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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 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.

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.

What does it cost to be a genius? John Logan's six-time Tony Award-winning play puts you inside the studio of Mark Rothko as he wrestles with his greatest commission and a young assistant bold enough to push back. It's raw, provocative, and completely gripping.

LA Phil Principal Conductor Thomas Wilkins opens the classical season with a program that celebrates the full breadth of American music. Works by Valerie Coleman, William Grant Still, and Shaina Taub set the stage for Bernstein's On the Town and Ellington's Harlem.

A fitting tribute to the World Cup coming to LA, this program is a globe-trotting celebration of orchestral music from across the Americas. The LA Phil performs works by Ginastera, Barber, Revueltas, and Copland, plus the world premiere of Adam Schoenberg's Art of the Goal, with violinist Randall Goosby as soloist.

Few nights at the Bowl will have the whole crowd singing along from the first note. Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, and Spin Doctors team up for a triple bill that's equal parts nostalgia trip and genuinely great live music.