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Friday, November 15, 2024

LA Phil presents “Noon to Midnight: Field Recordings” by Pauline Adamek

Noon to Midnight: Field Recordings is a 12-hour festival featuring live performances and art installations activating every corner of the Walt Disney Concert Hall campus on November 16, 2024…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:54PM
Friday, November 8, 2024

AFI Fest 2024 concludes by Pauline Adamek

According to actor Tom Hanks, the American Film Institute (AFI) is “one of the greatest institutions in the world.” The deep love of cinema amongst the attendees and movie goers and the …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:42PM

“The Empire Strips Back” now at the Montalbán by Pauline Adamek

Burlesque meets Star Wars™ in this sexy, super-fun production now enjoying a return engagement at the elegant Montalbán Theatre on Vine in Hollywood. The energetic live show is now playin…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:42PM

American French Film Festival concludes with “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Pauline Adamek

American French Film Festival—the largest French film festival in North America—recently concluded with the US premier of a lavish and visually stunning screen version of Alexandre Dumas…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:42PM
Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Festive fun at SM Playhouse by Pauline Adamek

Looking for some family fun this holidays? At the Santa Monica Playhouse the Family Theatre Musical Matinee series presents the return of All About Santa, a heart-warming tale of love and ge…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 01:42AM
Sunday, November 3, 2024

“Romeo and Juliet” – LA Opera by Pauline Adamek

Adolescence, passion, tragedy—the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet is brimming with all the elements of youthful exuberance and defiance. Rising stars Amina Edris and Duke Kim gloriously i…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:02PM
Monday, October 21, 2024

BLOCtober at Alamo Drafthouse DTLA by Pauline Adamek

The BLOCtober free, outdoor Halloween movies continue at Alamo Drafthouse DTLA, located at 700 W. 7th Street Ste. U240 Los Angeles, CA 90017 213-217-9027 First-run features Final�…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:18PM

Two new exhibits at Academy Museum by Pauline Adamek

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is excited to introduce two new exhibitions: “Color in Motion,” an immersive journey into the transformative power of color in film, curated by Jess…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:18PM

The Wallis presents the National Theatre’s “Frankenstein” by Pauline Adamek

Childlike in his innocence, but grotesque in form, mad scientist Dr. Frankenstein’s bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:18PM
Sunday, October 13, 2024

Stevie Nicks slays on SNL by Pauline Adamek

Rock legend Stevie Nicks performed a powerful new song last night that wowed the live audience and brought the house down. The October 12th show, the third in Saturday Night Live’s 50th se…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:18PM
Sunday, September 29, 2024

LA Opera’s “Madame Butterfly” reviewed by Pauline Adamek

Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly is a tragic opera in three acts, with an Italian libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. First performed in 1904, in this ill-fated love story we …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:42PM

Classical Concerts return to The Soraya by Pauline Adamek

The 2024-25 Season at The Soraya in Northridge is brimming with classical events, including the London Philharmonic Orchestra, Emanuel Ax, the Israel Philharmonic, LA’s own Colburn Orch…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:36PM

LA Opera presents “Drácula” (1931 Spanish version) by Pauline Adamek

Drácula, the 1931 Spanish-language film, is a notable adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic novel. It was produced by Universal Pictures and released concurrently with the more famous Engli…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:32PM
Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Eric Clapton and Jimmie Vaughan perform at the Bowl by Pauline Adamek

Regarded as one of the most successful and influential guitarists in rock music, Eric Clapton will perform with Jimmie Vaughan at the Hollywood Bowl on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 7:30 PM…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:42PM
Tuesday, September 24, 2024

LA Phil presents “Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror” by Pauline Adamek

This Hallowe’en you can experience the very first (unauthorized) film adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic gothic tale Dracula – complete with live organ accompaniment – of F. W. Murn…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:48PM

TAIKOPROJECT performs at Pepperdine University by Pauline Adamek

TAIKOPROJECT was founded in 2000 in Los Angeles, California by a group of young, emerging taiko drummers led by Bryan Yamami and Masato Baba. The group continues to define a modern American…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:48PM
Monday, September 23, 2024

AFI Fest 2024 by Pauline Adamek

AFI Fest presented by Canva is happening in Hollywood, at the classic TCL Chinese Theatre, from October 23-27, 2024. Pictured above: Angelina Jolie as Maria Callas in Maria. Cr. Pablo Lar…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:54PM

Theatre Forty presents “An Afternoon of My Favorite Stories” by Pauline Adamek

Stephen Tobolowsky has appeared in 135 movies and on numerous TV shows, including series regular roles on The Goldbergs, The Loud House, Archer, One Day at a Time (the reboot), Silicon Va…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:54PM

 Eclipse Theatre LA presents “Something Wicked This Way Comes” by Pauline Adamek

By the pricking of my thumbs, something wicked this way comes! This portentous line is uttered by one of the three weird sisters in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Coming to L.A. this Octob…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:48PM
Thursday, September 19, 2024

Piano Spheres presents ‘30 for 30’ by Pauline Adamek

Thirty years ago, a group of gifted young pianists with a bent towards new music, gathered together to lick stamps. Led by the late pianist, scholar and Schoenberg associate Leonard Stein, t…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:02PM
Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Getty returns Ancient Bronze Couch to Türkiye by Pauline Adamek

The team of researchers and art experts at the Getty Museum in Los Angeles have collaborated with officials in Türkiye to arrange the return of this valuable and historical object – rare …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:24PM

Sierra Madre Playhouse presents World Premiere of ¡Pasaje! by Pauline Adamek

The Spanish word ¡Pasaje! translates as ‘passage’ or ‘crossing.’  It can also mean “fare”, “ticket”, “airfare”, and even “scripture”, “extract”, “text”, o…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:24PM
Sunday, September 8, 2024

LA Opera to simulcast “Madame Butterfly” by Pauline Adamek

Los Angeles Opera kicks off their 2024-25 season with Giacomo Puccini’s Madame Butterfly, starring Karah Son and Jonathan Tetelman, led by conductor James Conlon. Performances will run …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:54PM

Future Sounds of Jazz Festival at the BroadStage by Pauline Adamek

The Future Sounds of Jazz Festival is happening at the BroadStage in Santa Monica on September 21, 2024. It promises to be a special day of jazz music curated by Stanley Clarke.  Beginn…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:48PM
Tuesday, August 27, 2024

City Garage presents a new play by Neil LaBute “If I Needed Someone” by Pauline Adamek

Neil LaBute’s new two-hander play drops us right into a date-in-progress. The pair have drunkenly staggered back to one of the couple’s place to hang out after a night of drinking. “I�…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:54PM
Saturday, August 24, 2024

“Dido of Idaho” at The Echo Theater Co by Pauline Adamek

Nora is a mess. Played on stage by Alana Dietze, the 30-something baroque musicologist is embroiled in a steamy sexual relationship with a slightly older married man, Michael, played by Job…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:24AM
Friday, August 23, 2024

¡Fiesta! “Coco” returns to The El Capitan Theatre by Pauline Adamek

Music! Fiesta! Fun! ¡Viva! Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” Returns to the El Capitan Theatre. See the Mariachi Divas and Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles LIVE on stage as you enter…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 11:02PM
Tuesday, August 20, 2024

8th Annual Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival by Pauline Adamek

Torrance-Based Kala Koa Entertainment presents the 8th Annual Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival. A Celebration of the Small Four-Stringed Wonder; Unique Family-Friendly Festival …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:03PM
Monday, August 19, 2024

CTG presents “Clue” by Pauline Adamek

Center Theatre Group‘s summer hit stage production of Clue is now in its final weeks. You still have until Sunday August 25 to catch a show, with matinees on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday,…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 09:24PM
Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Santa Fe Opera presents “Elixir of Love” – review by Pauline Adamek

The Santa Fe Opera 2024 season has a few performances remaining this year. Located at 301 Opera Dr, Santa Fe, New Mexico, this gorgeous live theater space is open air and elegantly beautiful…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:00PM
Monday, August 5, 2024

Attending the Santa Fe Opera in Summertime – what to know by Pauline Adamek

As of early August 2024, there are 12 performances remaining in the Santa Fe Opera season for this year. Attending the Santa Fe Opera can be a wonderful experience! Here’s what you need…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:02PM

All that Chat

2024-2025 BROADWAY SEASON
Jun 05, 2024: Home - Todd Haimes Theatre
Jul 11, 2024: Oh, Mary! - Lyceum Theatre
Jul 30, 2024: Job - Hayes Theater
Sep 12, 2024: The Roommate - Booth Theatre
Nov 14, 2024: Tammy Faye - Palace Theatre
Dec 12, 2024: Cult of Love - Hayes Theater
Dec 19, 2024: Gypsy - Majestic Theatre
Mar 17, 2025: Purpose - Hayes Theater
Apr 01, 2025: Glengarry Glen Ross
Apr 10, 2025: Smash - Imperial Theatre
TBA: Titanic