The orphaned Jane Eyre takes a position working as governess at Thornfield Hall for the brooding Edward Rochester. The strong-willed heroine falls in love with her mysterious employer, but the discovery of a dark secret forces the young governess to make a heart-wrenching decision that changes their lives forever.
Step into the raw and riveting world of Sam Shepard’s True West where the blistering heat of the California desert mirrors the searing tensions between estranged brothers, Austin and Lee. Set against the backdrop of a suburban house, this modern American classic unravels a primal struggle for identity and dominance as the siblings confront their […]
A world premiere musical comedy about Elinor Benton who is pregnant, unmarried, and living in 19th-century England. What’s a young woman to do? Facing certain ruin, she gathers up her best friends and sets off on the ultimate road trip to find the one woman who might offer a chance to change her fate.
Returning to The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion as part of an exclusive Southern California multi-year residency, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater presents cutting-edge contemporary premieres and classics including Mr. Ailey’s signature work Revelations.
The friendship between legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma and conductor John Williams led to Williams writing music with Ma’s cello in mind. Williams and Gustavo Dudamel share a similar friendship and the trio come together for a night of Williams’ music.
Europe’s first majority Black and ethnically diverse orchestra, Chineke! Orchestra makes its Orange County debut. Experience two works by father-daughter composers, Avril and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, and Aaron Azunda Akugbo performing Haydn's grand Trumpet Concerto.
Jazz pianist/composer Emmet Cohen makes his BroadStage debut with his trio. Emmet Cohen has performed at top venues and festivals worldwide, and with over ten albums and frequent collaborations with jazz legends.
Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal figures in music. During the 2020 lockdown, Cohen developed "Live From Emmet's Place," a series of weekly performances by his trio and special guests live-streamed from his NYC apartment that recall the Harlem rent parties of yesteryear. These concerts, which have […]
Legendary maestro of the movies has a historic association with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He is joined by Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic for a night of music that celebrates his body of work.
Take your seat for an irreverently funny celebration through the cosmos! Since Greg’s terminal diagnosis, he’s felt a deep connection to the Earth—and to save himself, he’ll need to save the planet. Viv desperately wants to savor every last minute with her husband. Meanwhile M, our emcee, searches desperately to find meaning in the chaos […]
In FRAGMENTS 3, the third installment of this groundbreaking performance series for solo cello performed by Alisa Weilerstein, new works are woven together with Johann Sebastian Bach’s third cello suite, responsive lighting and scenic architecture, inviting audiences into an immersive, multisensory experience.
Experience big performances on a more intimate scale when musicians from the LA Phil perform chamber music in small ensembles.
