A Noise Within: 3352 E Foothill Bl., Pasadena (626/356-3100) www.anoisewithin.org Mystery and romance abound in Gothic horror tale, Jane Eyre, adapted from the classic novel by Charlotte Bronte. Orphaned as a child, the strong willed Jane takes a position at Thornfield Hall working as a governess for the brooding Edward Rochester. There, she falls in love with her mysterious employer…until the discovery of a dark secret leads to a devastating aftermath. March 29-April 20.
Ahmanson Theatre: Los Angeles Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles (213/628-2772) TheatreGroup.org Brazil’s beautiful artistry and culture take center stage at the highly anticipated performances of Grupo Corpo, one of Brazil’s most renowned and innovative dance companies May 2-4.
A number of services to accommodate persons requiring mobility, vision and hearing access. American Sign language interpretation is offered. Contact CenterTheatreGroup.org/Access
Atwater Village Theatre: 3269 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles (323/882-6912) www.heartofla.org Echo Theater Company presents the West Coast premiere of One Jewish Boy, a funny, bittersweet story about two young people in love who are faced with the world’s unpredictable cruelty. Jesse, a nice Jewish boy from North London, falls hopelessly in love with with Alex, a young woman of mixed race. Navigating any relationship is difficult enough. What happens when you factor in politics and rising prejudices? March 19-April 28. Open Fist Theatre presents Bat Boy, The Musical, the horror rock musical cult favorite based on a June 23, 1882 Weekly World News story about a half boy, half bat who grew up living in a cave. Feb 22-April 16.
Crypto.com Arena: (formerly the Staples Center) 1111 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles (213/ 742-7100) www.cryptoarena.com Check for all upcoming concerts, family shows and special events. Tickets on sale now.
Colony Theatre: 555 N. 3rd St., Burbank (818/649-9474) www.imaginetheatreca.org
Davidson/Valentini Theatre: Los Angeles LGBT Center, , 1125 N. McCadden Place, Hollywood. www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/10628
Dolby Theater: 6801 Hollywood Bl., Hollywood (323/308-6300) Los Angeles Ballet presents Cinderella introduced by famed choreographer Edward Liang.
This re imagined fairy tale features new twists, more emotional depth and a bit of fantasy Live orchestra. June 12-15.
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion: Los Angeles Music Center, 135 North Grand Ave., Los Angeles. (213/972-8001) L.A. Opera presents: Cosi fan tutte, originally considered too scandalous, embraced by Mozart as the messiness of love and human nature, showing that people are unpredictable and the best laid plans can sometimes go sideways. Don Alfonso tries to enlighten two gentlemen as to the true nature of women. He places a bet that he can prove their fiancees are not the icons of purity the young men believe them to be. Its a laugh a minute portrayed as taking place in the 20th Century. March 8-30.
Upcoming: West Side Story where young love crosses enemy lines in America’s greatest love story. A young poet falls in love, unaware that the innocent Mimi is racing against a deadly illness in La Boheme. When newly crowned king sets out to change the world, dangerous enemies are quick to follow Witness the rise and fall of a glorious empire in this portrayal of ancient Egypt’s heroic pharaoh in Akhnaten. In Falstaff, a bumbling knight hatches a plot to marry rich. You are in for nonstop laughs. Follow Prince Tamino on a quest to save his lady love in Mozart’s delightful adventure, The Magic Flute, brought back by popular demand. Superstar Concerts & Recitals include James Conion Concert, Juan Diego Florez in Recital, Patti LuPone in Concert and Renee Fleming in Recital.
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GGC Theatre: 6502 Santa Monica Bl., Hollywood (310/366-5505) https://www.onstage411.com/newsite/show/play_info.asp?show_id=7351 Adam – Keep the Faith, Baby is a story of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., (1908-1972) , civil rights activist, pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church, and charismatic Congressman of the 18th District, which includes Harlem. He is depicted being interviewed by an unseen reporter on Powell’s last day in Congress in January 1971. Renowned for being effective for getting things done for his constituents, and for powerfully advancing civil rights legislation, he was also notorious for a lifestyle that included taking young women to his property in Bimini in the Bahamas, an activity that may have led to his political downfall. Feb. 28, March 1, 7, 8, 14 Two Small Bodies focuses on two small children who have disappeared. Their mother is a sexy hostess at a strip joint. The tough detective investigating the possible kidnap or murder case plays a cat and mouse game with her. The story is filled with twists, turns and surprises. Saturdays and Sundays, March 15-April 26.
Hollywood Bowl: www.hollywoodbowl.com The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has revealed the first details of the 2025 Hollywood Bowl summer season. Christina Aguilera a is part of the lineup for the free We Love LA concert, April 1, to honor and thank the first responders and those impacted by the Los Angeles wild fires in January. Nine-time GRAMMY Award winning icons and one of the best selling artists of al time — Earth Wind & Fire lead the ever popular July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular in three performances on July 2, 3, & 4. Other popular events include: Opening Night, June 7, Jazz Festival June 14-15; Smooth Summer Jazz Aug. 24 and Movie Night on Aug. 31.
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Fountain Theatre: 5060 Fountain Ave., Los Angeles. (323/663-1525) www.fountaintheatre.com
International City Theatre: Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 330 East Seaside Way, Long Beach (562/436-4610) InternationalCityTheatre.org The American premiere of The Violin Maker, a true story of Luthier Amnon Weinstein, an Israeli violin maker who gathered and restored ruined violins that survived the Holocaust, creating a remarkable collection known throughout the world as the “” Violins of Hope.” His extraordinary story and the true tales behind each of the violins are masterfully interwoven with music an the powerful and uplifting new play…. a testament to hope and survival in dark times. April 23-May 11.
Loft Ensemble Theatre: 11031 Camarillo St., North Hollywood https://neoensembletheatre.ticketspice.com/ill-be-with-you-shortly
Los Angeles Theatre Center: 515 S Spring St., Los Angeles (213/489-0994) www.latinotheaterco.org Last Night at Mikell’s concerns James Baldwin who is writing himself into bad health. After two heard attacks, the author returns to NYC for some rest, relaxation and much needed TLC. He begins at Mikell’s a jazz club which is his favorite hangout where his brother tends bar. But thongs have changed. Mikell’s is closing and his entourage this night consists of just Maya Angelou and Miles Davis. What’s intended as a celebration turns into an Irish wake for the not yet deceased d instigated by Miles as James impulsively stats writing an elegy to his beloved old joint. It’s time to par-taay!! April 10- May 11. In Just Like Us, this non fiction play follows four Latina teenage girls whose close knit relationship is put to the test when each finds her opportunities in life dictated by immigration status or lack thereof. April 19-May 18.
Loft Ensemble: 11031 Camarillo St., NoHo Arts District (818/452-3153) www.loftensemble.org
Mark Taper Forum: Los Angeles Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown Los Angeles (213/628-2772) CenterTheatereGroup.org
Morgan-Wixson Theatre: 2627 Pico Bl., Santa Monica (310/828-7519) info@morgan-wixson.org Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, based on a true story, is a thigh slapping, good matured little musical that tells of a brothel off a little dirt road near Austin that splashed small town Texas onto the front page of every newspaper and eventually onto a Broadway stage in the 1970s. March 8-April 6.
Nimoy Theater: (UCLA) 1262 Westwood Bl., Los Angeles
Odyssey Theatre: 2055 S. Sepulveda Bl., West Los Angeles (310/477-2055) odysseytheatre.com
Renberg Theatre: Los Angeles LGBT Center, The Village at Ede Gould Plaza, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Los Angeles bit.ly/happyfall24
Royce Hall: UCLA, Royce Hall B100, Los Angeles (310/825-44301) info@cap.ucla.edu
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Segerstrom Center for the Arts: 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, www.SCFTA.org (714/556-2787) Samueli Theater showcases imagination, resilience and heartwarming stories that are both inspirational and entertaining. The Gruffalo’s Child will bring a magical winter tale based on Tall Stories’ lively adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s award winning book packed with humor, music and imaginative storytelling, April 26-27.
Upcoming Broadway Series Lineup: Some Like it Hot, Oct. 7-19; Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Oct 28-Nov. 2; Shucked, Nov. 11-23; The Wiz, Jan. 13-25, 2026; The Notebook, Jan 27-Feb. 8; Spamalot, Feb 17-22; Six, March 10-15; The Sound of Music, June 2-14; Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, July 5-25; The Phantom of the Opera, Aug. 12-30;; Riverdance 30 – The New Generation, May 15-17.
Theatre 40: Mary Levin Cutler Theatre, 241 S. Moreno Dr., Beverly Hills (310/364-0535) www.theatre40.org Beatnik Girl, tells the story of a young woman of vision and principle as she struggles with misogyny, antisemitism and an unwanted pregnancy while trying to be a Beat poet. Set in New York’s lower east side in 1957, this sweet and touching new play is filled with lyrical original poetry, poignant humor and insight into the human condition that will stir the heart and take you back to the time of the Beat Generation. March 20-April 20.
Cabaret 23 Sings the Classics, a musical theatre cabaret. March 15. Proceeds will go in support of the ongoing artistic endeavors of Theatre Forty, the non-profit professional theater company of Beverly Hills.
An Evening with Stacy Keach , interviewed by Maxwell Caulfield, April 13, 6:00 p.m.
Theatre West: 3333 Cahuenga Bl. West, Los Angeles (323/851-4839) www.theatrewest.org The award wining From a Yardie to a Yankee special performance on May 17 to aid Eaton Fire survivors. This vivid presentation portrays writer and performer Sardia Robinson’s epic struggles from the murderous streets of Jamaica to the deadly consequences of Chicago’s drug wars.
Storybook Theatre presents its award winning musical, The Princess and The Frog, a classic musical for children and their families. It’s the story of a prince who cares only about himself. He learns a lesson when a fairy turns him into a frog. He’ll only become a prince again when a princess kisses him when he does a good deed. Feb. 15-June 7
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Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Kavli Theatre: 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks (800/745-3000) www.startheatricals.com
24th Street Theatre: 1117 West 24th St., Los Angeles (213/745-6516) www.24thstreet.org How to stand up to a dictator in 7 performances in La Razon Blindada. Jesus Castanos Chima and Tony Duran reprise their roles as political prisoners who are allowed to interact with one another for one hour a week but must remain in their chairs and never stand. We witness the power of theater to transport them and us into the realm of the imagination despite repressive conditions even as we remain bound to out seats. May 3-18.
UCLA Nimoy Theater: 1262 Westwood Bl., Los Angeles (310/825-2101) tickets@cap.ucla.edu
Victory Theatre Centre: 3326 West Victory Bl., Burbank (818/841-5421) www.thevictorytheatrecenter.org
Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis): 9390 N. Santa Monica Bl., Beverly Hills (310/746-4000) www.thewallis . Conceived and directed by Tony award nominee Moises Kaufman, Here There Are Blueberries tells the true story behind a mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs–what they reveal about the perpetrators of the Holocaust and, ultimately about our own humanity. March 13-30 In addition to their regular shows, the Wallis continues to offer free events for families and young audiences.
Walt Disney Concert Hall – Photo: Grant Mudford
Walt Disney Concert Hall: 151 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles (213/972-7288) www.wdch.com The Frank Gehry designed home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic embodies the unique energy and creative spirit of both the City of Angels and its world-class orchestra under the direction of maestro Gustavo Dudamel and features the works of the world’s musical greats featuring Classical, World Music, Jazz, Songbook and the Master Chorale.
Whitefire Theatre: 13500 Ventura Bl., Sherman Oaks www.ticketleap.events/tickets/spyforspy/shermanoaks
Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum: 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga (310/455–3723) www.theatricum.com