The Wallis 2024/2025 Season Brochure

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L.A.’S CULTURAL DESTINATION 2024-2025 SEASON THE NEW ERA IS NOW.

CREATIVE PARTNERS AT HOME @ THE WALLIS

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DEAR ESTEEMED PATRONS, SUPPORTERS, AND FRIENDS,

As we kick-off the new 2024-2025 Season at The Wallis, I’m delighted to share an extraordinary lineup of programming that represents the best of Los Angeles.

In this first year, it has been my privilege to serve as your Executive Director & CEO, and I am grateful to have contributed to the community that defines our beloved and respected institution.

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of nurturing meaningful relationships with a diverse array of artists and arts organizations. From London to Washington D.C., and now to the dynamic city of Los Angeles, these 28 years of experiences have shaped my artistic vision and informed the programming choices for our upcoming season.

At the heart of our programming philosophy lies a commitment to building a creative family — a community of partners, ensembles and collaborators united by a shared passion for artistic innovation. In 2024-2025 The Wallis is collaborating with some of L.A.’s most iconic organizations, and partnering with leading artistic visionaries to bring both new works and reimagined classics to our stages.

Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or a newcomer to live performance, there is something at The Wallis to inspire, uplift and unite everyone.

Thank you for sharing this extraordinary season with us.

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SAM MORRISON DIRECTED

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STEPHEN BRACKETT

LIMITED ENGAGEMENT BEGINS SEPT 20

One summer in the gay paradise of Provincetown, Sam met the sexy silver zaddy of his dreams, igniting a romance for the ages. But in the midst of the pandemic, the love of his life tragically died from COVID. Devastated, Sam realized the only way to cope was through comedy. Live on stage. In front of thousands of strangers. All around the globe. And to call the show SUGAR DADDY.

Join Sam as he shares his wild ride packed with big belly laughs and small tender kisses. Where seagull attacks are more vicious than a New York mugger. Where threesomes and steamy shower sex go head-to-head with Jehovah’s Witnesses. Along the way, Sam reminds us that the only thing sweeter than laughter is love.

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MAMA I'M A BIG GIRL NOW

SEPT 26, 2024

The 20th anniversary of the original broadway musical Hairspray is here! Reunited for the first time ever, the original Tracy, Penny and Amber! Tony Award-winner Marissa Jaret Winokur (Dancing with the Stars), Tony Award-nominee Kerry Butler (Xanadu), and Tony Award-nominee Laura Bell Bundy (Legally Blonde The Musical) reunite onstage for the first time in twenty years. Spend the evening revisiting the show that helped launch their careers and lifelong friendship, all while singing hits from the shows that made you fall in love with them.

LEDISI

SEPT 27, 2024

GRAMMY Award winning vocalist Ledisi returns for her Bram Goldsmith Theater solo debut this fall. Ledisi will present the entire 13 song tracklist from her latest LP, Good Life, reimagined with full string arrangements, providing a classic take on her most diverse and musical project to date. After completing a stellar U.S. Good Life Tour in March and April of this year, Ledisi is now treating her fans to an intimate concert at The Wallis with a few surprises that you won't want to miss.

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SCHUBERT’S TROUT

SEPT 28, 2024

LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Margaret Batjer director of chamber music

Juho Pohjonen piano

LACO’s 2024/25 season begins in the depths of 19th century Romanticism with Juho Pohjonen and a program of seminal masterworks by Robert Schumann and Franz Schubert

Experience the gravity of infatuation with Schumann’s Three Romances, an enduring love letter to his dear wife Clara, written just as he began to succumb to madness.

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HARAWI

OCT 1, 2024

Harawi realizes Olivier Messiaen’s deeply affecting, hour-long song cycle for voice and piano in a newly physicalized and dramatized dimension featuring AMOC* Company members

soprano Julia Bullock, pianist Conor Hanick, choreographer/dancers Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber, with direction by Zack Winokur.

Moving from duet to quartet, this production breaks open Messiaen’s cycle, connects the relationship between movement and music, and grapples with the intensity of love and loss in the human experience.

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Harawi, an AMOC* production, at The Wallis is produced in collaboration with the Ojai Music Festival.

AOIFE O'DONOVAN & HAWKTAIL

OCT 2, 2024

Embark on a musical journey as Aoife O'Donovan and Hawktail unite at The Wallis for the All My Friends Tour. Hawktail opens the night with their captivating sound, paving the way for Aoife O'Donovan's soul-stirring performance with Hawktail as her band. Enchanting audiences globally, Aoife's music and storytelling prowess shine through in her latest album, All My Friends, a heartfelt tribute to women's suffrage.

NICOLE BYER

OCT 4, 2024

For one night only @ The Wallis, comedian, actress, and all around multi-hyphenate Nicole Byer, best known as host of the EMMY-nominated baking series Nailed It!, will deliver an evening of standup that will have audience members rolling in their seats laughing. The legendary comic, actress, writer, author, and podcaster is fresh off her performance in the Netflix Is A Joke festival and can currently be seen in her debut solo stand-up special for Netflix Nicole Byer: Big Beautiful Weirdo and the NBC comedy Grand Crew.

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ROMEO & JULIET SUITE

OCT 10-12, 2024

L.A. DANCE PROJECT

In a stunning Los Angeles debut, choreographer Benjamin Millepied offers an innovative and contemporary vision of Prokofiev’s masterpiece Romeo & Juliet. Navigating between film, dance and theater – both on stage and off, Millepied reinterprets Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers as young adults in an urban environment where social norms prevent them from living out their love story. Each performance features a different cast of dancers mixing genders and roles in a never-before-seen celebration of love.

HUMANS 2.0

OCT 18-19, 2024

CIRCA

This next chapter of Circa’s internationally acclaimed Humans is a tightly woven choreography of bodies, pulsing with music by composer Ori Lichtik and revealed in Paul Jackson’s dramatic lighting. Created by circus visionary Yaron Lifschitz, Humans 2.0 is intimate, primal and deeply engaged with the challenge of being human.

Circa acknowledges the assistance of the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Humans 2.0 is commissioned by The

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Dance @ The Wallis is made possible by generous support from Koni and Geoff Rich.

MARTÍN + BRAHMS + BAUER

OCT 20, 2024

LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Jamie Martín music director

Thomas Bauer baritone

The sunlit tones of Haydn‘s sixth symphony, “Morning”, open the Orchestral series and summon the duality of the human experience. Trace the path of a traveler mourning his lover. Walk with Brahms through Austria’s Eastern Alps, weighing grief and contemplating the meaning of life.

ALPHABET ROCKERS

OCT 26, 2024

ALPHABET ROCKERS make music that makes change. Founded by Kaitlin McGaw (she/her) and Tommy Shepherd (he/him/ they), this intergenerational group creates brave spaces to shape a more equitable world through hip hop. Audiences will explore elements of hip hop together, have shared moments to express and uplift affirmations, reflections and get our bodies MOVING in celebration and joy!

Suitable for ages 6+

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RUFUS-RETRO WAINWRIGHT-SPECTIVE

OCT 30-NOV 2, 2024

**Each evening will feature a different program, all combining to create the full Rufus-Retro-Wainwright-Spective experience.

Rufus Wainwright reignites his COVID-19 born digital phenomenon Rufus-Retro-Wainwright-Spective for its U.S. debut, after premiering to the world at the Philharmonie de Paris. Rufus takes to The Wallis stage for the first time for three concerts in this rarely performed herculean task, singing over 70 different songs in one single epic week. Originating from Wainwright’s “Quaratunes,” the Rufus-RetroWainwright-Spective journeys through his entire studio catalogue, arranging the songs not chronologically but thematically into 3 main categories: Songs of Youth and Addiction; Songs of Love and Desire; and Songs of Contempt and Resistance.

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MARTÍN + HAYDN + BEAL

NOV 3, 2024

LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Jamie Martín music director

Kelly Hall-Tompkins violin

Follow the Austrian lineage of the classical symphony. Like wisdom passed between generations, hear the truth in Haydn’s seventh symphony, “Midday”, then witness the form mature in Beethoven’s brilliant evolution. Participate in the living growth of the art form with the west coast premiere of Jeff Beal’s violin concerto with Kelly Hall-Tompkins and celebrate the 24th year of Sound Investment with a world premiere from Laura Karpman.

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BENJAMIN BERNHEIM

NOV 9, 2024

LA OPERA

Benjamin Bernheim tenor

The LA Opera and The Wallis recital series opens with the internationally acclaimed tenor, Benjamin Bernheim. Perhaps the greatest French lyric tenor of his generation, Benjamin Bernheim is a star in Europe’s leading opera houses, who also embraces the subtle, intimate art of the solo recital. He makes his Los Angeles debut with pianist Carrie-Ann Matheson in a special one-night-only performance at The Wallis, performing ravishing songs and arias. Bernheim has been hailed as “the most beautiful tenor voice since Luciano Pavarotti” by the Süddeutsche Zeitung, and “the new star tenor” by Diapason

LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K

NOV 21-24, 2024

Life & Times of Michael K brings dignity to a humble man who finds solace in nature on an epic journey through a mythical, war-torn landscape. In search of his mother’s ancestral home, he finds strength in his own humanity, a profound connection to the earth, and his own unique path. Handspring Puppet Company, who stunned us with War Horse and stole our hearts with Little Amal, joins Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre to transform J.M. Coetzee’s Booker Prize-winning novel into theater.

Suitable for ages 12+

WARNING: Contains the use of strobe lighting and strong language/swearing.

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WEST COAST PREMIERE

I Forgot The Start by Matthew Neenan

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BODYTRAFFIC DEC 6-7, 2024

Continuing our four-year partnership, the L.A.-based dance company, BODYTRAFFIC, led by Tina Finkelman Berkett, returns to The Wallis. This December, a spellbinding program awaits, delivering on the company’s vivid theatricality and unrivaled sophistication. Internationally acclaimed, BODYTRAFFIC has not only conquered the contemporary dance realm, but also bewitched audiences worldwide with its astounding performers, transcendent technical mastery, and a repertoire that vibrates with the sheer joy of dancing.

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DULCÉ SLOAN DEC 13, 2024

Known for her razor-sharp wit and unapologetic humor, Dulcé Sloan, a former correspondent of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, brings her comedic genius to The Wallis stage. Nominated for a GLAAD Award for her standout interviews, Sloan's hilarious anecdotes from her memoir Hello, Friends! promise an evening of uproarious entertainment. With a Netflix special hailed by The New York Times as a knockout, Sloan's star power shines bright. From TV hits to the silver screen, join us for an unforgettable night of comedy with one of Variety's "Top Ten Comedians to Watch."

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MEOW MEOW: FELINE FESTIVE

DEC 14, 2024

Enter the glorious world of International Chanteuse and Comedienne Extraordinaire Meow Meow these holidaze with her unique brand of holiday hilarity and musical mayhem. Let the festive feline wrap you in musical wonder, peals of laughter, and loving audience encounters of the ridiculous and (potentially) too close kind! A rollicking tonic for trying times, Feline Festive will fill you with childhood wonder again, and rekindle the true spirit of the holidays—sparkling good will and joy to the world! Featuring a band of superb musicians, and music ranging from jazzy vintage showbiz to wicked, witty Weimar 1920’s toons, French chansons, and original and contemporary classics and surprises!

SAMORA PINDERHUGHES

DEC 15, 2024

Renowned for his dynamic blend of music, film, and activism, Samora Pinderhughes ignites the stage with a spellbinding fusion of jazz, soul, and fearless social commentary. Praised by The New York Times as "one of the most affecting singer-songwriters today," and celebrated as "a magical being" by Forbes, Pinderhughes promises an unforgettable evening of inspiration and enlightenment. Don't miss your chance to witness this visionary artist in action, as he uplifts hearts and minds with his unparalleled talent and passion for change.

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SANDRA BERNHARD

DEC 19, 2024

Ride along with Sandy as she takes you on a tour of her musical influences in her show Easy Listening. From the first time she heard the Supremes on AM radio on a snowy night in Flint, Michigan, to her first concert, Simon and Garfunkel… these are the songs you love and remember. The strumming guitars, the singalongs… from Peter Paul & Mary to the Stones – with Slaughter On Tenth Avenue playing on the Fisher HiFi (“Absolutely no one can touch this, do you hear me!” screamed her father) – as Ravel & Debussy drifted up from the basement where her mother just wanted to take a small break.

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JEREMY JORDAN

JAN 9, 2025

Jeremy Jordan, the award-winning actor/musician, will bring his signature and thought-provoking style to The Wallis for the first time, showcasing a wide array of vocal styles across all genres of Broadway and pop music. Songs and tales from his storied career will include selections from Newsies, Smash, The Last 5 Years, Little Shop of Horrors, Waitress, and many more.

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MOBLEY + VIVALDI

JAN 11, 2025

LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Margaret Batjer director of chamber music

Reginald Mobley countertenor

Paul Merkelo & David Washburn trumpets

Meditate on sorrow, forgiveness, and the divine feminine as countertenor

Reginald Mobley interprets Vivaldi’s rendition of Stabat Mater. Stroll through England in good company with songs by Purcell and Dowland. Baroque trumpet features throughout, including a commissioned double concerto.

THE STRING QUARTETS OF PHILIP GLASS

JAN 17, 2025

BROOKLYN RIDER

Brooklyn Rider celebrates the string quartets of Philip Glass for their 20th anniversary in a dual experience. The first of its kind, Brooklyn Rider explores Glass through a special multi-part retrospective of his complete music for string quartet. Rounding out the evening is Temples of Resonance, a single concert program featuring a representative selection of some of Glass’s most beloved scores for the medium.

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THE HOLLYWOOD MODERNISTS - THE SECOND GOLDEN AGE OF FILM SCORING

JAN 18, 2025

SCOTT DUNN ORCHESTRA

Scott Dunn conductor

For its premiere season, Scott Dunn Orchestra will present two concerts celebrating Los Angeles’ amazing heritage of film music at The Wallis. For the inaugural concert, The Hollywood Modernists - the Second Golden Age of Film Scoring celebrates the influence of American and European modernism on composers Bernard Herrmann, Elmer Bernstein, Alex North, Leonard Rosenman, Jerry Goldsmith and others with music from the iconic films Psycho, Jaws, The Shining, Alien, A Streetcar Called Desire, Rebel Without a Cause, and North By Northwest.

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RYAN SPEEDO GREEN

JAN 19, 2025

LA OPERA

Ryan Speedo Green bass-baritone

The second installment of LA Opera and The Wallis recital series showcases two-time GRAMMY winning bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green, named “the real showstopper” by The New York Times. Fresh from his triumphant starring turns in the Metropolitan Opera’s acclaimed productions of Champion and Fire Shut Up

In My Bones and as Wotan in the LA Philharmonic’s Das Rheingold, this magnetic, fast-rising bassbaritone makes his first LA Opera and The Wallis appearance, joined by pianist Adam Nielsen

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123 ANDRÉS

JAN 26, 2024

Christina and Andrés are 123 Andrés, the GRAMMY and Latin Grammy-winning duo for kids and families known for their interactive, high energy shows. They bring fresh original songs that blend Spanish and English, with an eclectic mix of sounds from all corners of Latin America. 123 Andrés pack their show with positive vibes and energetic songs that get the whole family dancing and learning.

Suitable for ages 2 - 9

MEMORYHOUSE

JAN 30-FEB 1, 2025

LOS ANGELES BALLET

A full-evening work by Artistic Director Melissa Barak, Los Angeles Ballet's Memoryhouse is an abstract work composed of vignettes commemorating World War II and in particular, the Holocaust. Set to Max Richter’s powerful album of the same name, Memoryhouse will reflect on both the somber as well as more heroic moments that illuminate this period in human history.

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WILLIAM KENTRIDGE’S

THE GREAT YES, THE GREAT NO

FEB 5-8, 2025

conceived and directed by William Kentridge with Phala O. Phala & Nhlanhla Mahlangu

Marseille, 1941: A liner sails for Martinique with artists and intellectuals on board fleeing from Vichy France, including surrealist André Breton, anthropologist Claude Lévi-Strauss, Cuban painter Wifredo Lam, Communist novelist Victor Serge and exiled German author Anna Seghers. Conceived in collaboration with award-winning theater maker Phala Ookeditse Phala, and choral conductor and dancer Nhlanhla Mahlangu, The Great Yes, The Great No is part play, part Greek choir, part chamber opera - all interwoven with William Kentridge’s breathtaking surrealist visuals. The journey mixes history with fiction, augments reality, and invites other celebrated figures to join this new kind of ark, an allegory of all the forced expeditions of the past and present.

This production is made possible by the generous support of Brenda R. Potter.

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AT WAR WITH OURSELVES400

YEARS OF YOU

FEB 15, 2025

KRONOS QUARTET TONALITY

At War With Ourselves – 400 Years of You features a text by National Book Award-winning poet Nikky Finney inspired by her 2013 poem “The Battle of and for the Black Face Boy.” The music was was composed by Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Abels, composer for the Jordan Peele films Us and Get Out. Conducted by Alexander Lloyd Blake. This powerful new work for string quartet, narrator, and chorus explores race relations, social justice, and civil rights in 21st century America.

PINTSCHER + DEBUSSY + DeYOUNG

FEB 16, 2025

LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Matthias Pintscher conductor

Michelle DeYoung mezzo

Experience la belle epoque Paris in a seductive program with impressionistic flair featuring Ravel’s Le tombeau de Couperin. Feel the heat of summer nights in Berlioz’s seductive song cycle as you’re serenaded by chanteuse Michelle DeYoung in her return to our stages. The dream continues with ballet masterpieces by Debussy and Fauré, with Matthias Pintscher returning to the podium in this French program.

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FEB 21, 2025

From her roots as the powerhouse vocalist of Calle 13 to her GRAMMY-winning solo career, iLe brings a mesmerizing blend of traditional Latin rhythms and cutting-edge electronic sounds to The Wallis. Her debut album, iLevitable, was hailed as an instant classic, while Almadura pushed boundaries, fusing ancestral beats with modern digital landscapes. With her latest release, Nacarile, iLe delves even deeper into her creative well, collaborating with luminaries like Mon Laferte and Ivy Queen. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music that transcends boundaries and speaks to the soul!

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TECTONIC THEATER PROJECT'S HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES

MAR 13-30, 2025

A mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrives at the desk of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist Rebecca Erbelding. As Rebecca and her team of historians begin to unravel the shocking story behind the images, the album soon makes headlines around the world and ignites a debate that reverberates far beyond the museum walls. Based on real events, Here There Are Blueberries tells the story behind these historical photographs—what they reveal about the perpetrators of the Holocaust and, ultimately, about our own humanity.

WRITTEN BY Moisés Kaufman & Amanda Gronich

Produced by Tectonic Theater Project and Brian & Dayna Lee.

CONCEIVED & DIRECTED BY Moisés Kaufman

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THE PAPER ESCAPER

APR 5, 2025

This bright new work from Terrapin Puppet Theatre tells a story of determination, friendship and the power of following your own path. Benny, the plucky protagonist in The Paper Escaper, knows they are destined for greater things than a simple pop-up book. In a world that’s trying to squash Benny between its pages – from a wily dancing fire to a disillusioned illustrator –Benny will need the help of a new friend to achieve their dreams.

Suitable for ages 5 - 9

FARRENC'S NONET

APR 5, 2025

LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Margaret Batjer director of chamber music

A feast of pièces des résistances thoughtfully curated by Director of Chamber Music, Margaret Batjer. Discover the hidden treasure of Farrenc’s masterful Nonet, virtuosic string quartets by Shaw and Mendelssohn-Hensel, and an innovative trio by Ngwenyama. Timeless and heartfelt, Clara’s response to her spouse’s Three Romances will close this program of lauded contributions to chamber music by women composers.

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A.I.M BY KYLE ABRAHAM

APR 11-12, 2025

The celebrated contemporary dance company, A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, renowned for their captivating performances, and consistent boundarypushing, is thrilled to present Andrea Miller’s latest work YEAR specially commissioned by Abraham for the company, alongside If We Were a Love Song, a poignant exploration of love set to a suite by Nina Simone.

AN EVENING WITH ISAAC MIZRAHI APR 17, 2025

Actor, host, writer, designer, and producer Isaac Mizrahi’s acclaimed concert performances have been described by The New York Times as “determined to challenge the cultural status quo and help blaze a path into a more liberated future where few subjects are off-limits.” His one-of-akind show returns to The Wallis, bringing together comedy, commentary, and an array of classic and soon-to-be classic songs from Stephen Sondheim to Blondie, from Comden & Green to Madonna. Accompanied by his six-piece jazz band, “Mizrahi is the real deal when it comes to cabaret: He’s charming, he sounds great, and he is seriously funny” (TheaterMania).

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MARTÍN + SCHUMANN + PRICE

APR 20, 2025

LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Jamie Martín music director

Lara Downes piano

Traverse the musical landscape of America from African American spirituals to soothing melodies by familiar friends. Witness the mainstage debut of NPR’s Lara Downes, showcasing the ravishing harmonies and breathtaking melodies of Price Piano Concerto in One Movement. Welcome back Jaime Martín as he leads the orchestra in Schumann’s definitive second symphony.

MARTÍN + BEETHOVEN

MAY 11, 2025

LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Jamie Martín music director

Nemanja Radulović violin

Remarkable milestones made by music history’s most beloved and unsung heroes. Be inspired by Farrenc’s symphonic triumph and her fight for equality. Revel in Beethoven’s heroic Overture to Egmont and his towering Violin Concerto in D major, commanded by Nemanja Radulović in his muchanticipated return with Music Director Jaime Martín on the podium.

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PEPPERLAND

MAY 16-18, 2025

MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP

Mark Morris, hailed as “the most successful and influential choreographer alive, and indisputably the most musical” (New York Times) returns to Los Angeles with Pepperland, a unique tribute to the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles’ groundbreaking album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, accompanied live by an unprecedented chamber music ensemble of voice, soprano saxophone, two keyboards, theremin, and percussion. This is a must see for dance and Beatles fans alike.

HENRY MANCINI AT 100A CELEBRATION OF THE MAN AND HIS MUSIC

MAY 22, 2025

SCOTT DUNN ORCHESTRA

Scott Dunn conductor

Scott Dunn Orchestra returns for its second performance of the 2024-25 Season for Henry Mancini at 100 - a Celebration of the Man and his Music. Proclaiming the genius of Henry Mancini as composer and songwriter, the evening will feature Mancini’s scoring and songs from Pink Panther, Charade, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, The Days of Wine and Roses, Sunflower, and other Mancini masterpieces.

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PUT YOUR GUNS DOWN

MAY 24, 2025

TONALITY

Returning to The Wallis, GRAMMY Award-winning vocal choir Tonality combines melodic harmonies to present concerts on themes of social justice in hopes to catalyze empathy and community activism. Put Your Guns Down discusses issues related to gun violence in the United States. Some of the selections will discuss mass shootings, police brutality, the effects on victims, school shootings, and suicide prevention. The concert also focuses on an active sense of peace as we come together to find solutions toward the epidemic of gun violence in this country. This evening’s performance will feature the world premier of Alexander Lloyd Blake’s Running From, Running To: A Musical Reflection on Ahmaud Arbery.

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PACIFIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA

CONDUCTED BY Chris Walden

MAY 29-30, 2025

The Wallis is proud to welcome back the Pacific Jazz Orchestra, fresh from their inaugural season, this 40-piece orchestra is not one to be missed. Featuring powerhouse musicians, the evenings’ program effortlessly combines a diverse range of styles, genres, and backgrounds.

Featured Artist to be announced soon!

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MARTÍN + BACH

MAY 31, 2025

LOS ANGELES CHAMBER

ORCHESTRA

Jamie Martín music director

Music Director Jaime Martín leads the complete Bach Orchestral Suites. Dazzling in virtuosity and nuanced in structure, these monuments of the canon are an absolute must for any music lover. Martín will guide you through this exhilarating adventure in counterpoint and harmony, ending the LACO season in style.

JOSHUA GUERRERO

JUN 7, 2025

LA OPERA

Joshua Guerrero tenor

The final installment of LA Opera and The Wallis recital series features Joshua Guerrero, one of LA Opera’s greatest success stories. Guerrero began his career with the company, quickly graduating to the leading tenor roles in Moby-Dick, Macbeth and The Ghosts of Versailles. Hailed as one of OperaWire's "Top 11 Singers of 2023," he now stars in the world's major opera houses.

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GATHERINGS

JUN 13-14, 2025

L.A. DANCE PROJECT

A specially curated program featuring a US premiere by L.A. Dance Project Artistic Director and renowned choreographer, Benjamin Millepied, alongside his 2024 work Me.You.We.They, and a signature repertory piece from L.A. Dance Project Artists-in-Residence Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber. Each performance will open with a site-specific pre-show performance by choreographer and former New York City Ballet Principal Dancer, Janie Taylor.

With thanks to

FAMILY FEST

NOV 9, 2024

JAN 25, 2025

APR 5, 2025

JUN 7, 2025

The Wallis continues to offer FREE events for families and young audiences. Inspired by our popular Sunday Funday events, Family Fest brings even more fun with various interactive activities and performances at different locations across The Wallis' beautiful campus.

We advise wearing comfortable clothing and shoes. Umbrellas and shady areas are available. You are welcome to bring a blanket for a picnic!

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The Wallis ignites its partnership with National Theatre Live! Join us for a series of screenings all season long, bringing the best of British theater right to Bram Goldsmith Theater Stage! National Theatre Live is filmed from Britain’s most exciting stages and based at the National Theatre in London, where they make worldclass theater for everyone that is entertaining, inspiring, and creative.  Come and enjoy international theater right in the heart of Beverly Hills.

OCT 27, 2024: FRANKENSTEIN

WRITTEN BY Nick Dear

DIRECTED BY Danny Boyle

Jonny Lee Miller AS VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN Benedict Cumberbatch AS THE CREATURE

JAN 24, 2025: WAR HORSE

BASED ON THE BELOVED NOVEL BY Michael Morpurgo

ADAPTED BY Nick Stafford  IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE AWARD-WINNING Handspring Puppet Company

APR 6, 2025: A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

WRITTEN BY Tennessee Williams

DIRECTED BY Benedict Andrews

The National Theatre is pleased to thank Gregory Annenberg Weingarten

Presenting Sponsor of NT Live at The Wallis.

In partnership with

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BROADWAY @ THE WALLIS

The newest installment of The Wallis’ internationally acclaimed Broadway @ The Wallis concert series returns for the 2024-2025 Season. These evenings, specially curated by SiriusXM Radio star Seth Rudetsky or powerhouse theatrical producer Mark Cortale, promise a seamless mix of intimate behind-the-scenes stories and music from our guests’ careers. Past featured artists include Lillias White, Stephanie J. Block, Sarah Silverman, and many more Broadway stars.

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The Wallis continues its partnership with Film Independent! Join us for a series of exciting events all season long, including exclusive screenings, live readings with stellar casts, and conversations with award-winning film actors, directors, composers, and producers. Past events have featured the likes of Guillermo del Toro, Justine Triet, Andrew Garfield, Mary McCartney, Seth Meyers, Molly Shannon, Patrick Stewart, Donald Glover, and many more.

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• Save up to 15% on tickets.

• Advance notice on added programs throughout the season.

• Premium seating.

• Unlimited ticket exchanges all season long.

• Guaranteed locked-in pricing. When a show is popular, prices go up and performances sell out – lock in your pricing now.

• Add-ons with savings! Your discount of 10% or 15% will be available all season long if you want to add additional tickets throughout our season.

• Purchase with confidence that your tickets are fully protected. If for any reason a program is postponed, canceled, or you're not able to attend, you'll have options to:

1. Exchange your tickets for another event 2. Convert your tickets into a donation, or 3. Receive a house credit. These options are valid anytime up until a week before the performance.

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TICKET INFORMATION

GROUP TICKETS

Groups of 10 or more qualify for a 10% discount to selected shows. Contact the Ticket Services office for more information.

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Teens (age 13-19) can sign up for a FREE TeenTix LA Pass. The Pass makes you eligible for $5 tickets to The Wallis. Visit LA.TeenTix.org for information.

STUDENT TICKETS

Discounted tickets are available for students with a valid student ID for select performances. One ticket per one valid ID only.

CHILD TICKETS

All children age three and up must have a valid ticket and sit in their ticketed location. Children under age 3 will require a lap ticket at a cost of $5 per child and are required to sit on a parent or guardian's lap for the duration of the performance.

TICKET REPRINTS

Lost, damaged or stolen tickets may be reprinted for reserved-seating performances only and will be available for pickup one hour prior to the performance. Please present your current picture ID to the Ticket Services Associate for pick-up. There is a $1 per ticket reprint fee. Subscribers receive free reprints.

Policies and ticket prices subject to change without notice.

LATE SEATING

Latecomers are seated at the discretion of the House Staff and may wait until intermission to be seated or be asked to sit in a different location than printed on their ticket.

TICKET SERVICES OFFICE PERFORMANCE DATES MON-SUN 11 :30 AMCURTAIN NON-PERFORMANCE DATES MON-FRI 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; SAT 12 PM-6 PM

During performance dates, Ticket Services will be open two hours before curtain time and a half hour after the performance begins. Please note that Ticket Services is unable to process exchanges and future sales one hour prior to curtain time on performance dates.

Dates, times, prices, and artists are subject to change. To learn more about The Wallis' ticket policies, please visit TheWallis.org/Policies

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PARKING IS A BREEZE

Convenient onsite parking is available at 450 N. Crescent Drive and South Santa Monica Blvd. We encourage patrons to arrive 30 minutes prior to performance time to enjoy our first-rate amenities. Self-Parking is available at a flat rate of $8 for evening performances and $5 for matinees.

[Please note: Flat parking rates start two hours before the performance start time. Parking before noon or 6pm is pro-rated with a maximum charge of $22.] Handicapped Parking is available for patrons displaying a handicapped placard for the same flat rates.

Parking rates at The Wallis are determined by the City of Beverly Hills and are subject to change without notice.

OUR VENUE

THE BAR @ JAMIE TISCH SCULPTURE GARDEN

Audiences are invited to enjoy craft cocktails, beer and wine before or after performances and during intermissions!

THE BRAM GOLDSMITH

THEATER is a 500-seat venue where no seat is more than 50 feet from the stage, creating an intimate environment for you to enjoy your favorite performer.

THE LOVELACE STUDIO

THEATER is an intimate flexible space with traditional theater seating of eight rows of raked seats or cabaret style seating with cocktail tables and chairs.

QUIET ROOM

The Lyn and Les Bider Family Foundation

Quiet Room is available during most performances for patrons who wish or need to step away for a moment. You can still see

and hear the performance in progress but the audience can’t hear you.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Your health and safety are very important to us. Visit TheWallis.org/Safety to stay up-to-date on our policies.

ACCESSIBILITY Accessible seating for patrons with mobility limitations are located in several locations on the main floor of the theater. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are also available on the main floor level.

A state-of-the-art telecoil induction system is installed in the Bram Goldsmith Theater. Assisted Listening Devices are also available at no cost to our patrons.

Please contact Ticket Services to notify us of any special needs, so we can help make your experience exceptional.

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ACKNOWLEGES SUPPORT FROM

ACTORS EQUITY FOUNDATION

CAPITAL GROUP COMPANIES CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

EAST WEST BANK

FRIARS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

HAROLD & MIMI STEINBERG CHARITABLE TRUST

NEIMAN MARCUS PASADENA SHOWCASE HOUSE FOR THE ARTS

ROTARY CLUB OF BEVERLY HILLS

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MUSIC

MAMA I'M A BIG GIRL NOW

SEPT 26, 2024

LEDISI

SEPT 27, 2024

SCHUBERT'S TROUT

LOS ANGELES

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

SEPT 28, 2024

HARAWI

OCT 1, 2024

AOIFE O'DONOVAN & HAWKTAIL

SEPT 28, 2024

MARTÍN + BRAHMS + BAUER

LOS ANGELES

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

OCT 20, 2024

RUFUS-RETROWAINWRIGHT-SPECTIVE

OCT 30-NOV 2, 2024

MARTÍN + HAYDN + BEAL

LOS ANGELES

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

NOV 3, 2024

BENJAMIN BERNHEIM

LA OPERA

NOV 9, 2024

MEOW MEOW: FELINE FESTIVE

DEC 14, 2024

SAMORA PINDERHUGHES

DEC 15, 2024

SANDRA BERNHARD

DEC 19, 2024

JEREMY JORDAN

JAN 9, 2025

MOBLEY + VIVALDI

LOS ANGELES

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

JAN 11, 2025

THE STRING QUARTETS OF PHILIP GLASS

BROOKLYN RIDER

JAN 17, 2025

THE HOLLYWOOD MODERNISTS

SCOTT DUNN ORCHESTRA

JAN 18, 2025

RYAN SPEEDO GREEN

LA OPERA

JAN 19, 2025

AT WAR WITH OURSELVES400 YEARS OF YOU

KRONOS QUARTET & TONALITY

FEB 15, 2025

PINTSCHER + DEBUSSY + DEYOUNG

LOS ANGELES

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

FEB 16, 2025

iLe

FEB 21, 2025

FARRENC'S NONET

LOS ANGELES

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

APR 5, 2025

AN EVENING WITH ISAAC MIZRAHI

APR 17, 2025

MARTÍN + SCHUMANN + PRICE

LOS ANGELES

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

APR 20, 2025

MARTÍN + BEETHOVEN

LOS ANGELES

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

MAY 11, 2025

HENRY MANCINI AT 100 SCOTT DUNN ORCHESTRA

MAY 22, 2025

PUT YOUR GUNS DOWN TONALITY

MAY 24, 2025

PACIFIC JAZZ ORCHESTRA

MAY 29-30, 2025

MARTÍN + BACH

LOS ANGELES

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

MAY 31, 2025

JOSHUA GUERRERO

LA OPERA

JUN 7, 2025

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NICOLE BYER

OCT 4, 2024

DULCÉ SLOAN

DEC 13, 2024

FILM

FRANKENSTEIN

NT LIVE

OCT 27, 2024

WAR HORSE

NT LIVE

JAN 24, 2025

A STREETCAR

NAMED DESIRE

NT LIVE

APR 6, 2025

DANCE

ROMEO & JULIET SUITE

L.A. DANCE PROJECT

OCT 10-12, 2024

HUMANS 2.0

CIRCA

OCT 18-19, 2024

BODYTRAFFIC

DEC 6-7, 2024

MEMORYHOUSE

LOS ANGELES BALLET

JAN 30-FEB 1, 2025

A.I.M BY KYLE ABRAHAM

APR 11-12, 2025

PEPPERLAND

MARK MORRIS DANCE GROUP

MAY 16-18, 2025

GATHERINGS

L.A. DANCE PROJECT

JUN 13-14, 2025

THEATER

SUGAR DADDY

SEPT 20-OCT 13, 2024

LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K

NOV 21-24, 2024

WILLIAM KENTRIDGE'S THE GREAT YES, THE GREAT NO

FEB 5-8, 2025

TECTONIC THEATER PROJECT'S HERE THERE ARE BLUEBERRIES

MAR 13-30, 2025

FAMILY

ALPHABET ROCKERS

OCT 26, 2024

123 ANDRÉS

JAN 26, 2025

THE PAPER ESCAPER

APR 5, 2025

FAMILY FEST

NOV 9, 2024

JAN 25, 2025

APR 5, 2025

JUN 7, 2025

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