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Have you ever had a situation where you’re reacting to something on an intellectual level and think you’re secure in that judgment and then suddenly, you’re filled with an emotion t…
“See me. Feel me. Touch me. Heal me.” This haunting refrain is the essence of this iconic musical. Fluid staging, powerhouse performances and high-energy makes for an exhilarating …
Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan and writer/director Beth de Araújo Q&A for Josephine The filmmaker and cast discuss their psychological thriller about childhood trauma, parental protec…
What to make of director and scenic designer Thaddeus Strassberger’s lavish new production of Bizet’s enduringly popular opera Carmen? This brand-new and extravagantly-staged co-produ…
The Emmy Award-winning L.A. County Holiday Celebration makes history with a new date, two performances and even more opportunities to experience the magic of the season. This beloved Holi…
People may not remember now what an impact the tv show The X-Files had in its time. It lasted eleven seasons (although two were broadcast many years after its original run from 1993-2002)…
A beloved holiday tradition returns to Los Angeles with enchanting performances, plus a festive Nutcracker Tea. With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start making plans…
Reyes talks about her new film and the growth of performing arts in San Antonio
Launching their sweeping 2026–2027 season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, the first event – Ballet Festival: Jerome Robbins – brought three distinct programs…
AFI FEST 2026: A Cinematic Triumph Celebrating the Power, Imagination and Future of Film Every movie is a miracle. In its landmark 40th edition, AFI FEST presented by Canva delivered a sw…
Complete season schedule: 1. Ballet Festival: Jerome Robbins October 23–25, 2026 Friday, October 23 — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 24 — 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 25 — 2:00 p.m. Venue:…
AFI FEST 2026 PRESENTED BY CANVA ANNOUNCES GRAND JURY AWARD WINNERS The American Film Institute (AFI) announced today the Grand Jury Prize winners and Special Mentions for the 40th edit…
The StageCrafts present SpookyFest 2026 – Hollywood’s Horror Performing Arts Festival – this Halloween! Eleven live productions and a night of horror short films will haunt The Hob…
Downtown L.A. to Turn Into a Free Arts Playground for Grand Ave Arts: All Access Downtown Los Angeles is set to come alive this Saturday, October 24, as the 10th annual Grand Ave Arts: Al…
George Bernard Shaw wrote Heartbreak House during and as a response to World War One. It was first staged in 1920, and in one scene he has a character decry the people in power at that ti…
If you had told me in the past that I’d appreciate and admire a play about an ex-member of the Westboro Baptist Church, I’m not sure that I’d have believed you. The “church,” an…
It was a packed house at Blue Note Jazz club in LA last week when artist Boney James strode onto the intimate nightclub’s stage, joining his band with a huge smile on his face. Greeted …
One of the things I appreciate about The Road Theatre is that it’s not afraid to go big and try different stuff. Over the past couple of decades, The Road has produced shows about drago…
Bizet’s masterpiece arrives onstage in a brand-new production drenched in Spanish Gothic splendor. Passion, jealousy and some of the most irresistible music ever written take center sta…
Filmmaker, designer, and media creator – Jay Rinsky is an artist whose work sits at the thrilling intersection of cinema, live performance, technology, and audience participation. Rins…
The ancient Greek tragedy by Sophocles has been reimagined to incorporate Aztec culture and language. Ingeniously adapted by playwright Evelina Fernández, we are given a completely new t…
Invited guests were on hand last week at the Getty Center for the private blessing ceremony of the 18th century painting Portrait of Mai (“Omai”) where President of French Polynesia, …
The US debut of Sir Joshua Reynolds’s Portrait of Mai is now on view at the Getty Center for the exhibition, Joshua Reynolds’s Portrait of Mai and 18th-Century Portraiture. Events tha…
Noah Blake directs and stars in a new musical supper stage show, A Killer Night in Studio City, now playing at Vitello’s Italian restaurant in the Valley. Unfolding like a mild comedy m…
Los Angeles Ballet is returning to BroadStage in one week’s time with an exciting triple bill tribute to American choreographers Jerome Robbins, Paul Taylor, and Melissa Barak. Save 25%…
