Music and Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper
Book by Theresa Rebeck
Based on the Twentieth Century Fox Motion Picture written by Kevin Wade
Choreographed by Sarah O’Gleby
Directed by Christopher Ashley
La Jolla Playhouse, Mandell Weiss Theatre, La Jolla, CA
28 Oct – 14 Dec 2025
Additional Music and Lyrics: Rob Hyman
Additional Music and Lyrics: Sammy James, Jr.
Music Supervisor / Co-Orchestrator: Stephen Oremus
Scenography: AMP feat. Jiaying Zhang
Costume Design: Linda Cho
Lighting Design: Amanda Zieve
Sound Design: Gareth Owen
Projection Design: Hana S. Kim
Hair and Wig Design: Charles G. LaPointe
Associate Music Supervisor/Co-Orchestrator: Brian Usifer
Co-Orchestrator/Ableton Programmer: Scott Wasserman
Music Director: Julie McBride
Production Stage Manager: Victoria Navarro
Photo Credit: Rich Soublet II
“Thrilling…lovable moments…standout performances. The musical numbers fuel the revamped script, centering sisterhood firmly in this renewed storyline.” —Rolling Stone
Tess McGill is a Staten Island secretary with big dreams and even bigger ideas, but when her scheming boss Katharine Parker steals one, Tess decides to take matters into her own hands. With Katharine unexpectedly out of town, Tess seizes the chance to prove herself, making a bold business move that could change her life forever. With some help from her savvy friends and a charming businessman, she’s got one shot to pull it off – before the boss returns!
“Undeniably catchy…visual dazzle, humor, warmth” —The San Diego Union-Tribune
“Polished and artfully executed… Attitude, drive and touseled 80s hair reach new heights in Cyndi Lauper, Theresa Rebeck, and Christopher Ashley’s new screen-to-stage adaptation of Working Girl, currently enjoying its debut at the La Jolla Playhouse.” —On the Craft