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Surprises have become unsurprising! Our tumultuous times disorient us and division has jaded us.

Next up for the Celebration Theatre, in association with the Los Angeles LGBT Center, a new look at William Finn and James Lapine’s A New Brain opening May 6, 2023 (with previews beginning April 29th) at the Davidson/Valentini Theatre.

​​​​​​​Get Lit - Words Ignite, the Los Angeles-based educational nonprofit whose mission is to increase literacy, empower youth, and energize communities through poetry and visual media will hold their 12th annual Classic Poetry Slam Finals on April 22, 2023.

The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will host the 30th Anniversary of its Sistas Are Doin' It For Themselves Short Film Showcase and Virtual Film Festival.

What did our critic think of 1776 at Ahmanson Theatre? In contemporary theater - as in life - optics matter.

In celebration of the Pageant of the Masters' 90th anniversary this summer and World Art Day on Saturday, April 15, the Festival of Arts is pleased to announce the debut of an all new virtual exhibit, the Gallery of Living Art.

The Group Rep presents “The Laramie Project” written by Moises Kaufman, Ms.

Director Anna Moskowitz and Executive Producer Zoe Brown have announced their local production of Gruesome Playground Injuries, a thought-provoking play that explores the complexities of human relationships and the scars that bind us together.

The new North American tour of Tony Award-winning Hairspray lands in Southern California, first at Segerstrom in Costa Mesa April 18th though April 30th, and then at the Dolby in Hollywood May 5th through May 21st.

DC In Concert, an all-new global touring film concert series presented by TCG Entertainment and Warner Bros.

Every year on Mother's Day, 'MOMentum Place' creates a fantastical world of aerial and circus performers, dancers and musicians in the rustic outdoor amphitheater at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum.

The Fountain Theatre will continue its 'Intermezzo: Chamber Music at the Fountain' bi-monthly series, curated by vioIinist/violist Connie Kupka.

'Don't be afraid of that floor, hammer it!' Odyssey Theatre Ensemble and Fishamble: The New Play Company in association with Solas Nua will present writer/performer Margaret Mc Auliffe in The Humours of Bandon, an award-winning coming-of-age story for anyone who had a childhood passion that threaten

A Noise Within has announced an eclectic six-play 2023-24 season sponsored by the S.

The world premiere of Jack Craddock is Having a Party, a new comedy by Harrison Harvey, has been set to play nine performances only at Moving Arts Theatre beginning Friday, May 12, at 8pm.

The Festival of Arts Fine Art Show in Laguna Beach will be opening its doors this summer on July 5, 2023; however, patrons will have an opportunity to get a sneak peek of the artwork of many first-time Festival exhibitors at Fresh Faces 2023.

Bermudez Projects has announced No Parking on PalomaresBLVD, the debut solo exhibition by its newest artist, Francisco Palomares, one of today's most exciting emerging Chicano artists.

​​​​​​​Pacific Opera Project (POP) returns to one of its most beloved outdoor venues for W.

Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced its next production, the West Coast premiere of Missed Opportunities by Jillian Leff — which will be presented in Sawyer's Playhouse (the company's second stage).

Get ready to laugh and be inspired at “PARTY ON!” the latest stand-up show from the inclusive comedy club, The Crow, in Santa Monica.

Bradley Bredeweg's Shadowgraph Entertainment brings back the acclaimed smash hit,  SCISSORHANDS: A Musical Homage Concert Reunion for a two-night reunion concert event at The  Bourbon Room June 12th and 13th at 8pm.

To celebrate the vibrancy and diversity of Los Angeles, nurture lifelong learning and human connection, and connect audiences with artists that are working at the highest levels of their own experience and craft, Center Theatre Group will host a variety of events tied to the direct-from-Broadway run

Pasadena Playhouse presents its 50th anniversary production of A Little Night Music which will extend through Sunday, May 28.

For the 124th Kritzerland show, it's a very personal tribute to the late and great Stephen Sondheim.

Gibney, the New York City based dance and social justice organization, presents the World Premiere of Kazunori Kumagai's Tap Into the Light May 11 – 13 at Gibney: Agnes Varis Performing Arts Center.