The Engagement Party
A young couple is celebrating their engagement in their swank Park Avenue apartment with family and friends when the night takes an unexpected turn. Lives are irrevocably changed.
A young couple is celebrating their engagement in their swank Park Avenue apartment with family and friends when the night takes an unexpected turn. Lives are irrevocably changed.
Count Almaviva aims to win Rosina's heart, but her guardian, Doctor Bartolo, opposes. The resourceful barber, Figaro, schemes to ensure love prevails. Celebrated mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard stars as Rosina, with Joshua Hopkins playing the cunning Figaro. Enjoy Rossini’s enchanting score under conductor Louis Lohraseb and a fresh LA production directed by the award-winning Rob Ashford. […]
The Walt Disney Concert Hall's annual Halloween event showcases the 1920s classic, "The Phantom of the Opera," featuring Lon Chaney's iconic portrayal of the Phantom. The 1925 silent film will be enriched by a live organ accompaniment by Clark Wilson.
Brad Mehldau blends jazz exploration, classical romanticism, and pop allure on songs by Radiohead, the Beatles, Paul Simon, and Nick Drake, treating them with reverence as he untangles and re-spins their melodies.
The Jewish Dog" at The Wallis is a powerful stage adaptation of the bestselling novel by Israeli author Asher Kravitz. The production, brought to life by the Yonatan Esterkin team, premiered at The Wallis on November 9 and runs through November 19. This deeply human story, performed with great skill by Roy Abramsohn, is set […]
The program includes Honegger's "Pastorale d'été," Dubugnon's "Caprice IV," Schumann's "Violin Concerto in D minor," and Beethoven's "Romance in F major" and "Symphony No. 4 in B-flat Major." Midori, a violin virtuoso who debuted with the New York Philharmonic at 11, joins the Swiss ensemble at The Soraya, showcasing her dual roles as a celebrated […]
Special guest singers join Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Phil to celebrate iconic protest music by Latina artists that resonates across Latin America and the world.
Dudamel leads the LA Phil and special guests in a musical tribute to Latina American artists and activists ranging from Violeta Parra to Silvana Estrada. Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at 2 p.m.
Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja, celebrated for his nostalgic, golden-age voice and likened to legendary singers by the Associated Press, returns to BroadStage in the 2023/24 Celebrity Opera Recital Series. Acclaimed for his extensive discography and performances on prominent opera, concert, and TV stages, Calleja is among today's most sought-after tenors. His recent engagements include prestigious […]
Venezuelan singer Nella, known for her rich and soulful voice, combines her country's folklore, contemporary sounds, and Andalusian influences in her Spanish-language music. She discovered her mentor and collaborator, producer and songwriter Javier Limón, while studying at Berklee College of Music. Nella's career propelled forward when she appeared in the film "Everybody Knows" with Penélope […]
In a concert produced in collaboration with the Ojai Music Festival, Vimbayi Kaziboni leads new music by California composers.
Weilerstein’s FRAGMENTS 2 weaves together Bach’s Cello Suites with newly commissioned compositions for an ambitious multisensory concert experience.
Gustavo Dudamel and Gabriela Ortiz, curator of the Pan-American Music Initiative, deepen their collaboration with a program honoring activist women. It features 'Stride' by Tania León, inspired by Susan B. Anthony, which won her the Pulitzer Prize, and Ortiz’s new ballet score, echoing the 2019 'Glitter Revolution' in Mexico City, where women protested against sexual […]
Returning after a sold-out show last year, The Takács Quartet, celebrated for their innovative programming and virtuosity, is back at BroadStage. This time, they present a compelling mix of Haydn, Beethoven, and a new piece by Los Angeles native and esteemed violist Nokuthula Ngwenyama, featured in the California Festival. Ngwenyama's composition, "Flow," commissioned for the […]
In celebration of The Walt Disney Company's 100th Anniversary, The Soraya presents an official centennial retrospective, paying musical tribute to Disney's legacy of creativity. This event features carefully selected excerpts from Disney's animated film catalog and exclusive behind-the-scenes content from the renowned 'Disney Vault.' Audiences will relish the opportunity to experience beloved classics revived through […]
The Verdi Chorus marks its 40th Anniversary with the special Fall 2023 Concert 40!, taking place at the First Presbyterian Church in Santa Monica on November 18 and 19. Celebrating Anne Marie Ketchum's 40 years as Artistic Director, the chorus, unique in Southern California for its focus on opera chorus music, will perform pieces from […]
In 'Lux Aeterna' (Eternal Light), a captivating work first performed by the Los Angeles Master Chorale in 1997, composer Lauridsen offers a profound and inspiring piece that ignited a global choral music revival. This masterpiece will be paired with a world premiere by renowned jazz pianist and composer Billy Childs. The performance reunites the Chorale […]
When a desperate wish on Day of the Dead reunites Diego Rivera with his wife Frida Kahlo, he jumps at the chance to seek forgiveness. The artists' paintings merge with a folklore-inspired score under the command of Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados.
Award-winning pianist Natasha Paremski will showcase her acclaimed Rachmaninoff interpretation skills in a challenging rhapsody, praised by the Chicago Tribune for its authenticity. Additionally, the Composer's Showcase will feature Patrick Harlin's 'Earthrise', inspired by the famous lunar mission photo and composed after his missed opportunity to join Elon Musk's Space X flight. This piece is […]
Béla Fleck, Zakir Hussain, and Edgar Meyer, virtuosos from distinct musical worlds of bluegrass, Indian classical, and Western classical music, unite in their latest collaboration, 'As We Speak'. Renowned for their improvisational prowess, they blend diverse musical styles effortlessly. This performance highlights their instrumental versatility, weaving together intricate Indian rhythms, deep bass grooves, and the […]
The humorist, David Sedaris, is back at The Soraya, presenting a fresh set of amusing insights on topics like adult braces and America's efforts to return to normalcy post-pandemic. Expect an entertaining evening with Sedaris that promises to keep the audience laughing.
Adapted from Dav Pilkey's bestselling series, 'Dog Man: The Musical' is a delightful new show chronicling the adventures of Dog Man, a hero with a dog’s head and a policeman's body. Known for his crime-fighting prowess and tendency to chew furniture, Dog Man faces challenges like battling Flippy the cyborg fish and his Beasty Buildings, […]
LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, the highly praised theatrical event, returns to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film. Featuring a London cityscape backdrop, the show combines iconic scenes from the movie with performances by all-star singers and a live orchestra. This beloved L.A. holiday tradition creates a stunning winter wonderland, blending film with live action for […]
Walt Disney Concert Hall hosts an extraordinary evening of flamenco, showcasing the elegance, majesty, and power of this traditional Spanish art form. This premier event features revered gypsy artists, known both in Spain and globally, presenting a blend of traditional and contemporary flamenco. It's an unmissable night that promises to transport the audience to the […]
Bach’s six pieces of the Baroque era, the Brandenburg Concertos, is presented by the Los Angeles Orchestra.