As part of our two-part series on the resurgence of performing arts in Los Angeles, today we’re focusing on the incredible music and dance currently on display in the City of Angels.
Now is the perfect time for music and dance lovers to check out all that LA has to offer. If you book a minimum of two nights in an LA hotel, you’ll be able to purchase two tickets for the price of one to more than 30 of LA’s leading dance, music, opera, theatre and spoken-word performances from Feb 1- Mar 13. Check more about this special offer here.
And for a look at what’s great in Los Angeles theatre and opera, check out yesterday’s post here. For more on LA’s best dance and music, read below.
MUSIC
Yesterday, we told you about the Valley Performing Arts Center, another one of LA’s newest theaters. In addition to its spring production of Dreamgirls, VPAC also has a slew of musical offerings to check out in the coming months.
Also appearing at VPAC will be singer Lea Salonga (above left), whose name you may recall from Miss Saigon and whose voice you will definitely recall from Disney’s Aladdin and Mulan, where she was the singing voice of Princess Jasmine and Fa Mulan respectively. Don’t miss her when she comes to town on April 1.
Perhaps LA’s most prestigious classical music institution is The LA Phil. Performing at both The Walt Disney Concert Hall (designed by architect Frank Gehry) and The Hollywood Bowl, you can visit two of the city’s most iconic locations while taking in a stellar performance.
DANCE
Head down to Long Beach for an eclectic combination of dance, music and humor. Carpenter Performing Arts Center welcomes Rhythmic Circus’ Feet Don’t Fail Me Now (Mar 5), which blends rapid-fire tap dancing, comedy, and a seven-piece funk band in a show that makes you want to get on your feet.
BONUS
Another great so-called spoken word event? A night on “Binge-Worthy Journalism” at VPAC with the creators of hit podcast Serial. Sarah Koenig & Julie Snyder take the audience behind-the-scenes of their digital phenomenon, using some of their favorite tape to narrate personal stories about the ups and downs of creating a new form of modern storytelling. Check it out on Saturday, March 5.
For more information about how you can take advantage of LA’s performing arts scene, go HERE!