Exciting performances await audiences at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts for the 2024-2025 season. The lineup features a diverse range of artists, including comedian Nicole Byer and singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright.
Rufus Wainwright will be showcasing his project 'Rufus-Retro-Wainwright-Spective' over three nights, offering a unique program each evening. The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra will enchant audiences with works by Schumann and Schubert, while the LA Opera will showcase the talents of vocalists Benjamin Bernheim, Ryan Speedo Green, and Joshua Guerrero.
Music enthusiasts can also look forward to performances by Brooklyn Rider, the Scott Dunn orchestra, and the Pacific Jazz Orchestra. Theater lovers will be treated to a variety of shows, including 'Here There Are Blueberries' by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich, the stage adaptation of J.M. Coetzee's novel 'Life & Times of Michael K,' and William Kentridge's 'The Great YES, The Great NO.' Additionally, Nicole Byer will present a one-night-only stand-up show.
Dance performances will be a highlight of the season, with L.A. Dance Project presenting Benjamin Millepied's interpretation of Prokofiev's 'Romeo & Juliet Suite,' the Los Angeles Ballet performing 'Memoryhouse' by artistic director Melissa Barak, and the Mark Morris Dance Group paying tribute to the Beatles' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club' with 'Pepperland.' BODYTRAFFIC and Circa will also grace the stage at The Wallis.
Robert van Leer, the executive director and CEO of The Wallis, expressed his pride in ushering in a new era of artistic excellence. He highlighted the institution's longstanding relationships with various artists and arts organizations, which have contributed to the upcoming season. This creative family encompasses music ensembles, theater makers, dance companies, and film partners, all coming together to celebrate LA's performing arts alongside national and international leaders.
For more information on The Wallis and its upcoming season, visit their website.
