On Broadway at Smothers Theatre

Trinity Irish Dance Company to Launch 17-City US Tour

February 09, 2024

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.

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

October 24, 2023

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.

Review: ON BROADWAY at Smothers Theatre

October 14, 2023

With a fresh lineup of new musical tunes and favorite classics, it’s pretty much the perfect Broadway concert show.  I’m still humming “Popular” from Wicked and “Razzle Dazzle” from Chicago nonstop, floating in a giddy haze of joy-soaked musical elation.

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

April 05, 2023

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

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

February 09, 2023

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. 

Center For The Arts Presents Fall 2022 & Spring 2023 Shows

September 09, 2022

Celebrated singer and songwriter Peabo Bryson, two time Rock and Roll inductee Graham Nash, dance companies Pilobolus and Flamenco Vivo, and Broadway stars Megan Hilty, Mandy Gonzalez and Javier Muñoz are just a few of the artists set to appear at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University during its 2022–2023 season. 

THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE Comes to International City Theatre

May 05, 2022

A good ol' boy in the Florida Panhandle in desperate need of work finds unexpected success—as a lip-syncing drag queen! International City Theatre presents the The Legend of Georgia McBride, a crowd-pleasing, music-filled, laugh-out-loud comedy by Matthew Lopez. Performances take place June 10 through June 26 at ICT's home in the Long Beach Performing Arts Center. Two low-priced previews are set for June 8 and June 9.

Broadway Stars Perform Musical Theatre Hits in Malibu Next Week

January 27, 2022

The best of New York City theatre comes to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu for one unforgettable night of entertainment with On Broadway on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at 8 p.m.  

Center For The Arts Presents Spring 2022 Shows

January 04, 2022

Celebrated jazz singer Stacey Kent, founder of the classic rock group the Byrds Roger McGuinn, and multi-instrumental cartoon comedy show the Queen's Cartoonists are just a few of the artists set to appear at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University during spring 2022.

Pepperdine Center For The Arts Announces 2021–2022 Season

August 23, 2021

The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts at Pepperdine University has announced its 2021–2022 season of performances.

Center For The Arts Hosts Jim Brickman Valentine's Day Concert

January 26, 2021

GRAMMY-nominated songwriter and piano sensation Jim Brickman will entertain Center for the Arts patrons this Valentine's Day with his uplifting, family-friendly “Share the Love LIVE” virtual concert.

Center For The Arts Hosts Darlene Love Digital Holiday Performance

December 02, 2020

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Darlene Love will usher in the Christmas season with a special digital concert performance on Saturday, December 5 at 8 p.m. PST. The concert, which was recorded at Sony Hall in New York City, will be streamed on December 5, and will be available for viewing until Christmas Day.

Lea Salonga Performs At Pepperdine

March 03, 2020

Award-winning actress and singer Lea Salonga closes out the 2019a?"2020 season at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts, performing at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 and at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

American Idol Winner Ruben Studdard Announced At The Center For The Arts

July 19, 2019

Grammy-nominated singer and American Idol winner Ruben Studdard pays tribute to the remarkable talent of Luther Vandross as part of a special concert event coming to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Saturday, September 14 at 8 p.m. at the Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts.