Center Theatre Group presents a special return engagement of GUAC, written and performed by Manuel Oliver, for three weeks of performances from April 28 to May 17, 2026 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre. GUAC is co-written by James Clements, and directed by Michael Cotey.
The show is presented in association with Change the Ref. GUAC is executive produced by Patricia Oliver and produced by Michael Cotey.
This special return engagement of GUAC is made possible through the generous support of CTG board member and supporters Aliza Karney Guren and Marc Guren. “We were absolutely blown away by Manuel’s performance in GUAC and the powerful and moving tribute to his son,” said Aliza Guren. “By the time I spread the word to all my friends, the show had already sold out! When we heard there was an opportunity to bring it back to Los Angeles, we jumped at the chance to lend our support. Make sure you get your tickets soon before this run sells out too!”
Critically acclaimed, the show is a fearless, funny, and deeply moving theatrical tour-de-force about a father turned activist seven years after his son Joaquín “Guac” Oliver was killed in the Parkland school shooting. GUAC became completely sold out during its run last fall, and this return engagement allows those who were not able to secure tickets to experience Oliver tell his own, true story, as he channels his love, loss, and rage into a powerful force for change. From pepperoni bacon pizza to air guitar solos, Oliver paints a vivid, unforgettable portrait of a vibrant life cut short—and a father’s relentless fight for a better future.
For tickets, go to Centertheatregroup.org
