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The Music Center’s Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day
Apr 18

The Music Center’s Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day invites families from across Los Angeles to come together and celebrate creativity on April 18, 2026....



Review: DEATH OF A SALESMAN at A Noise Within


by Evan Henerson - April 05, 2026

Director Julia Rodriguez-Elliott delivers a production that pulses with quiet power and a moody score. An excellent cast renders Miller’s band of climbers, dreamers and ghosts with skill and sensitivity....

Review: SPAMALOT at Hollywood Pantages Theatre


by Amanda Callas - March 30, 2026

Outrageously silly and positively contagious in its deranged fun, Spamalot is quite possibly the best night out you will have all year. ...

Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at Hudson Theatres Backstage


by Melissa Heckscher - March 30, 2026

Chalomot's debut production may not be flawless, but it marks a meaningful first for a new theater company willing to take risks, invest in artists, and bring emotionally-driven theater to smaller spaces....

Review: KIM’S CONVENIENCE at Ahmanson Theatre


by Harker Jones - March 27, 2026

While KIM'S CONVENIENCE is charming, the nutritional value may feel more like catching dinner at a 7-Eleven than a fully rounded meal....

Review: SWEET CHARITY! at The JAXX Theater Hollywood is "must see" MUSICAL THEATRE!


by Gavin Glynn - March 26, 2026

Pow Thrust! Bam!! The is the best polished musical theater production currently on the boards in LA!  Musical Theater god, James Lent, took a four piece hugely talented band with only a five piece orchestrations to sound magically like a full orchestra bringing a solid punch to every number!  Crea...

Review: JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR at Nocturne Theatre


by Harker Jones - March 24, 2026

JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is an electrifying take on the last days of Jesus from one of the most underrated venues in Los Angeles....

Review: YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU at Morgan-Wixson Theatre


by Shari Barrett - March 22, 2026

When Tony “accidentally” brings his conservative parents over for dinner a night too early, all hell breaks loose as the polished socialites clash with the chaos and disorder of the Sycamore clan, which raised the roof with laughter thanks to Cate Caplin’s spot-on direction and the impeccable ...

Review: FAIRVIEW at Rogue Machine At The Matrix Theatre


by Evan Henerson - March 23, 2026

Despite its title, its well-intentioned if cynical nod to diplomacy, Oz Scott’s production is a swift kick to the nether regions. You will probably laugh – hard and often, and you will emerge after 100 minutes with plenty to discuss....

Review: DRAGON MAMA written and performed by SARA PORKALOB at Geffen Playhouse


by Shari Barrett - March 18, 2026

In this next chapter, Sara takes on many personas who interact with her mother during her lifetime, each one a standout as an individual through unique voice and movement thanks to Sara's great skill with improvisation....

Review: ALL MY SONS at Antaeus Theatre Company


by Harker Jones - March 17, 2026

What did our critic think of ALL MY SONS at Antaeus Theatre Company?With Miller’s prescient book and under Nguyễn’s precise and fluid direction, ALL MY SONS is another gem in the Antaeus crown....

Past Shows

Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA
Dec 31 – Jan 1, 2026

Gloria Molina Grand Park's NYELA will kick off the new year with one of the West Coast's largest free New Year’s Eve celebrations. Centered around...

Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center
Dec 18

Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center is a premier dance series showcasing significant works from esteemed ballet and contemporary artists. The program, now...

The Music Center Presents Black Planetarium: Uncharted Anthologies
Oct 23 – Dec 14, 2025

The Music Center Presents Black Planetarium: Uncharted Anthologies is a free immersive exhibition showcasing L.A.-based artist Kidus Hailesilassie's innovative blend of virtual reality and storytelling....

The Music Center’s 37th Annual Spotlight Grand Finale
Jun 6

The Music Center’s 37th Annual Spotlight Grand Finale showcases the extraordinary talent of 14 Grand Prize winners selected from over 1,600 participants in a prestigious...

Grupo Corpo
May 2 – May 4, 2025

Grupo Corpo, Brazil's acclaimed contemporary dance company, will perform at The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre from May 2 to May 4, 2025. This highly anticipated...

The Music Center Presents: A More Than Human Tongue
Aug 29 – Nov 3, 2024

The Music Center presents a unique art residency, exploring the intersection of ancestral practices and AI technology. From August 29 to November 3, 2024, participants...

The Music Center's Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day
The Music Center's Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day
Apr 27

Offering unique opportunities for creative expression to Angelenos of all ages and abilities, The Music Center invites parents, youth and community members to its beloved...

The Music Center's Summer SoundWaves
The Music Center's Summer SoundWaves
Aug 5

Bring your family and friends to DTLA this summer for five electrifying concerts under the stars on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center! Global...

The Music Center's Summer SoundWaves
The Music Center's Summer SoundWaves
Jul 29

Bring your family and friends to DTLA this summer for five electrifying concerts under the stars on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center! Global...

The Music Center's Summer SoundWaves
The Music Center's Summer SoundWaves
Jul 22

Bring your family and friends to DTLA this summer for five electrifying concerts under the stars on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center! Global...

DUTCH NATIONAL BALLET
DUTCH NATIONAL BALLET
Jul 14 – Jul 16, 2023

WHAT: DUTCH NATIONAL BALLET WHEN: Friday, July 14, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 16, 2023, 2:00 p.m. WHERE: The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler...

The Music Center's Summer SoundWaves
The Music Center's Summer SoundWaves
Jul 1

Bring your family and friends to DTLA this summer for five electrifying concerts under the stars on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center! Global...

The Music Center's Summer SoundWaves
The Music Center's Summer SoundWaves
Jun 24

Bring your family and friends to DTLA this summer for five electrifying concerts under the stars on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center! Global...

COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET
COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET
Jun 16 – Jun 18, 2023

WHAT: COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET WHEN: Friday, June 16, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2023, 2:00 p.m. WHERE: The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler...

MOMIX
MOMIX
May 19 – May 21, 2023

WHAT: MOMIX WHEN: Friday, May 19, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 21, 2023, 2:00 p.m. WHERE: The Music Center’s Ahmanson Theatre MORE INFO: musiccenter.org/momix MOMIX,...

PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY
PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY
Apr 28 – Apr 30, 2023

WHAT: PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY WHEN: Friday, April 28, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, 2023, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, 2023, 2:00 p.m. WHERE: The Music Center’s Dorothy...

We ARe Here
We ARe Here
Nov 12

WHAT: We ARe Here: A Celebration of Legacy WHEN: Saturday, November 12, 2022, Noon - 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA...

Dance DTLA
Dance DTLA
Jun 3 – Sep 2, 2022

The Music Centers Dance DTLA series is back for a full season of dancing under the stars on Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center...

Pacific Northwest Ballet & Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra
Pacific Northwest Ballet & Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra
Jul 15 – Jul 17, 2022

Pacific Northwest Ballet, one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States, was founded in 1972. In July 2005, Peter...

SW!NG OUT
SW!NG OUT
Jun 24 – Jun 26, 2022

Dance at The Music Center swings into summer with SW!NG OUT, a Joyce Theater Production directed by Caleb Teicher, the award-winning dancer and choreographer who...

Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater
Apr 6 – Apr 10, 2022

Designated by Congressional resolution as a vital American cultural ambassador to the world, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to The Music Center, performing a...

Bernstein Dances
Bernstein Dances
Mar 11 – Mar 19, 2022

The Hamburg Ballet John Neumeier is famous far beyond the city of Hamburg, Germany. International tours have made the company not only a highlight of...

Concerts Celebrating Jerry Moss, Co-Founder of A&M Records
Concerts Celebrating Jerry Moss, Co-Founder of A&M Records
Feb 11 – Feb 12, 2022

Catch Sting, Herb Alpert and many more of the music industry's most iconic artists as they pay tribute to the ultimate "music man," Jerry Moss....

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