My Journey Through The Music Center ahmanson Theatre

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The style of the modern musical developed during the 1920s and 1930s. Early pioneers of the musical were composers like George Gershwin (Crazy for You), Jerome Kern (Show Boat), and Cole Porter (Anything Goes). Many of the most popular songs on the radio came from famous Broadway shows.

The musical, like opera, has something for everybody: music, dancing, acting … all performed in and around huge stage sets and scenery. Musical productions at the Ahmanson Theatre are similar to a major rock concert. The music is big, powerful and loud. The stage sets and light shows are simply amazing. The songs tie together to tell a story. Musical theatre adds dance and dramatic acting to the show as well.

Sometimes a musical is based on a book or a play. The Phantom of the Opera is a musical retelling of the 1911 novel by Gaston Leroux. Phantom was performed at the Ahmanson from 1989 to 1993, making it not only the longest running show in the history of The Music Center, but in all of Los Angeles theater as well.

Seeing a musical at the Ahmanson is a thrill for your senses. It is a live performance you will remember all of your life.