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blackbox: Mando Dorame

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, United States

LA-born tenor saxophonist Mando Dorame opens the signature blues rhythms series curated by The Reverend Shawn Amos on The Plaza. He is joined by Carl Sonny Leyland and the Boogie Woogie Boys.

Counterpoint with Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher

CAP AT UCLA 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, United States

Counterpoint is a collaboration between pianist and composer Conrad Tao and choreographer and dancer Caleb Teicher. Together these artists create an expressive program of stylistically diverse music that is threaded together to create a work that bridges traditions, approaches and styles.

Stephanie J. Block with Seth Rudetsky

The Wallis 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, United States

An evening of intimate behind-the-scenes stories prompted by Rudetsky’s funny, insightful, and revealing questions—and the music from Block’s stellar Broadway career.

The Engagement Party

Geffen Playhouse 10886 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

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.

Ain’t Too ProudAin’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

"Ain't Too Proud" is a riveting Broadway musical chronicling The Temptations' rise from Detroit streets to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Known for their iconic dances and harmonies, they amassed 42 Top Ten hits, with 14 at number one. Garnering 12 Tony® nominations and winning Best Choreography in 2019, the show depicts the […]

Nat Geo Live: Wild Cats Revealed

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Through photographer and filmmaker Kadur’s captivating images and video, you’ll get an up-close look at a world of wild cats you’ve never seen before.

Vadym Kholodenko in Recital

The Soraya 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, United States

Cliburn gold medalist Vadym Kholodenko returns to the Soraya for another intimate and emotional program that spans several centuries, from Handel and Liszt to the living legend Thomas.

Nano Stern Sings VĂ­ctor Jara

CAP AT UCLA 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, United States

Nano Stern, armed with his guitar, commemorates the 50th anniversary of legendary Chilean folk singer and slain political activist Victor Jara. Screening of Nano’s documentary film We’ll be Singing by September is showing October 19.

Sibelius and Swan Lake

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Alpesh Chauhan, Music Director of the Birmingham Opera Company, brings his own acclaimed sense of drama to Tchaikovsky’s timeless melodies and romance in selections from Swan Lake. Hours vary, check website for more details.

Marisa Monte

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

In Brazil, Marisa Monte is revered as both a trailblazer and a traditionalist. Her artistic brilliance and deep emotional connection in her performances shine through as she delivers her pop and samba tracks with a unique twist, inspired by her passion for experimentation and exploration of rhythm and sound. Her distinctive style has earned her […]

Tchaikovsky 4

Pasadena Symphony and Pops 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States

The Pasadena Symphony heralds the beginning of the Classical Music season with Brett Mitchell at the helm, conducting Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4. Accompanying the orchestra is the Armenian violin virtuoso, Diana Adamyan, delivering Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto. As a victor of the Menuhin Competition, The Violin Channel has lauded Adamyan as "a standout young soloist from […]

The Barber of Seville

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

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. […]

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