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Review: OC's Segerstrom Center Welcomes New Tour of THE SOUND OF MUSIC


by Michael Quintos - June 08, 2026

You may ask yourself—is seeing a touring stage production of the globally and generationally ubiquitous 1959 musical THE SOUND OF MUSIC still worth experiencing live on stage in 2026? While the stage musical in its current touring form certainly doesn't offer anything revolutionary or new to the s...

Review: 9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre in Santa Monica


by Shari Barrett - June 06, 2026

9 to 5 the Musical was an enjoyably nostalgic experience for those of us who actually lived through working in mid-20th Century offices, albeit losing much humorous dialogue and lyrics due to the faulty sound system....

Review: GRANGEVILLE Staged to Absolute Perfection at the Ruskin Group Theatre


by Shari Barrett - June 05, 2026

The West Coast premiere of Grangeville is staged to absolute perfection on all levels including the script, director, actors, and overall technical brilliance at the Ruskin Group Theatre....

Review: THE MAGIC FLUTE at LA OPERA


by Andrew Child - June 04, 2026

Suzanne Andrade and Barrie Kosky’s Magic Flute returns to LA Opera with a whimsical fusion of animations by Paul Barritt. The effect of the production is a bit surprising. Yes, as characters are revealed by revolving doors and interact with animations of barking dogs, Mozart’s music takes on a n...

Review: Defying Gravity - An Evening with Stephen Schwartz Flies to the Irvine Barclay


by Michael Quintos - June 04, 2026

It's a very rare treat—particularly all the way here in Orange County, California—to hear Broadway songs and the stories behind them performed directly by the legendary composer himself, even for just a one-night-only event. But that is exactly the gift bestowed upon a rapt audience recently whe...

Review: HELL'S KITCHEN at Hollywood Pantages


by Evan Henerson - June 03, 2026

As substantial as its built-in assets are, the two-time Tony Award winner, musical is lacking in other areas. Book writer Kristoffer Diaz has crafted an exciting leading character, and an even more interesting supporting player. Alas, he has also included a rather perfunctory family triangle that gu...

Review: PRIMARY TRUST at Mark Taper Forum


by Evan Henerson - May 31, 2026

Booth’s deeply sympathetic rendering of a good man navigating a life of crises is 95 minutes of sublimity. And in the role of Kenneth, actor Petey McGee delivers a performance that is as throat lump-inducing as it is uplifting....

Review: ANTIGONE at Antaeus


by Evan Henerson - May 27, 2026

Andy Wolk's production transports Sophokles’s work off the pages of a high school syllabus and directly across the threshold of our comfort zone....

Review: Impeccable World Premiere of HENRY ONG’S final play ASCENT


by Shari Barrett - May 26, 2026

Along with the impeccable acting and Diana Wyenn's brilliant direction, the most striking element of the production is Randy Wong-Westbrooke’s scenic design which features a half-dome representation of a rocket engine....

Review: L.A. Premiere of Héctor Armienta’s ZORRO! by Pacific Opera Project


by Shari Barrett - May 20, 2026

Based on the adventures of Johnston McCully's legendary pulp hero, Armienta infuses his opera with the music and sounds of early-19th century Alta California, including flamenco, corrido, and mariachi, with all performed exquisitely by the 24-member POP Orchestra....

Past Shows

Ben Bliss in Recital
Ben Bliss in Recital
Dec 7

Master Mozartean Ben Bliss has conquered stages from the Metropolitan Opera to Vienna and Paris—not to mention standout performances with LA Opera and the LA...

Hildegard
Hildegard
Nov 5 – Nov 9, 2025

The year is 1147, and the brilliant, pioneering composer Hildegard von Bingen is receiving visions from God. There’s always the chance that the church will...

Family Fest: Día de Los Muertos
Nov 1

The Wallis presents a Family Fest celebrating Día de los Muertos on November 1, 2025, featuring a blend of vibrant activities, performances, and cultural workshops....

UnRavelled
Oct 17 – Oct 19, 2025

UnRavelled is a world premiere play written by Jake Broder and directed by James Bonas, exploring the poignant connection between biologist Dr. Anne Adams and...

Mama, I’m A Big Girl Now
Sep 20 – Oct 13, 2024

Mama, I'm A Big Girl Now celebrates the 20th anniversary of the musical Hairspray, featuring a reunion of Tony Award-winner Marissa Jaret Winokur and Tony...

Sam Morrison Broadway Bound Sugar Daddy
Sep 20 – Oct 13, 2024

Sam Morrison brings his acclaimed show Broadway Bound Sugar Daddy to The Wallis, following successful runs in Edinburgh, London, and New York. This heartfelt comedy...

Los Angeles Dance Project | Romeo & Juliet Suite
Oct 10 – Oct 12, 2024

L.A. Dance Project presents an innovative adaptation of Prokofiev’s Romeo & Juliet Suite, choreographed by Benjamin Millepied. This contemporary interpretation reimagines Shakespeare's classic tragedy in...

Aoife O’Donovan & Hawktail
Oct 2

Aoife O'Donovan and Hawktail come together for a captivating performance at The Wallis. In this unique event, Hawktail will open the show, showcasing their distinctive...

Olivier Messiaen: Harawi
Oct 1

Olivier Messiaen: Harawi presents a captivating realization of his hour-long song cycle for voice and piano, featuring AMOC Company members soprano Julia Bullock and pianist...

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra -- Schubert’s Trout
Sep 28

The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra opens its 2024-25 season with a captivating program featuring Schubert's Piano Quintet in A major, known as the "Trout," alongside...

Ledisi
Sep 26

Ledisi, the GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, makes her solo debut at the Bram Goldsmith Theater, celebrating her latest album, Good Life. The performance will feature the...

Richard Shelton in Sinatra: RAW
Richard Shelton in Sinatra: RAW
Jan 16

The Sorting Room Sessions, the Wallis Annenberg Center for Performing Arts popular nightclub series, goes virtual with six entertaining programs featuring an array of captivating...

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Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Davidson/Valentini Theatre (6/17-6/28) PHOTOS VIDEOS
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