Like never before, LA’s stages are showcasing the best of American theatre. All over town, the curtain is going up on thrilling Tony-winning musicals, smash hit dramas and new works by celebrated writers.

Twelve Angry Men
“The greatest courtroom drama of all time” opens March 28 through May 6 at the Ahmanson Theatre. “Crackling good drama!” declared The Hollywood Reporter. What seems like an open-and-shut murder case becomes a twisted puzzle of prejudice and intrigue, as the jury of 12 men — faced with playing the hangmen — must first face themselves. Tickets can be purchased online at www.centertheatregroup.org.

The Jersey Boys: the Story of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
This “Best Musical” 2006 Tony award winner runs May 25 to July 29 at the Ahmanson Theatre. Broadway’s biggest success story follows the rags-to-riches tale of four blue-collar kids who work their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of pop music stardom. Tickets can be purchased online at www.centertheatregroup.org.

Wicked
The smash hit musical and highest grossing show on Broadway has returned to LA without an end date in sight. The untold story of the witches of OZ is again thrilling audiences at the historic Pantages Theatre. “A very exciting homecoming,” enthuses producer Marc Platt. Tickets can be purchased online at www.broadwayla.org.

A Waitress in Yellowstone
The world premiere of this magical music fable promises to light up the 2007-2008 season at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. Written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Mamet, the musical tells the story of one woman’s fantastical journey to Yellowstone National Park where she meets a woodsman who grants wishes. There is no set opening date yet, but $20 HOT TIX, sponsored by American Express, will be available May 27. www.centertheatregroup.org

In conjunction with LA Stage Alliance, half-price tickets to a terrific variety of LA’s live performance venues are now available at LA INC.’s Visitor Information Centers at Seventh and Figueroa in Downtown Los Angeles and at Hollywood & Highland Center located on Hollywood Boulevard. Visitors can also access half-price tickets via the web, www.lastagetix.com.