Experience a dazzling twist on a classic tale with "& JULIET" at the Des Moines Civic Center, running from May 6 to May 11, 2025. This innovative musical, crafted by the Emmy-winning writer from "Schitt’s Creek," reimagines the iconic love story of Romeo and Juliet with a bold and humorous twist. What if Juliet chose to rewrite her story, opting for a life of adventure and love on her terms instead of tragedy?

"& JULIET" promises an unforgettable journey filled with pop anthems that have defined generations, featuring hits like "Since U Been Gone," "Roar," "Baby One More Time," and many more, all from the brilliant mind behind some of the most popular songs of the century. With a running time of 2 hours and 40 minutes, including a 15-minute intermission, audiences are invited to break free from the balcony and dive into a romantic comedy that celebrates life after Romeo.

This production is recommended for ages 8 and up, ensuring a family-friendly experience that's as educational as it is entertaining. Group tickets are available, offering a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more on select performances. Dive into Juliet’s new chapter at the Des Moines Civic Center and discover why missing this event would be the only tragedy.

For more information and to secure your tickets as part of the 6-show Willis Broadway Series Season Ticket Package, starting at $280, or to reserve group tickets before the public sale for exclusive savings, visit the official website: andjulietbroadway.com. Don't miss this chance to see "& JULIET" and witness a fresh take on a story as timeless as love itself.

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& Juliet

Des Moines Civic Center

Join us at the Walt Disney Concert Hall for an unforgettable evening as Esa-Pekka Salonen leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in a captivating performance featuring the works of Debussy and Boulez. This special event takes place on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8:00 PM, with additional performances on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11.

The program for the evening contrasts the iconic French composers, starting with Boulez's "Notations IV" for solo piano and orchestra, and moving through a selection of Debussy's "Images" and "Fantaisie for Piano and Orchestra," culminating in the mesmerizing "La mer." The talented Pierre-Laurent Aimard will join as the pianist for the evening, adding his expertise to this rich musical exploration.

Esa-Pekka Salonen, a renowned conductor and admirer of Pierre Boulez, brings a unique perspective to the performance, highlighting the beauty and complexity of Boulez's music alongside Debussy's impressionistic masterpieces. This pairing, likened to a blend of glaring sunburst and smudgy haze, promises an evening of auditory splendor that explores the contrasts and similarities between these two groundbreaking composers.

This performance is part of the Otis Booth Foundation Series: Thursday Evenings TH2 Series, and is generously supported by The Otis Booth Foundation. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of Salonen, Aimard, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic as they bring the works of Debussy and Boulez to life in the stunning setting of the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Esa-Pekka Salonen Leads Debussy & Boulez

Walt Disney Concert Hall

Inspired by a lifelong passion for the sea, Debussy's La Mer shimmers with orchestral colors in musical portraits of tranquil waves, brewing storms, and the sun's celestial journey across a radiant sky. And soloist Paul Huang brings his "stylish and polished playing" (Strad) to Korngold's Violin Concerto, which marries European romanticism with the gilded glamour of Hollywood film scores.

Impressions of the Sea

Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

"Missa solemnis may be the greatest piece never heard," wrote biographer Jan Swafford. It’s almost too big for the concert hall, too dramatic for the church, and notoriously difficult for the singers. Enter the internationally renowned Atlanta Symphony Chorus. Music Director Nathalie Stutzmann wraps up the Beethoven Project with this singular sacred work, written by Beethoven as he entered the most inward-looking, visionary time in his compositional life. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra welcomes four acclaimed soloists from the world of opera for this monumental work written as an appeal for peace and in praise of God.

Beethoven Project: Missa solemnis

The Woodruff Arts Center

Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik and the DSO invite you to a night of sultry Latin music, featuring tango classics and ballads. The fearless, fiery Edna Vázquez, whose powerful voice blends Mexican and American folk, pop and rock into something fabulous, spreads her message of light, love and cultural healing. And GRAMMY® Award-winning Argentine bandoneón artist Héctor Del Curto performs music by the iconic Astor Piazzolla and Carlos Gardel —including the famous “Por Una Cabeza.” Argentine master dancers Celina Rotundo and Hugo Patyn become the seductive, sensual tango — the sexiest of all dances — as they glide, kick, and strut across the stage.

¡Bailamos! A Night of Latin Music

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center

Delight in every turn of phrase as SF Symphony musicians perform together within the intimate realm of chamber music.

Gunn Theater At Legion Of Honor

Legion of Honor

Few composers have left a heroic mark in the way Beethoven has on the world of classical music. Be amazed as the Philharmonic welcomes Young Concert Artist Ying Li to the stage under the baton of Laura Jackson for a captivating program of all Beethoven music, featuring three of his most iconic works. Fidelio Overture is a true testament to Beethoven’s intensity as a composer written for his only opera, Fidelio, showcases themes of love, courage, and the triumph of the human spirit. Then, be enchanted by Piano Concerto No. 4 full of beauty and splendor where piano and orchestra weave together an exquisite dialogue. Conclude the concert with the monumental and triumphant Symphony No. 3 “Eroica.” A masterpiece in its own right is a pivotal moment in time for classical music as the transition from Classicism and Romanticism.

Jackson Conducts Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Remember when anything was possible? This uplifting musical story, composed by Calgary Phil violist Arthur Bachmann, tells the tale of Piccolo, a child living in the Renaissance who sets out to become a famous artist. Along the way he finds help and inspiration from a loyal dog named Bella and the great Michelangelo himself.

A Paintbrush for Piccolo

Arts Commons

Experience the sublime as Emanuel Ax takes the stage to perform Mozart with the Philadelphia Orchestra, under the baton of Finnish conductor Dalia Stasevska. This much-anticipated event will unfold at the Verizon Hall, soon to be rededicated as Marian Anderson Hall, showcasing a repertoire that includes Ravel's "Pavane for a Dead Princess," Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 17, Lutosławski's Symphony No. 4, and Ravel's "La Valse."

Join us for a series of performances that promise to captivate and inspire:
- Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM
- Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 8:00 PM
- Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM

Dalia Stasevska, celebrated for her dynamic and passionate conducting, will lead the orchestra alongside Emanuel Ax, a pianist renowned for his lyrical and thoughtful interpretations. This collaboration is set to deliver a performance that will leave the audience in awe, from the delicate nuances of Mozart to the intense drama of Lutosławski.

This performance is available as part of the 2024-25 Subscription Package, offering magnificent programming and exclusive subscriber benefits. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the magic of Emanuel Ax and the Philadelphia Orchestra in an unforgettable musical journey.

For tickets and more information, visit EnsembleArtsPhilly.org or contact the ticket office at 215.893.1999. Experience the power of music and the thrill of live performance at its best.

Emanuel Ax Plays Mozart

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Evgeny Kissin’s recitals “evoke an earlier era of great Romantic pianism” (Boston Globe) with their “formidable blend of technical prowess and exploratory fervor” (San Francisco Chronicle). Mixing grandeur and intimacy, Kissin presents signature repertoire by Beethoven and Chopin, plus a set of Shostakovich selections, each strikingly vivid in character and mood.

Evgeny Kissin

Symphony Center

Join the TC Jazz Orchestra and a stirring array of choirs, with our very own award winning Jeffrey Cobb conducting. The performance will feature two TC premieres–Duke Ellington’s legendary combination of choral and jazz orchestra forces in his Sacred Concert and Jeffrey Cobb’s The Lesson of the Lark, having been premiered online during the pandemic–we now have the honor of presenting the live premiere.

Jazz Cantatas

Central Grade School

Opera North is thrilled to present its first-ever performances of Giuseppe Verdi's "Simon Boccanegra," a riveting opera set in 14th-century Genoa, filled with political intrigue and personal tragedy. This concert staging event will take place from April 24 to May 24, 2025, across various prestigious venues including St Georges Hall in Bradford, Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham, The Glasshouse in Gateshead, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hull City Hall, and the Southbank Centre.

"Simon Boccanegra" tells the compelling story of a former pirate turned people's champion, Simon Boccanegra, and his decades-long feud with political rival and nobleman, Jacopo Fiesco. The twist in their tale comes from the deep family ties they share, with one being the father and the other the grandfather of Amelia, adding layers of love, loss, and reconciliation to the narrative. The opera, which premiered in 1857 and was later revised in 1881 by Verdi and librettist Arrigo Boito, is celebrated for its Shakespearean drama and contains Verdi’s passionate plea for peace and unity, especially in its famous Council Chamber scene.

The cast includes Roland Wood as Simon Boccanegra, Brindley Sherratt as Jacopo Fiesco, Andrés Presno as Gabriele Adorno, and Mandla Mndebele as Paolo Albiani, under the baton of conductor Antony Hermus and direction by PJ Harris. This production follows Opera North's acclaimed concert stagings of other large-scale Italian classics, promising an unmissable event for opera enthusiasts.

The opera will be sung in Italian with English subtitles, ensuring it is accessible to a wide audience. The running time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Ticket prices start from £16, with digital and printed programs available for purchase in advance. Additionally, Opera North offers various discounts and membership options, including season ticket packages and under 30s memberships, to make this cultural experience accessible to everyone.

For those eager to secure their seats early, booking dates vary by location, with priority booking available for Friends of Opera North. This is a unique opportunity to experience the dark-hued grandeur and excitement of Verdi's music live, in a production that promises to captivate with its intense emotion and dramatic storytelling.

Simon Boccanegra

Bradford Theatres

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

Hull City Hall

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Southbank Centre

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD is coming to Los Angeles. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at this record-breaking hit and winner of six Tony Awards including Best Play. “It’s one of the most defining pop culture events of the decade” (Forbes).

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

Broadway in Hollywood

Where love is concerned, too much is not even enough. Rosina is young, clever, and wealthy, but her greedy guardian desires her and her fortune for himself. Using her wits to outsmart him and find her true love, she enlists Figaro, the mischievous and well-connected local barber, who has more than a few tricks up his sleeve. Plans go awry (resulting in several close shaves) against the backdrop of Gioachino Rossini’s iconic score as romance and a little old-fashioned trickery combine in one of the best-loved comedies of all time.

The Barber Of Seville

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

Nick and Jan Cheyney have recently moved into a dilapidated attic apartment in downtown New York City. Beneath the peeling wallpaper, they are amazed to uncover a message scrawled in lipstick by 1920s dancer Madeline Marsh. Fascinated by the discovery, they are unprepared for the return of its ghostly author, still desperate to become a movie star.

Maddie

The Players Theatre

Enjoy three short ballets all in one production. Shorts has something for everyone including a neoclassical ballet by George Balanchine, an Afro-Cuban work by Stephanie Martinez, and a world premiere with a rock and roll vibe by our very own Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye.

Shorts 2025

Civic Center Music Hall

The all-female vocal and instrumental ensemble presents laments and lamentations from 16th- and 17th-century Italy as they might have been heard in that most exclusively female environment: the convent. Presented in collaboration with Oregon Bach Festival Musicking Conference.

Cappella Artemisia presents Call for the Wailing Women: Laments and Lamentations in Italian Convents

Beall Concert Hall

Manassas Ballet Theatre (MBT) closes its season with the timeless classic The Sleeping Beauty. Princess Aurora is gifted a curse of death at her christening by the evil Carabosse, but it is softened to a gift of blissful sleep where she can only be awakened by a prince and true love’s kiss. Enjoy this exquisite production by the dancers of MBT, accompanied by the Manassas Ballet Theatre orchestra.

The Sleeping Beauty

Hylton Performing Arts Center

Giacomo Puccini’s melodrama returns to the McCaw Hall stage in a classic production that “has just about everything: great tunes, desperate lovers, loads of action, and a bad guy you’re going to love to hate” (The Seattle Times). Two lovers are thwarted by the power-hungry Scarpia while the fiery prima donna Tosca is pushed past sanity when her only hope for freedom means submitting to the evil Baron’s lecherous desires.

Tosca

Seattle Center

Portland Center Stage proudly presents "Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson," a captivating one-person show that delves into the complexities of artist identity through humor and insightful commentary. This production, a co-production with Boom Arts, is set to take the stage from May 11 to June 22, 2025, in the intimate Ellyn Bye Studio.

In this tour-de-force performance, Asian American actor and comedian Chris Grace embarks on a mind-bending exploration of identity, celebrity, and representation. With a dynamic array of wigs and boundless talent, Grace navigates the controversial casting decisions in Hollywood, particularly highlighting the uproar surrounding Scarlett Johansson's role in "Ghost in the Shell." This show not only celebrates two of Hollywood's most discussed Asian actors but also challenges audiences to reflect on the industry's casting practices.

Directed by Eric Michaud, "Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson" has already garnered acclaim, winning the Hollywood Encore Producer’s Award in 2023. Critics praise it as "consistently hilarious" and "an insightful hour of comedy that is also deeply funny," according to BroadwayWorld.

To ensure accessibility for all patrons, Portland Center Stage offers audio-described, sign-interpreted, and open-captioned performances on select dates. Assistive listening devices are available for all performances, underscoring the theater's commitment to accessibility.

For those interested in exploring themes of identity, celebrity culture, and the art of performance, "Chris Grace: As Scarlett Johansson" promises an unforgettable theater experience. Tickets are available for purchase, with current subscribers encouraged to renew their seats for this must-see production. Don't miss your chance to witness this critically acclaimed show that challenges, entertains, and inspires.

& Juliet

Des Moines Performing Arts

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Los Angeles Philharmonic

Impressions of the Sea

Oregon Symphony

Beethoven Project: Missa ...

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

¡Bailamos! A Night of Lat...

Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Gunn Theater At Legion Of...

San Francisco Symphony

Jackson Conducts Beethove...

Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra

A Paintbrush for Piccolo

Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

Emanuel Ax Plays Mozart

Philadelphia Orchestra

Evgeny Kissin

Chicago Symphony Orchestra

Jazz Cantatas

Traverse City Philharmonic

Simon Boccanegra

Opera North

Harry Potter And The Curs...

Hollywood Pantages Theater

The Barber Of Seville

Minnesota Opera

Maddie

The Players Theatre

Shorts 2025

Oklahoma City Ballet

Cappella Artemisia presen...

Oregon Bach Festival

The Sleeping Beauty

Hylton Performing Arts Center

Tosca

Seattle Opera

Chris Grace: As Scarlett ...

Portland Center Stage