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Prepare for a breathtaking evening of romantic passion and modern beauty featuring Rachmaninoff’s masterful Second Symphony. Swiss conductor Lorenzo Viotti makes his highly anticipated LA Phil debut and is joined by violinist Lisa Batiashvili who will play Szymanowski’s shimmering First Violin Concerto.

As the official State Theater of California, Pasadena Playhouse is a century-old cultural landmark known for shaping the landscape of American drama. In this classic musical two American travelers loose their way in the Scottish Highlands and get trapped in a magical village that appears for just one day every 100 years. The Apple TV+ series and soon-to-be Broadway musical Schmigadoon! is heavily inspired by and parodies this hit.

Center Theatre Group presents the 2024 Pulitzer Prize winner for drama. It follows Ken, a lovable bookstore clerk in his late thirties, whose quiet life is gently upended by a new job, a friendly bartender, and the surprisingly helpful advice of his fully imaginary best friend.

Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear bringing that warm, unhurried reggae energy to the Hollywood Hills. This is the 24th year the Bowl has hosted Reggae Night, and for good reason. There's no better soundtrack for a summer evening.

Two full days of jazz, funk, R&B, and soul to kick off the summer right. Hosted by Arsenio Hall and featuring Patti LaBelle, Wyclef Jean, Samara Joy, Gregory Porter, Robert Glasper, and more, experience the Hollywood Bowl at its most festive.

Experience the world’s most popular opera presented by an award-winning company. This fairy tale masterpiece follows Prince Tamino and his magic flute on a quest to rescue his beloved only to discover things are not what they seem.

Tony nominee LaTanya Richardson Jackson directs this sharp-witted new comedy about a celebrated, broke actress who stages a career comeback and immediately clashes with the new generation. Don’t miss this highly-anticipated show at the award-winning Pasadena Playhouse.

The ultimate, high-kicking musical celebration featuring the music of ABBA comes to the Ahmanson Theatre! Witness as Sophie, a blushing bride-to-be, invites three men from her free-spirited mother's past to her upcoming nuptials hoping to uncover which one is her father.

Making its long-awaited return to Los Angeles, the legendary New York City Ballet presents two dazzling programs of mixed repertory. This historic engagement showcases the company’s unparalleled artistry.

A New York Times Critic's Pick, this live-looping hip-hop musical takes theatre and storytelling to the next level. It reveals the little-known southward trajectory of the Underground Railroad, detailing the pursuit of liberation in Mexico.

Lizzy McAlpine, Noah J. Ricketts, and more lend their voices to the groovy hits of 1969. Joined by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, this electrifying night celebrates the era-defining sounds of Woodstock and the Harlem Cultural Festival.