Past Shows
MUSIC
MUSIC
RICHARD GOODE PLAYS MOZART
Dec 14, 2025
An evening of musical dialogue unfolds as pianist Richard Goode partners with LACO’s Director of Chamber Music Margaret Batjer. Schumann, writing during one of his fragile yet fervent creative periods, pours a restless inner dialogue into his First Violin Sonata. Mozart’s Piano Quartet in E-flat major is deceptively light; beneath its polished exterior lies a young composer subtly introducing risk into a genre not yet ready for it. Finally, Beethoven’s septet, beloved almost to the point of cliché, feels like a manifesto for community—music that celebrates the ensemble as a metaphor for how individual voices might coexist, challenge, and complete one another.
DANCE
DANCE
BODYTRAFFIC: CHECK-MATE
Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
Four powerhouse works. One unforgettable evening. This eclectic program showcases BODYTRAFFIC’s dazzling versatility with four distinct pieces that celebrate bold style, storytelling, and movement.
MUSIC
MUSIC
BEN BLISS
Dec 7, 2025
Master Mozartean Ben Bliss has conquered stages from the Metropolitan Opera to Vienna and Paris—not to mention standout performances with LA Opera and the LA Philharmonic. Now, hear his “honeyed lyric tenor” (New York Times) in an intimate recital in Beverly Hills.
MUSIC
MUSIC
COLBURN SCHOOL: SMETANA’S MÁ VLAST
Dec 6, 2025
Under the baton of celebrated conductor Kevin John Edusei, the Colburn Orchestra returns to The Wallis. The evening begins with Schelomo, Ernest Bloch’s dramatic Rhapsodie Hébraïque for cello and orchestra. Soloist Sieun Park portrays a modern-day King Solomon, who navigates a richly textured soundscape representing the allure of beauty and temptation.
MUSIC
MUSIC
DAKHABRAKHA
Dec 5, 2025
In a night of spellbinding rhythm and sound, DakhaBrakha brings their self-styled “ethno-chaos” to The Wallis. Hailing from Kyiv, Ukraine, this world music quartet has performed across the globe, merging ancient Ukrainian music traditions with cross cultural influence. Each performer brings powerful vocal harmonies and an arsenal of folk instruments. Together they conjure a transnational sound that is at once deeply rooted, satisfyingly sensuous, and smirkingly adventurous.
MUSIC
MUSIC
A BRAHMSIAN AFFAIR
Nov 23, 2025
In this intimate salon concert, two string sextets lay bare the aftershocks of heartbreak. These works ache with nostalgia, their rich textures shaped by an ensemble of pairs: two violins, two violas, two cellos. Subtly, Brahms embeds his beloved’s name into the music itself—a secret farewell. The concert is led by Director of Chamber Music Margaret Batjer.
MUSIC
MUSIC
THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE OF FILM SCORING
THE HOLLYWOOD MODERNISTS
Nov 22, 2025
The Hollywood Modernists - the Second Golden Age of Film Scoring celebrates the influence of American and European modernism on composers Aaron Copland, Bernard Herrmann, Elmer Bernstein, Alex North, and Leonard Rosenman with music from the iconic films To Kill A Mockingbird, North by Northwest, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Rebel Without a Cause.
MUSIC
MUSIC
LONNIE HOLLEY & MOOR MOTHER
Nov 20, 2025
Multidisciplinary artist Lonnie Holley, an improviser of raw spirit and sound, meets poet Moor Mother, a seismic voice of haunted histories and imagined freedoms. Together, they speak tenderness, grief, and resistance. They invite their audience into an intimate act of creation—crafted live, shaped by the room, the people, the moment.
MUSIC
MUSIC
SETH RUDETSKY & J. HARRISON GHEE
Nov 19, 2025
In a night of irresistible showmanship and pure Broadway flair, Seth Rudetsky brings his acclaimed concert series back to The Wallis—this time joined by Tony Award winner J. Harrison Ghee (Some Like It Hot) for a one-night-only performance that promises vocal fireworks and unscripted magic.Rudetsky, the SiriusXM host known for his deep Broadway knowledge and sharp comic timing, guides the evening with spontaneous interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and jaw-dropping musical moments. Ghee, a trailblazing force on the stage, revisits iconic numbers from their celebrated career—including the powerful 11 o’clock number “You Coulda Knocked Me Over With a Feather”—and breathes new life into classics by Cy Coleman, Charles Strouse, and more.
MUSIC, FAMILY
MUSIC, FAMILY
BILINGUAL SONGS OF HOPE
SONIA DE LOS SANTOS
Nov 8, 2025
Beloved family music artist Sonia De Los Santos brings her joyful, high-energy performance back to The Wallis. Hailed by Billboard as “one of the Latin children’s music artists you should know,” Sonia has won the hearts of families nationwide with her bilingual songs, playful stories, and irresistible rhythms. Singing in both Spanish and English, she blends the sounds of Latin America with North American folk traditions, creating a lively, one-of-a-kind concert experience for all ages. Bursting with warmth, humor, and unforgettable tunes, Sonia’s show is the perfect way to sing, dance, and celebrate together.
MUSIC
MUSIC
HILDEGARD
Nov 5, 2025 - Nov 9, 2025
The year is 1147, and abbess Hildegard von Bingen has begun transcribing her visions of God, at the risk of excommunication. She enlists Richardis von Stade to illustrate these visions, and the two women quickly develop a partnership that awakens them creatively, spiritually, and—troublingly—romantically. Their sacred work faces upheaval when Hildegard’s superior forbids her and her fellow nuns from making music, threatening her standing within the Church. This highly anticipated world premiere marks LA Opera's 17th innovative collaboration with the pioneering Beth Morrison Projects, hailed as “a driving force behind America’s thriving opera scene” (Financial Times). Based on the writings of visionary, composer, and polymath, Hildegard examines the tension between spiritual calling and human constraint. With a libretto by Sarah Kirkland Snider—who is praised by The Washington Post as one of the “Top 35 Female Composers in Classical Music”—and immersive visual projection design by Deborah Johnson, captures the struggle of two gifted women determined to make their voices heard in a world that sought their silence.
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY
FAMILY FEST | DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
Nov 1, 2025
The Wallis continues its beloved FREE outdoor Family Fest events for families and young audiences around The Wallis’ beautiful campus. Food trucks and concessions will be available!
MUSIC
MUSIC
MARTÍN + HAMELIN + BRAHMS
Oct 26, 2025
Our picture of the Romantic era becomes more complete as we spotlight a composer long deserving of wider attention. Louise Farrenc’s Symphony No. 2 reveals a voice shaped by but distinct from her male contemporaries. Pianist Marc-André Hamelin joins Music Director Jaime Martín to conjure the tempestuous beauty of Brahms’s First Piano Concerto, a beloved work that foreshadows his future symphonic brilliance. In tandem, the two pieces offer a thrilling exploration of Romanticism’s expressive power.
DANCE
DANCE
L.A. DANCE PROJECT: GEMS
Oct 23, 2025 - Oct 25, 2025
This October, as part of its two-year residency at The Wallis, L.A. Dance Project proudly presents the U.S. premiere of Benjamin Millepied’s ballet trilogy, Gems, performed together in its entirety for the first time. Created in collaboration with Van Cleef & Arpels, this program unites three acclaimed works, Reflections, Hearts & Arrows, and On the Other Side, twelve years after the first chapter was conceived. Featuring music by David Lang and Philip Glass, and visual art by collaborators including Barbara Kruger, Liam Gillick, and Mark Bradford, Gems blends dance, music, and visual art in a tribute to the enduring legacy of George Balanchine’s Jewels.
LEASED EVENT
LEASED EVENT
WORLD PREMIERE
UNRAVELLED
Oct 17, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025
Art, science, and love intersect in this stirring true story about the remarkable connection between the work of Canadian painter and eminent biologist Dr. Anne Adams and French composer Maurice Ravel, both of whom lived with the same rare brain disease, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), almost 100 years apart.
MUSIC
MUSIC
CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE & BRAD MEHLDAU
Oct 15, 2025
When two of the greatest jazz musicians of all time take the stage together, something transcendent happens. Nine-time GRAMMY-winning bassist Christian McBride and revered pianist Brad Mehldau—friends and collaborators for 35 years—bring their legendary artistry to this extraordinary duo performance.
FILM, MUSIC
FILM, MUSIC
SCREENING + Q&A
DO YOU REMEMBER?: A FILM TRIBUTE CELEBRATING THE ELECTRIFYING MUSIC STANDARDS SPANNING THE CAREER OF CLIVE DAVIS
Oct 6, 2025
Do You Remember? is an unreleased, all-new celebration of the music that defined generations—from Whitney to Santana, Aretha to Alicia, Biggie to Barry—and the visionary who helped bring it all to life. Produced by Mark Ronson with producer Erich Bergen, this documentary offers a rare, inside look at how Clive Davis shaped the music industry. Featuring electrifying film and video highlights, it’s a front-row seat to music history and a tribute to one of its greatest architects.Following the screening, join us for a special Q&A with Clive Davis and David Foster.Produced by Mark Ronson, Erich Bergen, and DJ EarwormAssociate Producers: Marc Johnston and Stacy Carr
LEASED EVENT
LEASED EVENT
16TH ANNUAL FARHANG FOUNDATION SHORT FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS
Sep 27, 2025
Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring the power of storytelling at the 16th Annual Farhang Foundation Short Film Festival Awards Ceremony, the only global film festival dedicated to Iranian short films. This prestigious red-carpet event brings together filmmakers, artists, and cinema lovers to recognize outstanding creative achievements that explore and celebrate Iranian culture, heritage, and identity.
MUSIC
MUSIC
MARTÍN + ALTSTAEDT + SCHUMANN
Sep 14, 2025
LACO opens its 2025/26 season with a concert of classics led by the masterful Jaime Martín. “The Hen” symphony sets the stage with Haydn’s characteristic wit and drama, followed by the Los Angeles debut of acclaimed cellist Nicolas Altstaedt performing Schumann’s lyrical Cello Concerto. Finally, fate comes knocking at the door with the four iconic notes of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5—the brilliant motif that launched music history into a powerful new beginning.
GRoW
GRoW
STAGED STORIES LIVE!
Jun 24, 2025 - Jun 25, 2025
Join us for an evening of storytelling brought to you by writers from our Creative Aging Program. Our seasoned writers will take you on a journey from joy to heartbreak and everything in between in a true celebration of lives well lived.
DANCE
DANCE
GATHERINGS
Jun 13, 2025 - Jun 14, 2025
L.A. Dance Project and The Wallis present Gatherings, a triple-bill program showcasing interdisciplinary collaborations in dance, music, and visual art. The evening features Triade, a signature repertory work from LADP Artistic Director Benjamin Millepied, created as a tribute to his mentor, the visionary choreographer and artist Jerome Robbins; Quartet for Five, a critically acclaimed work by 2022-2024 LADP Artists-in-Residence Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber; and Sleepwalker’s Encyclopedia, from choreographer and former New York City Ballet Principal DancerJanie Taylor, with set design by American painter Benjamin Styer. The program opens with Anthem, a site-specific piece also by Janie Taylor featuring dancers from the Trudl Zipper Dance Institute at the Colburn School performing alongside LADP dancers.
MUSIC
MUSIC
JOSHUA GUERRERO
Jun 7, 2025
The final installment of LA Opera and The Wallis recital series features Joshua Guerrero, one of LA Opera’s greatest success stories. Guerrero began his career with the company, quickly graduating to the leading tenor roles in Moby-Dick, Macbeth and The Ghosts of Versailles. Hailed as one of OperaWire's "Top 11 Singers of 2023," he now stars in the world's major opera houses.
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY
PRIDE FAMILY FEST
Jun 7, 2025
The Wallis continues its beloved FREE outdoor Family Fest events for families and young audiences around The Wallis’ beautiful campus. Food trucks and concessions will be available!
FILM
FILM
LIVE READ: ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING
Jun 7, 2025
Lies, betrayal, power plays, backstabbing, mystery, intrigue, scandal—sounds like a Bravo reality show, right? But this is no television drama. This is the papal conclave: a shadowy, high-stakes assembly of the Catholic College of Cardinals, summoned when the pope dies to elect the next Pope. Who could’ve imagined that so much drama lurks beneath the Vatican’s gilded ceilings?
MUSIC
MUSIC
MAESTROS
MARTÍN + BACH
May 31, 2025
Music Director Jaime Martín leads the complete J.S. Bach Orchestral Suites. Dazzling in virtuosity and nuanced in structure, these monuments of the canon are an absolute must for any music lover. Martín will guide you through this exhilarating adventure in counterpoint and harmony, ending the LACO season in style.
MUSIC
MUSIC
Conducted by Chris Walden
PACIFIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA
May 29, 2025
The Wallis is proud to welcome back the Pacific Jazz Orchestra, fresh from their inaugural season, this 40-piece orchestra is not one to be missed. Featuring powerhouse musicians the evenings’ program effortlessly combines a diverse range of styles, genres, and backgrounds.
MUSIC
MUSIC
FEATURING GUEST ARTIST WILD UP
PUT YOUR GUNS DOWN
May 24, 2025
Making their Wallis debut, GRAMMY-award winning vocal choir Tonality combines melodic harmonies to present concerts on themes of social justice in hopes to catalyze empathy and community activism. Put Your Guns Down discusses issues related to gun violence in the United States. Some of the selections will discuss mass shootings, police brutality, the effects on victims, school shootings, and suicide prevention. The concert also focuses on an active sense of peace as we come together to find solutions toward the epidemic of gun violence in this country. This evening’s performance will feature the world premiere of Alexander Lloyd Blake’s Running From, Running To: A Musical Reflection on Ahmaud Arbery.
MUSIC
MUSIC
A CELEBRATION OF THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC
WITH GUEST SINGERS TONALITY
SCOTT DUNN ORCHESTRA
May 22, 2025
Scott Dunn Orchestra returns for its inaugural performance of the its series with Henry Mancini at 100 - a Celebration of the Man and his Music. Proclaiming the genius of Henry Mancini as composer and songwriter, the evening will feature Mancini’s scoring and songs from Touch of Evil, Peter Gunn, Mr. Lucky, The Pink Panther, Two for the Road, Hatari!, Victor/Victoria, Days of Wine and Roses, Breakfast at Tiffany’s and other Mancini masterpieces.
MUSIC
MUSIC
CELESTIALS
MOBLEY + VIVALDI
May 20, 2025
Meditate on sorrow, forgiveness, and the divine feminine as countertenor Mobley interprets Vivaldi’s rendition of Stabat Mater. Stroll through England in good company with songs by Purcell and Dowland before hearing Handel’s Eternal Source of Light Divine, written for Queen Anne’s birthday in 1713. Baroque trumpet features throughout, including a commissioned double concerto.
DANCE
DANCE
MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP
PEPPERLAND
May 16, 2025 - May 18, 2025
Mark Morris, hailed as “the most successful and influential choreographer alive, and indisputably the most musical” (New York Times) returns to Los Angeles with Pepperland, a unique tribute to the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ groundbreaking album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, accompanied live by an unprecedented chamber music ensemble of voice, soprano saxophone, two keyboards, theremin, and percussion.
MUSIC
MUSIC
VISIONARIES
MARTÍN + BEETHOVEN
May 11, 2025
LACO’s orchestral season @ The Wallis roars to a close with remarkable milestones made by music history’s most beloved and unsung heroes. Be inspired by Farrenc’s symphonic triumph and her fight for equality. Revel in Beethoven’s heroic Egmont Overture and his towering Violin Concerto, commanded by Radulović in his much-anticipated return with Music Director Jaime Martín at the podium.
THEATER
THEATER
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ HOSTS: THE ASCAP FOUNDATION MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
May 6, 2025
The ASCAP Foundation presents a unique double bill of new musicals. Be the first to experience these new works before they have their initial productions, as we celebrate the next generation of our ASCAP family.The ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop alumni Roslyn Catracchia and Peter Seibert will present an excerpt of their new musical Piney Needlesmith and the Road Less Traveled. For our second show of the evening, Julian Hornik, Khiyon Hursey, and Mark Sonnenblick will present selections from their adaptation of Weekend, based on the film by Andrew Haigh. Following each presentation, the legendary Stephen Schwartz will host a roundtable discussion with the writers and other masters of the craft.
THEATER
THEATER
STEPHEN SCHWARTZ HOSTS: SONGS FROM THE CUTTING ROOM FLOOR
May 5, 2025
In the pursuit of excellence, sometimes you have to kill your darlings. Have you ever wondered if there are songs written for your favorite shows that just didn’t make the cut? Come hear an evening of intimate performances and stories about those songs by the composers that wrote them. It’ll give you an even deeper appreciation for all the difficult decisions that are made on the way to a perfect musical – even when it means sacrificing a spectacular song.
MUSIC
MUSIC
The Hollywood Imagination and the Immigrant Composers Who Built It
MUSE/IQUE: WELCOME TO THE DREAM FACTORY
May 3, 2025 - May 4, 2025
Oklahoma! was undoubtedly the first of its kind. In the early 1940s, Rodgers & Hammerstein did the then-inconceivable: they combined the complex storytelling of the typical stage play with the music and movement of traditional musicals. Oklahoma! broke and rewrote all the rules for what was possible on Broadway and opened the door for decades of revolutionary musicals yet to come.
MUSIC
MUSIC
JOHN WATERS' BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: THE NAKED TRUTH
Apr 26, 2025
Ok, John Waters is finally coming clean, so to speak, and his all-new, secret-sharing, one-man crackpot comedy show dares to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the filthy truth. It’s an endless bag of trans-gressive and hetero-non-aggressive twisted tales that will warm the dark little hearts of non-binary brats all over the world. Over-sharing? You bet. Too much information? Maybe so, but airing his dirty laundry makes Waters feel clean. He’ll talk to you straight even when he’s definitely not.
MUSIC
MUSIC
PIONEERS
MARTÍN + SCHUMANN + PRICE
Apr 20, 2025
Traverse the musical landscape of America from African American spirituals to soothing melodies by familiar friends. Witness the mainstage debut of NPR’s Lara Downes, showcasing the ravishing harmonies and breathtaking melodies of Price’s Piano Concerto. Welcome back Jaime Martín as he leads the orchestra in Schumann’s definitive second symphony.
MUSIC
MUSIC
AN EVENING WITH ISAAC MIZRAHI
Apr 17, 2025
Actor, host, writer, designer, and producer Isaac Mizrahi’s acclaimed concert performances have been described by The New York Times as “determined to challenge the cultural status quo and help blaze a path into a more liberated future where few subjects are off-limits.” His one-of-a-kind show returns to The Wallis, bringing together comedy, commentary, and an array of classic and soon-to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie, from Comden & Green to Madonna. Accompanied by his six-piece jazz band, “Mizrahi is the real deal when it comes to cabaret: He’s charming, he sounds great, and he is seriously funny” (TheaterMania).
DANCE
DANCE
A.I.M BY KYLE ABRAHAM
Apr 11, 2025 - Apr 12, 2025
The celebrated contemporary dance company, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, renowned for their captivating performances, and consistent boundary-pushing, is thrilled to present Andrea Miller’s latest work YEAR specially commissioned by Abraham for the company, alongside A.I.M alum and Princess Grace Award winning choreographer Rena Butler’s The Shell of A Shell of The Shell. Butler’s work dissects themes of self-excavation in restrictive spaces to open the mind’s eye of cultural differences and the challenges one may face in operating under, building, and dismantling perpetuated systems or habits.
FILM, THEATER
FILM, THEATER
Written by Tennessee Williams
Directed by Benedict Andrews
A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE
Apr 6, 2025
The fastest-selling production in the Young Vic’s history, Tennessee Williams’ timeless masterpiece A Streetcar Named Desire will be broadcast live from their London home by National Theatre Live. With Gillian Anderson (The X-Files, The Fall) as Blanche DuBois, Ben Foster (Lone Survivor, Kill Your Darlings) as Stanley and Vanessa Kirby (BBC’s Great Expectations, Three Sisters at the Young Vic) as Stella.
THEATER, FAMILY
THEATER, FAMILY
THE PAPER ESCAPER
Apr 5, 2025
Benny, the plucky puppet protagonist in The Paper Escaper, knows they are destined for greater things than a simple pop-up book. In a world that’s trying to squash Benny between its pages – from a wily dancing fire to a disillusioned illustrator – Benny will need the help of a new friend to achieve their dreams.
MUSIC
MUSIC
VANGUARD
FARRENC’S NONET
Apr 5, 2025
A feast of pièces des résistances is found in this program lauding contributions to chamber music by women composers, thoughtfully curated by Director of Chamber Music Margaret Batjer. Discover the hidden treasure of Farrenc’s masterful Nonet and an innovative trio by Ngwenyama. Celebrate Clara Schumann's 200th birthday with her response to her spouse’s Three Romances and a LACO commissioned piece by Gibson that takes inspiration from it.
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY
SPRING FAMILY FEST
Apr 5, 2025
The Wallis continues its beloved FREE outdoor Family Fest events for families and young audiences around The Wallis’ beautiful campus.
THEATER
THEATER
HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES
Mar 13, 2025 - Mar 30, 2025
A mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrives at the desk of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist Rebeca Erbelding. As Rebecca and her team of historians begin to unravel the shocking story behind the images, the album soon makes headlines around the world and ignites a debate that reverberates far beyond the museum walls. Based on real events, Here There Are Blueberries tells the story behind these historical photographs—what they reveal about the perpetrators of the Holocaust and, ultimately, about our own humanity.
MUSIC
MUSIC
iLe
Feb 21, 2025
From her roots as the powerhouse vocalist of Calle 13 to her GRAMMY-winning solo career, iLe brings a mesmerizing blend of traditional Latin rhythms and cutting-edge electronic sounds to The Wallis. Her debut album, iLevitable, was hailed as an instant classic, while Almadura pushed boundaries, fusing ancestral beats with modern digital landscapes. With her latest release, Nacarile, iLe delves even deeper into her creative well, collaborating with luminaries like Mon Laferte and Ivy Queen. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music that transcends boundaries and speaks to the soul!
MUSIC
MUSIC
IMPRESSIONISTS
PINTSCHER + DEBUSSY + DeYOUNG
Feb 16, 2025
Experience la belle epoque Paris in a seductive program with impressionistic flair featuring Ravel’s Le tombeau de Couperin. Feel the heat of summer nights in Berlioz’ seductive song cycle as you’re serenaded by chanteuse DeYoung in her return to our stages. The dream continues with ballet masterpieces by Debussy and Fauré, with Pintscher returning to the podium in this French program.
MUSIC
MUSIC
KRONOS QUARTET & TONALITY
AT WAR WITH OURSELVES - 400 YEARS OF YOU
Feb 15, 2025
At War With Ourselves – 400 Years of You features a text by National Book Award-winning poet Nikky Finney inspired by her 2013 poem “The Battle of and for the Black Face Boy.” The music was composed by Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Abels, composer for the Jordan Peele films Us and Get Out. This powerful new work for string quartet, narrator, and chorus explores race relations, social justice, and civil rights in 21st century America.
FILM
FILM
BRING THE NOISE: THE WILD ROBOT OSCAR® NOMINATED COMPOSER, KRIS BOWERS
Feb 11, 2025
Join us as we “Bring The Noise” with an evening of conversation and performance celebrating the Academy Award® winning composer, pianist, and filmmaker Kris Bowers, covering his musical contributions to the film industry, from big studio to independent to television series to his many collaborations with acclaimed director, Ava DuVernay. Moderated by TBA.
FILM
FILM
DIRECTED BY ED BERGER
LIVE READ: CONCLAVE
Feb 10, 2025
Lies, betrayal, power plays, backstabbing, mystery, intrigue, scandal—sounds like a Bravo reality show, right? But this is no television drama. This is the papal conclave: a shadowy, high-stakes assembly of the Catholic College of Cardinals, summoned when the pope dies to elect the next Pope. Who could’ve imagined that so much drama lurks beneath the Vatican’s gilded ceilings?
THEATER
THEATER
CONCEIVED & DIRECTED BY William Kentridge
WITH Phala O. Phala & Nhlanhla Mahlangu
THE GREAT YES, THE GREAT NO
Feb 5, 2025 - Feb 8, 2025
Marseille, 1941: A liner sails for Martinique with artists and intellectuals on board fleeing from Vichy France, including surrealist André Breton, anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss, Cuban painter Wifredo Lam, Communist novelist Victor Serge and exiled German author Anna Seghers.
DANCE
DANCE
MEMORYHOUSE
Jan 30, 2025 - Feb 1, 2025
A full-evening work by Artistic Director Melissa Barak, Los Angeles Ballet's Memoryhouse is an abstract work composed of vignettes commemorating World War II and in particular, the Holocaust. Set to Max Richter’s powerful album of the same name, Memoryhouse will reflect on both the somber as well as more heroic moments that illuminate this period in human history.