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The Ebell of LA will kick off LA Voices: Sundays at The Ebell, its new, monthly series spotlighting artists, scholars, creatives and thought leaders from Los Angeles, with its annual Community Open House on Sunday, September 15.

Kentwood Players next production, MISERY by William Goldman, based on the novel by Stephen King, opens in two weeks!

The LA Phil has announced the return of its beloved Neighborhood Concerts this September, bringing an evening of classical music that celebrates tradition and innovation in collaboration with community venues in Southeast Los Angeles and Lafayette Park.

The Brand Associates Dance Series, a beloved cultural tradition that began in the 1960s, is now accepting applications for its 2025 season.

Geffen Playhouse revealed its selection of LA-based writers to participate in the 2024/2025 cycle of The Writers’ Room.

Blood/Love, an all-original vampire rock popera, will debut at The Crimson with twenty-five songs exploring themes of love, friendship, heartbreak, and redemption.

Long Beach Symphony will present a special performance featuring America's Beach Boys Experience as part of its 90th season celebration.

Jaxx Theatricals will present RENT as the next show in its 18 Year Anniversary season.

Colburn School has announced its 2024–25 season featuring a range of performances, including classical music, jazz, and dance.

Contemporary music ensemble Wild Up, which has premiered hundreds of new works since its inception and engaged audiences across the country with its fresh take on classical music, will present the first of two programs in its L.

Following a very successful production of Plenty of Heart, Plenty of Hope at The Wallis, MUSE/IQUE is presenting Freedom at The Moulin Rouge: A Las Vegas Civil Rights Story at The Huntington August 27th and 28th, and at the Skirball Cultural Center September 4th and 5th.

Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has revealed the first mainstage production of the 2024–25 season, the world premiere of The Polycule: A Comedy of Manners by Jillian Blevins.

Odyssey Theatre Ensemble will bring back Polish American actor and director Marek Probosz for a limited, two-performance engagement of Norwid’s Return (Powrót Norwida).

REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL, featuring book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney, lyrics by Kevin Murphy, music by Dan Studney, musical direction by David Lamoureux, direction and choreography by Spencer Liff, is extending one last time.

THE BROTHERS SIZE, a heart-rending, music-suffused three-hander exploring the strength and limits of fraternal bonds, is being staged in the Geffen’s smaller Audrey Skirball Kenis Theatre, where it fits beautifully.

Irina Maleeva has developed her own TV series 'Sunny's Closet' written and directed by Carlyle King.

Up next for IAMA, John Lavelle’s The Very Best People opening October 5, 2024, at Atwater Village (with previews September 29th through October 4th).

Morgan will appear alongside Norm Lewis and Principal Pops Conductor Michael Feinstein for the Pasadena POPS Season Closing Concert, Oscar Meets Tony (see below for show details).

Calling all military veteran screenwriters! Arts Up! LA is launching its inaugural Veteran Short Film Project in conjunction with Veterans Empowerment Theatre offering a unique opportunity for military veterans who are passionate about storytelling and filmmaking.

Drag icon and award-winning singer and comedienne Varla Jean Merman will return to Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood with her new show The Errors Tour for two performances only on Tuesday, October 8, and Wednesday, October 9, at 8:30pm.

North Coast Repertory Theatre will begin Season 43 with Arthur Miller’s explosive masterpiece, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE.

The Fountain Theatre will present the U.

Honor Bound is the third in a trilogy of fact-based plays about Elizabeth Evelyn Wright, the 19th Century American humanitarian and educator of Black and Cherokee heritage who founded several schools for Black children as well as the Denmark Industrial Institute (later known as Voorhees College a Hi

Legendary radio personality Phil Hendrie will perform live on stage at Theatre West to make you laugh as he portrays several of his memorable characters, unburdening themselves as they navigate life's rocky roads.

The Andrés y María Cárdenas Family Foundation has announced the return of LA Tequila Fest on September 7 at LA Center Studios, uniting tequila enthusiasts for a day of celebration and flavors.