by Evan Henerson - April 21, 2026
The Southland has had its share of memorable Fugard stagings, and the newly-opened revival of “MASTER HAROLD” at the Geffen Playhouse boasts an impressive roster of artists and creatives – onstage and off – who bring this tale vibrantly to life....
by Harker Jones - April 16, 2026
The MVP of the show is the dynamic Oqalile Tshetshe, who has a star-making role that he inhabits with complexity, depth, and grace....
by Michael Quintos - April 15, 2026
Now having its Southern California regional production, MEAN GIRLS - THE MUSICAL continues performances at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts through May 3, 2026. Produced by McCoy Rigby Entertainment, this fun, high-energy, youthfully-targeted new iteration of the 2018 stage adaptation o...
by Melissa Heckscher - April 15, 2026
TEEN BEAT LIVE is an immersive musical ode to the 80s that's a must-see, whether or not you’ve ever used a rotary phone, worn a Walkman, or unfolded the boy-toy poster from a Teen Beat magazine....
by Shari Barrett - April 14, 2026
Brilliantly directed by Mike Reilly, Casey Morris and Carolina Rodriguez are both impeccable in their roles as teacher and student, with Rodriguez’s Susan a true master at emotional game playing....
by Evan Henerson - April 13, 2026
ENGLISH isn’t so much a play about the power of words as it is about the inextricable and very complicated bonds between language, culture and identity....
by Michael Quintos - April 13, 2026
Bursting with contagious rhythm, irrepressible heart, and an abiding sense of community pride, Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony Award-winning 2008 original Broadway musical IN THE HEIGHTS remains one of the most vibrant and emotionally resonant contemporary musicals to emerge from the early 21st century. F...
by Anna Jensen - April 10, 2026
“It Ends With Guinea Pigs” opens this weekend in the Elysian’s intimate 40-seat Vault space. Playwright-performer Diana Gitelman takes the audience on a path that begins with a minor parenting problem, the care and feeding of two high‑maintenance guinea pigs, and then winds its way through g...
by Shari Barrett - April 09, 2026
With a cast of ten actors portraying more than 26 characters, it was bold choice for the intimate theater. But thanks to Perloff’s direction and choice of actors, anyone with the slightest interest in Shakespeare will find the play and its characters captivating....
by Melissa Heckscher - April 07, 2026
DIAVOLO’s ESCAPE, running at L'Espace DIAVOLO in DTLA through June 14, isn’t really dance—and it’s not quite Cirque either. It’s a thrilling, intimate, and deeply human piece of live theater that feels impossible to replicate....
Past Shows
The Music Center’s Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day invites families from across Los Angeles to come together and celebrate creativity on April 18, 2026....
Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA will kick off the new year with one of the West Coast's largest free New Year’s Eve celebrations. Centered around...
Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center is a premier dance series showcasing significant works from esteemed ballet and contemporary artists. The program, now...
The Music Center Presents Black Planetarium: Uncharted Anthologies is a free immersive exhibition showcasing L.A.-based artist Kidus Hailesilassie's innovative blend of virtual reality and storytelling....
The Music Center’s 37th Annual Spotlight Grand Finale showcases the extraordinary talent of 14 Grand Prize winners selected from over 1,600 participants in a prestigious...
Grupo Corpo, Brazil's acclaimed contemporary dance company, will perform at The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre from May 2 to May 4, 2025. This highly anticipated...
The Music Center presents a unique art residency, exploring the intersection of ancestral practices and AI technology. From August 29 to November 3, 2024, participants...
Offering unique opportunities for creative expression to Angelenos of all ages and abilities, The Music Center invites parents, youth and community members to its beloved...
Bring your family and friends to DTLA this summer for five electrifying concerts under the stars on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center! Global...
Bring your family and friends to DTLA this summer for five electrifying concerts under the stars on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center! Global...
Bring your family and friends to DTLA this summer for five electrifying concerts under the stars on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center! Global...
WHAT: DUTCH NATIONAL BALLET WHEN: Friday, July 14, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2023, 2:00 p.m. WHERE: The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler...
Bring your family and friends to DTLA this summer for five electrifying concerts under the stars on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center! Global...
Bring your family and friends to DTLA this summer for five electrifying concerts under the stars on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center! Global...
WHAT: COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET WHEN: Friday, June 16, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2023, 2:00 p.m. WHERE: The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler...
WHAT: MOMIX WHEN: Friday, May 19, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2023, 2:00 p.m. WHERE: The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre MORE INFO: musiccenter.org/momix MOMIX,...
WHAT: PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY WHEN: Friday, April 28, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2023, 2:00 p.m. WHERE: The Music Center’s Dorothy...
WHAT: We ARe Here: A Celebration of Legacy WHEN: Saturday, November 12, 2022, Noon - 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA...
The Music Centers Dance DTLA series is back for a full season of dancing under the stars on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center...
Pacific Northwest Ballet, one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States, was founded in 1972. In July 2005, Peter...
Dance at The Music Center swings into summer with SW!NG OUT, a Joyce Theater Production directed by Caleb Teicher, the award-winning dancer and choreographer who...
Designated by Congressional resolution as a vital American cultural ambassador to the world, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to The Music Center, performing a...
The Hamburg Ballet John Neumeier is famous far beyond the city of Hamburg, Germany. International tours have made the company not only a highlight of...
Catch Sting, Herb Alpert and many more of the music industry's most iconic artists as they pay tribute to the ultimate "music man," Jerry Moss....
THE BRIGHT STREAM CHOREOGRAPHY Alexei Ratmansky A mainstay in the Music Center's dance series, American Ballet Theatre returns with the company's West Coast premiere of...
Combining classical romanticism with a Latin boldness, Ballet Nacional de Cuba is one of the most prestigious ballet companies performing today. The company will present...
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Mark Morris Dance Group performs L'ALLEGRO, IL PENSEROSO ED IL MODERATO, which features 24 dancers, the LA Opera Orchestra and Chorus...
One of the world's favorite dance companies, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, returns to the Music Center for an unprecedented 10 performances. Presenting three powerful...
Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) is truly European contemporary dance at its finest. Innovative choreography, unique staging and athletic, technical dancers make NDT an inspiration to...
Known for consistently challenging perceptions of ballet and modern dance, Brazil's Grupo Corpo (literally translated to "Body Group") incorporates a broad range of elements, from...
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