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Ann Hampton Callaway Comes to Pepperdine Smothers Theatre This March


Broadway's Ann Hampton Callaway will perform '70s classics at Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts.

Trinity Irish Dance Company to Launch 17-City US Tour


Fresh off a month-long tour of Japan, Trinity Irish Dance Company is set to tour the US! See if the company is coming to a city near you and learn how to purchase tickets.

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW New Orleans Awards; Voting Ends 12/31


It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW New Orleans Awards; MATILDA THE MUSICAL, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, Ascension Community Theatre & More Lead!


There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards; MATILDA THE MUSICAL, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, Ascension Community Theatre & More Lead!


It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: THE QUEEN'S CARTOONISTS'S HOLIDAY HURRAH at Smothers Theatre


The Queen’s Cartoonists execute jazz with exquisite polish, verve, cheeky humor, and manic energy, recalling the early days of hot jazz in the 1920s and 30s. Holiday Hurrah shines bright and merry with the most vivacious, high-energy of holiday tunes.

BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards December 5th Standings; BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Leads Best Musical!


It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld New Orleans Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

The Queen's Cartoonists' HOLIDAY HURRAH Comes to Smothers Theatre, December 3


Multimedia musical comedy experience The Queen's Cartoonists bring their holiday performance, 'Holiday Hurrah,' to Smothers Theatre on the Pepperdine University's Malibu campus on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 5 p.m. 

THE MUSIC MAN A Tale of Love, Music, and Miracles Takes the Stage in Malibu, November 3


The Pepperdine University Fine Arts Division's Theatre and Music Departments will present the beloved Luciana and Daniel Forge Fall Musical “The Music Man” in Smothers Theatre starting on Friday, Nov. 10.

Sheena Easton To Present An Unforgettable Evening For Her Last Concert of 2023 At Smothers Theatre


Join Sheena Easton for an unforgettable evening as she performs hits from her 40-year musical career. Don't miss her final concert of 2023 at Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on October 26th at 8 PM.

Cast & Production Dates Set for HELLO, DOLLY! at Matthews Playhouse


Rehearsals for the blockbuster Broadway hit, Hello, Dolly!, are underway at Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets!

The Lisa Smith Wengler Center For The Arts At Pepperdine University Presents An Evening With Megan Hilty


Broadway and television star Megan Hilty comes to Pepperdine for a one-night-only performance on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 8 p.m.

The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts and The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour Presents ACOUSTIC ROOSTER'S BARNYARD BOOGIE: Starring Indigo Blume


The Kennedy Center Theater for Young Audiences on Tour comes to Pepperdine with Acoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie Starring Indigo Blume on Saturday, April 15 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Pablo Sáinz-Villegas Comes to the Smothers Theatre


Worldwide sensation Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas will perform in Smothers Theatre at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts. 

The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts Presents Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana in FRONTERAS


One of America's premier flamenco dance companies, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana will perform in Smothers Theatre at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts. 

Trey McLaughlin and the Sounds of Zamar to Perform at Smothers Theatre in March


Gospel and neo-soul performers Trey McLaughlin and the Sounds of Zamar will perform in Smothers Theatre at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts. 

HITTING NEW HEIGHTS With Mandy Gonzalez And Javier Muñoz Announced At the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts


The Broadway stars of Hamilton and In the Heights will perform in Smothers Theatre at 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts. 

The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University Presents Adam Sadberry, Flute in March


Flutist and educator Adam W. Sadberry will make his Malibu recital debut Sunday, March 5, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Raitt Recital Hall on the campus of Pepperdine University.

Pilobolus Celebrates 50 Years with Performance at Pepperdine University


Internationally-acclaimed modern dance company Pilobolus is returning to Pepperdine University for a special 50-year anniversary performance at Smothers Theatre on Wednesday, January 25 at 8 PM. The “Big Five-Oh” event will be Pilobolus' 15th performance at Pepperdine.

The Lisa Smith Wengler Center For The Arts At Pepperdine University Presents Pianist Ying Li


Twenty-four-year-old Chinese pianist Ying Li will make her Malibu recital debut Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 2 p.m. at Raitt Recital Hall on the campus of Pepperdine University.

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