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| | Sidney Jacobs – Vocalist with Quartet
Part of the Sierra Madre Playhouse Jazz Series, curated by Greg Porée
Los Angeles–born vocalist, songwriter, arranger, and producer Sidney Jacobs brings a smooth, soulful blend of jazz, R&B, and contemporary groove to the stage. A member of the legendary vocal ensemble The Fisk Jubilee Singers and a solo artist on the Resonance Records label, Jacobs is known for his velvety tone, inventive phrasing, and heartfelt delivery.
In this performance, Jacobs leads a dynamic quartet through a set that blends original music with reimagined standards, each piece infused with his distinctive harmonic sophistication and emotional warmth. His artistry bridges genres with ease—one moment deeply swinging, the next intimate and introspective.
Accompanied by four of L.A.’s finest musicians, Jacobs creates an atmosphere that’s both stylish and deeply personal. Listeners can expect an evening of musical storytelling that celebrates the depth and diversity of contemporary jazz while honoring its roots in soul, blues, and the Great American Songbook.
Part of Sierra Madre Playhouse’s Jazz Series, curated by guitarist and composer Greg Porée, this concert showcases one of Los Angeles’s most expressive vocalists in an intimate setting where every note feels close, alive, and deeply felt.
Tickets: $35 | Buy Tickets |
| | Versa-Style Street Dance Company - Box Of Hope (2nd Edition)
Versa-Style is a 501 C 3 non-profit organization and dance ensemble that consists of committed and conscientious artists representing the diversity and beautiful complexity of Los Angeles. Founded in 2005 by Los Angeles natives and co-artistic directors Jackie Lopez aka Miss Funk and Leigh Foaad aka Breeze-lee, Versa-Style Street Dance Company was created to promote, empower and celebrate the artistry of Hip Hop and street dance culture. Named “Los Angeles’ Best Dance Troupe for Hip Hop Empowerment” by LA Weekly, Versa-Style is recognized for its electrifying performances and inspiring engagement activities for schools and local communities. Consisting of committed, highly skilled street dance artists and educators representative of the diversity and beautiful complexity of Los Angeles, Versa-Style Street Dance Company harnesses the exhilarating energy of street dance onto the concert stage for an unforgettable evening of dance.
Tickets: $12-35 | Buy Tickets |
| | Carey Frank – Hammond B3 Organ Trio
Part of the Sierra Madre Playhouse Jazz Series, curated by Greg Porée
Few instruments summon the soul of jazz quite like the Hammond B3 organ—and few players capture its warmth and groove like Carey Frank. A sought-after keyboardist, composer, and arranger, Frank has performed with a wide range of artists including Tedeschi Trucks Band, Michael Bublé, and Bruce Forman. His playing combines the deep pocket of classic organ jazz with the harmonic sophistication and subtle modern touch of today’s scene.
In this intimate trio setting, Frank leads a powerhouse lineup through a set that balances swing, blues, and soul with contemporary flair. Expect rhythmic drive from the Leslie speaker’s swirling tone, fiery guitar interplay, and dynamic drum conversations that make every tune feel both spontaneous and deeply rooted.
As part of the Jazz Series curated by guitarist and composer Greg Porée, this performance highlights the spirit of Los Angeles jazz at its most immediate—virtuosic musicianship, deep groove, and an atmosphere that feels like a late-night club brought right into the heart of Sierra Madre.
It’s a celebration of sound, rhythm, and connection—a perfect evening for jazz lovers and anyone who appreciates music that swings, sings, and stirs the soul.
Tickets: $35 | Buy Tickets |
| | Battleship Potemkin (1925)
World Premiere of live musical score by George Sarah • string quartet + vocal quintet
Join us for a powerful screening of Sergei Eisenstein’s groundbreaking silent film Battleship Potemkin, now re-imagined through a live score composed by George Sarah. Known for bridging electronic, classical and chamber music traditions, Sarah brings his unique sonic voice to this cinematic masterpiece—integrating string quartet textures, a five-voice vocal ensemble, and subtle electronic elements to transform the screening into a multisensory experience.
The film charts the 1905 uprising aboard the Russian battleship Potemkin, a cinematic landmark whose montage, rhythm and emotional energy still resonate. Under Sarah’s score, the visuals are echoed and amplified: the strings underscore dramatic tension and camaraderie; the voices give human edge to mass uprising; the electronics add depth and contemporary resonance. The result is an event where silent-film history meets live music vitality.
Set in Sierra Madre Playhouse’s intimate setting, you’ll hear every phrase of the quartet, feel the breath of the voices, and watch the images as if for the first time. This isn’t just a screening—it’s a concert, a revival, and a moment of connection between film, sound, and live presence. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience one of cinema’s boldest works with a live score crafted for today’s audience.
Tickets: $30 | Buy Tickets |
| | Absolute Focus + Chris Votek
Part of the Sierra Madre Playhouse Indian Classical Music Series
Cellist and composer Chris Votek brings his expansive artistic voice to an evening of cross-cultural chamber music, joined by the ensemble Absolute Focus. Known for translating the melodic and rhythmic traditions of Hindustani raga onto the cello, Votek’s work bridges Indian classical forms, Western chamber traditions, and contemporary improvisation.
Together with Absolute Focus, he creates a sound world where strings, melody, and rhythm flow in conversation—music that honors classical roots while embracing spontaneity and exploration. The performance will unfold in the spirit of raga: beginning with a meditative opening that builds into rich ensemble interplay and rhythmic dialogue.
Audiences can expect an immersive experience where East and West meet through intricate texture, tone, and form. Every note invites deep listening, tracing a journey from stillness to movement, from introspection to celebration.
Presented as part of Sierra Madre Playhouse’s Hindustani Music Series, this program highlights Los Angeles-based artists who are redefining how classical traditions live and evolve in the modern world.
Tickets: $12-35 | Buy Tickets |
| | NEW MUSIC GAME NIGHT! from Brightwork newmusic
Brightwork Ensemble teams up with People Inside Electronics for a fun-filled evening of game-inspired new music. Audience participation is allowed and encouraged. From Cristina Lord’s choose-your-own-adventure piece based on Kafka’s Metamorphosis to Isaac Schankler’s polyrhythm game, The Six-Body Problem, there is something for everyone. Let’s play!
Brightwork newmusic is a Los Angeles-based chamber ensemble formed in 2013 by pianist Aron Kallay. The group is built around a sextet instrumentation (piano, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, percussion) and focuses on presenting high-caliber performances of contemporary classical music alongside landmark works from the past hundred years. Their mission is to revitalize the art of new music on the West Coast—commissioning living composers, premiering their works, and inviting listeners into the creative process.
At a Brightwork performance you can expect a polished and fearless ensemble of musicians, many of whom are recognized in the professional music scene, delivering precise, responsive playing and tightly integrated chamber music under modern aesthetic standards.
Tickets: $12-35 | Buy Tickets |
| | Aperture Duo - as wave as stone
Violinist Adrianne Pope and violist Linnea Powell joined forces in Los Angeles in 2015 to create Aperture Duo, a chamber ensemble dedicated to exploring the full expressive potential of the violin-and-viola pairing. Deeply rooted in both tradition and innovation, the duo performs music ranging from early classical works to pioneering commissions written specifically for their instrumentation.
Their concerts often juxtapose familiar repertoire—like Mozart’s violin-and-viola duos—with bold new works marked by extended techniques, original sound worlds, improvisation and theatrical flair. This interplay between old and new creates an experience both accessible and adventurous. Aperture Duo’s musicians treat each performance as a conversation: two artists, two instruments, one commitment to deep listening, responsiveness and emotional clarity.
At this upcoming appearance at Sierra Madre Playhouse, audiences will witness their signature blend of sonic intimacy and creative edge. Expect precise chamber interplay, a wide palette of tonal textures—from shimmering lyricism to sharp rhythmic intensity—and an evening that invites you to rethink what two string instruments can accomplish together.
Tickets: $12-35 | Buy Tickets |
| | Babatunde HipHopera
Baritone vocalist Babatunde Akinboboye brings a high-energy and genre-defying performance that fuses the power of classical opera with the rhythm and attitude of hip-hop. With a voice deeply grounded in operatic tradition and a performance style rooted in contemporary culture, Babatunde creates an experience that feels both timeless and cutting-edge.
His program traverses arias and vocal works alongside modern rhythms and spoken-word passages, revealing how these two musical worlds reflect one another—both in drama, narrative arc, and emotional reach. On stage you will hear operatic range, hip-hop beats or rhythm-driven structures, and a performer who moves freely between tradition and innovation.
Presented in an intimate setting at Sierra Madre Playhouse, the audience will feel the musician’s voice up close and personal—each phrase, each dramatic turn carried with clarity and immediacy. Whether you are drawn by the operatic technique, the fusion of styles, or the bold live presence, this evening promises a performance where vocal virtuosity meets cultural conversation in a way that is visceral, fresh, and deeply engaging.
Tickets: $40 | Buy Tickets |
| | Dancing Storytellers - Indian Mythology and Me
Dancing Storytellers brings Indian myths to life through a vivid blend of classical South Asian dance, folk movement, theater, rhythm, and playful audience engagement. Their performance, Indian Mythology and Me, weaves together three unforgettable stories—Bheema’s meeting with Hanuman, the clever mice who outwit an elephant queen, and the powerful tale of Goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura. Each story is told through expressive gesture, dynamic choreography, and the artists’ signature style of conversational storytelling.
The experience is fully interactive. Performers move through the space, inviting children to step into the story with them, try out movement and gestures, and become part of the world onstage. The result is a performance that feels both theatrical and deeply personal, connecting ancient narratives to the everyday lives of young audiences.
Rich with humor, heart, and cultural insight, Indian Mythology and Me encourages reflection on identity, courage, empathy, and the power of stories to shape who we are. Designed especially for K–5 audiences but captivating for all ages, the program offers a vibrant introduction to Indian mythology, dance traditions, and the timeless themes embedded within them.
Tickets: $20 | Buy Tickets |
| | Asia / America New Music Institute - Echoes of Home
Asia / America New Music Institute (AANMI) returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse for a new show, Echoes of Home!
Composers from across Los Angeles’s vibrant Asian American communities share deeply personal works inspired by the neighborhoods that shaped them — from Little Tokyo to Koreatown, San Gabriel, Gardena, and Historic Filipinotown. Through music and story, the concert traces memories of temples, festivals, and familiar streets, revealing how these enclaves continue to define the city’s cultural soul. Presented by the Asia / America New Music Institute (AANMI), this program celebrates Los Angeles as a tapestry of voices, each carrying the sound of home.
AANMI promotes cultural exchange between Asia and the Americas through the creation and performance of new music concerts. AANMI concerts allow audience members to experience key narratives at the intersections of Asian and American cultures, past and present.
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| | Yu&I Duo
Violinist YuEun Gemma Kim and guitarist Ines Thomé come together as Yu&I Duo, a chamber ensemble rooted in global cultures and elevated by refined artistry. Kim, from South Korea, and Thomé, from Germany, met while studying in Los Angeles and formed a musical partnership that transcends borders and genres.
Their programs draw on a wide range of repertoire—from baroque and early music to tangos, folk-inspired melodies, film themes and inventive new arrangements. In concert, you might hear the sensual rhythms of Piazzolla’s Histoire du Tango, virtuosic gestures from Paganini or Bartók, popular themes reimagined for violin and guitar, and original works that reflect the duo’s dual heritage and adventurous spirit.
At the upcoming performance at Sierra Madre Playhouse, audiences will experience an evening of elegance and discovery: intimate interplay, tonal warmth, and musical storytelling that invites listening across centuries and styles. The close setting makes every phrase clear, every subtle shift audible, and every dynamic change meaningful—perfect for chamber music lovers and curious listeners alike.
Tickets: $12-35 | Buy Tickets |
| | Suman Laha, Anand Verumi, and Jyoti Prakash
Part of the Sierra Madre Playhouse Indian Classical Music Series
Join us as we present Indian slide guitarist Suman Laha, bansuri player Anand Verumi, and tabla player Jyoti Prakash for an afternoon of Indian classical music!
Tickets: $12-35 | Buy Tickets |
| | Brandon Coleman – Piano Quintet
Part of the Sierra Madre Playhouse Jazz Series, curated by Greg Porée
Keyboard maestro, composer and producer Brandon Coleman brings his distinctive musical voice to the stage in an intimate quintet format. A central figure in the Los Angeles jazz and funk-fusion scene, Coleman merges deep jazz sensibility, electronic texture, and soulful groove to create a sound that is both expansive and immediate.
On this evening, Coleman leads a five-piece ensemble—featuring piano/keys, bass, drums, and two additional instrumental voices—through a program that spans original compositions, improvisational dialogue, and rhythmic drive. Expect moments of sonic clarity, harmonic sophistication, and collective energy where each musician contributes voice and presence.
Presented as part of Sierra Madre Playhouse’s Jazz Series, this concert offers a rare chance to hear Coleman’s artistry up close—every phrase, every groove, every expressive gesture delivered in a setting that prioritizes connection and clarity. For lovers of jazz, fusion, and contemporary groove, this is a performance built to engage, surprise, and resonate.
Tickets: $35 | Buy Tickets |
| | Tesserae Baroque Ensemble - Baroque Trio Sonatas
Tesserae returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse for a vibrant program of trio sonatas for harpsichord, violin, and recorder, performed with the clarity, flair, and historically informed artistry that define Tesserae’s work. This intimate concert highlights the ensemble’s nuanced blend of color and texture, bringing these rich Baroque sonatas to life with elegance and effortless virtuosity.
Tickets: $12-35 | Buy Tickets |
| | Hola Frida (2024)
Directed by Karine Vézina & André Kadi
An animated biographical film inspired by the childhood of Frida Kahlo, Hola Frida follows a vibrant young girl in Coyoacán, Mexico, whose world is suddenly challenged by illness and physical limitation. This tender yet bold narrative traces how she uses imagination, art and resilience to reclaim her voice and her body.
With lively visual style and rooted cultural detail, the film evokes Frida’s early life—her discovery of colour, nature and self-expression—even as it acknowledges adversity and transformation. While grounded in her real story, the producers use creative freedom to emphasise themes of difference, creativity and hope.
Ideal for families and viewers 7 and up, the film invites audiences into a celebration of art as healing, identity as fluid, and strength as imaginative. Presented at Sierra Madre Playhouse, this viewing gives you the chance to engage with Frida’s legacy in a deeply accessible and visually compelling form.
Tickets: $15 | Buy Tickets |
| | Sandhi ft. Rukhmani Mehta
Sandhi — in Sanskrit, a charged threshold, a meeting point between states — is Rukhmani Mehta's personal exploration of the traditional Kathak solo as an opening or gateway, performed with acclaimed musical artists Jayanta Banerjee on sitar and Salar Nader on tabla. Kathak invites us into a world: the sacred temples of ancient India, the grandeur of the Mughal courts, the ecstatic longing of the Bhakti saints, the songs of the courtesans, the stories of gods and goddesses that have traveled across time. Sandhi is where three currents meet: the story of India and her people, the story of Kathak itself, and the story of one artist at the threshold of both. Here, the ancient and the immediate collapse into one another — and in that collision, artist and audience find themselves changed, remade by an encounter with the living, the sacred, and the eternal.
Rukhmani Mehta is a Kathak artist, choreographer, and educator whose work has shaped the landscape of Indian classical dance in the United States for over two decades. Both lineage bearer and contemporary voice, she works at the intersection of classical Indian dance, contemporary performance, and embodied inquiry. A senior disciple of legendary master Pandit Chitresh Das, she is Co-Founder and Co-Artistic Director of Leela Dance Collective and Artistic Director of Leela Youth Dance Company — where she mentors young South Asian women as artists and cultural ambassadors.
Tickets: $12-35 | Buy Tickets |
| | Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble
Based in Los Angeles, Pakaraguian Kulintang Ensemble (PKE) is dedicated to performing, preserving, and sharing the gong-chime music and dance traditions of the southern Philippines. Centered on the mesmerizing sound of the kulintang—a row of tuned, knobbed gongs—the ensemble creates music that is both ancient and immediate, intricate and celebratory.
Formed in 2003 by a collective of artists, scholars, and cultural practitioners, PKE’s members have trained extensively with master musicians from Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago. Their performances bring to life the interlocking rhythms, layered melodies, and graceful dances of the Maguindanao, Maranao, Tausug, Sama, and Yakan peoples, blending authenticity with a sense of connection to contemporary Los Angeles.
A Pakaraguian performance unfolds as both concert and cultural experience. The ensemble’s instruments—ranging from the resonant agung and dabakan drums to the luminous kulintang—interweave in cycles that seem to suspend time, inviting deep listening and reflection. Through movement and music, they honor centuries of tradition while showing how these forms continue to evolve across borders and generations.
Part of Sierra Madre Playhouse’s commitment to presenting Los Angeles–based artists, this performance invites audiences into a sound world that transcends geography—an exploration of rhythm, heritage, and the shared pulse of community.
Tickets: $20 | Buy Tickets |
| | Midterms: This Will Hurt Someone from Brightwork newmusic
Election season is back, and Brightwork offers a different kind of political theater. Midterms is a night of provocative, funny, and deeply human works inspired by civic life and social change. Curated by Artistic Director Aron Kallay, the program includes Matt Marks’ This Will Hurt Someone, Frederic Rzewski’s Coming Together, Ian Dicke’s Counterpundit, and Natalie Dietterich’s Philosophy of Furniture, alongside a newly commissioned video by a local artist. Leave your campaign signs at home—this is politics through sound, not slogans.
Brightwork newmusic is a Los Angeles-based chamber ensemble formed in 2013 by pianist Aron Kallay. The group is built around a sextet instrumentation (piano, violin, cello, flute, clarinet, percussion) and focuses on presenting high-caliber performances of contemporary classical music alongside landmark works from the past hundred years. Their mission is to revitalize the art of new music on the West Coast—commissioning living composers, premiering their works, and inviting listeners into the creative process.
At a Brightwork performance you can expect a polished and fearless ensemble of musicians, many of whom are recognized in the professional music scene, delivering precise, responsive playing and tightly integrated chamber music under modern aesthetic standards.
Tickets: $12-35 | Buy Tickets |
| | Outside Mullingar
Written by John Patrick Shanley
In the mist-shrouded farmlands of rural Ireland, Anthony and Rosemary live side by side, bound by family legacies, stubborn pride, and an unspoken longing that has lasted a lifetime. Anthony has spent his days quietly tending his father’s cattle farm, uncertain of his future and haunted by what might have been. Rosemary, his strong-willed neighbor, has waited years for him to see what’s been right in front of him all along.
This tender and funny play from Pulitzer Prize and Academy Award–winning writer John Patrick Shanley (Doubt, Moonstruck) explores the balance between love and land, inheritance and independence, and the courage it takes to follow one’s heart.
Brought to Sierra Madre Playhouse by The 6th Act, co-artistic directors Liza Seneca and Matthew Leavitt lead a distinguished cast including Michael Kirby, Liza Seneca, Armin Shimerman, and Kitty Swink.
In the Playhouse’s intimate setting, Outside Mullingar becomes a lyrical, deeply human story—funny, wistful, and full of hope for what love can bloom late in life.
Tickets: $12-$45 | Buy Tickets |
| | Marlon Martinez – Jazz Bass & Composer
Part of the Sierra Madre Playhouse Jazz Series, curated by Greg Porée
Los Angeles-born bassist, composer and band-leader Marlon Martinez brings a powerful blend of classical chops, deep jazz sensibility and modern creative vision to the stage. A product of the Colburn Conservatory of Music, Martinez studied classical bass and orchestral performance before evolving into a leading voice in the city’s jazz community.
Martinez is the founder and artistic director of the Marlonius Jazz Orchestra, where his original compositions sit alongside reinterpretations of jazz classics. He has toured and collaborated with a remarkable range of artists—including Stewart Copeland, Mike Garson and Quatuor Ebène—and continues to bridge genres, instrumentation and musical cultures with his work.
In this performance you’ll experience Martinez’s artistry in a smaller-ensemble setting: expect rich bass tones, melodic leadership from the lower register, crisp interplay between his group and the rhythm section, and compositions that move between swing, funk, lyricism and adventurous rhythm. The evening offers listeners an opportunity to hear the double bass not just as accompaniment, but as expressive voice and creative centre.
Whether you come for the jazz tradition, the virtuosity of bassist/composer collaboration or the vibrancy of L.A.’s evolving jazz scene, this concert provides deep listening, groove and musical heart.
Tickets: $35 | Buy Tickets |
| | Faust (1926)
Directed by F.W. Murnau
Live piano accompaniment by Larry Garf • Introduction and discussion with Rich Procter
One of the towering achievements of silent cinema, Faust (1926) is director F.W. Murnau’s visionary adaptation of Goethe’s classic tale of ambition, temptation, and redemption. Combining the grandeur of German Expressionism with a deeply human story, the film follows the scholar Faust as he makes a fateful bargain with Mephisto, trading his soul for youth, power, and passion.
Murnau’s Faust remains a visual marvel—filled with sweeping camera movements, intricate set design, and striking use of light and shadow. Its imagery influenced generations of filmmakers, from Hitchcock to Bergman, and stands among the most haunting depictions of good and evil ever captured on film.
At Sierra Madre Playhouse, this masterpiece comes alive once again through live piano accompaniment by Larry Garf, whose score underscores every flicker of beauty and despair. Writer and humorist Rich Procter will introduce the film and lead a post-show discussion exploring Murnau’s artistry, the legacy of Expressionist cinema, and why Faust continues to fascinate nearly a century later.
An unforgettable evening of music, conversation, and film—where silent cinema speaks louder than ever.
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| | Camille Hernandez - Motherlands
Poet, performer, and educator Camille Hernandez presents an immersive reimagining of her celebrated chapbook Motherlands—now transformed into a choreopoem that merges movement, rhythm, and language into living performance. Rather than reciting from behind a podium, Hernandez animates her poetry through gesture, breath, and motion, weaving text and embodiment into a single, fluid expression.
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| | Dana Gioia & The Poets of Los Angeles - The Angel and the City
Former California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia curates an evening celebrating the voices that define Los Angeles poetry today. The Angel and the City brings together a constellation of writers whose work captures the spirit, contradictions, and radiance of Southern California — a place of deserts and freeways, faith and reinvention.
In this intimate program, Gioia and guest poets share readings that explore the city’s layered identities — its beauty and struggle, its languages and music, its quiet neighborhoods and public dreams. The result is a portrait of Los Angeles through poetry: luminous, searching, and alive with the energy of one of the world’s most creative cities.
Tickets: $12-35 | Buy Tickets |
| | Chris Wabich Trio
Part of the Sierra Madre Playhouse Jazz Series, curated by Greg Porée
Los Angeles percussionist Chris Wabich brings a bold, shape-shifting approach to rhythm that defies easy categorization. Known for his versatility across jazz, world music, fusion, and experimental traditions, he has toured internationally, recorded with artists from Leonard Cohen to Mamak Khadem, and developed a reputation for sonic creativity that turns every performance into an adventure.
Onstage, Wabich is equal parts groove-maker and storyteller. His playing moves fluidly from intricate hand percussion to driving drum set work, weaving unexpected textures and global influences into a unified, deeply musical voice. Whether exploring a standard, reimagining a folk rhythm, or crafting something entirely new, he brings a warmth and spontaneity that draw audiences into the heart of the music.
This performance highlights Wabich’s boundless curiosity and his commitment to crossing musical borders. The result is an evening of rhythm-forward artistry that surprises, delights, and reveals just how expansive the world of percussion can be.
Tickets: $35 | Buy Tickets |
| | YuEun Gemma Kim – Violin Recital with Piano
Virtuoso violinist YuEun Gemma Kim returns to Sierra Madre Playhouse for an evening of artistry, elegance, and expressive range. Known for her luminous tone and adventurous repertoire, Kim has performed on stages across North America, Europe, and Asia—earning acclaim for performances that combine technical mastery with heartfelt musical storytelling.
In this intimate recital setting, Kim partners with piano to explore works that traverse lyrical Romanticism, fiery virtuosity, and contemporary color. Her programs often balance beloved masterworks with surprising discoveries—revealing the full spectrum of the violin’s emotional voice, from whispered lyricism to bold, dazzling brilliance.
Audiences can expect an evening of close connection: every nuance of bow and breath revealed in the Playhouse’s acoustic clarity, every phrase shaped with immediacy and intention.
Presented as part of our chamber music series, this recital highlights one of Los Angeles’s most captivating violinists in an environment that celebrates both artistry and intimacy.
Tickets: $12-35 | Buy Tickets |
| | A Christmas Carol from Will & Company
Adapted from the beloved novella by Charles Dickens, Will & Company’s A Christmas Carol delivers a warm, non-denominational holiday experience centered on themes of generosity, transformation, and community. In this lively and interactive production, children and adults alike are drawn into the story of Ebenezer Scrooge’s extraordinary Christmas Eve journey—from solitaire miser to compassionate citizen—through vivid staging, narration, and audience participation. True to the ensemble’s style, this version gives young people the chance to step onto stage alongside professional actors, enhancing the sense of collective storytelling and shared experience. Designed for Grades K–12 and family audiences, the show is ideal for educational settings and offers a memorable holiday-time performance for the whole family.
Tickets: $25 | Buy Tickets |
| | Gregg Karukas - Holiday Jazz Concert
Part of the Sierra Madre Playhouse Jazz Series, curated by Greg Porée
Celebrate the season with Grammy-winning pianist and composer Gregg Karukas, whose soulful touch and joyful spirit have made him one of contemporary jazz’s most beloved artists. Known for his warm melodies and impeccable groove, Karukas has performed with luminaries such as Boney James, Dave Koz, Sergio Mendes, and Patti Austin, and his music has topped Billboard’s Smooth Jazz charts worldwide.
In this festive concert, Karukas leads a stellar band through reimagined holiday favorites alongside his own acclaimed originals. Expect a blend of sophisticated jazz harmonies, lyrical piano lines, and infectious rhythms that capture the heart of the holidays while keeping the energy swinging.
Presented in the Playhouse’s intimate setting, this performance offers audiences a chance to experience world-class jazz up close—where the warmth of the music and the spirit of the season truly shine.
Tickets: $35 | Buy Tickets |
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