A Preview of Performing Arts Events Coming This Fall to the South Bay and Beyond
Love is in the air.
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- AboveThe Company of the North American Tour of & Juliet. Photo by Matthew Murphy.
West Side Story
& Juliet
August 13–September 7
Broadway’s hit musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told, imagining what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo. Featuring a score of hit pop songs, it’s a great night out at the Ahmanson Theatre for both adults and kids. centertheatregroup.org
Brian McKnight, LIVE
September 6
Get ready to be serenaded by the legendary Brian McKnight as he takes the stage at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center and mesmerizes the audience with his smooth vocals and timeless classics. culturalarts.redondo.org
West Side Story
September 20–October 12
At the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, conductor James Conlon and director Francesca Zambello will dive into one of the most emblematic works of American theatre with this elevated, maximalist take that incorporates the iconic original choreography created by the legendary Jerome Robbins. laopera.org
Swingin’ the Disney Songbook
September 21
Matt Johnson and The New Jet Set, featuring the powerhouse vocals of Adryon de León, bring beloved Disney classics to life with a fresh, retro jazz twist. This captivating concert at the Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion blends the timeless melodies of Disney’s animated films with the infectious rhythms of swing, bebop and big band jazz. palosverdesperformingarts.com
Boys of Summer
October 5
The world-famous Lighthouse Cafe welcomes back The Eagles Experience with Boys of Summer in a tribute featuring the best hits from arguably one of the best songwriting teams in history. thelighthousecafe.net
Future Ruins
November 8
This one-day music and arts festival, organized by composers and performers Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, will focus exclusively on film and television composers. Set across three stages at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. futureruins.com
Distinguished Speaker Series presents Sanna Marin
November 17
Sanna Marin made history as the youngest prime minister in Finland’s history—and the youngest serving prime minister in the world—when she took office in 2019. Her government was widely praised for its leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and for passing ambitious landmark reforms. Held at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. speakersla.com
