Theatre

Amadeus

A bright pink and purple graphic of Mozart dramatically playing piano. TEXT: Amadeus by Peter Shaffer; directed by Darko Tresnjak; Feb 11 - Mar 8, 2026; Pasadena Playhouse

The stage is set for a riveting rivalry between two composers: Antonio Salieri, the court’s celebrated musician, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the vulgar prodigy whose brilliance threatens everything Salieri holds dear. Tony Award-winner JEFFERSON MAYS (A Christmas Carol, I Am My Own Wife) stars as Salieri under the masterful direction of Tony Award-winner DARKO TRESNJAK (A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder). Lavishly laced with biting wit, this Tony and Oscar-winning masterpiece dives deep into ambition, envy, and the price of greatness. Embrace the intrigue of Amadeus, where the music is divine and the drama is unforgettable.