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Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Carmen

Carmen

Oct 17 – Nov 7, 2026

Carmen is desirable, defiant, and driven. She thinks nothing of charming a soldier to escape a spot of trouble—never imagining that he would abandon his childhood sweetheart and desert his post to follow her. But Don José is a jealous lover, and as Carmen begins a new...

Candide

Candide

Nov 21 – Dec 13, 2026

Voltaire's signature satire, Bernstein's stunning score, and several dashes of slapstick comedy—it's the best of all possible worlds. Follow the optimist Candide as he faces romantic rejection, natural disasters, the Inquisition—you know, the everyday ups and downs of life...

Nabucco

Nabucco

Feb 27 – Mar 21, 2027

King Nebuchadnezzar is on a rampage against Jerusalem, unaware that his daughter Fenena has fallen for the enemy. But when his other daughter Abigaille—adopted, though unaware of it—discovers her true parentage, she seizes the crown for herself, unleashing an onslaught of...

Turandot

Turandot

Apr 17 – May 9, 2027

Princess Turandot is famous for her beauty and infamous for sending aspiring suitors to the executioner. When Calaf puts his life on the line for a chance to win her heart, he must confront three impossible riddles—while keeping his own identity as an exiled prince a secret...

The Marriage of Figaro

The Marriage of Figaro

May 29 – Jun 20, 2027

After years of loyal service to Count Almaviva, Figaro is finally about to get his own happily ever after. But when his bride-to-be Susanna reveals the count's lecherous advances behind Figaro's back, wedding plans take a back seat to sweet, sweet revenge. Secret schemes...

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Theater Palisades At The Odyssey

Review: KIMBERLY AKIMBO at Theater Palisades At The Odyssey

by Evan Henerson · August 27, 2026

TP’s production of Abaire’s KIMBERLY AKIMBO, the 2000 play, not the musical, is a potent concoction of pitch-black humor, family dysfunction and unexpected does of sweetness that one would not expect out of a tale this offbeat.…

Review: SWEENEY TODD at The Gem Theater

Review: SWEENEY TODD at The Gem Theater

by Edmund Whelan · August 24, 2026

The Gem Theatre in Garden Grove, CA, tackles one of Broadway’s darkest musicals, Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, armed with every color of light you can think of.…

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Ovation Theatre

Review: COME FROM AWAY at Ovation Theatre

by Edmund Whelan · August 22, 2026

Amid the heat and haze of Bakersfield emerges a spine-shivering show of human connection, compassion, and camaraderie. One of the first community theatre productions of Come From Away brings out the best of humanity (and Bakersfield) on stage.…

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Hudson Backstage Theatre

Review: NEXT TO NORMAL at Hudson Backstage Theatre

by Melissa Heckscher · August 22, 2026

With a powerhouse cast and a Pulitzer Prize-winning story about how mental illness shapes a family, Hudson Backstage's production of NEXT TO NORMAL was every bit as moving as its source material.…

Review: HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING at Broadwater Black Box

Review: HEROES OF THE FOURTH TURNING at Broadwater Black Box

by Harker Jones · August 18, 2026

Political and politically motivated, this quintet of characters offers a blistering two-hour presentation on how extremist religious views can warp minds, even that of intellectuals. It’s a smart, timely, and timeless script that is both illuminating and alarming.…

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Old Globe Theatre - San Diego

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Old Globe Theatre - San Diego

by Evan Henerson · August 17, 2026

The world of Barry Edelstein’s high octane spin on MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at the Old Globe Theater is much of a much, containing much of just about everything...Of Shakespeare’s comedies, Edelstein’s cast, crew and musicians have worked awfully hard to make this merry.…

Review: Immersive Rock Opera DRACULA THE MUSICAL at Nocturne Theatre

Review: Immersive Rock Opera DRACULA THE MUSICAL at Nocturne Theatre

by Shari Barrett · August 12, 2026

Based on characters in Bram Stoker's novel, Dracula: The Musical, with a score by Frank Wildhorn and lyrics/book by Christopher Hampton and Don Black, will no doubt attract fans of the genre and its well-known characters to see Justin Meyers bring his terrifyingly horrific yet totally mesmerizing im…

Review: THE PEOPLE OF POMPEII at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Review: THE PEOPLE OF POMPEII at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

by Evan Henerson · August 7, 2026

Like the playwright, several of these company members are themselves proud Topangans. Performing as they are in the center of town, in quite literally the House that Geer Built, you’ve got to figure that they have a nightly audience who will get all the hippy in-jokes.…

Past Shows

51 total · showing 11–20

Celebración de las Artes

Celebración de las Artes

Dec 14

Celebrate the holiday season on Sunday, December 14, 4:30pm, at LA Opera's Celebración de las Artes. Meet us on The Jerry Moss Plaza for FREE entry to a vibrant holiday market, festive bolero, mariachi, and zarzuela performances, and more. RSVP now for the latest updates.

La Boheme

La Boheme

Nov 22 – Dec 14, 2025

Rodolfo is a struggling poet burning his manuscripts to keep out the winter chill. Mimi is a fellow tenant with big dreams and a deadly illness. A chance meeting has them falling in love, but when you’re at the bottom of Parisian society, every day could be your last. Resident...

West Side Story

West Side Story

Sep 20 – Oct 12, 2025

Somewhere, Maria, Tonight, America... the music of West Side Story has enamored generations, telling a story of star-crossed lovers torn apart by prejudice. With a score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, this beloved musical has cemented its spot among the...

Boston Ballet

Boston Ballet

Jun 26 – Jun 29, 2025

Step into the enchanting world of Swan Lake , a masterpiece of classical ballet that has mesmerized audiences for generations with exquisite dancing, enchanting music and a timeless tale of love and loss. Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen’s exquisite production...

Renée Fleming & Friends

Renée Fleming & Friends

Jun 14

Spend an evening with one of the most celebrated voices of our time! Legendary soprano Renée Fleming will take you on a sensational journey through beloved songs and Broadway showstoppers in this breathtaking one-night-only concert. She'll be joined by three incredible...

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Apr 2 – Apr 6, 2025

Drawing from his early experiences at Lester Horton’s studio and his upbringing in Los Angeles, Alvin Ailey cultivated a profound understanding of dance as a vehicle for cultural expression. This foundation laid the groundwork for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, which has...

Batsheva Dance Company

Batsheva Dance Company

Feb 14 – Feb 16, 2025

The critically acclaimed Batsheva Dance Company presents a shared passion of deep sorrow and beauty in its newest evening-length work, MOMO , from master choreographer Ohad Naharin. The company performs to a soundtrack from the iconic Laurie Anderson and Kronos Quartet’s work...

Kelli O'Hara in Concert

FeaturedKelli O'Hara in Concert

Feb 1

Who else is a bona fide star on Broadway, at the Metropolitan Opera and on television? Kelli O'Hara can seemingly do it all. From her Tony-winning performance in The King and I , to starring in The Hours at the Met and The Gilded Age on HBO, she dazzles at every turn. Her...

Kristin Chenoweth Holiday Concert

Kristin Chenoweth Holiday Concert

Dec 14

Tony winner, Emmy winner, and all-around delight Kristin Chenoweth brings the spirit of the holiday season to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Hear a selection of glittering holiday favorites from the beloved and truly "Popular" icon of stage and screen, supported by the great LA...

Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón

Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón

Jul 14

The 21st season of Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center concludes with a thunderous weekend of performances with Ballet Hispánico. Doña Perón is an explosive portrait of the most recognizable and controversial women in Argentinian history: Eva “Evita” Perón...

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