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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…
Making its premiere at Slamdance 2025, 'Coroner to the Stars' is the compelling story of Dr. Thomas Noguchi, who served as Chief Medical Examiner for Los Angeles from 1967 to 1982.
Bat Boy: The Musical premiered in 1997 here in Los Angeles at the Actors' Gang Theatre, then went on to the West End and Off-Broadway, garnering awards and making the world somewhat safer f…
"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 multivers…
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…
Well, it took nine years, but the Harry Potter play has finally arrived in Los Angeles. I knew it would possibly be a while before it got here after premiering in London in 2016, but I didn'…
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…
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…
Twyla 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 to…
Antaeus Theatre Company has an excellent and longstanding reputation for being expert with classical theater work, from Ibsen to Pinter, with a particular affinity for Shakespeare. As best a…
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 showc…
'My Omaha' is the affecting documentary about a father and son " on opposite sides of the political spectrum " who find a way to connect during one of America's most turbulent times.
This inspirational documentary tells the true story of a man who has battled through the adversities life has handed him to keep pushing through.
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 T…
Embarking 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…
"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 enter…
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…
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)Â Lower the curtain, the f…
Writer/director Eddie Mensore's Hazard exposes the damage that the opioid crisis is costing rural America, as seen through the eyes of its two protagonists.
Like Psycho rewritten for the AI generation, Renner is the story of a repressed genius whose latest computerized creation, Salenus, functions as both his life coach and dominating mother fig…
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 are…
"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…
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'…
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 selec…
Drink, 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…