Only two weekends left to experience Hello, Dolly! in Long Beach at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center! Don’t miss your chance to see Dolly Levi’s charm, wit, and unforgettable songs come to life on stage. From the sparkling “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” to the heartwarming “Before the Parade Passes By,” this Broadway classic is bursting with […]
Celebrated contemporary dance company Alonzo King LINES Ballet perform at the Carpenter Center in Long Beach on November 8 at 8 p.m. One of L.A. Times top-10 dance picks, the program features two recent works by visionary choreographer Alonzo King. Mesmerized by Coltrane’s music from an early age, King honors the legendary spiritual leader, composer, pianist, and […]
An original story set in the world of the terrifying Paranormal Activity film franchise, this world premiere play will haunt you long after the lights go out
The Soraya presents two extraordinary dance performances this November that showcase the power of movement and imagination. On Saturday, November 15 at 8 p.m., Ballet BC returns with Bolero X, a reimagining of Ravel’s iconic masterpiece by Israeli choreographer Shahar Binyamini. Featuring Ballet BC’s acclaimed company alongside dancers from the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance, the […]
Step into Jaja's African Hair Braiding in Harlem, where West African immigrant braiders work their magic on locals' locks. Beneath the surface of this riotous comedy lies a current of uncertainty, pushing this close-knit community to confront challenges of being outsiders in their own neighborhood.
The Martha Graham Dance Company’s centennial continues with three monumental pieces: Graham’s 1947 Night Journey, a rarely seen work based on Oedipus; We the People, with a folk score by Rhiannon Giddens, a 2024 creation inspired by Graham’s longstanding sociopolitical critique; and a world premiere entitled En Masse that extends The Soraya’s commitment to Graham’s collaborations […]
A powerful and poetic play set in a Pittsburgh boarding house in 1911 that follows a group of men and women searching for lost family, identity, and purpose in the aftermath of slavery and during the Great Migration. With rich characters and lyrical dialogue, the play explores themes of freedom, self-discovery, and the enduring power […]
A fearless, funny and deeply moving story about a father turned activist. Seven years after his son was killed in the Parkland shooting, Manuel Oliver channels his love, loss and rage into a powerful force for change.
L.A. Dance Project presents a program choreographed by Artistic Director Benjamin Millepied. Featuring collaborations with renowned artists from the world of music, design, and visual art, this unique program explores movement, form, and storytelling that is both visually striking and emotionally resonant.
Legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist Boz Scaggs, a former bandmate of Steve Miller in the early days of the Steve Miller Band.
Known for its exhilarating blend of classical precision; bold, athletic energy; and technical brillance, Complexions Contemporary Ballet shines the light on For Crying Out Loud, a raw unfiltered work set to U2's album "Songs of Surrender".
Poulenc’s radiant Gloria alongside the world premiere of Jocelyn Hagen’s captivating new work. With brilliant brass, soaring soprano lines, this powerful program blends tradition and innovation in a night of musical splendor.
Sisters and acclaimed Bharantanatyam dancers/choreographers Aparna Ramaswamy and Ashwini Ramaswamy come together for their first duet.
Set eight years after the Hart-Cellar Act overhauled U.S. immigration policy, this heartwarming comedy follows two immigrant women who bond over life in America.
Enter a world of splendor and romance, where bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows in this 10-time Tony Award-winning musical.
The fourth installment of the groundbreaking performance series for solo cello performed by Alisa Weilerstein, woven together with Johan Sebastian Bach's third cello suite.
The team behind the hilarious hit, The Play That Goes Wrong, bring their trademark comic mayhem to the J. M. Barrie classic Peter Pan. The much-loved members of The Cornley Drama Society once again battle against technical hitches, flying mishaps and cast disputes on their way to Neverland with hilarious and (of course) disastrous results.
Best known for his nine-year stint on NBCs Saturday Night Live and his leading role on Showtime's hit series Weeds, Kevin Nealon makes his BroadStage debut for a night of comedy.
Despite being blind from birth, Japanese pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii (Nobu)’s breathtaking artistry and expressive power have earned him a place among the greatest musicians of his generation.
Bruckner’s spacious symphonies are filled with images of the countryside and high mountains of his native Austria; his Symphony No. 4 “Romantic” is especially loved for its magnificent writing for the horns, using these instruments to suggest wild huntsmen riding across a landscape.
Pianist Orion Weiss headlines in a performance that features Berlioz' Symphonie Fantastique as well as Ravel's Piano Concerto in G Major and Jim Self's Tour de Force.
LA Master Chorale, with MUSE/IQUE, comes together for a mega sing-along that transforms the audience into one big choir.
Shucked is a Tony Award-winning musical comedy featuring a book by Tony Award-winner Robert Horn (Tootsie). This corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy your appetite for great musical theater.
Puerto Rican and Colombian composers come together for an empowering program with the LA Phil New Music Group.
Follow a series of adventures with National Geographic Explorer Gregg Treinish and his team as they collect raw data that could change our understanding of the world around us.
From Schubert in the early 19th century to Sibelius 100 years later, the Romantic composers were fascinated by the strange and the exotic, by the unfamiliar and the otherworldly.
Dolly Parton’s most treasured works reimagined with cinematic sweep and personal depth with the Pacific Symphony led by Enrico Lopez-Yañez.
Musical theatre royalty and official Disney Legend Lea Salonga is bringing her acclaimed Stage, Screen & Everything In Between tour to the Rady Shell. Lea will perform songs from her iconic roles from Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Aladdin and Mulan.
Grammy Award winning Takács Quartet returns to BroadStage with a captivating program of classical masterpieces and a bold new work proudly co-commissioned by BroadStage.
Davina Sowers and the Vagabonds have created a stir on the national music scene with their high-energy live shows, level A musicianship, sharp-dressed professionalism, and Sowers’ commanding stage presence.
Composer David Lang’s meditation on the natural world—both before and after human existence—explores how we define and understand nature in the wake of human impact.
Multidisciplinary artist Lonnie Holley, an improviser of raw spirit and sound, meets poet Moor Mother, a seismic voice of haunted histories and imagined freedoms. Together, they speak tenderness, grief, and resistance.
A night of elegance and emotion with Cassandra Miller’s serene Swim, Ravel’s jazz-inflected Piano Concerto in G Major featuring Alexandra Dariescu–hailed as one of the most inspiring pianists of her generation–and the timeless romance of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake conducted by Tianyi Liu.
The Enormous Crocodile is weaving his way through the jungle of Los Angeles. This mischievous musical, perfect for the whole family, is based on Roald Dahl's snappy book and has toe-tapping tunes and a menagerie of puppets.
In a night of spellbinding rhythm and sound, DakhaBrakha brings their self-styled “ethno-chaos” to The Wallis from Kyiv, Ukraine. Their music is a blend of worldy music from India, Africa, and the Middle East.
The Nutcracker for Kids is a narrated adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet, featuring dazzling dancers from the American Ballet Theatre William J. Gillespie School.
Korean composer Unsuk Chin’s subito con forza provides a thrilling opening to a concert of music mixing savage drama with the sweetest possible melodies, played by Randall Goosby.
Under the baton of celebrated conductor Kevin John Edusei, the Colburn Orchestra returns to The Wallis. Soloist Sieun Park portrays a modern-day King Solomon, who navigates a richly textured soundscape representing the allure of beauty and temptation.
A timeless masterwork that transcends three centuries, Handel’s Messiah is an event of joy, reflection and renewal. Thrill to the blazing trumpets, thundering timpani, and the electrifying, uplifting “Hallelujah” chorus!
Master Mozartean Ben Bliss has conquered stages from the Metropolitan Opera to Vienna and Paris—not to mention standout performances with LA Opera and the LA Philharmonic.
An unforgettable evening of brilliant brass music and classic holiday favorites that will fill your heart with holiday cheer, make this concert part of your holiday tradition.
Broadway veteran, Tony Yazbek's spellbinding one-man show—an honest, emotional journey along life’s ups and downs as told through the lyrics of classic show tunes, new standards, and dazzling tap dancing.
This eclectic program showcases BODYTRAFFIC’s dazzling versatility with four distinct pieces that celebrate bold style, storytelling, and movement.
Celebrating its 10th season at Segerstrom Center, SoCal’s favorite holiday tradition returns with American Ballet Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker. Created by one of today’s most celebrated choreographers, Alexei Ratmansky, this dazzling holiday treat features ABT’s roster of superstar dancers along with gorgeous sets and costumes by Tony winner Richard Hudson, and Pacific […]
This holiday, audience favorite returns with music and laughter. Journey with would-be career, concert pianists who trade stories about piano lessons, pushy parents and eccentric teachers while they play everything from Bach to Billy Joel.
The Master Chorale’s beloved holiday concert returns with English Cathedral Christmas, led by conductor Grant Gershon. 62 singers and an organist transport you to the majesty of Canterbury Cathedral for a centuries-old English holiday tradition.
Known for her powerhouse vocals and transformative stage presence, Jessica Vosk is redefining holiday magic, bringing her signature wit, sincerity and sparkle to create a special spin on holiday classics and brand-new carols.
