Lucie Arnaz (Pippin, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, They’re Playing Our Song) explores her life on stage with iconic songs and hidden treasures from some of Broadway’s greatest shows—along with a look at the backstage magic it takes to create them.!

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Lucie Arnaz I Got the Job! Songs From My Musical Past

California State University, Long Beach

Featuring Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles, the nation’s premier Mexican folk dance company led by Kareli Montoya, and the musicians of Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar, led by three-time Grammy award-winner Jimmy Cuéllar, this colorful extravaganza is a joyful mix of folklorico, dance, and storytelling from both sides of the border. Set to traditional songs, as well as celebrating the music of Selena and Jenni Rivera, this incredible performance will capture your heart!

Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar - ¡Viva Mexico! ¡Viva America!

Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, and Dolly Parton revolutionized country music and blazed a trail for future generations of female artists. With their chart-topping hits and record-breaking sales, they wove threads of contemporary womanhood throughout the tapestry of country music. This afternoon concert features soloists Miko Marks (CMT’s 2022 “Next Woman of Country”) and Nashville-based singer Kristina Train along with an all-female band.!

Trailblazing Women of Country -  A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly

NEA Jazz Master and three-time Grammy Award winner, legendary saxophonist Branford Marsalis is one of the most revered figures in contemporary music. He returns with the Branford Marsalis Quartet for more virtuosic improvisations supercharged by the quartet’s extraordinary energy and telepathic musical connection.

Branford Marsalis Quartet

Pop culture icon Charo is a multi-talented singer, musician, comedian, and stage and screen performer known for her high-energy live concerts and award-winning Flamenco guitar playing. This dynamo of delight’s flamenco-inspired album Guitar Passion won the Female Pop Album of the Year award at the Billboard International Latin Music Conference.

Charo

Powerhouse chanteuse Storm Large is back with more sultry and subversive jazz standards, Broadway showstoppers, and ageless anthems. Whether singing in a nightclub or in front of millions on 2021’s America’s Got Talent, Large enthralls with her gorgeous voice and unrestrained presence, making every appearance intoxicating from the first note to the last.

Storm Large

Celebrating their 50th anniversary season, the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company return with their breathtaking pointe work and hilarious parodies of classical ballet favorites. Whether you’re a ballet aficionado or don’t know a plié from a jeté, the prima ballerinas of the Trocks deliver hilarity and awe. It’s the most fun you’ll ever have at the ballet!

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo

Witness spellbinding feats rooted in more than 2,000 years of history! These masters of agility and grace display their artful athleticism, pushing the limits of human ability and defying gravity with their amazing acts of contortion and control. With a legacy of superb talent and rigorous training, The Peking Acrobats deliver all of the excitement and festive pageantry of a Chinese carnival!

The Peking Acrobats

“She gives me hope for the future of jazz.” – Judy Carmichael, NPR
Nationally acclaimed Native American jazz vocalist, actor, activist, and educator Julia Keefe (Nez Perce) honors the legacy of Indigenous contributions to jazz as her quartet perform fresh originals and swinging jazz favorites.

Julia Keefe Quartet

From his breakout role as “The Fonz” on Happy Days to his current co-starring role as acting coach Gene Cousineau on the hit HBO dark comedy Barry, Henry Winkler has enjoyed over four decades of success as an actor, producer, and director. Beyond this Emmy Award-winning actor’s success, Winkler is a New York Times bestselling author, and recently released his new memoir, Being Henry. In this captivating evening, Henry Winkler shares humorous anecdotes and inspirational lessons from his life and storied career.

An Evening with Henry Winkler

Journey through the genius and glam of David Bowie in this live, theatrically staged spectacle by David Brighton and his stellar band. SPACE ODDITY captures the pop icon’s transformative personas and relentless innovations through timeless classics including "Changes," "Modern Love," and "Heroes" in this thrilling portrait of one of the most relentlessly innovative and influential musicians of our time.

David Brighton's SPACE ODDITY: The Quintessential David Bowie Experience

A brand new show—a brand new treat! The stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical are back with fresh renditions of classic Doo Wop hits, plus doo-wopified versions of contemporary favorites from Adele to Garth Brooks. Get ready for another fantastic afternoon concert with the greatest music in American pop and rock history!

The Doo Wop Project

Get your family into the holiday spirit with an evening of Vince Guaraldi tunes from A Charlie Brown Christmas starring five-time Grammy nominee jazz pianist David Benoit! Don’t miss this must-see show featuring the cherished holiday songs that have charmed generations.

David Benoit Christmas Tribute to Charlie Brown

Harlem-based vocalist, guitarist, and composer Allan Harris returns to kick off the holidays with beloved Nat King Cole classics, from “Silver Bells” to “Winter Wonderland.” The velvet-baritoned Harris and his masterful band unwrap a swinging and soulful performance of pure holiday joy.

Allan Harris: A Nat King Cole Christmas

Be inspired by the diversity and artistry of Los Angeles’ hip-hop and street dance culture with Versa-Style Dance Company. Named “Los Angeles’ Best Dance Troupe for Hip Hop Empowerment” by LA Weekly, Versa-Style Dance Company brings the exhilaration of street dance onto the stage in this unforgettable evening of dance.

Versa-Style Dance Company

Suzanne O Davis and the Tapestry band capture the heartfelt sincerity of Carole King’s 1971 Platinum album Tapestry—including the hits that followed. From “I Feel the Earth Move” to “You’ve Got a Friend,” prepare for a rush of music memories in this concert brimming with the unforgettable melodies of one of the most successful female songwriters of all time.

Tapestry - The Carole King Songbook with Suzanne O Davis

Comprised of some of the top musicians in the country, this 68-member orchestra conducted by music director Mitch Glickman is dedicated exclusively to blending the worlds of jazz and classical music, and has played with such renowned jazz soloists as George Duke, Christian McBride, and the Yellowjackets. 

Symphonic Jazz Orchestra

A hilarious evening of moderated conversation with Amy Sedaris, followed by an audience Q&A. Amy is an actress, comedian and writer best known for her Emmy-nominated series, the hilarious and slightly deranged world of At Home with Amy Sedaris. She played the endearingly eccentric Jerri Blank in her hit comedy series Strangers with Candy, and can currently be seen on Disney+ in The Mandalorian.

An Evening with Amy Sedaris

Broadway star Melissa Errico pays tribute to her musical mentor Stephen Sondheim in a sparkling evening of sublime songs and often-humorous insights into Sondheim’s craft and life. The New Yorker calls Tony-nominee Melissa Errico “the finest interpreter of Sondheim’s music in America today.”

Broadway Baby - Melissa Errico Sings Sondheim

An unforgettable afternoon of jazz that celebrates 100 years of Disney. Pianist and music director Sean Mason leads the house band for the National Jazz Museum in Harlem and two singer-storytellers in bringing beloved, nostalgic songs to life, all performed with the syncopated rhythm and complex harmonies that define jazz.

When You Wish Upon a Star: A Jazz Tribute to 100 Years of Disney

Celebrated contemporary dance company A.I.M by Kyle Abraham returns in an evening of stunning repertoire that includes choreographer Bebe Miller’s legendary solo “Rain,” new work by Paul Singh, and A.I.M Artistic Director Kyle Abraham’s new works: “MotorRover,” “5 Minute Dance (You Drivin’?),” and “If We Were a Love Song,” an intimate exploration of love set to six songs by Nina Simone.

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham

Hailing from the Bronx, rising jazz phenom and recent two-time Grammy Award winner Samara Joy is well on her way to joining the likes of Sarah, Ella, and Billie. Joy, a deeply emotive vocalist, exploded onto the scene in 2019 at the age of 21—often surprising audiences with the power she packs and her “lighter than air” and “understated, swingy rhythm.” (NPR) Joy won her first two Grammy Awards for Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.

Carpenter Performing Arts Center

8 - 9 May, 2024

Lucie Arnaz I Got the Job! Songs From My Musical Past

Mar 23, 2024

Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar - ¡Viva Mexico! ¡Viva America!

Mar 17, 2024

Trailblazing Women of Country - A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly

Mar 16, 2024

Branford Marsalis Quartet

Mar 9, 2024

Charo

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