Center Theatre Group - LA's Theatre Company

The ACT II Celebration Festival
August 30 to September 28

Celebrating the opening of a Los Angeles’ signature landmark!

The Taper welcomes new audiences following its year-long $30 million top-to-bottom renovation. The Music Center celebrates with a month-long festival of events. The celebration includes theatre, dance, opera and music in all four Music Center theatres, on the Plaza, the outdoor amphitheatre at Walt Disney Concert Hall and on Grand Avenue from Temple Street to the Central Library on Fifth. You'll be exhilarated, inspired and entertained.

Most are free and open to the public, including the wildly popular Grand Avenue Festival on September 28th.

Welcome back to the New Taper.

August 30 to October 19
The House of Blue Leaves *
Called "enchantingly zany and original” by the New York Times, The House of Blue Leaves is a heartbreakingly human comedy that explores the lengths people will go in pursuit of the American Dream. New Mark Taper Forum

World Premiere
September 9 to October 19
9 to 5: The Musical *
New musical comedy based on the hit movie with songs by seven-time Grammy Award®-winner Dolly Parton. Ahmanson Theatre

FREE event
September 5, 6:30 to 10pm
Active Arts’ Dance Downtown: Argentine Tango
No matter what your level of expertise, you can kick off your weekend doing the Tango. Dance lessons, live music and dance floor provided. Walt Disney Concert Hall, BP Hall

September 6 to 26
LA Opera’s Season Opens with Il Trittico*
Film directors William Friedkin and Woody Allen create a new cinematic production of Puccini’s Il Trittico, a trio of one-act operas. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

September 7 to 27
LA Opera’s premiere of The Fly*
From classic film to groundbreaking opera, composer Howard Shore, director David Cronenberg, and playwright David Henry Hwang bring a cult classic to life. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

FREE event
September 19, 6:30 to 10pm
Active Arts’ Dance Downtown: Disco Night
Dancing under the stars on the Music Center Plaza. Dance lessons, live music and dance floor provided. Music Center Plaza

FREE event
September 20, 11am and 12:30pm
World City: A Celebration of Armenian Arts
The Music Center’s performance series featuring internationally renowned artists sharing their culture through dance, music, song and storytelling. Walt Disney Concert Hall, W.M. Keck Foundation Children’s Amphitheatre

FREE event
September 20, 11am to 4pm
Active Arts’ A Taste of Dance
Musical theatre lovers unite! Learn dance steps inspired by your favorite Broadway musicals for a dollar a lesson. Music Center Plaza

FREE event
September 25 & 26 at 7:30pm & 27 at 1:30pm
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Phil the House: Target Free Community Concerts. Three very special orchestra performances.
Walt Disney Concert Hall

FREE All Day Event
September 28
Grand Avenue Festival
Experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of Downtown LA. Theaters, concert halls, museums, and other attractions offer a full day of entertainment. At the Music Center, MOCA, Colburn School, REDCAT, California Plaza, up and down Grand Avenue from Temple Street to the Los Angeles Main Library on Fifth!

* Paid admission events.

The opening production at the New Taper. Tickets on sale now.
August 30 to October 19. Learn more...