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WALLIS ANNENBERG CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

9390 N Santa Monica Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

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About the Theatre

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is a dynamic cultural hub and community resource where local, national and international artists share their artistry with ever-expanding audiences. The campus, located in the heart of Beverly Hills, CA, is committed to robust and distinctive presentations and education programs curated with both creativity and social impact in mind.

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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

Family Fest | Pride
Jun 6

Family Fest | Pride is a free outdoor mid-day event celebrating PRIDE Month with puppets, music, movement, crafts, and activities for all ages. The event...

Monsters, Murders, Spies and Space
Jan 17 – May 30, 2026

Monsters, Murders, Spies and Space features the Scott Dunn Orchestra at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, presenting a celebration of iconic film...

Miles & Trane at 100
May 28

Pacific Jazz Orchestra presents Miles & Trane at 100, a tribute to Miles Davis and John Coltrane, marking the centennial of their births, performed by...

Pacific Jazz Orchestra Presents Miles & Trane at 100 at The Wallis, 5/28
Pacific Jazz Orchestra Presents "Miles & Trane at 100" at The Wallis, 5/28
May 28

Pacific Jazz Orchestra (PJO) presents “Miles & Trane at 100,” a powerful tribute to two of the most influential figures in jazz – trumpeter Miles...

The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop: The Waiting
The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop: The Waiting
May 12

The Waiting tells a story of grief from the perspective of the dead.Deep in the woods of Vermont there exists a space between two worlds....

BODYTRAFFIC
Dec 11 – Dec 13, 2025

BODYTRAFFIC, the acclaimed contemporary dance company from Southern California, showcases its versatility with four distinct works at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts....

Ben Bliss in Recital
Ben Bliss in Recital
Dec 7

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

UnRavelled
UnRavelled
Oct 17 – Oct 19, 2025

UnRavelled is based on the true-life story about the remarkable link between biologist/painter Dr. Anne Adams (1940–2007) and French composer Maurice Ravel 1875–1937), both of whom...

Pacific Jazz Orchestra Presents Vocalist Tierney Sutton and Clarinetist Anat Cohen at The Wallis, 5/29
Pacific Jazz Orchestra Presents Vocalist Tierney Sutton and Clarinetist Anat Cohen at The Wallis, 5/29
May 29

Pacific Jazz Orchestra, led by Artistic Director Chris Walden, caps its powerhouse season with a program spanning jazz, swing, and the Great American Songbook that...

At War With Ourselves - 400 Years of You
Feb 15

Kronos Quartet collaborates with Grammy Award-winning choral ensemble Tonality to present At War With Ourselves - 400 Years of You, a modern song cycle that...

L.A. Chamber Orchestra presents a Baroque Program of Celestials: Mobley + Vivaldi
L.A. Chamber Orchestra presents a Baroque Program of Celestials: Mobley + Vivaldi
Jan 11 – Jan 12, 2025

GRAMMY-nominated Countertenor Reginald Mobley, who sang at the coronation of King Charles III in May 2023, interprets Vivaldi’s rendition of the 13th century poem Stabat...

Life & Times of Michael K
Nov 21 – Nov 24, 2024

Life & Times of Michael K, adapted by Lara Foot and in collaboration with Handspring Puppet Company, brings JM Coetzee’s acclaimed novel to the stage....

LA Chamber Orchestra Features Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins on WC Premiere of Jeff Beal’s Body in Motion for Violin and Orchestra
LA Chamber Orchestra Features Violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins on WC Premiere of Jeff Beal’s Body in Motion for Violin and Orchestra
Nov 3

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, led by Music Director Jaime Martín, features violin soloist Kelly Hall-Tompkins on the West Coast premiere of five-time Emmy-winning composer Jeff...

Trailblazers: Martín + Brahms + Bauer
Trailblazers: Martín + Brahms + Bauer
Oct 20

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s 2024/25 Orchestral Series launches with TRAILBLAZERS: MARTÍN + BRAHMS + BAUER, featuring Music Director Jaime Martín conducting Brahms’ sunny yet wistful...

Circa: Human 2.0
Oct 18 – Oct 19, 2024

Circa: Human 2.0 takes the stage at the Bram Goldsmith Theater of the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, showcasing a groundbreaking blend of...

Sugar Daddy
Sep 20 – Oct 13, 2024

Sugar Daddy, a new one-man show by Sam Morrison, explores love and loss through humor and heart. Set against the backdrop of Provincetown, MA, the...

Nicole Byer
Oct 4

Nicole Byer will showcase her stand-up comedy in a one-night performance at the Bram Goldsmith Theater on October 4, 2024. Known for hosting Nailed It!...

Ledisi Good Life with Strings
Sep 27

Ledisi brings her dynamic artistry to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts for a special concert on September 27, 2024. Known for her...

ROMANTICS: SCHUBERT’S TROUT
ROMANTICS: SCHUBERT’S TROUT
Aug 28

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra launches its 2024/25 season with ROMANTICS: SCHUBERT’S TROUT, the first of two intimate programs in the Orchestra’s Chamber Series curated by...

TAKE 6
TAKE 6
Mar 23

For one night only, 10x GRAMMY-winning a cappella gospel group, Take 6 will be performing Live at The Wallis in Beverly Hills on Saturday, March 23! During the show,...

The Jewish Dog
The Jewish Dog
Nov 9 – Nov 19, 2023

Brought to galvanizing life on stages around the world, The Jewish Dog is the riveting theatrical adaptation of the acclaimed bestselling novel by Israeli author Asher Kravitz....

Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone
Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone
Apr 13 – Apr 16, 2023

Virtuoso pianist/performer/playwright/ producer Hershey Felder returns to The Wallis for a strictly limited engagement of his acclaimed work, Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone. The legendary composer of “Rhapsody in Blue,” An...

LACO Presents Baroque Concerti
LACO Presents Baroque Concerti
Jan 28

Start off 2023 with this sparkling and virtuosic program, featuring soloistsYura Leein one of the earliest known Viola Concertos,Telemann’s Concerto in G major, andDavid Washburnperforming...

INVINCIBLE - THE MUSICAL
INVINCIBLE - THE MUSICAL
Nov 22 – Dec 17, 2022

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts WORLD PREMIERE presents INVINCIBLE - THE MUSICAL, featuring the music of PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO, from November...

The Wallis & Mark Cortale Present Lillias White With Seth Rudetsky
The Wallis & Mark Cortale Present Lillias White With Seth Rudetsky
Nov 3

Direct from currently starring in the Tony Award-winning Smash Hit Musical Hadestown, Lillias White is taking the day off from Broadway to make her Wallis debut.The...

Osvaldo Golijov: Falling Out of Time
Osvaldo Golijov: Falling Out of Time
Oct 27

The highly anticipated West Coast premiere of Grammy-winning composer Osvaldo Golijovs gripping new song cycle.TEXT ADAPTED BY Osvaldo GolijovFROM THE NOVEL BY David GrossmanWhat happens...

BODYTRAFFIC
BODYTRAFFIC
Oct 21 – Oct 22, 2022

Led by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, BODYTRAFFIC has conquered the contemporary dance world with its stunning performers, technical mastery, and commitment to the most...

The Mambo Kings & Camille Zamora
The Mambo Kings & Camille Zamora
Oct 13

As part of Sing for Hopes Artistic Residency at The Wallis, star soprano Camille Zamora, hailed as a leading interpreter of classical Spanish song by...

Ballet Hispánico: Noche de Oro
Ballet Hispánico: Noche de Oro
Oct 7 – Oct 8, 2022

Both earthy and classically elegant (The New York Times)In its Wallis debut Ballet Hispnico presents an evening of dance that explores the diversity of Latinx...

Writers Bloc Conversations: An Evening with Anthony Doerr
Writers Bloc Conversations: An Evening with Anthony Doerr
Sep 29

Moderated by David UlinAnthony Doerr is the author of the story collections The Shell Collector and Memory Wall, the memoir Four Seasons in Rome, and...

The Wallis’ Production of Joe Morton as King Lear
The Wallis’ Production of Joe Morton as King Lear
May 10 – Jun 5, 2022

Following his award-winning, sold-out performance as Dick Gregory inTurn Me Loose,Joe Morton(ABCs Scandal, the legendaryBrother from Another Planet, Netflixs The Politician) returns to The Wallis...

The Wallis Presents Violinist Johnny Gandelsman: This Is America
The Wallis Presents Violinist Johnny Gandelsman: This Is America
May 19

Series of Musical Diaries Features Solo Works, Including Two World Premieres, by Composers Ranging in Gender, Ethnic Background, Age and GenreGrammy Award-winning violinist and producer...

Connie Han Trio Interpreting the Pantheon of Jazz Piano
Connie Han Trio Interpreting the Pantheon of Jazz Piano
Feb 25

The Connie Han Trio, acclaimed for its innovative blend of jazz stylings, makes its Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts debut on Friday, February...

Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery: Two Lost Souls
Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery: Two Lost Souls
Jan 20

Emmy Award-winning singer/actor Jane Lynch (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, ''Glee) and Kate Flannery (The Office) return to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts...

Singer/Actress Sheléa Performs Hits by Oscar-Winning Songwriters Alan and Marilyn Bergman
Singer/Actress Sheléa Performs Hits by Oscar-Winning Songwriters Alan and Marilyn Bergman
Jan 15

Singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Shelea, whose versatile and powerful voice transcends the boundaries of musical classification, returns to the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing...

LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE
LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE
Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2021

In a year that promises particularly joyful holiday reunions, LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, the multimedia concert celebration of the beloved holiday film is back by popular...

ATE9 DANCE COMPANY
ATE9 DANCE COMPANY
Nov 4 – Nov 6, 2021

A humorous and poignant reflection on human habits and addictions, Joy (World Premiere) examines humanity's yearning for moments of elation amidst despair and offers intimate...

MICAELA TAYLOR & THE TL COLLECTIVE
MICAELA TAYLOR & THE TL COLLECTIVE
Oct 29 – Oct 30, 2021

Micaela Taylor's The TL Collective is excited to make their Wallis debut this season! The LA-based dance company is known for their fusion of contemporary...

Films.Dance, International Film Series Featuring Artists from More Than 25 Countries, Premieres WEAKNESS OF FLESH
Films.Dance, International Film Series Featuring Artists from More Than 25 Countries, Premieres WEAKNESS OF FLESH
May 3 – Jun 30, 2021

Two of Los Angeles foremost cultural organizationsthe Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Artshave...

Films.Dance, International Film Series Premieres GALOPE
Films.Dance, International Film Series Premieres GALOPE
Apr 5 – Jun 30, 2021

Two of Los Angeles foremost cultural organizationsthe Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Artshave...

Films.Dance, International Film Series Featuring Artists from More Than 25 Countries, Premieres PLUME, Free
Films.Dance, International Film Series Featuring Artists from More Than 25 Countries, Premieres PLUME, Free
Apr 26 – May 31, 2021

Two of Los Angeles foremost cultural organizationsthe Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Artshave...

Sit Still
Sit Still
Mar 29

Two of Los Angeles foremost cultural organizationsthe Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Artshave...

Films.Dance, International Film Series Featuring Artists from More Than 25 Countries, Premieres Another Serious Dance Film, Free
Films.Dance, International Film Series Featuring Artists from More Than 25 Countries, Premieres Another Serious Dance Film, Free
Mar 15

Two of Los Angeles foremost cultural organizationsthe Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Artshave...

Films.Dance, International Film Series Featuring Artists from More Than 25 Countries, Premieres 正念 - NOW, Free
Films.Dance, International Film Series Featuring Artists from More Than 25 Countries, Premieres 正念 - NOW, Free
Mar 1

Two of Los Angeles foremost cultural organizationsthe Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Artshave...

Films.Dance, International Film Series Featuring Artists from More Than 25 Countries, Premieres EDGING NORMAL, Free
Films.Dance, International Film Series Featuring Artists from More Than 25 Countries, Premieres EDGING NORMAL, Free
Feb 22

Two of Los Angeles foremost cultural organizationsthe Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Artshave...

Match
Match
Feb 15

Two of Los Angeles foremost cultural organizationsthe Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Artshave...

Films.Dance, International Film Series Featuring Artists from More Than 25 Countries, Premieres DADU, Free
Films.Dance, International Film Series Featuring Artists from More Than 25 Countries, Premieres DADU, Free
Mar 8 – Feb 8, 2021

Two of Los Angeles foremost cultural organizationsthe Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Artshave...

Films.Dance, International Film Series Featuring Artists from More Than 25 Countries, Premieres PÁSSARO DISTANTE, Free to the Community
Films.Dance, International Film Series Featuring Artists from More Than 25 Countries, Premieres PÁSSARO DISTANTE, Free to the Community
Feb 8

Two of Los Angeles foremost cultural organizationsthe Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Artshave...

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