Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Pacific Jazz Orchestra To Present MILES & TRANE At 100 At The Wallis
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 17, 2026

Pacific Jazz Orchestra will present Miles & Trane at 100 at The Wallis in Beverly Hills. The concert will celebrate the centennial of Miles Davis and John Coltrane with newly arranged works. Guest artists will include Emmet Cohen, Sean Jones, and Jacob Scesney.

SPRING AWAKENING Original Broadway Cast: Where Are They Now?
by Sidney Paterra - Apr 11, 2026

Two decades after Spring Awakening first premiered on Broadway, BroadwayWorld is taking a look back at what the cast of this era-defining musical, including Lea Michele, Jonathan Groff, and more has been up to.

Interview: Babak Tafti of ENGLISH by Sanaz Toossi at The Wallis
by Shari Barrett - Apr 11, 2026

I spoke with actor Babak Tafti who plays Omid, the only male student in the class of Iranian students learning to speak English.

The Wallis Will Host DANCING WITH BOB: Rauschenberg, Brown & Cunningham in May
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026

The Wallis Annenberg Center will present DANCING WITH BOB, a centennial tribute to Robert Rauschenberg, with Trisha Brown Dance Company performing works by Brown and Cunningham May 7-9.

Inside the Kennedy Center Upheaval: A Complete Timeline
by Team BWW - Mar 27, 2026

Since early 2025, the Kennedy Center has faced major upheaval following the Trump administration’s takeover—here’s a timeline of key developments leading to its planned two-year shutdown.

Photos: Jack O'Brien, Tony Macht, & More Attend THE COMEBACK Premiere
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 23, 2026

On Thursday, March 19, HBO’s The Comeback returned to the spotlight with a premiere for its third and final season featuring Broadway director Jack O’Brien, Oh, Mary! alum Tony Macht, Stephanie Styles and more. Take a look at photos here.

ENGLISH Comes to The Wallis in April
by Stephi Wild - Mar 11, 2026

Straight off its critically acclaimed Broadway run, the Pulitzer Prize winning English by Sanaz Toossi, directed by Knud Adams, in the Atlantic Theater Company & Roundabout Theatre Company production, will come to the Wallis.

The Wallis Names Jean Davidson as New Executive Director and CEO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 6, 2026

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts has appointed Jean Davidson as Executive Director and CEO of The Wallis. The Wallis, located in Beverly Hills, one of region’s leading performing arts presenters, is now in its 13th year.  

National Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Jean Davidson to Step Down Amid Turmoil at Kennedy Center
by Joshua Wright - Mar 6, 2026

National Symphony Orchestra executive director Jean Davidson will step down from the Kennedy Center after less than three years, citing ongoing turmoil at the arts institution.

The Wallis and National Theatre Live to Screen DR. STRANGELOVE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2026

National Theatre Live and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present a screening of the National Theatre Live Dr. Strangelove, the world premiere of the stage adaptation of the Stanley Kubrick's comedy masterpiece.

SOL INVICTUS by Compagnie Hervé Koubi Comes to The Wallis
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2026

The internationally acclaimed Compagnie Hervé Koubi will make its long-awaited Los Angeles Premiere at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. Learn more here!

Interview: Melissa Barak and Julia Rivera on 20 YEARS OF LOS ANGELES BALLET
by Shari Barrett - Jan 21, 2026

How did Melissa Barak (Artistic Director) and Julia Rivera (Executive Director) decide on which three ballets to present and how is each representative of the work the group has done and plan to do in their future?

GISELLE, THE NUTCRACKER and More Set for Los Angeles Ballet 20th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2026

Los Angeles Ballet will mark its 20th anniversary with a special season at The Wallis Annenberg Center, featuring a tribute to George Balanchine, a classic favorite, a world premiere, and an extended holiday schedule of THE NUTCRACKER.

Interview: Dawn Robinson-Patrick of FAMILY FEST | LUNAR NEW YEAR at The Wallis
by Shari Barrett - Jan 10, 2026

Here's my interview with Dawn Robinson-Patrick about the Family Fest | Lunar New Year’s inception, organization, family atmosphere & activities, and the youth theatre presentation of The Great Race at The Wallis on Saturday, January 17.

The Wallis To Celebrate Lunar New Year With THE GREAT RACE And FAMILY FEST
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 6, 2026

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will celebrate the Year of the Horse with a day of Lunar New Year programming on Saturday, January 17, featuring a ticketed stage production and a free outdoor family festival.

Interview: Eden Espinosa Brings the WOMAN IS... World Premiere To The Wallis
by Shari Barrett - Dec 18, 2025

The world premiere of Eden Espinosa's solo concert Woman Is… brings her back to Los Angeles, promising to blend Broadway spirit with a pop edge, and a glimmer of holiday magic.

Scott Dunn Orchestra Will Present THOSE FABULOUS FILMS OF THE SEVENTIES At The Wallis
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 18, 2025

The Scott Dunn Orchestra will present Those Fabulous Films of the Seventies at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. The concert features music from iconic 1970s films by composers including John Williams, Ennio Morricone, and Jerry Goldsmith. The performance is part of the orchestra’s inaugural season at the Wallis.

Tonality To Present JUST ME At The Wallis Annenberg Center
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts will present JUST ME, featuring GRAMMY Award–winning choral ensemble TONALITY. The performance continues the partnership between TONALITY and The Wallis.

Review: BODYTRAFFIC: CHECK-MATE Dazzled at The Wallis
by Shari Barrett - Dec 14, 2025

The four pieces performed during BODYTRAFFIC: Check-Mate highlighted the dance company’s technical prowess and ability to masterfully embody diverse choreography styles via their dazzling versatility.

Photos: Opening Night Red Carpet and After Party of TINSELCOLOR: HOLIDAY SOUNDTRACKS At CineVita
by Lily Lim - Dec 8, 2025

Opening Night and after party photos from TINSELCOLOR: HOLIDAY SOUNDRACKS, hosted by global pop icon Joey McIntyre.