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The Verdi Chorus is celebrating its 41st season with a special Spring 2025 concert, Bella Bellini, featuring powerful opera choruses and thrilling guest soloists. This two-night event will b…
"All women are like that…"
Possibly the most sexist opera in the classical music canon, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's comedic opera Così fan tutte is nevertheless a lot of fun to e…
Embracing Diasporic Art: Portraits of Joan Agajanian Quinn at ReflectSpace presents thirty-five original portraits of Quinn made by diasporic, immigrant, and culturally diverse artists. S…
Ventura County's most innovative theater company, the Fractured Actors Theater Company, proudly presents How Bizarre: An Absurdist Evening of Staged Readings for two nights only in April. P…
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 " …
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…
The 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 …
Three 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 a gr…
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 mea…
Global J-pop phenomenon Kenshi Yonezu has been captivating fans all over the globe with his highly anticipated 2025Â WORLD TOUR / JUNK. The artist will perform at New York City's iconic R…
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 A…
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…
