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Jason Robert Brown
2023-04-27 19:30 - 2023-04-29 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Special Guest Mykal Kilgore
You know and love this contemporary composer, director, orchestrator, and lyricist, and we’re thrilled to welcome Jason Robert Brown to Samueli Theater for his Segerstrom Center debut!
As a composer, his notable works include The Bridges of Madison County, The Last Five Years, Honeymoon in Vegas, and Parade. Brown won three Tony Awards including Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations, and his contributions to contemporary musical theater have earned him countless accolades including six Drama Desk Awards, an Outer Critics Circle Award, and a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award. Most recently, Brown scored Mr. Saturday Night that opened on Broadway on March 29, 2022.
Don’t miss Jason Robert Brown’s Center debut as he brings his theatrical songs and orchestrations to Samueli Theater with exciting music, guest artists, and more!

Dance at The Music Center
2023-04-28 - 2023-04-30 | Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
One of the most famous and dynamic dance ensembles in the world, Paul Taylor Dance Company serves as the premier institution for American modern dance and is known for unparalleled artistry and expansive repertory. In a seminal piece of Americana, and through the hit songs of the Andrews Sisters, Company B juxtaposes the energy and enthusiasm of the country in the early 1940s with the human toll of a young nation drawn into World War II. The second piece will be a world premiere by Resident Choreographer Lauren Lovette, former principal dancer with New York City Ballet, set to the music of Michael Daugherty’s scintillating percussion concerto Dreamachine. Each performance will conclude with German choreographer Kurt Jooss’ The Green Table. Created between world wars, this work is one of the most iconic and celebrated anti-war dances of all time. With timeless designs by Hein Heckroth and Hermann Mankard and music by Fritz Cohen, The Green Table’s narrative is just as relevant, and the drama just as searing, as when it premiered 90 years ago.

Venue
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Company B, The Green Table, and a world premiere by Resident Choreographer Lauren Lovette.

Dream House Quartet
2023-04-28 19:30 - 21:00 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
The extraordinary celebrity of the pianists Katia and Marielle Labèque… immersing themselves in an increasingly youthful repertoire. —The Guardian
Formed in 2018, Dream House Quartet fuses decades of musical mastery of classical and contemporary forms, featuring the luminaries Katia and Marielle Labèque on dueling pianos along with acclaimed composer-guitarists Bryce Dessner (The National) and David Chalmin (innocence, la terre invisible) performing radical new commissions from visionary composers and pivotal contemporary works of the last half century.

Coleman ’72
2023-04-29 - 2023-05-14 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Jenn, Michelle and Joey look back at the summer of 1972, when their Korean American family piled into the Buick for an All-American road trip—spontaneously orchestrated by their father. From Milwaukee to Los Angeles and back again, they hit the open plains, stocked with kimchi, banchan and lemon drops, rickety Coleman camper in tow. But Korean parents and American kids hold conflicting ideas of what they’re looking for and the real purpose of their journey comes to light. A funny and touching world premiere by an exciting new voice.
by Charlie Oh
directed by Chay Yew
Julianne Argyros Stage
World Premiere
Part of the Pacific Playwrights Festival
Previews: April 23-27, 2023
First Night: April 28, 2023
Regular Performances: April 29 – May 14, 2023
Recommendation: Ages 14+

avaaz
2023-04-29 - 2023-05-27 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Meet Roya, our fabulous hostess, as she welcomes you into her home to celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. She’s preparing a feast, but the main attraction is Roya sharing her great American journey from Tehran to “Tehran-geles,” California. Get ready for the time of your life with this hilarious and deeply personal tribute to the playwright’s mother, deliciously portrayed by the person who knows her best—her son. Traditions, humor and passionate storytelling transform this tale of family bonds into an unforgettable theatre event!
written and performed by Michael Shayan
directed by Moritz von Stuelpnagel
World Premiere
Segerstrom Stage
HONORARY PRODUCERS
Talya Nevo-Hacohen & Bill Schenker

LA Phil with Leila Josefowicz
2023-04-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Violin virtuoso Leila Josefowicz plays Thomas Adès’ “Concentric Paths” Violin Concerto, and one of the most sought-after young conductors, Elim Chan, leads the LA Phil in Tchaikovsky’s popular Fifth Symphony as well as the Orange County premiere of a new work by the talented Clarice Assad.

Tales From Italy
2023-04-30 15:00 - 17:00 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Inspired by the charm and beauty of Italy, each work on this program reveals a different perspective on the “Bel Paese” (“beautiful county”). Stravinsky and Musgrave both provide expressive, poetic and lyrical story-telling based on colorful commedia dell’arte characters. Tchaikovsky was based in Rome when he wrote his Piano Trio in A minor, which he dedicated to Nikolai Rubinstein, his close friend and mentor.
Enjoy delightful chamber music with host and pianist Orli Shaham and principal musicians of Pacific Symphony in the coffee-house atmosphere of the Samueli Theater.

LA PHILHARMONIC: Bohemian Strings
2023-05-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Cellist David Garrett curates a concert focused on Bohemian composers and is joined by members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. This stirring program of Czech chamber music includes Leoš Janáček’s String Quartet No. 2, Bohuslav Martinů’s Third String Quarte and Antonín Dvořák.

Garrick Ohlsson Plays Rachmaninoff
2023-05-05 - 2023-05-06 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Garrick Ohlsson, on piano, performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op.30 along with Lutoslawski’s Concerto. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

Dvořák and Bruckner
2023-05-05 - 2023-05-07 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
May 5-7. LA Phil Principal Concertmaster Martin Chalifour and Vienna State Opera Music Director Philippe Jordan come together for a program of extraordinary melodies of Dvořák’s violin concerto and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7. Friday and Saturday, at 8 p.m. Sunday, 2 p.m.

The Music of The Rolling Stones
2023-05-05 08:00 - 2023-05-06 17:00 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
May 5-6. Since their first live production of classic rock music with orchestra in 1995, Windborne Productions, Inc. have gone on to create several memorable tribute shows. The Music of the Rolling Stones features Mick Adams on lead vocals. Pacific Symphony, backed by a full rock band, presents “The Music of the Rolling Stones.” A celebration of nearly 60 years of Stone’s hits. Starts at 8 p.m.

The Concert—A Tribute to ABBA
2023-05-06 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
May 6. Dance and sing to iconic hits from ABBA, including “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Waterloo,” “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme,” and “Dancing Queen.” Starts 7:30 p.m.

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus
2023-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
May 7. The Grammy-award winning Los Angeles Children’s Chorus, featuring nearly 300 choristers from six choral ensembles, covers works that span more than four centuries: from Johan Sebastian Bach to the world premiere performances of new works by composers Ellen Gilson Voth, Derrick Skye and Pedro Osuna.

TAURUS SZN: A Birthday Party for Rico Nasty
2023-05-09 11:00 - 19:00 | NTWRK LA, 433 N. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, 90048, United States
Rapper and trap artist Rico Nasty, in collaboration with WMX (Warner Music Group’s in-house creative agency) and NTWRK, presents TAURUS SZN: A Birthday Party for Rico Nasty. The birthday bash pop-up will take place on Tuesday, May 9th at NTWRK LA (433 N. Fairfax Ave), from 11am to 7pm PT.
The pop-up event will feature merchandise from Rico’s latest tour including her liquid workout bra and biker shorts, the 3-headed Rico tapestry, and new merch like a “Taurus Bullshit” shirt and a yet-unseen poster. Rico Nasty herself will make an appearance at the event to spend time with her fans, sign merchandise, and take photos with attendees before her concert that night.
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The Roaring ‘20s
2023-05-11 - 2023-05-13 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
May 11-13. A three-part celebration starting with the music that defined the Roaring Twenties. First, listen to music of the era in the concert hall, such as George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris. Then, foxtrot on the Plaza to the JT & Friends band, and finally, enjoy the landmark 1927 silent film starring Clara Bow, accompanied on the organ by Dennis James. Starts 8 p.m.

Beethoven and Strauss
2023-05-11 - 2023-05-14 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
May 11, 13-14. Pianist Pierre-Laurent is joined by the Los Angeles Philharmonic as he plays Beethoven’s Fourth Concerto. Finnish conductor Eva Ollikainen concludes the program with the Der Rosenkavalier Suite. Thursday, 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.

blackbox: Mento Buru
2023-05-12 | broadstage, 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, 90401, United States
May 12. Mento Buru is a 7-piece band, combining an energetic blend of Latin rhythms, Jamaican SKA, jazz, funk, and reggae. Starts at 8 p.m.

LA Dance Project—Romeo and Juliet
2023-05-12 - 2023-05-14 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
May 12-14. The LA Dance Project, founded by Benjamin Millepied, works to inspire, create, educate and change perspectives through the accessible and transformative power of dance in Los Angeles and around the world. Time varies, check website.

Blue13 Dance Company
2023-05-12 19:30 - 2023-05-13 21:30 | The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 92010, United States
May-May 13. Blue13’s work rejects monolithic representations of both Indianness and contemporaneity and reveals complexities intrinsic to South Asian and intersectional identities through provocative and boundary-expanding contemporary works.

Star Wars: A New Hope - In Concert
2023-05-13 - 2023-05-14 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
May 13-14. Conner Gray Covington conducts the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in bringing to life in concert, the Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, the fourth episode of the saga. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

Rhapsody in Blue
2023-05-14 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
May 14. The joy of George Gershwin will fill the concert hall as Carl St. Clair explores those fascinating rhythms, including Rhapsody in Blue, An American in Paris and other works from the Jazz Age. Who could ask for anything more? Starts at 3 p.m.

Chicago
2023-05-16 - 2023-05-21 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
May 16-21. There’s never been a better time to experience Chicago, Broadway’s razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy, thousands of standing ovations and now the #1 longest-running American Musical in Broadway history. Times vary per date.

Salonen, Stravinsky, and Bartok
2023-05-18 - 2023-05-21 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
May 18-19, 21. The incomparable Esa-Pekka Salonen, former LA Phil Music Director, conducts the LA Philharmonic and organist Iveta Apkalna in a program by two of his heroes, Stravinsky and Bartók. Times vary per day.

Destiny of Desire – An Unapologetic Telenovela for the Stage
2023-05-19 - 2023-05-25 | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 92101, United States
The joys, tribulations, and plot twists of epic love are bursting onstage in this brilliantly funny homage to the telenovela. On a stormy night in Bellarica, Mexico, two babies are born—one into a life of outlandish wealth, and one into a life of poverty. When the newborns are swapped by a ruthless ex–beauty queen, the stage is set for two outrageous misfortunes to grow into an extraordinary destiny. Destiny of Desire explores the emotional rollercoaster and social commentary that make the telenovela the most popular form of storytelling on the planet.
Times vary, check website for more details.

Destiny of Desire
2023-05-19 - 2023-06-25 | The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, 92101, United States
The Old Globe presents Destiny of Desire – An Unapologetic Telenovela for the Stage, a witty and modern comedy by Karen Zacarías, winner of the Helen Hayes Award. Directed by Tony Award winner and Academy Award nominee Ruben Santiago-Hudson, this highly anticipated production reunites Zacarías and Santiago-Hudson following their acclaimed works Native Gardens and August Wilson’s Jitney at the Globe. Prepare for an unforgettable theatrical experience with an exceptional cast and creative team!
Times vary per schedule.

Miró Quartet with Special Guest Kevin Puts
2023-05-20 | The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 92010, United States
May 20. In its Wallis debut, the award-winning Miró Quartet reunites with Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Kevin Puts, one of the most important composers of his generation.
Starts at 7:30 p.m.

Haydn + Price
2023-05-20 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Pacific Chorale proudly presents Price’s rediscovered Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight, alongside Joseph Haydn’s stirring and majestic Nelson Mass. Starts at 5 p.m.

Stranger Love
2023-05-20 16:00 - 23:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
May 20. Stranger Love is a LA Phil commissioned world-premiere production that follows two lovers whose romance unfolds. An inspired 3 act performance that combines music and theater.

Mastro’s Steakhouse Beverly Hills and Mastro’s Ocean Club Downtown Los Angeles
2023-05-23 - 2023-05-31 | Mastro’s Beverly Hills Steakhouse, 246 N Canon Drive, Beverly Hills, 90210, United States
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend by bringing the grill experience home with Mastro’s Butcher Block To-Go.. Indulge in perfectly aged cryo-vac sealed steaks, aged for 28 days and accompanied by Mastro’s exclusive house steak rub. You can conveniently pick up your order at either the Beverly Hills or Downtown Los Angeles location. If you prefer dining in, Mastro’s has enticing specials for you to savor, such as the limited-time Blueberry Lemon Buttercake and Caviar Twice Baked Potato, a Don’t miss out on the exclusive cocktail specials like the Bee Sting and a Belle Glos wine flight , available only until May 31.

SINGING WITH THE DEVIL: PAYARE AND CANTATA CRIOLLA
2023-05-26 - 2023-05-27 | The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Music Director Rafael Payare leads the Orchestra in works by two of Venezuela’s most notable composers. Antonio Estévez’s best-known music is the 1954 Cantata Criolla, a lively work based on the Venezuelan mythic poem by Alberto Arvelo Torrealba about a singing contest between Florentino and the Devil. And Evencio Castellanos’ Santa Cruz de Pacairigua is filled with the influences of the country’s folk melodies, popular dance rhythms and even medieval carols. Plus, French composer Paul Dukas’ La Péri, a dance poem based on a Persian folk story, is filled with grandiosity, mystery and introspection—and an ebullient fanfare closing.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
