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David Henry Hwang reclaims this Chinatown story with a newly updated book that digs into the complexities of identity without losing the dazzle of the Grant Avenue nightclubs. It’s a thoughtful evolution of a classic that prioritizes the Asian American experience and the tension between heritage and the new world.

This new play moves with the rhythmic energy of a high-stakes Spades game, centering on three generations of Black men and the formidable matriarch who keeps them in orbit. It’s a raw exploration of family silence that feels less like a play and more like eavesdropping on a private reckoning.

It's the ultimate Greek island getaway, where ABBA’s infectious catalog drives a story about friendship and identity that has been a fan favorite for 25 years. This tour brings a high-energy cast to Downtown LA, making it the kind of reliable night out where you're guaranteed to leave humming.

Manuel Oliver turns personal tragedy into a fearless, one-man performance that replaces typical activism with a story that is as funny as it is devastating. It’s an unflinching look at an immigrant family’s American Dream, using sudden bursts of light to mirror the jarring reality they encountered instead.

The mysterious Scottish village that appears for only one day every century gets a lush revival, focusing on the high-stakes choice between a safe life and an eternal one. While the material is a Golden Age classic, the draw here is the athletic choreography that elevates the story beyond its roots.

Experience the soaring, Viking-inspired score performed live-to-picture by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra as the film plays in high definition on the big screens. Even if you aren't a frequent flyer with dragons, the sheer scale of the live brass during the flight sequences makes this a masterclass in cinematic sound.

Mozart’s catchy melodies are paired with massive projected animations that make the opera house feel like a living graphic novel as Prince Tamino navigates a deceptive land. It’s the perfect entry point for the opera-curious, trading stuffy sets for a visual spectacle that handles treachery with a modern edge.

The LA Phil and special guests take over the Hollywood Bowl to celebrate the meticulous, quirky sonic worlds of Wes Anderson, featuring everything from pop hits to original scores. Expect a night of orchestral gems and "needle drops" that bring the visual symmetry of Anderson’s filmography to life under the stars.

Chance the Rapper headlines this one-night-only celebration at the Bowl, marking Juneteenth with a setlist that spans from his early mixtape hits to the adulated tracks of Star Line. It’s a high-energy tribute to independent Black music, set against the backdrop of the city’s most iconic outdoor stage.

This is a triple-bill of the hits that defined ‘90s alternative rock, bringing the harmonica-heavy energy of "Run-Around" and the nostalgia of the Gin Blossoms to the hills. It’s a straightforward trip through the soundtrack of a generation, celebrating decades of radio staples with a lineup that knows why you're there.