Arguably the greatest American crime film ever made, THE FRENCH CONNECTION stars Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider as two NYPD detectives doggedly pursuing the ringleader of a global heroin smuggling syndicate (Fernando Rey). Based on real characters and loosely mimicking real events, the film rebuffs political correctness to portray a grungy, streetwise view of the mean streets of 1970s New York. Distinguished as the first R-rated film to win the Oscar® for Best Picture, it also took home trophies for director (William Friedkin), best actor (Hackman), adapted screenplay (Ernest Tidyman) and editing (Gerald B. Greenberg). In addition to the Oscar®...

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents celebrated mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung in a thrilling program led by guest conductor and composer Matthias Pintscher. DeYoung performs Mahler’s Das Lied von der Erde, and the concert also features Pintscher’sTransir for Flute and Chamber Orchestra. LACO’s vibrant and engaging Orchestral Series showcases the ensemble’s remarkable artistry and trademark mix of regal classics and music from today’s leading composers.

Soy Wendy Ramos. Fui hecha en 1966. Llegué a ver televisión en blanco y negro, escuché música en cintas magnetofónicas, vi al papa Juan Pablo II paseando en su papamovil en Lima, tomé sopa de cubito en la Feria del Hogar, usé calzones Mochita, mandé cartas con estampillas. Estoy en Cuerda, Toc Toc y Locos de Amor 2, estuve en Pataclaun y Asu Mare, dirigí Bolaroja por quince años. He buceado a 14 metros debajo del mar, solita me enderecé un dedo roto, me casé dos veces. Eso significa que que he tenido la suerte de trabajar en varios proyectos...

This passionate program offers two masterpieces choreographed by the two “Mr. B’s”. August Bournonville’s La Sylphide, in 2 acts, is a captivating story of love and loss. George Balanchine’s Serenade, stirring, sweeping and romantic, is one of Balanchine’s best-loved works.

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents conductor laureate Jeffrey Kahane, who has established an international reputation as a truly versatile conductor and pianist, in a classic program featuring Kahane on the podium as well as the piano. Kahane performs Mozart’s Piano Concerto in E-flat major; the concert also features Mozart’sSymphony No. 36, Gabriella Smith’s Riprap, and a world premiere from Grammy Award-winning composer James Newton Howard. LACO’s vibrant and engaging Orchestral Series showcases the ensemble’s remarkable artistry and trademark mix of regal classics and music from today’s leading composers.

Artur Mister X and some surprise guests present a program of international music sung in various languages, as well as dance performances ranging from Tango and Salsa to Classical. Many dignitaries and non-Armenian guests will be in attendance at the event, which is being sponsored by Armenian American Theatrical and Musical Society .

Amore Entertainment presents SHARON CUNETA Live in Concert – MY 40 YEARS

Orchestra, choir, and jazz students from the Community School of Performing Arts collaborate with dancers from Trudl Zipper Dance Institute on a program that spans the centuries—from Tchaikovsky to Philip Glass. The program will include selections from Vivaldi’s Magnificat, Tchaikovsy’s The Sleeping Beauty, and Verdi’s Aida.

For its 40th Anniversary Spring show, GMCLA is going through the archives and pulling out some favorite songs that the Chorus has performed over the decades. Whether you’ve been in the audience for years or discovered the Chorus recently, you’ll want to join them as they turn back time to highlight some hits from GMCLA’s first 40 years!