Hailed by critics and beloved by audiences, this eagerly anticipated revival transports you to Ancient Egypt in Philip Glass’s enthralling portrait of a trailblazing pharaoh. Countertenor John Holiday is the titular Akhnaten, determined to lead Egypt into a new age even as his plan to abandon the old gods puts his kingdom (and his life) in peril. Mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce is his queen Nefertiti, soprano So Young Park is the powerful dowager Queen Tye, and Grammy winner Zachary James reprises his memorable role as Amenhotep III, leading the audience through the ritualistic action on the stage. Director Phelim McDermott revives his visually arresting production, replete with soaring acrobats, astonishing jugglers, and towering sets. With a libretto drawing on ancient texts like The Book of the Dead and a hypnotic, atmospheric score, Akhnaten portrays a doomed visionary with all his feats and foibles. Finland’s Dalia Stasevska makes her company debut conducting this tribute to one of the most transformative chapters in Egyptian history.
Ages: Young Adults, Adults, & Seniors
L.A. County Holiday Celebration (12/24/25-12/24/25)
Juan Diego Florez in Recital (2/10/26-2/10/26)
Juan Diego Flórez in Recital (2/10/26-2/10/26)
Patti LuPone in Concert (2/21/26-2/21/26)
Akhnaten (2/28/26-3/22/26)
Falstaff (4/18/26-5/10/26)
James Conlon Concert (4/24/26-4/24/26)
The Magic Flute (5/30/26-6/21/26)
Renee Fleming in Recital (6/13/26-6/13/26)
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is at 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA.
Celebración de las Artes (12/14/25-12/14/25)
La Boheme (11/22/25-12/14/25)
West Side Story (9/20/25-10/12/25)
Renée Fleming & Friends (6/14/25-6/14/25)
Patti LuPone in Concert (2/21/25-2/21/26)
Kelli O'Hara in Concert (2/1/25-2/1/25)
Kristin Chenoweth Holiday Concert (12/14/24-12/14/24)
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2 Pianos 4 Hands
North Coast Repertory Theatre (12/11 - 12/31) | |
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Disney's The Little Mermaid
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center (1/9 - 1/11) BUY NOW & SAVE | |
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Peter and the Wolf
Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (2/28 - 2/28) | |
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Ubu's Other Shoe Staged Reading: Love Alone
San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre (4/17 - 4/18) | |
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EIGHT SECONDS
Golden West College Mainstage Theater (3/6 - 3/15) | |
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Once
Chance Theater (1/23 - 3/1) | |
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A DRUNK Christmas Carol
The Last Call (Entertainment Bar) (12/18 - 12/21) | |
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Primary Trust
Mark Taper Forum (5/20 - 6/28) | |
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Open-Door Plyahouse in Hollywood
Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre (1/17 - 1/24) | |
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