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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.

Eva Noblezada and Wesley Taylor Will Join Rob Houchen at The Green Room 42
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 10, 2024

West End leading man Rob Houchen is heading to The Green Room 42 on Tuesday, October 15 with special guests tar guests Eva Noblezada and Wesley Taylor.

Colburn School Reveals 2024-25 Roster for its Esteemed Colburn Artists Management Program
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

Colburn School has announced the roster of Colburn Artists for the 2024-25 season, featuring five remarkable young artists embarking on careers as soloists, chamber musicians, and conductors.

Review: MADAME BUTTERFLY at LA Opera
by Andrew Child - Sep 22, 2024

For all the device’s delicious successes, framing complicated shots of singers through the geometric slats of Ezio Frigerio’s behemoth set in ways that conversely evoke the opulence of a work by the Freed unit or the subtle asymmetry of a Mizoguchi movie, both the live performance and the filmed version suffer when neither is clearly prioritized.

Rob Houchen to Perform at The Green Room 42 in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 20, 2024

THE GREEN ROOM 42 will present West End leading man Rob Houchen in October. The evening includes hits from musicals such as Les Misérables, pop songs from Lady Gaga, and even his never-before-heard original music. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

THE MUSIC CENTER PRESENTS: A MORE THAN HUMAN TONGUE On View From August 29 At The Music Center
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 23, 2024

The Music Center has announced 'A More Than Human Tongue' art residency exploring the intersection of AI and human creativity, featuring innovative works and interactive experiences.

Philip Chaffin and Tommy Krasker to Present WILL HE LIKE ME? at Coachella Valley Repertory
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2024

PS Classics cofounders Philip Chaffin and Tommy Krasker — who, in addition to running the record label PS Classics, have been a couple for 31 years — will share the stage for the debut of Chaffin‘s new one-man show, Will He Like Me?. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Review: TURANDOT at LA Opera
by Andrew Child - May 22, 2024

A sharp blade wielded threateningly, forced perspective creating looming palatial walls, the rotting heads of failed suitors, and a princess literally shrouded in mystery quickly orient us within Puccini’s iconic fairytale.

LA Opera to Present World Premiere Of Joel Thompson's FIRE AND BLUE SKY
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2024

LA Opera will present the world premiere of a major new commission: the orchestral song cycle Fire and Blue Sky by Emmy-winning composer Joel Thompson and librettist Imani Tolliver. Learn how to purchase tickets !

The Joffrey Ballet's L.A. Debut of ANNA KARENINA Comes to the Music Center
by Stephi Wild - May 9, 2024

 The Music Center's boldest dance season yet, featuring a number of works about strong, dynamic women, continues when The Joffrey Ballet's rendition of Anna Karenina commands the stage of The Music Center's iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, June 21–23, 2024.

Rob Houchen to Make Solo Concert Debut at Chelsea Table + Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2024

Join West End leading man, Rob Houchen, for his NYC solo concert debut at Chelsea Table + Stage in June. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024

The Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center season will include performances all across its north campus including the famed Mark Taper Forum, the iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and the Ahmanson Theatre.