Thursday, March 27, 2025
ArtsUP! LA and Theatre by the Blind present The Enemy of Oz, an original play by Christopher Ureña, featuring the *only* All-Blind Theatre Company in the USA.
Performances are May 2 – …
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:06PMMonday, March 24, 2025
Legendary artist Ray Charles is often credited with inventing soul music, although the genre already existed before he came on the scene. The 1950s recordings of black R&B performers, Sa…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:48PMThe evolution of African American music is a rich and complex story that spans centuries and reflects a variety of influences, from African cultural traditions to the social, political, and …
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:48PMThree great bands are set to perform at Theatre West on Saturday April 5th. Purchase tickets here.
Don’t miss this great night of incredible music with rockin’ musicians, supporting …
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:36PMTuesday, March 18, 2025
They say, “You eat with your eyes first.” Elementa takes that notion to a whole new level. From the very first course to the final dessert, the visual experience is as much a part of the…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:06PMMonday, March 17, 2025
Global J-pop phenomenon Kenshi Yonezu has been captivating fans all over the globe with his highly anticipated 2025 WORLD TOUR / JUNK. The artist will perform at New York City’s iconic R…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:48PMFriday, March 14, 2025
MUSE/IQUE is kicking off its 2025 season in late March at the Mark Taper Forum in DTLA.
This year’s theme is Make Some Noise: Music and Stories of American Defiance and Hope.
Led by…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:48PMThursday, March 13, 2025
This weekend, LA Opera will present two free performances of The Three Women of Jerusalem (Las tres mujeres de Jerusalén) by Carla Lucero. Music Director James Conlon will conduct a cast of…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:48PMFriday, February 28, 2025
“The possibilities are endless” is a turn of phrase typically used for hyperbolic effect. But for British playwright Nick Payne, it’s the literal premise of Constellations, his multi…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:42PMThursday, February 27, 2025
Acclaimed Black Filipinx playwright and Kilroys List honoree, Roger Q. Mason is an award-winning writer, performer and educator who uses the lens of history to disrupt the biases that divide…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:32PMSaturday, February 22, 2025
Magic and intrigue, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a dazzling stage show that immerses you in the world of Hogwarts and its next-generation characters. With its innovative special effe…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:42PMTuesday, February 18, 2025
Rock legend and poet, Patti Smith is an iconic American singer, songwriter, and visual artist, widely recognized for her influence on both the music and literary worlds. She is often referre…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:48PMTwyla Tharp is one of the great artists of our time. The highly influential and popular New York City choreographer is celebrating her company’s 60th anniversary this year with a national …
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:32PMSaturday, February 15, 2025
Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends is a beautifully staged tribute revue honoring musical theatre composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim. Now playing at the Ahmanson, in DTLA, the musical sho…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:54PMTuesday, February 11, 2025
The hilariously wild three-act play by English playwright Michael Frayn, Noises Off, is a famous slapstick comedy where everyone gets caught in the act. A co-production with Steppenwolf The…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:32PMEmbarking on a major recital tour, that takes her through six U.S. cities, the acclaimed violinist Midori will be performing a Colburn Celebrity Recital at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in L…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:06AM“The Gallery,” a dynamic new culinary and entertainment destination, is opening in DTLA this month. The Gallery is the debut venue chosen by Allureum, a company created by immersive ent…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:06AMMonday, February 10, 2025
Opening at the Getty Center, and on view from February 25 to May 25, 2025, is Gustave Caillebotte: Painting Men. Review of the exhibition will follow.
This is the largest display of wor…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:03PMSunday, February 9, 2025
The history of farce dates back to medieval times and has evolved over the centuries into a distinct genre of comedy.
Above image: Honoré Daumier (1808–1879) Lower the curtain, the f…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:36PMFriday, February 7, 2025
The legend of one of France’s most prestigious wines is a marvelous story that deserves a lush, big screen treatment. Feminist triumph, astonishing innovation and rich historical context a…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:18PMThursday, February 6, 2025
“Women are like that…”
LA Opera is presenting a new-to-LA staging of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart‘s hilarious and razor-sharp comedic opera Così fan tutte, conducted by Music Dire…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:12PMWednesday, February 5, 2025
Powerhouse singers and Tony Award® winning Broadway stars Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga will grace the Ahmanson stage during late February and early March to present Stephen Sondheim’…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:12PMTuesday, February 4, 2025
Select highlights of The Soraya‘s 2025-26 season have been announced. Last week, on the occasion of The Soraya’s anniversary, Executive and Artistic Director Thor Steingraber announced s…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:54PMDrink, dine and jive!
Intimate Jazz Club concerts are once again being presented by and at The Soraya in Northridge for their annual Jazz at Naz Festival.
Jazz at Naz returns for it…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:42PMLightning-paced, funny and exhilarating, the action comedy Back in Action marks Cameron Diaz’s much-anticipated return to the big screen after a nine-year hiatus.
Here, Diaz teams up on…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:24PMFrom the archives.
Here is my interview with actor Andy Garcia, obtained in Los Angeles, and first published in October, 1995.
Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead is a 1995 Ameri…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:36PMThe epic poem Beowulf is being presented as a solo performance with a twist – reimagining the famous verses as a cautionary tale. FEAST. will have its West Coast premiere for a five-week…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:06PMSunday, February 2, 2025
From the archives.
Here is my interview with artist and filmmaker Julian Schnabel and actor Jeffrey Wright, obtained at the Venice Biennale and first published in October, 1996.
Walk…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:48PMTwo performances remain for Memoryhouse, a haunting modern ballet now at The Wallis in Beverly Hills.
On Saturday February 1, 2025 there will be a Talkback and Audience Q&A immediate…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:12PMTuesday, January 28, 2025
In honor of Black History Month, enjoy a free recital at the California African American Museum on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7pm.
Former LA Opera Young Artist Alaysha Fox takes the…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:54PMCenter Theatre Group has announced its Spring 2025 CTG:FWD programming, featuring a thrilling lineup of theatrical and musical programs. Two productions will be staged at the Kirk Douglas T…
SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:48PM 
