THEATER
THEATER
2025/2026 SEASON
MUSIC, THEATER
MUSIC, THEATER
BROADWAY @ THE WALLIS
The newest installment of The Wallis' acclaimed Broadway @ The Wallis concert series returns for the 2025/2026 Season. These evenings bring Broadway powerhouses to us in concert and are often specially curated by SiriusXM Radio star Seth Rudetsky or powerhouse theatrical producer Mark Cortale, promise a seamless mix of intimate behind-the-scenes stories and music from our guests’ careers. Past featured artists include Jeremy Jordan, Lillias White, Stephanie J. Block, Sarah Silverman, and many more Broadway stars.
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
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
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.
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
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.
LEASED EVENT
LEASED EVENT
SOUL OF THE HOLIDAYS
Dec 15, 2025
When the Eaton Fire tragedy struck the residents of Altadena and Pasadena, we came together with the "SOUL OF THE HOLIDAYS"...Celebrating the sounds of Motor City, soul and Gospel in support of the Black LA Relief & Recovery Fund.
FILM, THEATER
FILM, THEATER
with special live introduction by Bill Pullman
ALL MY SONS
Dec 16, 2025
America, 1947. Despite hard choices and even harder knocks, Joe and Kate Keller are a success story. They have built a home, raised two sons and established a thriving business.But nothing lasts forever, and long buried truths are forced to the surface and the price of their American dream is laid bare.Jeremy Herrin directs an all star cast including Academy Award-winner Sally Field and Bill Pullman in Arthur Miller’s blistering drama.
GRoW
GRoW
STAGED STORIES LIVE!
Dec 17, 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.
MUSIC
MUSIC
WORLD PREMIERE
WOMAN IS...EDEN ESPINOSA
Dec 19, 2025
In a night of soaring vocals and raw emotion, Tony and Emmy Nominated artist Eden Espinosa takes the stage at The Wallis with Woman Is… Eden Espinosa—a bold, genre-blurring concert that blends Broadway spirit, pop edge, and a glimmer of holiday magic.Best known for her powerhouse turns as Elphaba in Wicked, Maureen in Rent, and Tamara de Lempicka in Lempicka, Espinosa now steps into the spotlight as herself—an artist in full bloom.
FILM
FILM
FILM INDEPENDENT PRESENTS @ THE WALLIS
The Wallis continues its partnership with Film Independent! Join us for a series of exciting events all season long, including exclusive screenings, live readings with stellar casts, and conversations with award-winning film actors, directors, composers, and producers. Past events have featured the likes of Guillermo del Toro, Andrew Garfield, Mary McCartney, Seth Meyers, Molly Shannon, Patrick Stewart, Donald Glover, and many more.
FILM
FILM
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE @ THE WALLIS
Experience the magic of London's West End from the heart of Beverly Hills as National Theatre Live returns to The Wallis for the 2025/2026 Season. This acclaimed series brings the best of British theater to the big screen, featuring high-definition films of world-class productions—from timeless classics to groundbreaking new works. Each screening offers audiences a front-row seat to stellar performances by renowned actors, captured live from Britain's most exciting stages.
MUSIC
MUSIC
JUST ME
Jan 10, 2026
With open-hearted singing and fearless honesty, GRAMMY-winning vocal ensemble TONALITY returns to The Wallis with Just Me—a powerful evening of music centered on the lived experiences of transgender and non-binary individuals. Under the direction of Dr. Alexander Lloyd Blake, the LA-based chorus transforms the concert stage into a space of solidarity. Through original works and soulful arrangements, Just Me celebrates the resilience of our non-binary and trans community. It confronts the injustices they continue to face, and invites us to listen.
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY
FAMILY FEST | LUNAR NEW YEAR
Jan 17, 2026
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!
THEATER, FAMILY
THEATER, FAMILY
THE STORY OF THE CHINESE ZODIAC
THE GREAT RACE
Jan 17, 2026
The show weaves a family celebration with a retelling of one of the most beloved tales in Chinese folklore. Through traditional Chinese movement, music, and martial arts, learn how each animal earned its place in the Chinese Zodiac.
MUSIC
MUSIC
THOSE FABULOUS FILMS OF THE SEVENTIES
MONSTERS, MURDERS, SPIES, AND SPACE
Jan 17, 2026
Join the Scott Dunn Orchestra on this deep dive into the iconic films of the 70’s such as Star Wars, The Godfather (I&II), Chinatown, The Sting, Diamonds are Forever, Chinatown, Taxi Driver, and Murder on the Orient Express. The evening will feature music by Jerry Goldsmith, Michel Legrand, Marvin Hamlisch, David Shire, Richard Rodney Bennett, John Barry, Nina Rota, and John Williams during this concert of Hollywood’s third musical Golden Age.
MUSIC
MUSIC
BACH + RAMEAU + HANTAÏ
Jan 18, 2026
Harpsichordist Pierre Hantaï masterfully draws us into a world of Baroque opulence. The selected works highlight the era’s elegance and ingenuity, beginning with the dramatic sweep of Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s Symphony in B-minor and the virtuosic interplay of his father Johann Sebastian Bach’s Brandenburg Concerto No. 5. The second half shifts the lens to France, where Leclair’s D major Concerto balances restraint and expressiveness. Rameau—ever the dramatist—draws back the curtain on the theatrical imagination of the French Baroque, where mythology and human complexity intertwine.
MUSIC, COMEDY
MUSIC, COMEDY
MARGARET CHO: CHOLIGARCHY
Jan 23, 2026
A pioneer amongst women in comedy, Margaret doesn’t take anything for granted as she continues to tackle difficult subjects with sensitivity and her razor sharp insight with her takes on addiction, abuse, activism and Asianness. It's all about the politics of disgust and what is disgusting about politics. Margaret has received many rave reviews for her live shows with the Chicago Tribune saying “Be it on-screen (“30 Rock,” “Drop Dead Diva”) or on stage, Margaret Cho has been one of the most exciting, unpredictable stand-up comics working for some time, and that hasn’t changed. If anything, the Asian-American female comedian’s voice has become more valuable than ever, given today’s social climate, and Cho’s material remains just as compelling, thanks in part to—and sometimes in spite of—her unapologetic delivery.”
MUSIC
MUSIC
AROOJ AFTAB
Jan 24, 2026
A voice of limitless depth, Arooj Aftab transforms stillness into song, weaving together jazz, ambient soundscapes, and centuries-old ghazals into something wholly her own. Declared “the coolest rock star in the world right now” by UNCUT, she continues to redefine genre, risk, and beauty.
DANCE
DANCE
CELEBRATING OUR PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE: 20 YEARS OF LOS ANGELES BALLET
Jan 29, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026
For nearly 20 years, the Los Angeles Ballet has captivated the City of Angels with its daring creativity, elegance, and breathtaking artistry. Now, LAB prepares for this milestone with a triple bill of iconic works and undaunted new beginnings, all brimming with heart and playfulness.
MUSIC
MUSIC
SIGNS OF LIFE
CHEYENNE JACKSON
Feb 5, 2026
Emmy and GRAMMY- nominated luminary Cheyenne Jackson brings his infectious charm and powerhouse vocals to the stage with Signs of Life, a musical meditation on art, love, fatherhood, and the cosmic twists that have shaped his remarkable path. In Signs of Life, Cheyenne invites audiences on a deeply personal and uproariously funny exploration of the universe’s subtle cues. The evening features music spanning Sam Cooke and Elvis Presley to Lady Gaga and Chappell Roan to Cheyenne’s own song “Ok” about his father’s unconditional love for his gay son. From toe-tapping melodies to saucy showbiz anecdotes, prepare for an unforgettable journey filled with whimsy, laughter, and the sheer joy of a perfectly imperfect night of shared experience.
MUSIC
MUSIC
RICKIE LEE JONES
Feb 6, 2026 - Feb 7, 2026
Rickie Lee Jones makes her Wallis debut with a voice that has transcended genres for over four decades. A two-time GRAMMY award winner and one of the most original artists of her era, she has been hailed as “the premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation” (The New Yorker) and dubbed “The Duchess of Coolsville” (Time).
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MUSIC
MARTÍN + SAY + BEETHOVEN
Feb 15, 2026
On Valentine’s weekend, LACO offers a tale of passion and intrigue, told through Fauré’s hauntingly beautiful score to the play Pelléas et Mélisande. The evening begins with a jolt of the contemporary: the world premiere of Michael Abels’s Concerto for Orchestra, bursting with Abels’s characteristic energy and color. Award-winning performer Fazil Say closes the program with Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto, where Classical restraint gives way to Romantic turbulence—a work that, even after two centuries, still feels urgent and unsettled.
DANCE
DANCE
COMPAGNIE HERVÉ KOUBI: SOL INVICTUS
Feb 19, 2026 - Feb 21, 2026
With their show Sol Invictus, Compagnie Hervé Koubi delivers a breathtaking baroque dreamscape. Muscular and sublime, the dancers move through light and shadow, echoing the chiaroscuro of Caravaggio and the raw physicality of street dance.
MUSIC
MUSIC
FAUST + SOUSA + MENDELSSOHN
Mar 12, 2026
Guest conductor Dinis Sousa leads a program of transformation and artistry, bridging tradition and innovation. LACO Composer-in-Residence Huang Ruo makes his much-anticipated debut with The Tipping Point, a meditation on nature’s beauty and fragility. Violinist Isabelle Faust, celebrated for her profound interpretations, brings lyricism and depth to Schumann’s soul-stirring Violin Concerto. The journey concludes with the radiant energy of Mendelssohn’s “Italian” Symphony, a vibrant celebration of life and movement.
MUSIC
MUSIC
MUSE/IQUE @ THE WALLIS
MUSE/IQUE brings its one-of-a-kind blend of music, cultural exploration, and storytelling back to The Wallis for the 2025/2026 Season. Under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director Rachael Worby, MUSE/IQUE crafts immersive experiences that cross genres and eras, illuminating the transformative power of the arts. Each performance is a curated journey, uniting diverse artists and audiences in a celebration of creativity and community.
THEATER
THEATER
ENGLISH
Apr 4, 2026 - Apr 26, 2026
Written by Sanaz Toossi and directed by Knud Adams, “English is a wonder, with unfailing wit, grace, and compassion” (Greg Evans, Deadline). Set in an Iranian classroom where four adult students and their teacher leapfrog through a linguistic playground, this is a funny, stunning triumph about the universal foibles of language and miscommunication. “The result is exquisite.” (Adam Feldman, Time Out New York).
DANCE
DANCE
DANCING WITH BOB: RAUSCHENBERG, BROWN & CUNNINGHAM ONSTAGE
May 7, 2026 - May 9, 2026
Witness another side of Robert Rauschenberg in "Dancing with Bob: Rauschenberg, Brown & Cunningham Onstage," a tribute marking the centennial of this American iconoclast. Rauschenberg is known for his visual art and sculptures, but he was also an avid cross-disciplinary collaborator—most frequently with choreographic legends Trisha Brown and
MUSIC
MUSIC
BANG ON A CAN ALL-STARS: RYUICHI SAKAMOTO, 1996
May 16, 2026
Ryuichi Sakamoto was a composer of breathtaking range—an artist who scored the emotions of entire generations. From the Oscar-winning grandeur of The Last Emperor to the aching intimacy of Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence, his music was both deeply personal and profoundly cinematic.
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MUSIC
MARTÍN + MARWOOD + MOZART
May 17, 2026
This program lives in the glow of Classical clarity and modern invention. Music Director Jaime Martín guides LACO through Mozart’s vibrant “Haffner” symphony and Tchaikovsky’s “Mozartiana” suite—a set of loving transfigurations that recast Mozart’s style through the lush textures of the late 19th century. The concert also includes a new voice: Christopher Cerrone’s Double Concerto, featuring violinist Anthony Marwood and cellist Coleman Itzkoff.
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MUSIC
PACIFIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA: MILES DAVIS & JOHN COLTRANE AT 100
May 28, 2026
The Pacific Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Chris Walden, presents a powerful tribute to two of the most influential figures in jazz—Miles Davis and John Coltrane—as both artists would have turned 100 in 2026. This special concert features acclaimed guest artists Joshua Redman (saxophone), Sean Jones (trumpet), and Emmet Cohen (piano), performing newly arranged versions of classic works that shaped the course of modern jazz. An evening celebrating innovation, legacy, and timeless music.
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MUSIC
FILM MUSIC’S FIRST GOLDEN AGE AND THE EMIGRE COMMUNITY
FROM HELL TO HOLLYWOOD
May 30, 2026
Scott Dunn and his orchestra explore the music and influence on Hollywood of European émigré composers in the 1930’s forced to flee from the Nazi's. This concert will feature music by Max Steiner (director of RKO’s and later Warner Bros), Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Franz Waxman, Friedrich Hollaender, Dmitri TIomikin, Bronislau Kaper, Hanns Eisler, Erich Zeisl and others from such films as Gone with the Wind, King Kong, The Adventures of Robin Hood, Sunset Blvd, Rear Window, High Noon, Sabrina, Mutiny on the Bounty, and others. Dunn’s program will also consider the influence of Arnold Schoenberg (and the Schoenberg family) on an entire generation of film composers, including David Raksin and Leonard Rosenman.
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MUSIC
HANDEL + VIVALDI + TELEMANN
May 31, 2026
This program explores the Baroque era’s power to ignite the senses and stir the imagination. Soprano Amanda Forsythe brings expressive nuance to Handel’s arias and Bach’s glowing “Wedding Cantata”. Director of Chamber Music Margaret Batjer leads the ensemble through Vivaldi’s shadowy La Notte and Biber’s Battalia—a theatrical experiment where clashing keys and rhythms evoke chaos and conflict. Telemann’s Don Quixote closes the concert, turning Cervantes’s wandering knight into a series of sharply drawn musical vignettes.
DANCE
DANCE
BODYTRAFFIC: MA MAISON
Jun 4, 2026 - Jun 6, 2026
When summer heats up, so does BODYTRAFFIC. This dynamic company brings a program bursting with rhythm, wit, and unfettered energy. BODYTRAFFIC is pure spectacle of movement—playful, provocative, and unapologetically bold.
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY
FAMILY FEST | PRIDE
Jun 7, 2026
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!