A fresh lineup of theater productions is budding this spring.

With the new season, theaters will be blossoming with lively revivals, revamped adaptations and new storylines across Los Angeles. From Tony-award winning musicals to emerging directors, this vibrant bundle of productions offers an experience for everyone to enjoy.

Read on for the Daily Bruin’s picks for spring’s prime shows.

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“Furlough’s Paradise” (Geffen Playhouse)

The Geffen Playhouse is becoming a haven for introspection and reflection this spring.

After kicking off April 16, the West Coast premiere of a.k. payne’s play “Furlough’s Paradise” will run through May 18 at the Westwood venue’s Gil Cates Theater. In a tight 75-minute production without an intermission, “Furlough’s Paradise” catapults audiences into a layered family dynamic through assessing grief. Under the direction of Tinashe Kajese-Bolden, the two-woman cast will consist of Kacie Rogers and DeWanda Wise, the latter of whom is making her Geffen Playhouse debut.

“Furlough’s Paradise” follows the story of Sade and Mina, two cousins who reunite for three fateful days in their hometown for the funeral of their mother and aunt. The former is on a furlough from prison, while the latter is on a short break from her demanding career. Over the course of their trip, Sade and Mina must engage with their pasts in order to move forward.

The themes portrayed in “Furlough’s Paradise” might not present utopia, but are sure to take audiences on an emotional journey.

– Reid Sperisen

“Ainadamar” (LA Opera)

The LA Opera’s stage is set for flamenco, poetry and a look into history.

“Ainadamar” will see its debut performance at the historic opera house starting April 26 until its final showing May 18. With tickets starting around $75, the performance will combine Grammy Award-winning composer Osvaldo Golijov’s vibrant flamenco score with a libretto by playwright David Henry Hwang. LA Opera resident conductor Lina González-Granados will lead the production. A story of art in the face of dictatorship, “Ainadamar” traces the life of poet Federico García Lorca during the budding Spanish Civil War, delivered to the audience in retrospect by his actress muse Margarita Xirgu.

Just as in the opera’s world premiere at the 2003 Tanglewood Music Festival in Massachusetts, “Ainadamar” will be sung entirely in Spanish which the LA Opera production will provide subtitles for in both English and Spanish. In addition, the production will maintain the opera’s unique feature of having a woman perform the male role of Lorca, with Daniela Mack and Ana María Martínez starring as Lorca and Xirgu, respectively. The opera’s title derives from the Arabic word meaning “fountain of tears,” while also referring to a natural spring in Granada – where Lorca, unable to escape fascist Spain, was ultimately executed in 1936.

Despite shedding a tear or many, audiences are sure to enjoy the poignant tale of “Ainadamar.”

– Gwendolyn Lopez

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“Rain – a Tribute to The Beatles” (The Wiltern)

Epitomizing the Fab Four, “RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles” is set to transport audiences through the Beatles’ eras in their concert experience.

RAIN is bringing Beatles hits to The Wiltern on April 29 at 8 p.m. Completing a tour of 20 shows across the United States, this tribute band aims to deliver the Beatles’ sound note-for-note. In their effort to celebrate the renowned, multi-Grammy Award-winning band The Beatles, RAIN’s performance will feature vibrant costumes and psychedelic visuals while playing classic hits by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

Founded by keyboardist Mark Lewis in the 1970s, RAIN predates the rise of tribute bands and goes the extra mile to inspire a Beatles concert experience, even playing songs that were never played live. Current band members Steve Landes, Paul Curatolo, Alastar McNeil and Dylan Verge will perform for two hours with one intermission. RAIN’s band members are an acclaimed group of musicians aiming to deliver a dynamic performance. For example, Landes – on vocals, rhythm guitar, piano and harmonica – joined RAIN in 1998 and has performed backup for famous artists such as Peter Noone and Joey Molland, and Curatolo – on vocals, bass, piano and guitar – has mastered the character of Paul McCartney down to the left-handed guitar-playing. McNeil – on vocals and lead guitar – and Verge – on drums, percussions and vocals– will also contribute to the lively performance.

RAIN’s upcoming concert will inspire Beatlemania nostalgia from “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” to “Magical Mystery Tour.”

– Izzy De Leon

“Annie” (Dolby Theatre)

Broadway’s beloved redhead is returning to LA.

Opening at the Dolby Theatre on May 7, the signature charm and family-friendly optimism of “Annie” will be on full display at the iconic Hollywood venue until May 18, with tickets starting at around $49. The celebrated Tony-Award winning musical follows the headstrong orphan Annie, who escapes the confines of her orphanage in search of a family to call her own. With crowd-favorite tracks such as “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” “Maybe” and “Tomorrow,” audiences are sure to be transported back to their childhoods, immersing themselves in Annie’s heartwarming journey toward belonging and acceptance.

The beloved musical originated from the “Little Orphan Annie” comic strip in the Daily News, making its Broadway debut in 1977 to become the 13th longest-running American musical. Following its 1982 and 2014 film adaptations, “Annie” has continued to grow its fan base, solidifying its title as a staple in many homes. The upcoming 16-show LA run marks the final stop on the North American tour, featuring the original Tony-Award-winning story and score that audiences have come to cherish.

This spring, “Annie” offers the perfect escape from the hard knocks of life.

– Ruwani Jayasekara