‘A Strange Loop,’ ‘Funny Girl’ lead Center Theatre Group’s 2023-24 season

“A Strange Loop,” the critically acclaimed musical about a Black gay man writing a musical about a Black gay man writing a musical about a Black gay man, is coming to Los Angeles. ‘A Strange Loop’ derives its power from its fearless specificity.” “A Strange Loop” is one of Center Theatre Group’s offerings for the 2023-24 Ahmanson season, which the company announced Monday morning. Announced last month, the decision canceled the world premiere of Larissa FastHorse’s “Fake It Until You Make It” and the L.A. run of Lauren Yee’s “Cambodian Rock Band.” As part of the season announcement, CTG Managing Director and CEO Meghan Pressman stated, “At the Mark Taper Forum, we will be offering special programming throughout the year ahead while we simultaneously work to bring back a full subscription season. The run continues Center Theatre Group’s presentation of Bourne’s work, as CTG previously presented numerous engagements of Bourne’s “Swan Lake,” as well as “Cinderella,” “The Car Man,” “Edward Scissorhands” and “The Red Shoes.” The venue will then house the touring Broadway revival of “Funny Girl”, based on the life of legendary Jewish vaudeville star Fanny Brice. Davidson, Jamie LaVerdiere, Dan Rosales and Crystal Sha’nae in “Dog Man: The Musical.” Tickets to Center Theatre Group’s season will be available for subscription purchase beginning Aug. 9.