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Interview: Eric Seppala, Star of FRUIT CAKE FOLLIES! at the Hollywood Catalina Jazz Club
by Gavin Glynn - Nov 19, 2025

Everybody's favorite camp cabaret performer is headlining the Catalina Jazz Club for the 27th Annual Fruit Cake Follies! with Music Direction by the industry established Michael Orland!

Los Angeles Children’s Chorus To Present Annual Winter Concert December 6�"7
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 18, 2025

The Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Children’s Chorus will present its annual Winter Concert on December 6 and 7 at two Pasadena venues. The performances will feature more than 400 choristers across multiple ensembles in programs of carols and seasonal repertoire.

L.A. COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Returns December 24 For Its 66th Year At The Music Center
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2025

The Emmy Award-winning L.A. County Holiday Celebration will return to The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., marking its 66th annual presentation.

The Music Center To Host Festive Holiday Programming Across Downtown Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025

The Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles will present a full slate of holiday programming through December 2025, featuring performances and events from TMC Arts, LA Phil, LA Opera, Center Theatre Group, and the Los Angeles Master Chorale.

Interview: Dietrich Smith on AMERIKA OR, THE MAN WHO DISAPPEARED
by Shari Barrett - Oct 12, 2025

I decided to speak with Dietrich Smith, adaptor and director of Amerika or, The Man Who Disappeared, about his journey to present it as well as his interest in Franz Kafka’s story.

The Music Center Announces Fall Lineup, Including JAJA’S AFRICAN HAIR BRAIDING, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY and More
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 23, 2025

The Music Center in Downtown Los Angeles will present a wide-ranging Fall 2025 lineup across Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Ahmanson Theatre, the Mark Taper Forum, Jerry Moss Plaza, and Gloria Molina Grand Park.

From Ballet to Broadway and Back: SWAN LAKE's Andrei Chagas Talks Musical Theater
by Melissa Heckscher - Jun 11, 2025

BroadwayWorld sat down with ballet dancer Andrei Chagas about how his foray into musical theater changed him as a dancer, and what audiences can expect of the latest production of Swan Lake, which will run at the Segerstrom June 20-22 before moving to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion June 26-29.

Interview: Theatre Life with Francesca Zambello
by Elliot Lanes - May 23, 2025

Today’s subject Francesca Zambello is currently living her theatre life as the Artistic Director of Washington National Opera (WNO). She has been in the position since 2012. Her production of Porgy and Bess begins performances this evening in the Opera House at Kennedy Center where it will play through May 31st.

Center Theatre Group Names Snehal Desai as Brindell & Milton Gottlieb Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2025

Center Theatre Group has been awarded a final gift from the Brindell Roberts Gottlieb Estate that creates the naming of the artistic head of the organization as the Brindell & Milton Gottlieb Artistic Director.

#VINYLVIBES: 'The Music Center's On The Record: Vinyl Fair' �" May 17, 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 26, 2025

The Music Center's On the Record: Vinyl Fair is the ultimate destination for #vinylvibes! The eclectic outdoor hangout returns for a third year on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center to dig into Angelenos' discovery and love of vinyl records.

Meet the Cast of JUST IN TIME, Now on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

Performances are underway for the new Broadway musical Just in Time, with previews beginning March 31, 2025 at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre. Meet the cast of Just in Time here and read bios of the show's full cast.

Music Director James Conlon To Depart LA Opera After 20 Years; 40th Anniversary Season Lineup Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 12, 2025

LA Opera has announced details for the company's 40th anniversary season, which will launch on September 20, 2025. In his 20th season with the company—his final season as Music Director before becoming Conductor Laureate—James Conlon will conduct three of the five mainstage productions, with other mainstage performances led by Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados and by guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.

13,500+ Local Students To Experience 55TH ANNUAL BLUE RIBBON CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL At The Music Center
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

Over three days, from March 12–14, 2025, The Music Center will be the ultimate destination for more than 13,500 local fifth grade students eager to visit L.A.'s performing arts center to participate in the 55th annual Blue Ribbon Children's Festival.

THE GIFT Comes to The Music Center Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 23, 2025

For one night only, The Music Center will present The Gift, an immersive installation for Angelenos of all ages that explores deep emotional themes of grief, loss and human connection through contemporary astrophysics research.

Interview: Kelli O'Hara On Her Upcoming Performance with the LA Opera Orchestra
by Shari Barrett - Jan 16, 2025

Oklahoma native Kelli O'Hara won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Anna Leonowens in the Lincoln Center Theater revival of The King and I. She then went on to win accolades for reprising the role in London and Tokyo. A frequent performer on PBS's live telecasts, The Kennedy Center Honors, as well as with The New York Philharmonic and The New York Pops, Kelli is now set to perform in Los Angeles on February 1 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. I decided to ask her about her varied career and her decision to perform here.

Batsheva Dance Company to Make The Music Center Debut with MOMO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 6, 2025

The Music Center will continue its exhilarating Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center season in February with MOMO. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Melissa Villaseñor to Host 65th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 18, 2024

Stand-up comedian, actor, voice impressionist, visual artist and L.A. native Melissa Villaseñor is set to host the 65th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration. Learn more and see how to attend.

L.A. COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION Celebrates 65 Years This December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2024

The L.A. County Holiday Celebration marks its 65th anniversary on December 24, showcasing the diverse artistry of Los Angeles with a variety of performances.

Mostly Kosher & The Klezmatics Come To Carpenter Center In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2024

MOSTLY KOSHER and THE KLEZMATICS have been announced at the Carpenter Center on December 12. Enjoy a blend of traditional and contemporary Jewish music in this special performance.

Lexus Unveils WICKED-Themed Rides for Elphaba and Glinda
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024

On the eve of the Los Angeles premiere of Universal Pictures' spectacular new cinematic event, 'Wicked,' Lexus is pulling back the curtain on two character-themed wrapped vehicles inspired by the film’s iconic witches of Oz.