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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

A Beatles Celebration by Long Beach Symphony & Classical Mystery Tour  by Pauline Adamek

Embark upon an exciting “Classical Mystery Tour” with the Long Beach Symphony this October! The event promises to be an evening for audiences of all ages, whether you’re a die-hard Bea…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:43PM
Thursday, August 31, 2023

“My Dear Dead Drug Lord” – reviewed by Pauline Adamek

A dark and atmospheric treehouse, a Ouija board and a quartet of hyperactive teenaged girls are the ingredients for this gripping and darkly funny play. In Alexis Scheer’s 90-minute drama …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:04PM

Buddy Guy at The Bowl by Pauline Adamek

One of the most beloved blues musicians of all time, Buddy Guy is returning to the Hollywood Bowl to show us what he does best. Supported by Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, the Blues l…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:25PM

Dance at the Soraya by Pauline Adamek

Experience cutting-edge dance performances at The Soraya in Northridge and save on tickets. When you buy tickets to all three programs—Graham100, Turn it Out with Tiler Peck & Friends…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:25PM

ICA exhibitions – final days by Pauline Adamek

Only two weeks are left to experience the summer exhibitions featuring the works of artists Carmen Argote, Alberta Whittle, and Trương Công Tùng. The Institute of Contemporary Art Los…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 12:25PM
Wednesday, August 16, 2023

LA Phil on Classical KUSC & WFMT Radio Network – Hollywood Bowl Radio Broadcasts by Pauline Adamek

Listen to free classical music online with Sundays on Classical KUSC. The Los Angeles Philharmonic and Classical California KUSC continue their annual radio broadcast partnership, rea…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 10:13PM
Monday, July 31, 2023

“A Bella Incarceration” at The Echo by Pauline Adamek

A complex and nuanced solo show, written by and featuring Ann Noble, is currently playing on Tuesday evenings at The Echo Theater in Atwater Village. The one-act play is set in an infant�…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:43PM
Monday, July 24, 2023

The Industry presents “Star Choir” by Pauline Adamek

The Industry will present the world premiere of their latest opera, Star Choir, in September, selecting a magical venue for this auspicious debut. Their interstellar chamber opera will be st…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:33PM
Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Sunset Concerts at the Skirball by Pauline Adamek

Get up and dance! Groove to the musical stylings of accomplished jazz musicians and artists from all over the world. The Skirball Cultural Center kicks off the 26th season of Sunset Conc…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:43PM
Wednesday, July 5, 2023

“The Camera Is Ours” – silent films at Sierra Madre Playhouse by Pauline Adamek

Sierra Madre Playhouse is presenting The Camera Is Ours, a silent film festival featuring films before and after the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment (1920). The festival has been creat…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:19PM
Saturday, July 1, 2023

“The Ants” at the Geffen Playhouse by Pauline Adamek

What does wealth and privilege afford you during turbulent times? Playwright Ramiz Monsef explores themes of class, wealth, and social unrest in his new horror play The Ants, now playing at …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:19PM
Friday, June 30, 2023

West Coast Punk Scene by Pauline Adamek

Los Angeles has always boasted a vibrant music scene. Some recent female-led groups that are making waves are bringing a new energy and exciting contributions to the West Coast Punk Scene. …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:25PM
Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Dutch National Ballet performs “Frida” by Pauline Adamek

The dance creation Frida, by Colombian-Belgian choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa — with music by British composer Peter Salem, performed by a live orchestra — is inspired by the life …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:49PM

Neil Young at The Ford by Pauline Adamek

Enjoy some classic folk rock under the stars with a legend. The Los Angeles Philharmonic announced today four special concerts featuring Neil Young at The Ford, July 1, 2, 4, and 5. …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:49PM
Monday, June 26, 2023

Quincy Jones’ 90th-Birthday Tribute: A Musical Celebration by Pauline Adamek

Legendary American record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film & television producer, the extraordinary and celebrated career of Quincy Jones spans 70 years, boasting 80 Gr…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:55PM

Movies and concerts al fresco! by Pauline Adamek

Summertime is finally here and The LA Phil continues to champion film music in the picturesque setting of The Ford and LA’s biggest outdoor theater, the Hollywood Bowl. Presentations inclu…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 04:55PM
Friday, June 23, 2023

“TINA – The Tina Turner Musical” now at the Pantages by Pauline Adamek

Experiencing TINA – The Tina Turner Musical a mere few weeks after this iconic legend had passed away proved an incredibly moving experience, and it left me feeling both inspired and heart…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 07:37PM

“The Mountaintop” now playing at the Geffen by Pauline Adamek

Playwright Katori Hall’s Olivier Award–winning drama The Mountaintop reimagines what Dr. King’s last night on Earth could have been. Pictured above: L-R: Amanda Warren and Jon Mich…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:33PM

Tim Walker: Wonderful Things at the Getty by Pauline Adamek

For a truly magical experience, visit the Getty Center for Tim Walker: Wonderful Things – a visually stunning exhibition that showcases the work of one of the most important fashion photog…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:25PM
Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Modville: MCM Architecture reproduced in Felt and Photography by Pauline Adamek

This Saturday, June 24, come and celebrate Mid-century Modern Architecture reproduced in felt and paired with photography at the Bag Gallery in Silverlake. Photographer Deb Smith couples wi…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:13AM
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

LALIFF 2023 by Pauline Adamek

Join in the celebration! The 2023 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival kicks off today and runs from May 31 through June 4, 2023, offering a full slate of entertainment. LALIF…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 02:32PM
Monday, May 15, 2023

Six – the Musical – the lottery by Pauline Adamek

The electrifying Tony-Winning new musical phenomenon SIX by Tony Award®-Winners  Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, is pleased to announce a digital lottery ticket policy in Los Angeles …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 03:02PM
Sunday, May 14, 2023

Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival 2023 by Pauline Adamek

Veronica Swift Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival Day 1 Photos by Greg Grudt/Mathew Imaging – 2022 @mathewimaging The Hollywood Bowl Jazz Festival is enjoying its fourth decade devoted to sta…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:32PM
Saturday, May 13, 2023

SUMMER VIBES: A Season to Remember at The Music Center by Pauline Adamek

The future is so bright at The Music Center this summer! L.A.’s ultimate performing arts destination and its TMC Arts programming division, its resident companies (Center Theatre Group,�…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:48PM

LACMA announces 10 new acquisitions by Pauline Adamek

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) has announced ten new acquisitions for its permanent collection during the museum’s 37th Collectors Committee fundraiser. Pictured above: M…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 06:48PM

MUSE/IQUE honors Duke Ellington at the Skirball & the Huntington by Pauline Adamek

MUSE/IQUE 2023  MUSIC = POWER Duke Ellington, byname of Edward Kennedy Ellington, (born April 29, 1899, Washington, D.C., U.S.—died May 24, 1974, New York, N.Y.), was an American pian…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 05:36PM
Friday, May 12, 2023

USC Pacific Asia Museum celebrates AAPI Heritage Month with *FREE* admission by Pauline Adamek

May is AAPI Heritage Month. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have contributed to politics, military, medicine, aviation, entertainment, and sports in the United States, to name a fe…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:02PM
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

“Hairspray” the musical now at the Dolby by Pauline Adamek

In this bubbly stage musical, pleasantly plump teenager Tracy Turnblad teaches 1962 Baltimore a thing or two about integration after landing a spot on a local TV dance show. A new North A…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:54PM
Monday, May 8, 2023

Skirball presents Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare / Peter Krasnow: Breathing Joy and Light by Pauline Adamek

Two new exhibitions have opened this week at The Skirball Cultural Center, curated by Cate Thurston, and Laura Mark, associate curator. Blacklist: The Hollywood Red Scare explores the a…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:12PM
Thursday, May 4, 2023

Latino Theater Company debuts “Whittier Boulevard” – reviewed by Pauline Adamek

Sly satire and dry humor infused with a mysterious film noir vibe—Whittier Boulevard is a new play devised and created by the company. Making its world premiere, Whittier Boulevard has …

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:54PM
Monday, May 1, 2023

The Hammer presents “Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living: by Pauline Adamek

Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living exhibition will be on view at the Hammer Museum on Wilshire from October 1 – December 31, 2023. Organized by curators Diana Nawi and Pablo José Ra…

SOURCE: Arts Beat LA at 08:06PM

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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
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