Amadeus
A Tony and Oscar-winning masterpiece that follows the riveting rivalry between two composers: the celebrated Antonio Salieri and the vulgar prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A Tony and Oscar-winning masterpiece that follows the riveting rivalry between two composers: the celebrated Antonio Salieri and the vulgar prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Fiasco Theater Company and The Old Globe take on Herman Melville's darkly comic classic—a hilarious and haunting reflection on work, will, and what happens when one mild-mannered employee refuses to go along with the program. This Globe-commissioned world premiere promises a wildly theatrical rediscovery of one of American literature’s most indelible stories.
Katie Holmes brings to life a landmark role in a new version of Henrik Ibsen's Hedda Gabler—a defining masterpiece about honeymooners whose marriage begins to crack and the world around them begins to unravel.
Before Julia Child became the TV personality that we all know, she careened from Pasadena to New York to Washington DC to Ceylon and finally to Paris’s famed Cordon Bleu cooking school. A funny and delicious new play about the early life of an endlessly fascinating character and her path from confusion to discovery, failure […]
Beethoven’s celebratory Seventh Symphony meets Gabriela Ortiz’s powerful Revolución diamantina (“Glitter Revolution”), a bold response to the 2019 feminist uprising around Mexico’s epidemic of violence against women. Her Grammy-nominated work is, for the first time, set in motion with Grupo Corpo, the internationally renowned dance company known for its blend of popular Brazilian culture, African […]
Experience a gripping tale of ambition, manipulation, and ruthless power. A thrilling drama, Richard III is one of Shakespeare’s most iconic explorations of corruption, control, and the obsessive pursuit of power. A thrilling drama, Richard III is one of Shakespeare’s most iconic explorations of corruption, control, and the obsessive pursuit of power.
A playground fight between 11-year-old boys brings parents together to resolve their sons’ conflict. At first, diplomacy rules. But as each parent reveals their demands, meeting spirals into a free-for-all of opposing parenting styles and marital tensions.
This award-winning comedy drama, which inspired the Netflix hit, is a hilarious, feel-good story about a Korean family-run corner store. Mr. Kim works hard to support his family with his convenience store but as he evaluates his future, he faces both a changing neighborhood and the gap between his values and those of his Canadian-born […]
The most fearless and indomitable heroine in all opera is back! When Carmen tosses a flower to the soldier Don José, he becomes obsessed, leaving his post to join her band of smugglers. But when she loses interest and sets her sights on a bullfighter, Don José may not be able to handle the rejection.
A musical phenomenon, LA-based chamber orchestra, Delirium Musicum, represents the next wave of classical musicians with their interpretations of everything from Baroque masterpieces to the music of tomorrow.
The music of Brahms with commentary from Music Director Laureate Carl St. Clair as he guides the audience through Brahms' Symphony No. 4 before it is performed.
Philip Glass’ operas inspired by the films of Jean Cocteau, reimagined as suites for two keyboards and performed by Katia and Marielle Labèque with scenography designed by Nina Chalot and Cyril Teste.
Australian conductor Manfred Honeck leads the LA Philharmonic in timeless symphonies by Haydn and Tchaikovsky. The program will also include a concerto by Carl Reinecke featuring LA Phil principal flutist Denis Bouriakov.
Led by Italian conductor Fabio Luisi, Dallas Symphony Orchestra returns to Orange County for the first time in more than 50 years to perform Mahler’s Fourth Symphony. Pianist Hélène Grimaud joins the orchestra to perform Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor.
Set in 1957, this Pulitzer Prize and. Tony Award-winning play follows Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star, now a sanitation worker. Grappling with the burden of his broken dreams, Troy struggles to assert control over his family and his future.
A record-breaking jazz album by the West Coast-cool Dave Brubeck Quartet that explores a variety of musical styles and time signatures. The first jazz album to sell a million copies was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. Enjoy a celebration of the songs from this Grammy Hall of Fame album with a preshow performance […]
Known for high-energy performances and magnetic audience connection, the Amanda Castro Band delivers an exciting, feel-good experience that celebrates the golden age of music with a modern spark.
Sylvia is a captivating ballet combining the elegance of classical ballet with elements of folklore and mythology. This exciting revival of a rarely staged ballet was first performed in Paris over 150 years ago and has since attracted some of the world’s leading choreographers, including Ivanov, Ashton, Balanchine and Neumeier.
Experience the soulful rhythms of Scott Joplin and Nina Simone, the rich harmonies of William Bolcom, alongside iconic works by Beethoven and Charles Ives
A celebration of music by three composers, all of whom came from elsewhere to live in California: Adam Schoenberg, John Adams, and Rachmaninoff. This delightful fanfare of an overture celebrates the life of P-22, the world-famous mountain lion who lived for a decade in the hills above Los Angeles.
Australian conductor Simone Young leads the LA Philharmonic in Olivier Messiaen’s epic and gripping symphony. Inspired by the tragic romance of Tristan and Isolde, Turangalîla is an orchestral tour-de-force.
Adapted from Fey's hit 2004 film of the same title, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois.
. Soprano great, Lise Davidsen and vocalist Freddie De Tommaso return with a Celebrity Opera collaboration that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary, alongside an all-star orchestra of LA’s most accomplished classical musicians.
The Danish National Girls' Choir joins the Danish String Quartet for an evening of music that will feature a stunning new work by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer David Lang.
Witness the extraordinary collaboration of Edgar Meyer and Christian McBride—two titans of the bass world—as they bring their acclaimed album, "But Who's Going to Play the Melody?" to life. Experience the unique synergy of these two legendary musicians and discover the boundless possibilities of the bass, as heard on their captivating album.
Chris loves fine cuisine and spends hours on the internet with like-minded foodies. Stevie doesn’t eat fish with souls, Beatrice and Jen just baked a flax loaf, and Cindy might have salad later. Everyone is longing for something that makes them feel full—and when the meal is over, maybe they’ll be transformed.
Jazz legend, 14-time Grammy winner and LA Phil Creative Chair, Herbie Hancock, graces the Walt Disney Concert Hall stage with a new discovery to share.
Step into the mythical world of Turandot, where love and destiny collide. Puccini’s lush melodies and grand orchestration bring this epic tale of sacrifice, love, and defiance to life. Conductor Carl St. Clair leads one of opera’s most powerful stories.
Alisa Weilerstein tackles a Shostakovich specialty, and Ryan Bancroft leads the LA Philharmonic through an exploration of the majestic and mystical call of a swan in Finnish myth.
Adapted from Fey's hit 2004 film of the same title, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois.
Set in 1957, this Pulitzer Prize and. Tony Award-winning play follows Troy Maxson, a former Negro League baseball star, now a sanitation worker. Grappling with the burden of his broken dreams, Troy struggles to assert control over his family and his future.
Chris loves fine cuisine and spends hours on the internet with like-minded foodies. Stevie doesn’t eat fish with souls, Beatrice and Jen just baked a flax loaf, and Cindy might have salad later. Everyone is longing for something that makes them feel full—and when the meal is over, maybe they’ll be transformed.
A bumbling knight hatches a plot to marry rich...too bad his targets see right through it. This classic comedy provides constant laughs as the merry wives of Windsor team up to teach Sir John Falstaff a lesson in Verdi's side-splitting final opera. James Conlon conducts a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Craig Colclough as Falstaff, […]
Alien Girls is a heart-filled comedy about the tensions between creating art and creating life. It is a tale of best friends—one pregnant and the other failing to be happy for her. True feelings are revealed, and the fallout may be irreparable.
Embark on an epic journey to a galaxy, far, far away as you experience the iconic film with John Williams' legendary Oscar-winning score live to film.
Known for their versatility and electrifying stage presence, the Ébène will present a program that showcases their mastery of the string quartet repertoire. Hear Beethoven's joyfully spirited String Quartet in G Major, Op. 18, No. 2, Ravel's colorfully sensuous Quartet in F Major, and Beethoven's tragically sublime String Quartet in C-sharp minor, Op. 131.
Parsons Dance, an internationally acclaimed contemporary American dance company known for its energized, athletic, and joyous style, takes the stage as part of their 40th anniversary season!
At the center are Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto, written when the great Polish composer and patriot was just 20 years old, and Borodin’s brilliantly colorful and tuneful Second Symphony, evoking the uproarious and warlike merrymaking of medieval knights-in-armor, with their ancient bards and strange-sounding folk-instruments.
A bumbling knight hatches a plot to marry rich...too bad his targets see right through it. This classic comedy provides constant laughs as the merry wives of Windsor team up to teach Sir John Falstaff a lesson in Verdi's side-splitting final opera. James Conlon conducts a brilliant ensemble cast that includes Craig Colclough as Falstaff, […]
Alien Girls is a heart-filled comedy about the tensions between creating art and creating life. It is a tale of best friends—one pregnant and the other failing to be happy for her. True feelings are revealed, and the fallout may be irreparable.
Mozart’s Requiem, his final and most mysterious masterpiece, delivers a powerful journey through grief, hope, and transcendence—an enduring work that continues to move audiences centuries later. It will be paired with Fanny Mendelssohn’s Oratorio on Words from the Bible, composed in 1847 in response to a devastating cholera epidemic and the loss, grief, and eventual […]
Ensembles guide us from the hip soundscapes of New York City to the enchanting, heartfelt atmosphere of the Romantic era. Arrive early and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine before enjoying an evening of chamber music with members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
One of the most dynamic pianists of our time, Yuja Wang, performs with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, renowned for its passion and exceptional artistry.
LAO celebrates the tenured 20-year career and musical contributions of LAO's Music Director, James Conlon, with a program that highlights Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, and more, featuring operatic superstars and surprise guests.
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Ichiko Aoba returns to LA for an ambitious Walt Disney Concert Hall headline debut that encompasses jazz, folk, bossa nova, ambient, and classical, following the release of her latest album, Luminescent Creatures.
Trevor Pinnock, one of the great masters of Baroque and Classical music in our age, and Alexandra Dovgan, a young pianist already celebrated across the world for the majesty and beauty of her playing, join the Orchestra together for the first time for a glorious all-Beethoven program, filled with high drama, hope, and nobility.
Conductor Brett Mitchell leads Julian Schwarz on cello for Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 "Eroica" along with the West Coast Premiere of Grammy-winning composer Jennifer Higdon's Cello Concerto. The program is rounded out with Heroic Overture (Overtura Eroica) by composer Quinn Mason.
John Adams leads two evenings of edgy, groovy music with Icelandic rockstar pianist Víkingur Ólafsson. Adams pairs his concerto with Piazzola’s liberating Two Tangos and two impassioned Russian works—Stravinsky’s Song of the Nightingale and the suite from Prokofiev’s first film score, Lieutenant Kijé.
With humor and heart, this multigenerational drama revolves around three Black men, their journeys to choose love, and the woman who holds them all together.