Shows & Tickets
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Backstage at the Geffen is Geffen Playhouse’s most important fundraiser.
Forget about rubbery chicken and droning speeches: this evening is so much more than a traditional gala. It is our way of welcoming our Geffen Playhouse community into our theater—the cultural heart of Westwood—in new and exciting ways. This celebration reflects our vision of theater as an art form that is muscular, visceral, and actively invites in community.
Join us Backstage for cocktails, dinner under the stars, and performances you simply can’t see anywhere else. Your support of Backstage 2026 brings daring stories to life and builds a theater that’s ready for its moment on the world stage.
BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL. BE PART OF BACKSTAGE 2026.
Contact Sam Abney, Director of Development & Strategic Growth, at or 424.317.0440 for further information.
*Event timeline is subject to change
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Check back soon—this year’s honorees will be announced shortly!
Karen & Walter Loewenstern
As of 8/7/2026.
Sponsor packages are currently available for early access by clicking RESERVE PACKAGE under your desired package or by contacting Sam Abney, Director of Development & Strategic Growth, at or 424.317.0440.
RESERVE PACKAGE
For more information, contact Sam Abney, Director of Development & Strategic Growth at or 424.317.0440.
Host Committee members generously support Backstage 2026 with a meaningful contribution and through advocacy for Geffen Playhouse’s year-round programming. For more information or to add your name, please contact Sam Abney, Director of Development & Strategic Growth at or 424.317.0440.
