking free of his own self-perception, Usher, a young, gay, Black writer who hates his day job, writes a musical about a young, gay, Black writer who’s writing a musical about a young, gay, Black writer...a strange loop. Usher grapples with desires, identity, and instincts he both loves and loathes, all brought to life on stage by a hilarious, straight-talking ensemble.
Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, Michael R. Jackson’s blisteringly funny, “audacious and uproarious” (The Guardian) show is a heartfelt and thought-provoking masterwork that uses humor and honesty to explore themes around race and sexuality.

[@RobLH]

I will be there this Saturday! Thank you for having this show! It is such an important voice and show and I’m surprised this is the only theatre it’ll be shown at locally.

[@vanessawhitneypro]

CANNOT. WAIT.

[@CTGLA]

It's gonna be a great time! We hope to see you soon!

[@richardgoodjoin3250]

I travelled to SF from ATL to see this production ( I missed the show in NYC). It was excellent and the lead performer playing USHER was outstanding!!! WHAT A FABULOUS SHOW

[@laughterismed]

Saw this in London. Be aware, the subject matter is definitely mature and can be uncomfortable for some.
The scene where he is with a one night stand and the language gets very derogatory in the bedroom was shocking... But obviously a reality.
I loved the upbeat gospel number that spews religious vitriol, but feels so cheery. It really encapsulates the mantra of "There is no hate like Christian love". Powerful juxtaposition.
Great show with minority representation, heavy subject matter that isn't for all, definitely gets you thinking. Glad I saw it.
It is a show where you must be discerning on who you recommend it to. 😊