THEATER
THEATER
2024/2025 SEASON
THEATER
THEATER
2024/2025 SEASON BROCHURE
FILM, DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER
FILM, DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER
2024/2025 SEASON BROCHURE
SPECIAL EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
THE WALLIS DELIVERS: A FUNDRAISING BENEFIT
MUSIC
MUSIC
Songs of Youth and Addiction
RUFUS-RETRO-WAINWRIGHT-SPECTIVE: ACT 1
Oct 30, 2024
Taking to The Wallis stage for the first time, Rufus Wainwright reimagines and reignites his digital phenomenon Rufus-Retro-Wainwright-Spective for three nights. Each evening will feature a different program with thematic arrangements across Wainwright's pop studio albums: Songs of Youth and Addiction; Songs of Love and Desire; and Songs of Contempt and Resistance. The three presentations of Wainwright’s music will be stripped down, focusing on the craft of the songs and Wainwright's unique and gorgeous voice. Let Rufus Wainwright’s vocals immerse you deep into the emotional world of song and take the journey through his retrospective.
MUSIC
MUSIC
Songs of Love and Desire
RUFUS-RETRO-WAINWRIGHT-SPECTIVE: ACT 2
Nov 1, 2024
Taking The Wallis stage for the first time, Rufus Wainwright reimagines and reignites his digital phenomenon Rufus-Retro-Wainwright-Spective for three nights. Each evening will feature a different program with thematic arrangements across Wainwright's pop studio albums: Songs of Youth and Addiction; Songs of Love and Desire; and Songs of Contempt and Resistance. The three presentations of Wainwright’s music will be stripped down, focusing on the craft of the songs and Wainwright's unique and gorgeous voice. Let Rufus Wainwright’s vocals immerse you deep into the emotional world of song and take the journey through his retrospective.
MUSIC
MUSIC
Songs of Contempt and Resistance
RUFUS-RETRO-WAINWRIGHT-SPECTIVE: ACT 3
Nov 2, 2024
Taking to the physical stage for the first time, Rufus Wainwright reimagines and reignites his digital phenomenon Rufus-Retro-Wainwright-Spective at The Wallis for three nights. Each evening will feature thematic arrangements across Wainwright's pop studio albums: Songs of Youth and Addiction; Songs of Love and Desire; and Songs of Contempt and Resistance. The three presentations of Wainwright’s music will be stripped down, focusing on the craft of the songs and Wainwright's unique and gorgeous voice. Let Rufus Wainwright’s vocals immerse you deep into the emotional world of song and take the journey through his retrospective.
MUSIC
MUSIC
ARTISANS
MARTÍN + HAYDN + BEAL
Nov 3, 2024
Follow the Austrian lineage of the classical symphony. Like wisdom passed between generations, hear the truth in Haydn’s seventh symphony, “Midday,” then witness the form mature in Beethoven’s brilliant evolution with Overture to Egmont and Symphony No. 1 in C major. Participate in the living growth of the art form with the west coast premiere of Jeff Beal’s violin concerto with Kelly Hall-Tompkins.
MUSIC
MUSIC
BENJAMIN BERNHEIM
Nov 9, 2024
The LA Opera and The Wallis recital series opens with the internationally acclaimed tenor, Benjamin Bernheim. Perhaps the greatest French lyric tenor of his generation, Benjamin Bernheim is a star in Europe’s leading opera houses, who also embraces the subtle, intimate art of the solo recital. He makes his Los Angeles debut with pianist Carrie-Ann Matheson in a special one-night-only performance at The Wallis, performing ravishing songs and arias. Bernheim has been hailed as “The most beautiful tenor voice since Luciano Pavarotti” by the Süddeutsche Zeitung, and “the new star tenor” by Diapason.
THEATER
THEATER
LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K
Nov 21, 2024 - Nov 24, 2024
Life & Times of Michael K brings dignity to a humble man who finds solace in nature on an epic journey through a mythical, war-torn landscape. In search of his mother’s ancestral home, he finds strength in his own humanity, a profound connection to the earth, and his own unique path. Handspring Puppet Company, who stunned us with War Horse and stole our hearts with Little Amal, joins Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre to transform J.M. Coetzee’s Booker Prize-winning novel into exquisite theater.
MUSIC, THEATER
MUSIC, THEATER
BROADWAY @ THE WALLIS
The newest installment of The Wallis' internationally acclaimed Broadway @ The Wallis concert series returns for the 2024/2025 Season. These evenings, 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 Lillias White, Stephanie J. Block, Sarah Silverman, and many more Broadway stars.
DANCE
DANCE
BODYTRAFFIC
Dec 6, 2024 - Dec 7, 2024
Continuing our four-year partnership, the L.A.-based dance company, BODYTRAFFIC, led by Tina Finkelman Berkett, returns to The Wallis. This December, a spellbinding program awaits, delivering on the company’s vivid theatricality and unrivaled sophistication. Internationally acclaimed, BODYTRAFFIC has not only conquered the contemporary dance realm, but also bewitched audiences worldwide with its astounding performers, transcendent technical mastery, and a repertoire that vibrates with the sheer joy of dancing.
COMEDY
COMEDY
DULCÉ SLOAN
Dec 13, 2024
Join us for a side-splitting evening with the incomparable Dulcé Sloan, delivering her signature blend of commentary and charm in an unmatched comedic showcase!Known for her razor-sharp wit and unapologetic humor, Sloan, a former correspondent of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, brings her comedic genius to The Wallis stage. Nominated for a GLAAD Award for her standout interviews, Sloan's hilarious anecdotes from her memoir Hello, Friends! promise an evening of uproarious entertainment. With a Netflix special hailed by The New York Times as a knockout, Sloan's star power shines bright. From TV hits to the silver screen, join us for an unforgettable night of comedy with one of Variety's "Top Ten Comedians to Watch."
MUSIC
MUSIC
FELINE FESTIVE
MEOW MEOW
Dec 14, 2024
Enter the glorious world of International Chanteuse and Comedienne Extraordinaire Meow Meow these holidaze with her unique brand of holiday hilarity and musical mayhem. Let the festive feline wrap you in musical wonder, peals of laughter, and loving audience encounters of the ridiculous and (potentially) too close kind! A rollicking tonic for trying times, Feline Festive will fill you with childhood wonder again, and rekindle the true spirit of the holidays—sparkling good will and joy to the world! Featuring a band of superb musicians, and music ranging from jazzy vintage showbiz to wicked, witty Weimar 1920’s toons, French chansons, and original and contemporary classics and surprises!
MUSIC
MUSIC
SAMORA PINDERHUGHES
Dec 15, 2024
Step into a world of transformative artistry with Samora Pinderhughes, this December at The Wallis. Renowned for his dynamic blend of music, film, and activism, Pinderhughes ignites the stage with a spellbinding fusion of jazz, soul, and fearless social commentary. Praised by The New York Times as "one of the most affecting singer-songwriters today," and celebrated as "a magical being" by Forbes, Pinderhughes promises an unforgettable evening of inspiration and enlightenment. Don't miss your chance to witness this visionary artist in action, as he uplifts hearts and minds with his unparalleled talent and passion for change.
MUSIC
MUSIC
SANDRA BERNHARD: EASY LISTENING
Dec 19, 2024
Ride along with Sandy as she takes you on a tour of her musical influences.From the first time she heard the Supremes on AM radio on a snowy night in Flint, Michigan, to her first concert, Simon and Garfunkel… these are the songs you love and remember. The strumming guitars, the singalongs… from Peter Paul & Mary to the Stones – with Slaughter On Tenth Avenue playing on the Fisher HiFi (“Absolutely no one can touch this, do you hear me!” screamed her father) – as Ravel & Debussy drifted up from the basement where her mother just wanted to take a small break. The sounds of home that we all remember… jazz from your brother’s bedroom, your sister shouting along to Janis as she plotted her escape. The cross-country move to Arizona opened new musical vistas, as the ‘60s gave way to the ‘70s and the women of the era acted as our spiritual guides… Tina, Joni, Dusty, Aretha, Laura, Carole… Climb into the Pontiac station wagon and get ready to hit the road.
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.
MUSIC, THEATER
MUSIC, THEATER
Tony Nominated Star of Newsies, Little Shop of Horrors & The Great Gatsby
JEREMY JORDAN
Jan 9, 2025 - Jan 10, 2025
Jeremy Jordan, the award-winning actor/musician, will bring his signature and thought-provoking style to The Wallis for the first time, showcasing a wide array of vocal styles across all genres of Broadway and pop music. Songs and tales from his storied career will include selections from Newsies, Smash, The Last 5 Years, Little Shop of Horrors, Waitress, and many more.
MUSIC
MUSIC
CELESTIALS
MOBLEY + VIVALDI
Jan 11, 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.
MUSIC
MUSIC
BROOKLYN RIDER
THE STRING QUARTETS OF PHILIP GLASS
Jan 17, 2025
Brooklyn Rider celebrates the string quartets of Philip Glass for their 20th anniversary with Temples of Resonance, a single concert program featuring a representative selection of some of the composer's most beloved scores for the medium.
MUSIC
MUSIC
THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE OF FILM SCORING
THE HOLLYWOOD MODERNISTS
Jan 18, 2025
Scott Dunn Orchestra’s inaugural concert, The Hollywood Modernists - the Second Golden Age of Film Scoring celebrates the influence of American and European modernism on composers Bernard Herrmann, Elmer Bernstein, Alex North, Leonard Rosenman, Jerry Goldsmith and others with music from the iconic films Psycho, Jaws, A Streetcar Named Desire, To Kill A Mockingbird, Rebel Without a Cause, and North By Northwest.
MUSIC
MUSIC
RYAN SPEEDO GREEN
Jan 19, 2025
The second installment of LA Opera and The Wallis recital series showcases two-time GRAMMY winning bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green, named “the real showstopper” by The New York Times. Fresh from his triumphant starring turns in the Metropolitan Opera’s acclaimed productions of Champion and Fire Shut Up In My Bones and as Wotan in the LA Philharmonic’s Das Rheingold, this magnetic, fast-rising bass-baritone makes his first LA Opera and The Wallis appearance, joined by pianist Adam Nielsen.
FILM, THEATER, FAMILY
FILM, THEATER, FAMILY
Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, adapted by Nick Stafford
In association with the award-winning Handspring Puppet Company
WAR HORSE
Jan 24, 2025
The critically acclaimed and international smash-hit play War Horse arrives for its debut screening at The Wallis.At the outbreak of World War One, Albert’s beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. Though still not old enough to enlist he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY
WINTER FAMILY FEST
Jan 25, 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, FAMILY
MUSIC, FAMILY
123 ANDRÉS
Jan 26, 2025
Christina and Andrés are 123 Andrés, the GRAMMY and Latin Grammy-winning duo for kids and families known for their interactive, high energy shows. They bring fresh original songs that blend Spanish and English, with an eclectic mix of sounds from all corners of Latin America. 123 Andrés pack their show with positive vibes and energetic songs that get the whole family dancing and learning.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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. Food trucks and concessions will be available!
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
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.
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
A CELEBRATION OF THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC
SCOTT DUNN ORCHESTRA
May 22, 2025
Scott Dunn Orchestra returns for its second performance of the 2024/2025 Season for 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 Pink Panther, Charade, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Days of Wine and Roses, Sunflower, and other Mancini masterpieces.
MUSIC
MUSIC
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
Conducted by Chris Walden
PACIFIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA
May 29, 2025 - May 30, 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
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.
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY
DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, FAMILY
SUMMER 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!
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
DANCE
GATHERINGS
Jun 13, 2025 - Jun 14, 2025
A specially curated program featuring a U.S. premiere by L.A. Dance Project Artistic Director and renowned choreographer, Benjamin Millepied, alongside his 2024 work Me.You.We.They, and a signature repertory piece from L.A. Dance Project Artists-in-Residence Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber.