CARPENTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Musical Theatre West is turning up the volume this summer with its next highly anticipated production, Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story , running select ...

Musical Theatre West (MTW) invites audiences on a spellbinding journey with its highly anticipated production of Into the Woods . Running select nights starting March ...

Southern California’s premier theatre company, Musical Theatre West (MTW) is thrilled to open its highly anticipated 2025 season with the smash hit "Jersey Boys,” The ...

Lucie Arnaz ( Pippin ,  Dirty Rotten Scoundrels ,  They’re Playing Our Song ) explores her life on stage with iconic songs and hidden treasures ...

Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar ¡Viva Mexico! ¡Viva America! Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 8 p.m. Featuring Ballet Folklórico de ...

NEA Jazz Master and three-time Grammy Award winner, legendary saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered figures in contemporary music. He returns with ...

Storm Large Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 7 p.m. Powerhouse chanteuse Storm Large is back with more sultry ...

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 8 p.m. Celebrating their 50th anniversary season, the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company ...

An Evening with Henry Winkler Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 8 p.m. From his breakout role as “The Fonz” on  Happy Days  to his current ...

Allan Harris A Nat King Cole Christmas Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 7 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 7 p.m. Harlem-based vocalist, guitarist, and ...

Paula Poundstone Saturday, December 9, 2023 at 8 p.m. One of the country’s preeminent comedians, Paula Poundstone returns with more smart, laugh-out-loud observational humor. Delivering ...

An Evening with Amy Sedaris Moderated by KCRW host Anthony Byrnes Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 8 p.m. A hilarious evening of moderated conversation with ...

Broadway Baby Melissa Errico Sings Sondheim Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 7 p.m. Broadway star Melissa Errico pays tribute ...

An unforgettable afternoon of jazz that celebrates 100 years of Disney. Pianist and music director Sean Mason leads the house band for the National Jazz ...

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham Saturday, September 30, 2023 at 8 p.m. “one of the most consistently excellent troupes working today.” ( The New York Times ...

Star of Broadway and TV, Terron Brooks reinterprets favorite classic and contemporary Broadway songs in this journey of love, loss, and the hope of a ...

Join us for a loving tribute to the timeless music of the world's most popular and beloved female vocal groupDiana Ross & The Supremes! Experience ...

From New Yorks Lincoln Center to Londons West End, international siren and comedienne-extraordinaire Meow Meow mixes up a glorious cocktail of the subversive and the ...

One of the nations premier flamenco companies, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana returns to our stage with a stunning new work choreographed by two of flamencos ...

From the creators of Oh What A Night! comes a new musical revue capturing one of the greatest eras in pop music! From ABBAs Dancing ...

Since its inception in 2011 by Marshall Charloff (who recorded with Prince on the album 94 East) and the Revolutions Matt Doctor Fink, this five-piece ...

The sharpest current events lyrics since Tom Lehrer. Hollywood Progressive Political satire and musical comedy return to our stage! Featuring fresh parodies and timely original ...

The Queens Cartoonists pay playful homage to two of Americas great art forms, jazz and cartoons, in this wild ride through the Golden Age of ...

Celebrate one of Mexicos most beloved holidays, Da de Los Muertos, with the nations premier Mexican folk dance company, Ballet Folklrico de Los ngeles, and ...

Ann Hampton Callaway is astonishing. LA WeeklyTony-nominated Broadway star and platinum-selling singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway transports us back to the 1970s as she and an ...

Batter up! Baseball is back, and Musical Theatre West (MTW) is hosting a special ASL interpreted performance of Tony award-winning musical Damn Yankees, Friday, October ...

Featuring stars of Broadways smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to ...

Batter up! Baseball is back, and so is the latest production from Musical Theatre West (MTW). Long Beachs premier theatre company is excited to announce ...

From The Wizard of Oz to her famed concert at Carnegie Hall, Judy Garland left an indelible mark on our hearts. Take a trip down ...

Violinist Aleksey Igudesman and pianist Hyung-Ki Joo bring their inspired zaniness and captivating virtuosity to our stage.In this afternoons musical choose-your-own adventure, the duowho have ...

MOMIXs internationally acclaimed dancer-illusionists conjure the magical world of the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts in this stunning reimagining of Lewis ...

"Every writer, truth-seeker, parent, and activist I know is in love with one or more books by Anne Lamott. Gloria SteinemAuthor Anne Lamott lifts, comforts, ...

Broadway star David Burnham captures one of the most iconic performers of the past five decadesthe legendary Tom Joneson our intimate Cabaret stage!...

Vocalist and guitarist Allan Harris and his quartet share spirited, soul-drenched songs from his latest album, Kates Soulfood.From deeply resonant to light as air, Allan ...

Prepare for the most hilarious night youll ever have at the ballet as the unspeakably talented (Calgary Herald) Trocks return to the Carpenter Center for ...

Broadway star David Burnham captures one of the most iconic performers of the past five decadesthe legendary Tom Joneson our intimate Cabaret stage!Through stories and ...

Jazz pianist and composer David Benoit presents an evening of timeless Vince Guaraldi holiday tunes from the TV classic A Charlie Brown Christmas.One of the ...

Cherish the sounds of the holidays, from Silent Night to Handels Messiah, with pianist Damien Sneed and a stellar cast of ten vocalists and musicians.The ...

Vocal superstar Storm Large returns to our Cabaret stage with her sultry and subversive renditions of jazz standards, Broadway showstoppers, and classic anthems.Whether singing in ...

NEA Jazz Master, renowned Grammy Award®?winning saxophonist and Tony Award® nominee BRANFORD MARSALIS is one of the most revered instrumentalists of his time. Leader of ...

Join the Carpenter Center for a conversation with civil rights attorney Ben Crump and CSULB Faculty and Vice President of the Division of Student Affairs, ...

Join social justice leader and movement strategist Tamika D. Mallory for a conversation on how we can create a more just and equitable world. One ...

Live Comedy Performance Celebrating Mid-Century American Life and Style January 30th on YouTube Live....

One of Shakespeare's most popular romantic comedies, Twelfth Night features a love triangle, mistaken identities, and practical jokes....

Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 8pmColleen Ballinger is an actor, comedian, trained vocalist, writer, and executive producer best known for portraying her character Miranda Sings ...

This Stray Cat is back! Lee Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass in the legendary music ...

“Ranky Tanky” translates loosely as “Work It,” or “Get Funky.” This Charleston, SC based quintet performs the exhilarating music of Gullah culture born in the ...

“…bolstered by some of New York’s finest jazz and blues musicians and Redbone’s own stirring voice and commanding presence.” – The Wall Street Journal Renowned ...

The U.K.’s No. 1 jive band The Jive Aces returns to bring on the swing in a show that features the band’s inimitable take on ...

Aquila’s Hamlet sheds new light on this tragic story through its innovative use of movement, design, sound, and superb acting to vividly explore the depths ...

PostSecret blog creator Frank Warren introduced the world to a collection of highly personal and artfully decorated postcards mailed anonymously from around the world, exposing ...

They’re back! With star performances on Ellen, Oprah and Animal Planet’s Pet Stars, these canine daredevils will thrill the entire family with doggone amazing tricks. ...

Spend a rousing evening with the leading connoisseur of life’s cherished moments, as Garrison Keillor returns with his wonderfully wry anecdotes about growing up in ...

Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is one of today's leading traditional Irish ensembles. With high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music ...

Set sail with this classic Gilbert and Sullivan comedy that boasts one of the most famous patter songs in musical theatre history—“Major-General’s Song!” Throw in ...

Humor and nostalgia are the hallmarks of a Robin Spielberg concert. In American Tapestry, Robin and her trio perform fresh arrangements of American gems, interwoven ...

Dazzling audiences for more than 45 years, this Swiss-based troupe transcends cultural barriers and sparks the imagination with its unique, nonverbal theatrical style. Bringing to ...

Harvey returns with a brand new show, her incredible voice adding to her message as she weaves her magic through a songbook that glides from ...

A high-profile senior analyst for CNN and staff writer for The New Yorker, Jeffrey Toobin is an unbiased, deeply analytic (and often very funny) expert ...

The Capitol Steps return with hot off the press political satire and hilarious song parodies that take aim at all the outrageous goings-on—from Congress to ...

In this brand new all-ages rock musical, the beloved Grimm Brothers tale is brought to life with a rock and roll score by Grammy-nominated songwriter ...

With his thrillingly talented company of dancer-illusionists, Artistic Director Moses Pendleton conjures a fantasy world of visual splendor using props, light, shadow, humor and the ...

From the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today, The Doo Wop ...

Founded by acclaimed dancer and choreographer Sarah Slipper, NW Dance Project is “one of America’s hottest dance companies” (WE Vancouver). Known for its “cutting edge ...

2016 Grammy Award-nominated René Marie's style is rooted in Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, and Eartha Kitt. Her soul-stirring music and personal story will captivate you ...

"Be an early witness to Lang's genius," proclaims OC Weekly of Jessica Lang. The award-winning choreographer and artistic director of Jessica Lang Dance seamlessly incorporates ...

The Spanish Harlem Orchestra is on a mission to keep the musical legacy of salsa dura alive and well. After 15 years together, the SHO ...

Combining elements of jazz, blues, boogie-woogie and more, Kaeshammer has earned a loyal international following as a vocalist and piano virtuoso—an eloquent, seductive and engaging ...

Famous for her hilarious insights and outspoken views, Sandra Bernhard takes us on a cross-country journey to find the soul of America through the back ...

Join us for what will be the funniest night you’ll ever have at the ballet, as the “Trocks” return to Carpenter Center after five sold-out ...

An intimate look at the experience of womanhood through the eyes of six women from distinctly different places around the world. Created from interviews conducted ...

The funniest show on earth is back to taunt Los Angeles for a second time! Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty ...