What the World Needs Now
Rob Fisher, music director and piano, is joined by vocalists Ross Lekites and Bianca Marroquin to proclaim what "there’s just too little of...love, sweet love."
Rob Fisher, music director and piano, is joined by vocalists Ross Lekites and Bianca Marroquin to proclaim what "there’s just too little of...love, sweet love."
The Tony Award, Oscar, and Pulitzer Prize winning author, John Patrick Shanley, delivers a delightful Irish story about family, love and property boundaries featuring two of the region’s leading theatre couples Robert and Deborah Gilmour Smyth and Brian Mackey and Rachael Van Wormer. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado
Jasmine Bracey directs the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist Lynn Nottage’s powerful tale of humor, heartbreak and resiliency—the story about a lonely, talented Black seamstress dreaming of a more fulfilling life. Hour vary, check website. 987 Lomas Santa Fe, Solana Beach.
In her highly acclaimed solo performance, esteemed comedian Kate Berlant delves into the experiences that have shaped her journey to the present. Through her remarkable portrayal of numerous characters in this captivating display, she skillfully undergoes transformations right before the audience, unveiling a long-concealed truth. The show is directed by Bo Burnham.
It’s a bad day at the White House. The President spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, and seven women he relies on the most are left to clean up the mess. Take a raucous romp through the halls of the West Wing.
A new musical you’ll love at first slice! The Julia Roberts classic 1988 movie is now a delightful new show! Mystic Pizza charts the lives and loves of three unforgettable waitresses in the harbor town of Mystic, CT. Times: Thursdays at 7:30pm Fridays at 8pm Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm Sundays at 1:30pm & 6:30pm
This Pulitzer-Prize winning production is told with hilarious wit and genuine compassion as it follows the journey of adult students in Tehran as they prepare for an English proficiency exam in search for opportunity, access or a new calling.
Matthew Bourne directs and choreographs a retelling of the ageless tale of forbidden love between two teens who follow their hearts and risk everything to be together. Hours vary, check website for more details.
Ranky Tanky brings a lively "get funky" atmosphere with their warm West African Island rhythms and South Carolina Gullah roots, creating a perfect party setting. Paired with the versatile and unparalleled vocal talents of Fischer, formerly one of the world's leading rock 'n roll backup singers, the duo offers an entertaining night of music. Fischer, […]
It’s a meet cute between two animal lovers living in Dublin: Dan and his dog Chapatti crosses paths with Betty and her nineteen cats. A spark ignites and the heartwarming story of two people re-discovering human companionship. Content advisory – Please note, this production contains discussion of suicide and adult themes.
Kristin Hannah is the bestselling author of over twenty novels, including The Nightingale and Firefly Lane. She will be hosting a session at Segerstrom Center.
Grammy winning singer/songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae performs at The Wallis for one night only. She will perform songs, including her new single “Peach Velvet Sky”, from Black Rainbows her latest album released in seven years.
The world premiere of Black Cypress Bayou, a hilarious, suspenseful play about loyalty, healing, and comeuppance. Set on a summer night in Texas, secrets begin to surface when the richest, meanest man in town is found dead.
The middle brother of the First Family of Jazz, Delfeayo Marsalis, leads the Uptown Jazz Orchestra from his seat in the trombone section in a performance that brings to life the sounds of his native New Orleans.
Experience the heart of Los Angeles like never before with CicLAvia's 2024 line-up of car-free events, transforming streets into vibrant spaces for walking, biking, and play. Their expanded schedule features traditional open-street events spanning 4-7 miles, alongside two innovative CicLAminis – intimate 1-2 mile routes designed for a leisurely exploration of neighborhood gems. Dive into […]
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 […]
The Jason Mraz Foundation is delighted to announce "Kaleidoscope," a community concert celebrating the collaboration of eight San Diego nonprofit arts organizations, scheduled for February 17 and 18, 2024, at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Participating groups include A Step Beyond, Banding Together, Diversionary Theatre, Monarch School, San Diego Young Artists Music Academy, […]
Jeremy Jordan became a star with his role as Jack Kelly in "Newsies," earning a Tony nomination in 2012. His talents caught Hollywood's attention, leading to roles in NBC's "SMASH," CW's "Supergirl," and as the voice of Varian in "Tangled." He's appeared in films like "The Last Five Years" with Anna Kendrick and "Joyful Noise" […]
Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3, celebrated for its compelling opening, tender second movement, and vibrant finale, stands as one of his finest works. Following this, the program features Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5, a masterpiece of triumph and tragedy. The performance will be enhanced with Image Magnification (IMAG) on the big screen, offering detailed views of […]
Newly appointed as the next Artistic Director of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz Performance, Ambrose Akinmusire brings an unorthodox approach to sound and composition. He performs at the JAI in honor and celebration of Black History Month. Friday, February 23, 2024 • 6 PM & 8:30 PM
LA Opera presents a double feature of one-act gems about love. The Dwarf is an impossible romance—a one-sided love story by Oscar Wilde brought to life through a romantic score. Highway 1, USA by African American composer William Grant Still follows a hardworking Black couple determined to build a better life, but their sacrifices turn […]
Experience an evening with a violin virtuoso hailed by The Washington Post, a MacArthur "genius" Fellow, and a fervent advocate for contemporary music at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Join composer Nico Muhly and librettist Alice Goodman at UCLA Nimoy Theater for a profound performance of Muhly's latest composition, "The Street." This compelling piece exposes the harsh realities of wrongful judgment and agony as it unfolds the interactions of a man with his acquaintances, passersby, and eager executioners on a Jerusalem thoroughfare.