2025 Season

the angel next door

june 11 - June 29, 2025

a romantic comedy

By paul slade smith

Directed by Cate Caplin

Previews $42
Thu, Fri, Sat: $54
Sun: $57
Opening Night: $57
Dinner Package: $99
Subscribers Dinner Package: $52

Post-show talkback with the cast June 22!

Capturing the sheer joy, sophistication, and wit of those early screwball comedies, playwright Smith has cheekily and efficiently modernized most of the lines and patter for clearer audience sensibilities.
the show report

SUMMARY

A LOS ANGELES PREMIERE
A Romantic Comedy

Young Oliver Adams is on the brink of a major success. His novel The Angel Next Door is set to be published, and famed Broadway playwrights Charlotte and Arthur Sanders have already adapted his book for what is sure to be a huge stage hit. As leading lady, they have their eye on Margot Bell, the very person Oliver adores and about whom he has written his novel. When they all converge for a weekend in Newport, Rhode Island, the thin walls of the mansion reveal that the angel may not be angelic. Only the power of theatre can save the play, Oliver’s novel, and his heart.

Paul slade smith

Playwright

Paul Slade Smith is an actor and playwright living in Brooklyn, New York with his wife, actress Erin Noel Grennan.

Paul received a Helpmann Award nomination for his performance as Willy Wonka in the Australian premiere of the Broadway musical CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY.

Stateside, his acting credits include: the original Broadway casts of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, FINDING NEVERLAND and the 2018 Lincoln Center revival of MY FAIR LADY; US national tours of WICKED (Doctor Dillamond) MY FAIR LADY (Jaime), and THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA; and productions at American Repertory Theatre, Chicago Shakespeare Theater, The Goodman, Steppenwolf, Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Paper Mill Playhouse, The Goodspeed, Geva Theatre Center, Asolo Repertory and Theatre Under the Stars in Houston, Texas.

His TV credits include NBC's The Blacklist, and The Other Two and The Gilded Age, both on HBO.

Paul is the award-winning author of three plays: UNNECESSARY FARCE, THE OUTSIDER, and his latest, THEATRE PEOPLE, OR THE ANGEL NEXT DOOR.

Dinner Package at L'Opera

We offer this affordable package in conjunction with L’Opera Ristorante one of Long Beach’s finest restaurants. For only $99 a person (plus $2 convenience/handling fee), you will receive a 3-course prix fixe dinner and a ticket to a production. Dinner and a show – does it get any better than that?

Some restrictions may apply. Does not include tax, tip or additional food or beverage. 20% gratuity automatically applied at restaurant.

Please call 562.436.4610 to make your reservations or Click here to select your seats and input the following discount code accordingly when prompted: “LODINNER”

*Dinner packages cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotional offers.*

Dinner reservations are for 5:30 pm for the evening performances except on Sundays. Dinner on Sundays is at 4:30 pm.
If you would like to request a different reservation time please complete the box with “remarks” on the “Personal Information” form.
You will receive a confirmation email with your purchase and a separate confirmation email from us that includes your restaurant confirmation number.

To learn more about L’Opera, you can visit their website at www.lopera.com.

First Course (Select One)

MINESTRONE (ve v gf)
Seasonal Vegetables, Herbs (vegetable broth)

MESSALINA (gf upon request)
Romaine, Shaved Parmigiano, Anchovy Filet, Garlic Crostini, Homemade Caesar Dressing
(dressing contains raw egg)

Second Course (Select One)

CAPPELLACCI DI ZUCCA (ve)
Homemade Ravioli Stuffed with Butternut Squash, Ricotta; Spicy Marinara, Brown Butter Sage Sauce, Shaved Parmigiano
(contains small traces of pine nuts & walnuts)

POLLO PARMIGIANO (gf upon request)
Breaded Chicken Breast, Basil Pesto Marinara Sauce, Mozzarella, Parmigiano; Penne, Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce & Baby Vegetables

Third Course

PANNA COTTA (gf)
Italian Milk Custard, Frangelico; Fresh Fruit & Light Berry Sauce

Dinner Package at Michael's on Naples

Don’t forget ICT’s scrumptious dinner package! We offer this affordable package in conjunction with the wonderful and delicious Michael's on Naples. For only $99 a person (plus $2 convenience/handling fee), you will receive a 3-course prix fixe dinner and a ticket to a production. Dinner and a show – does it get any better than that?

Some restrictions may apply. Does not include tax, tip or additional food or beverage. 20% gratuity automatically applied at restaurant.

Please call 562.436.4610 to make your reservations or Click here to select your seats and input the following discount code accordingly when prompted: “MNDINNER”

*Dinner packages cannot be combined with any other discounts or promotional offers.*

Dinner reservations are for 5:00 pm for the evening performances except on Sundays. Dinner on Sundays is at 4:30 pm.
If you would like to request a different reservation time please complete the box with “remarks” on the “Personal Information” form.
You will receive a confirmation email with your purchase and a separate confirmation email from us that includes your restaurant confirmation number.

To learn more about Michael's on Naples, you can visit their website at www.michaelsonnaples.com.

First Course (Select One)

BURRATA E PROSCIUTTO
Local burrata with prosciutto di Carpegna and
carta di musica cracker
or
CAVOLFIORE
Roasted cauliflower, salsa verde, fried capers,
cauliflower purée

Second Course (Select One)

CAPESANTE
Seared Diver scallops, fregola sarda,
toasted almonds, pomegranate
or
MAIALE ALLA MILANESE
Breaded pork chop Milanese style, carrot puré,
raw carrot-frisée salad

Third Course

ZEPPOLE
Ricotta frittes, cinnamon sugar, caramel sauce
or
TORTA DI MANDORLE
Almond cake, whipped mascarpone, toasted almonds

Ticketing Policies and Information

Contact the box office
Tickets may be purchased online, but feel free to call or stop by to purchase your tickets too - we're happy to help! Call us at 562.436.4610 or visit the ICT Box Office, available Monday – Friday from 9:00AM through 5:00PM. You can also email us with inquiries at ict@ictlongbeach.org.
Group sales
We offer attractive discounts for groups of 10 or more individuals. Groups get a minimum of $10 off each individual ticket, so prepare to SAVE 20-41% off regular ticket prices. Awesome! (We know.) Student groups save even more! Good seats, personalized service, plus an opportunity to add a dinner package to your fun evening or afternoon on the town. Call or email Denis for more details at (562) 495-4595, extension 106 or denis@ictlongbeach.org
Discounts
Chamber Discount
All Chamber of Commerce members receive $5 off each ticket, limit 2 tickets.**

Student and Senior Discounts
Full-time students 24 and under and seniors over the age of 65 get $5 off each ticket.

**Please note that all discounts are only available in advance through the ICT Box Office. Discounts are not available in combination with any other offer. Other restrictions may apply. Special Offers do not apply to Season Subscription prices.
Theatre Location and parking
ICT in the Beverly O'Neill Theater
at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center
330 East Seaside Way
Long Beach, CA 90802
(at intersection of S. Hart Place)
Parking: $15
Seating Chart