Broadway legend Idina Menzel stars in her first La Jolla Playhouse production, the debut of "Redwood," a unique theatrical experience that explores a woman's transformative journey amidst the ancient redwoods. Menzel portrays Jesse, a woman who outwardly has everything—a thriving career, a family, a spouse—yet battles a deep, internal despair. At a critical juncture, Jesse […]
Renée Fleming joins SummerFest Music Director, Inon Barnatan for a recital program that is inspired by her 2022 Grammy award-winning album, Voice of Nature: the Anthropocene. It is a classical, romantic, and contemporary program perfect for the spirit of Valentine’s Day.
Echoing the styles of Haydn, Beethoven, and Rossini, Schubert's magnificent Sixth Symphony takes listeners on a dynamic journey filled with moments of melancholy, allure, tranquility, and wit, particularly highlighting the brilliance of the wind instruments. Composed by Schubert at the tender age of 21, this symphony exudes a vibrant youthfulness throughout. Under the baton of […]
Singer/songwriter India Carney performs for two-nights at the Nimoy alongside some of L.A.’s trailblazing young musicians. A UCLA alum herself, Carney will perform with YoungArts alumni living in Los Angeles and explore the artistic life in Los Angeles. UCLA Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles
The Assad family has been making music since the 1950s with Seu Jorge, a self-taught mandolinist, and his wife Dona Ica.   The passion of music has been passed down to their children who continue in their legacy. 6 PM & 8:30 PM
This scorching performance brings together the Grammy Award-winning jazz trumpeter and composer Arturo Sandoval with the full sonic force of a symphony orchestra—delivering a fiery fusion of jazz and Latin music. February 16, 2024, 8:00 pm February 17, 2024, 8:00 pm
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best New Play, is celebrated as a "dazzling, pulse-pounding, and remarkable" theatrical adaptation (Time Out New York) of Mark Haddon's globally acclaimed novel. The story centers on fifteen-year-old Christopher, a mathematically gifted youth with an extraordinary intellect, who finds […]
Mozart: String Quartet in A Major, K464 Janacek: Quartet No. 1 "Kreutzer Sonata" Beethoven: String Quartet in E-flat Major, Op. 127 "The Schumanns rank among the elite quartets globally without question," according to Süddeutsche Zeitung. "The Guardian lauds, "This was music-making at its finest." Erik Schumann, violin Ken Schumann, violin Veit Hertenstein, viola Mark Schumann, […]
Jessie Montgomery is presented at the annual Composers Showcase with Wynona Wang on piano and conducted by Kyle Dickson. February 17 2:00pm & 8:00pm
Two ballets in one family-friendly performance, teaching children about music and dance. First, Peter and the Wolf set to Sergei Prokofiev’s 1936 score recounts Peter’s adventures in the family garden and adjacent forest. And then Stravinsky Pieces turns eight sections from Igor Stravinsky’s suites for chamber orchestra.
Michael Feinstein, Ambassador of the Great American Songbook, comes to the Mark Taper Forum with a world premiere concert that will feature classic love songs, intimate stories, and new musical arrangements of hits from the Great American Songbook.
In the third installment of the Poetry Uncut series, spoken-word artist J. Ivy takes the helm as host. The event kicks off with an energetic spoken-word performance by Get Lit, followed by L.A.'s own Def Sound, who blends hip-hop with poetry, and Sunni Patterson, who delves into the poetic and spiritual traditions of her New […]
