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This bilingual musical and The New York Times Critic’s Pick by Mando Alvarado, Tommy Newman, and Jaime Lozano, returns in a reimagined production! Click your heels together tres veces and take a transformative journey with this salsa, merengue, and Mexican folk-infused musical inspired by The Wizard of Oz. As her fifteenth birthday approaches, Dora, a contemporary Latiné teenager, struggles with her family’s ideas about tradition and dreads her impending quinceañera! But, when Dora gets swept away to a strange new land, she learns how to celebrate her unique rhythm and embrace her cultural identity.

A special one night only benefit performance at the Ahmanson Theatre on Friday, April 18 at 7PM. All proceeds from the performance to help rebuild the Altadena Arts Magnet and Eliots Arts Magnet arts programs, which were severely affected by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California.

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**Life of Pi at the Ahmanson Theatre** **Dates:** May 6 - June 1, 2025 **Opening Night:** June 18, 2025 **Venue:** Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 **About the Show:** "Life of Pi," the unforgettable epic tale of adventure, has captivated audiences worldwide with its story of faith, hope, and perseverance. This dazzling stage adaptation by Lolita Chakrabarti, based on Yann Martel's best-selling novel, has received critical acclaim on Broadway and the West End, winning three Tony Awards and the Olivier Award for Best Play. The production is known for its jaw-dropping visuals, world-class puppetry, and exquisite stagecraft, creating a visually breathtaking journey that speaks to every generation. **Ticket Information:** - **Friends Ticket Presale:** Starts February 12, 2025 - **Amex Presale Tickets:** Starts February 19, 2025 - **Single Tickets Sale:** Begins February 26, 2025 - **Prices:** Start at $35 **Performance Details:** - **Length:** 2 hours and 10 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission - **Recommended Age:** 10 and up. Note: Contains mature content, violence, smoke, haze, flashing lights, strobe lights, and loud sounds. - **Accessibility:** Designated ACCESS performances for patrons requiring mobility, vision, and hearing access, including American Sign Language interpretation and Audio Description. **Special Events:** - **Premiere Pass:** Experience the magic of opening night with drinks and celeb sightings. - **Events with Amex:** Exclusive opportunities and post-show events on February 19, 2025. **About the Venue:** The Ahmanson Theatre is a premier location in Los Angeles for theatrical performances, offering a range of amenities and services to ensure an accessible and enjoyable experience for all guests. **Don't Miss Out:** Sign up for the "Life of Pi" Ticket Alert to get first access to tickets and be part of this exhilarating evening of theater that promises to fill you with awe and joy. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Center Theatre Group's website. Join us for a theatrical event unlike anything else and witness the magic of "Life of Pi."

“So…once more… tell me about this Ghost.” That’s how the legendary story begins. But ghosts are tricky things. Especially in a world of madness, murder, and mayhem. A rich entitled Prince goes on a ferocious rampage that will lead to a massacre in the living room. Is he a tragic hero as we’ve often been told? Or a royal blooded serial killer? In this new adaptation we will step into a Shakespearian noir through a forensic investigation of the ultimate crimes of passion. It’s been a half a century since Hamlet was produced at the Taper and next season Tony Award® nominated visionary, Robert O’Hara, who directed the landmark box office hit Slave Play, returns to stage one of the most famous tales ever told.

**Parade at the Ahmanson Theatre** **Dates:** June 17 - July 12, 2025 **Opening Night:** June 18, 2025 **Venue:** Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012 **Overview:** Experience the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of "Parade," a riveting musical that has captured the hearts of audiences and critics alike. Set in the early 20th century, this powerful story follows Leo and Lucille Frank through an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice, and devotion in the old red hills of Georgia. Directed by Tony Award winner Michael Arden, with a book by Alfred Uhry and music and lyrics by Jason Robert Brown, "Parade" is a testament to the power of love and the human spirit. **Ticket Information:** - **Friends Ticket Presale:** Starts March 5, 2025. Donate $100 for early access and preferred pricing for a year. - **Amex Presale Tickets:** Begins March 12, 2025. Exclusive for American Express Card Members. - **Single Tickets Sale:** Opens March 19, 2025. - **Ticket Prices:** Start at $35. - **Performance Length:** 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 15-minute intermission. **Special Events:** - **Opening Night Premiere Pass:** Join us for a magical evening with drinks, celeb sightings, and the magic of opening night. - **Events with Amex:** Exclusive post-show events on June 26, 2025. - **ACCESS Performances:** Designated performances for patrons requiring mobility, vision, and hearing access, including ASL interpretation and Audio Description. **Please Note:** Recommended for ages 13 and up. Contains theatrical haze, flashing lights, graphic violence, and themes of racism, anti-Semitism, and white supremacy. **About the Production:** "Parade" has been lauded as a work of art, winning the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. The New York Times praised its big casts, big stories, and big talent, while Entertainment Weekly called it the most gorgeous production on Broadway. Directed by Michael Arden and co-conceived by Harold Prince, this musical is as commanding as any revival to hit Broadway in years. **For More Information:** For detailed information about tickets, accessibility, and additional events, please visit the Center Theatre Group's website or contact the box office at 213.972.4400 for Ahmanson and Taper shows. Join us for a memorable theatrical experience that echoes long after the final bow.

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jacksons unique and unparalleled artistry comes to San Jose in MJ, the multiple Tony Award-winning musical centered around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson into legendary status. Its thrilling sold out crowds on Broadway, in cities across North America, and in Londons West End. Now MJ is starting something in San Jose as it makes its premiere in July 2025. 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission. Recommend for ages 8+.

It's where mambo, salsa, and boogaloo converged to give rise to iconic hits like “I Like It Like That,” "Oye Cómo Va," and "Boogaloo Blues.” It’s where cultures came together and artists who challenged the musical status quo found pride, passion, and possibility on every block. When Puerto Rican and Cuban immigrants arrived in New York City in the mid-20th century, they ushered in a new era of cultural renaissance in the neighborhood that became popularly known as “Spanish Harlem,” but is also known to many simply as “El Barrio”—the neighborhood.

Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & Juliet asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.