LOS ANGELES — Janet Jackson will take the stage for opening night of the Hollywood Bowl's 2023 season. Joining her on June 10 will be Ludacris and members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic's own Youth Orchestra Los Angeles, making the evening a prime example of what the iconic venue does best: brings together fans from all ages and walks of life.
"It represents a multigenerational excitement," says Renae Williams Niles, L.A. Phil chief content and engagement officer, of the Jackson concert. "One of the things that we really strive for is continuing to make great memories both for the artists and for the audience."
Additional season highlights include Culture Club, the Beach Boys, Kool and the Gang, They Might be Giants, Air Supply, Rubén Blades, Jill Scott, Louis Tomlinson, Maggie Rogers, Michael Bolton and a Quincy Jones 90th birthday tribute featuring the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and Jones' collaborator and conductor, Jules Buckley.