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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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