April and May 2025 bring a vibrant array of performances to The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles. From jazz and R&B to stage plays and stand-up comedy, the lineup features acclaimed artists like Brad Mehldau, Corinne Bailey Rae, and Jeff Bridges. Dive into the dramatic world of Je’Caryous Johnson's plays or enjoy the dynamic beats of K-pop with 8TURN. This season promises an eclectic mix of genres, ensuring there's something for every taste and preference.

A Cultural Extravaganza at The Orpheum Theatre: Music, Drama, and Comedy Unveiled

The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles is set to be the epicenter of diverse musical and cultural events in 2025. From the energetic beats of K-pop group 8TURN to the soulful tunes of Ben Harper, the theatre promises an eclectic lineup appealing to a wide array of audience tastes. This year, the venue will host an impressive roster of artists ranging from Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Ryan Adams to the comedic brilliance of Lewis Black. Each event promises to offer unique experiences, connecting audiences with the artists' rich musical narratives and cultural backgrounds.

The Orpheum Theatre: A Hub of Musical Talent and Cultural Diversity in 2025

The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles is set to be the epicenter of musical diversity in 2025, hosting an array of events that promise to captivate audiences with performances spanning K-pop, rock, jazz, and more. From the energetic beats of 8TURN's world tour debut to the contemplative melodies of Ryan Adams, and the thought-provoking performances of Ali Sethi and Daniel Habif, each event offers a unique experience. Join us as we explore the highlights of these upcoming events and the talented artists who bring them to life.

A Melodic Journey: The Orpheum Theatre's Star-Studded 2025 Lineup

The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles is gearing up for a thrilling 2025, offering a rich tapestry of events that span diverse musical genres and artistic expressions. The lineup includes the syncretic sounds of Ali Sethi, the iconic early songs of Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton, the comedic genius of Lewis Black, the versatile artistry of Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, and the vibrant energy of María José’s Libertad US Tour. Each event promises to captivate audiences with unique performances that celebrate cultural diversity, humor, and the power of music.

Unveiling the Orpheum Theatre's 2025 Lineup: A Diverse Musical Journey

María José Libertad US Tour 2025

Ninth And Broadway

Ben Harper is one of the premiere songwriters of his generation. He is also one of the most versatile and brave songwriters, fearlessly working in a cross-section of genres, ranging from pop, reggae and soul, to blues, rock, funk and folk. He has recorded 18 studio albums and amassed a worldwide following having sold over 16 million records worldwide and 3 Grammy Awards.

Ben was born on October 28, 1969. While his music and career embody the sonic bravery, brilliance, lyrical honesty and social activism of that pivotal time, Harper adds his unique modern day cultural awareness brining music with social conscience into the now, reflected in the 2023 nomination for the newly minted Grammy Special Merit Award for "Best Song For Social Change."

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals

LEWIS BLACK uses his trademark style of comedic yelling and animated finger-pointing to skewer anything and anyone that gets under his skin. His comedic brilliance lies in his ability to make people laugh at the absurdities of life, with topics that include current events, social media, politics and anything else that exposes the hypocrisy and madness he sees in the world.

In 2020, he released Thanks for Risking Your Life. "Facing a nationwide shutdown for the foreseeable future, I performed stand up one last time. This is that show (Mar 13, 2020 New Buffalo MI)." His latest stand up special, Tragically, I Need You, released earlier this year and has already surpassed 1.3 million views on YouTube. The brand-new special explores topics including his ways of coping with the pandemic, his frustrations with the evolving world, and of course his thoughts about the chaos of America these last few years.

Lewis Black: Goodbye Yeller Brick Road, The Final Tour

“Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello,” Performed by Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton

Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton

Ali Sethi is a New York-based singer, composer and storyteller whose music advances a syncretic South Asian identity. Fusing classical ragas with contemporary beats, his music feels “stealthily subversive” (The New Yorker) and marries the metaphors of Punjabi poetry with camp and queer sensibilities. In 2022, his song ‘Pasoori’ became the first Pakistani single to top Spotify’s Global Viral chart, and was Google’s most ‘hum-to-search’ song in the world. Also in 2022, he was named to Time’s ‘100 Next’ list, his music praised for showing that “differences of culture, language, religion and gender do not need to be antagonistic; they can, and always have, enriched us, and given us some of our greatest works of art.”

Ali Sethi

fa“Ascender is where inspiration, art, live music, science and the soul come together to create a transformational spectacle not seen before. Ascender touches the deepest part of the heart; and at the same time, is an intensive training that pushes you to your maximum power”

With more than 30 million followers on his social networks and more than a billion views of his content, 8,000 trained employees, 750 thousand tickets sold and more than 5,600 hours on the stages of 150 cities visited, Daniel Habif has become the most influential Spanish-speaking voice in the world. He has shared the stage with presidents, governors. Nobel Prize winners and international leaders, trailblazers such as Barack Obama, Richard Branson, Oscar Arias and Ken Segall, among many others. He has participated in international forums, was part of the cast of Person of the Year at the Latin GRAMMYs, Venezuela Aid Live, Latin Billboard, Premios Juventud, among others. Habif is an active member of the Board of Directors of the Freedom Foundation, a civil association dedicated to fighting, preventing and raising awareness about trafficking for the purpose of child sexual exploitation. His fourth book, “Ascender,” is the title of his third world tour, which will visit 70 cities around the world. Additionally, this year will see the release of the English translation of his latest bestseller, “Ruge.”

Daniel Habif Ascender USA Tour

Louis: A Silent Movie with Live Accompaniment by Wynton Marsalis

LOUIS A Silent Movie w/ Live Accompaniment by Wynton Marsalis

They Might Be Giants are in top form and back on the road with their ever-evolving show. Featuring songs from the earliest days of their Dial-A-Song service, through their platinum album Flood, all the way to their Grammy-nominated album BOOK; each night is its own distinct celebration of the band's singular songbook. Backed by their notorious live band now including a three-piece horn section, expect a spontaneous, sprawling, enthralling musical event unlike any other.

They Might Be Giants

Ryan Adams is a seven-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter praised as “one of rock’s most talented songwriters”.

Formerly fronting rock-americana groups Whiskeytown and Ryan Adams & theCardinals, Adams has the ability to connect with audiences across a variety of different mediums

Ryan Adams: Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour

Rising K-pop rookie boy group 8TURN is coming to Los Angeles to meet fans in America through their very first world tour, 8TURN 1st World Tour [8TURNRISE] in Los Angeles on May 3, 2025 at The Orpheum.

The 8-member boy group under MNH Entertainment, with members MYUNGHO, JAEYUN, MINHO, YOONSUNG, HAEMIN, KYUNGMIN, YUNGYU, and SEUNGHEON, marched into the K-pop scene after their debut on January 30, 2023, with their first mini-album, ‘8TURNRISE’. With their debut track ‘TIC TAC’, the boys quickly garnered the attention of many fans with its addictive beat.

2025 8TURN 1st World Tour

Heather McMahan is an actress, stand-up and podcaster (Absolutely Not! with Heather McMahan) whose first special, “Son I Never Had!” (Netflix) debuted in October 2023 at Number 4 and held a top 10 position for 7 days. McMahan went back on the road with “The Comeback Tour,” her second national tour which comes on the heels of her sold-out show at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall. The wildly popular comedian released her new stand-up special, Breadwinner, which premiered on Hulu on October 11. Filmed during two sold-out nights at Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre, the same venue where McMahan recently wrapped up her massively successful global The Comeback Tour, the special is a hilarious tribute to her Southern roots.

Heather McMahan: The Bamboozled Tour

Sensitive, strong-minded, and undeniably soulful, Alessia Cara writes songs that speak to the most hidden parts of the heart. Since signing with Def Jam Recordings at just 18-years-old, the Toronto-based singer/songwriter’s down-to-earth honesty and larger-than-life talent have earned her massive acclaim and countless accolades, including five Juno Awards and a 2018 GRAMMY for Best New Artist. In the making of her fourth album Love & Hyperbole, Alessia brought her newly emboldened vision to a body of work exploring emotional territory previously uncharted in her music: the beautifully strange thrill of finding true happiness.

Alessia Cara – Love & Hyperbole Tour

about the subject matter of any of her songs until now. She has never deployed backing vocals until now. The songs sit where her voice lives now. The album is the result of a period of sustained reflection and change — “lots of goodbyes,” in

Beth’s words. Farewells to family, to friends, even to her former self. These are songs from the mid-course of life, when looking ahead no longer yields what it used to, and looking back has a sudden, sharper focus.

Beth Gibbons – Lives Outgrown Tour

Jeff Bridges is one of Hollywood’s most successful actors and a seven-time Academy Award® nominee, as well as a singer and producer. His 2009 performance in Crazy Heart deservedly garnered the iconic performer his first Oscar® for Best Actor. The performance also earned him the Golden Globe®, SAG® Award and the Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor. Bridges’ moving and multi-layered performance is one of many in a career that spans decades.

Bridges earned his first Oscar nod in 1972 for Best Supporting Actor in Peter Bogdanovich’s The Last Picture Show, co-starring Cybill Shepherd. Three years later, he received his second Best Supporting Actor nomination for his role in Michael Cimino’s Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. By 1984, he landed top kudos with a Best Actor nomination for playing the alien in Starman; that performance also earned him a Golden Globe nomination. In 2001, he was honored with another Golden Globe nomination and his fourth Oscar nomination for his role in The Contender, Rod Lurie’s political thriller, in which Bridges played the President of the United States.

Jeff Bridges – The Big Lebowski Screening : An Evening with The Dude

Award-winning playwright and producer Je’Caryous Johnson is back, redefining the stage play experience with his latest original production, Games Women Play. Directed by the legendary Carl Payne—making his highly anticipated theatrical directorial debut—this electrifying story promises a rollercoaster of laughs, gasps, and jaw-dropping moments that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. Step into a world where love battles ambition, trust is pushed to its limits, and secrets lurk behind every smile. Games Women Play takes you on an unforgettable ride through the intricate maze of modern relationships and the high-stakes games we all play in the pursuit of love, power, and self-discovery.

Je’Caryous Johnson’s Games Women Play

Corinne Bailey Rae is a soul-rooted contemporary R&B singer songwriter and musician, with multiple Top Ten U.K. and U.S. albums. Displaying an interest in music from an early age, Bailey Rae studied classical violin until she acquired an electric guitar in her early teens. She released her self-titled debut solo album February 2006, topping the U.K. album chart, reaching #4 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, and featuring #2 single “Put Your Records On”. Bailey Rae earned three Grammy nominations and was nominated for as many MOBOs, two of which -- Best U.K. Female, Best U.K. Newcomer -- she won. A year later, Bailey Rae featured on Herbie Hancock's Grammy-winning River: The Joni Letters. Her second album, The Sea, was a Top Ten hit in the U.K. & U.S. after its January 2010 release and Mercury Prize-nominated. Followed by The Love EP, a five-song cover set. Her version of Marley’s "Is This Love" won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance. Bailey Rae’s third album, The Heart Speaks in Whispers, peaked at #2 on the R&B charts and was critically acclaimed, featuring the stunning “Green Aphrodisiac” named “10 Best R&B Songs of 2016” (Billboard). In February 2017, she recorded a cover of Coldplay's "The Scientist" for the Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack.

Corinne Bailey Rae

One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path, which embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism and pop allure. From jazz to R&B, and pop/rock and hip-hop/neo-soul to classical, nine-time GRAMMY-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader Christian McBride is a luminary with one hand ever reaching for new heights. In all of his playing, drummer/composer Marcus Gilmore integrates a unique style where he is musically expanding rhythm, while supporting the diverse array of the finest musicians in the world with whom he plays.

Brad Mehldau + Christian McBride + Marcus Gilmore

Join superstar Matteo Lane for his new stand-up hour on the ‘Can’t Stop Talking’ Tour. Matteo Lane is a New York-based comedian whose stand-up special can be seen on Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup. He has performed stand-up on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and more. Fluent in five languages and with a singing range of six octaves, Matteo lived in Italy as an oil painter and opera singer before starting his comedy career.

Matteo Lane: Can’t Stop Talking

HWASA, a powerhouse vocalist, has emerged as a standout solo artist in the K-pop industry. Best known as a member of the acclaimed girl group MAMAMOO, HWASA has carved out a unique identity with her bold style and soulful voice. Since her solo debut in 2019, she has captivated audiences worldwide with her distinctive sound and charismatic performances.

HWASA’s debut single "Twit" was an instant hit, topping the charts and earning her multiple awards, including the Artist of the Year - Digital Music (February) Award at the Circle Chart Music Awards. Her follow-up releases, such as "Maria" and "I'm a B," have further solidified her reputation as a versatile and innovative artist. Each track showcases her ability to blend genres seamlessly, from pop and R&B to hip-hop, all while delivering powerful and emotionally resonant lyrics. "Maria," the title track from her first EP, was particularly successful, earning her the Song of the Year at the Asian Pop Music Awards and topping various international charts. "I'm a B" from her second EP "Guilty Pleasure" further demonstrated her artistic growth and resonated strongly with fans, cementing her status as a leading solo artist.

HWASA LIVE TOUR [Twits] in North America

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Stavros Halkias is a comedian, actor, and writer originally from Baltimore, Maryland and currently based in Queens, New York. His latest special "Fat Rascal" is out now on Netflix. His debut special, “Live at the Lodge Room” reached a million views in its first four days and currently sits at over 6.4 million views. Last year, he was named to Vulture’s 2023 list of “Comedians You Should and Will Know,” and identified by GQ as “at the front of a new wave of comedians.” His podcast “Stavvy’s World” debuted at #3 on the iTunes comedy charts and garnered hundreds of thousands of subscribers in its first year. He’s a former co-host and founding member of the popular podcast “Cum Town,” which ran from 2016-2022 and he was recently featured in Steven Soderbergh’s sci-fi series “Command Z.” He’s set to lead his own feature in 2024, starring in the upcoming road-movie comedy “Let's Start a Cult”, which he co-wrote. Halkias is also an accomplished model, walking in Kid Super’s Paris fashion week show in 2023 where he was described by Vogue as “the plus-est of plus size models”. His goal is to get just famous enough to buy his mother a nice home and then quit show business to open a surf and turf restaurant in East Baltimore.

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