Founded in 1975 by brothers Artistic Director Paulo Pederneiras and choreographer Rodrigo Pederneiras, the Brazilian dance company Grupo Corpo (meaning “Body Group” in Portuguese) is renowned for its unparalleled blend of popular Brazilian culture, African rhythms and classical technique. The program opens with Pederneiras' 1992 work 21, a ballet divided into three movements that weaves rhythmic and timbral combinations around the number 21. Audiences will be captivated by the musical score’s unique sounds, emanating from composer Marco Antonio Guimarães’ unusual instrumental creations. For Gira, Pederneiras immersed himself in the history and practices of Brazil’s Afro-Brazilian religions, particularly Umbanda, transforming the rituals into a universal expression of humanity and emphasizing the trance-like turning and movement that characterize these ceremonies. “It is the sheer physical virtuosity of the company that is so impressive—the sinuous, athletic bodies seemingly inexhaustible.” —The Guardian, London
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The Davidson/Valentini Theatre (9/19 - 9/29)
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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
Hollywood Bowl (9/21 - 9/21) | ||
Cumbia at the Bowl!
Hollywood Bowl (9/22 - 9/22) | ||
Fireworks Finale: Boyz II Men
Hollywood Bowl (9/15 - 9/15) | ||
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
Hollywood Bowl (9/20 - 9/20) | ||
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Hollywood Bowl (9/18 - 9/18) | ||
Camilo
Hollywood Bowl (9/26 - 9/26) | ||
Anderson .Paak and the Free Nationals with Orchestra
Hollywood Bowl (9/24 - 9/24) | ||
The Civility of Albert Cashier
The Colony Theatre (8/31 - 9/22) NEW MUSICAL | ||
Wangle Dangle
L.A. Hudson Backstage Theatre (10/5 - 10/19) COMEDY NEW COMEDY | ||
Mitski
Hollywood Bowl (9/28 - 9/28) | ||
Bob Eubanks' Backstage With the Beatles, Featuring Ticket to Ride
Pepperdine Smothers Theatre (10/20 - 10/20) | ||
Cinderella
One More Productions at The GEM Theatre (11/7 - 12/15) | ||
TH IR DS
Zephyr (9/6 - 9/29) | ||
LA Opera at the Beach
LA Opera (9/21 - 9/21) | ||
MOURNING SONG
Lonny Chapman Theatre (8/15 - 9/18) | ||
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