Wilshire Ebell Theatre

07/18/2024

Did you know that the Ebell Costume Collection houses over 800 items of clothing, hats, shoes, and accessories, all donated by Ebell members and the community, dating from the 1870s to the present?

This extensive collection, which spans many decades of societal change, offers a unique perspective on the evolution of women's fashion. It includes everything from Victorian and Edwardian blouses and dresses with back closures requiring assistance, to the looser-fitting garments of the Arts and Crafts movement and the 1920s, and eventually the return of tight-fitting styles in the 1940s and 1950s.

Selections from the collection are periodically exhibited at The Ebell.

07/17/2024

Could Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Electra plane finally have been found after 87 years? 🛩️ Lloyd Romeo and his .sea.vision team embarked on a quest earlier this year to uncover what happened on that fateful July 2, 1937, when the world lost contact with Amelia and her navigator. Now, nearly nine decades later, they believe they may have cracked the mystery.

Join us at The Ebell as we host project manager, Lloyd Romeo, to discuss their grand adventure, the thrilling exploration, and what lies ahead. Don’t miss this historic event as we commemorate Amelia Earhart’s birth anniversary on July 24, honoring the legend herself.

📆: July 24,2024
⏰: 6:30 PM
📍: The Ebell of Los Angeles

07/16/2024

📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: Grand Kviy Ballet presents: Nutcracker

November 30th and December 1st at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre

Tickets available in link!

07/05/2024

07/05/2024

Such a wonderful show!

07/02/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED 🎉: One Vision of Queen will be LIVE at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in January 2025! Tickets on sale now! Link in our bio!

06/29/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED 🎉: Swan Lake comes to Wilshire Ebell Theatre on October 12!
Shows at 2pm and 7pm
Ticket Link in Bio!

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06/27/2024

🎭It's Theatre History Thursday! With a twist! 💃

In honor of all the wonderful dancers who have their year-end recital at our theatre, we wanted to offer you some insight into the importance of dance! This art form is as old as time--culturally it is significant around the world for sacred and secular reasons. Bonding communities then and now, dance is a vital part of the performing arts, and we are so proud of the tiny dancers that grace our stage every June.

06/27/2024

ON SALE NOW: Live! Grab your tickets now!

Link in our bio!

06/26/2024

COMING SOON to the Ebell of Los Angeles--Art Salon and Lounge 🎶
Join us for a rare pairing of two jazz legends in an intimate and elegant setting. Joining them to round out their quintet are one of LA’s top women jazz drummers, Lauren Ellis, New York pianist John DiMartino, and bassist Dave Ross, whose grandmother was a former president of The Ebell.
Mary Stallings
Mary Stallings, now 85, starting singing with Dizzy Gillespie when she was just 15. She performed with many of the jazz greats of the era, including Ben Webster, Billy Eckstein, Wes Montgomery, Louie Jordan, Earl Hines and Cal Tjader, before joining the Basie Band. Retiring at age 30 to raise a family, she returned to singing in her 50s, when the NY Times review opened with, “Perhaps the finest jazz singer singing today” In 2017, she became only the 3rd woman in history to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the prestigious San Sebastian Jazz Festival, joining the ranks of previous jazz giants Max Roach, Clark Terry, Ray Brown, Elvin Jones, Keith Jarrett, Charles Mingus, Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter.
Houston Person
Saxophonist Houston Person, at age 89, might be best known for the 30 years he spent producing, managing and performing with the Grammy-winning vocalist Etta Jones, but Houston has recorded over 75 albums, with jazz artists including Ron Carter, Bill Charlap, Emmett Cohen, Lene Horne, Lou Rawls, Janis Siegel, Horace Silver, Dakota Staton, Cedar Walton, Grant Green, Johnny “Hammond” Smith and Richard “Groove” Holmes. Mr. Person writes, “I want to give people good solid melodies with some improvisation and plenty of blues feel. You always want that dance feeling there, that happy, happy feeling.”

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06/24/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED 🎉: Live comes to Wilshire Ebell Theatre on November 26! Be the first to get tickets on Tuesday at 10AM (code: CHORD). Tickets on sale Thursday at 10AM.

06/17/2024

🎉JUST ANNOUNCED: Afro-Peruvian Jazz Orchestra and Sylvia Falon will be performing LIVE at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre 🎭

FREE CONCERT

July 16, 2024 | 7pm

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06/16/2024

🎓✨ Congratulations to the Class of 2024! ✨🎓

Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance have led you to this moment, and we couldn't be more excited for your future! Whether you're off to college, starting a new job, or pursuing your dreams, remember that this is just the beginning of an amazing journey. The world is yours to explore and conquer!

06/13/2024

🎉 LIVE at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre 🎭
Only 2 more days!
June 15 | 5pm

06/13/2024

🎉LIVE at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre 🎭
Only 2 more days!
June 14 | 7pm

We'll see you there!

06/12/2024

🎉LIVE at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre 🎭

June 15 | 5pm

Ticket link in bio!

06/12/2024

SUNDAY, JUNE 16, 2024 — 12:00 PM
Join AALAO for a Father’s Day Recital with vocal performances by internationally acclaimed bass-baritone, Cedric Berry. Cedric graduated from Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Southern California. He began his career as a Resident Artist with Los Angeles Opera, performing various roles. His repertoire includes lead roles with USC Opera, Pacific Repertory Opera, and UCLA Opera, and contemporary works with Long Beach Opera and The Industry.

Concert will be followed by a reception.

06/10/2024

Check out our upcoming shows at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre!

06/09/2024

🎉LIVE at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre 🎭

Friday, June 14th | 7pm
Ticket Link in our bio!

06/06/2024

It's Theatre Facts Thursday!

The amazing effects we see today with lighting instruments are unbelievable! Creating atmospheres, adding moods, painting landscapes can all be done with the incredible instruments and technology we have. However, did you know that lighting design goes all the way back to the Greeks? At that time, the only light source they had for the stage was the sun, but these clever folks used mirrors and other tools to manipulate the sun's rays for effects! Eventually, candles, oil lamps, and gas lights were invented to brighten up an indoor space and add even more elements to lighting design. As our technology has advanced, lighting designers have even more options to add to a production. Today, we can program a light to move, add shapes, change colors, adjust focus and so much more with just button!

06/06/2024

🎉LIVE at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre 🎭

June 8th: 10am | 1pm | 4pm

We'll see you there!

06/05/2024

Join us as Renée Fleming and Dr. Assal Habibi explore the ways the arts can be harnessed for health and wellness.
Renée Fleming is one of the most acclaimed singers of our era, a 2023 Kennedy Center Honoree, World Health Organization Goodwill Ambassador for Arts and Health, and Special Projects Advisor for LA Opera. In her new anthology, Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness, Ms. Fleming has created a comprehensive introduction and overview of the ways music can heal, invigorate the mind, and rejuvenate the body.
Dr. Assal Habibi, an Associate Research Professor of Psychology at the Brain and Creativity Institute at University of Southern California & a distinguished contributor to the book, joins her in this conversation to explore the transformative power of music and other creative arts in promoting health and wellness.
The evening wiill feature musical selections performed by The Ebell Chorale.
This program is part of a series of events for the 2024 Los Angeles County Arts and Health Week. The week will culminate with the 3rd annual Arts and Health Week Summit, hosted by LA Opera on Friday, June 14. More information is available at LAOpera.org/ArtsandHealth

06/03/2024

🎉LIVE at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre 🎭
Reach for the Barres! Coming soon!

06/02/2024

📢LIVE at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre 🎭
June 14, 2024 @ 7:00 pm
CA Black Women’s Collective Presents: CA Black Women’s Trailblazer Hall of Fame Awards recognizing & celebrating Black Women’s achievements.
The CA Black Women’s Trailblazer Hall of Fame Awards, the first award show that highlights Black Women leaders, were created to recognize and celebrate the achievements of Black Women throughout the State of California. Selecting honorees in multiple disciplines ranging from advocacy, corporate and civil rights to legal, legacy entertainment and labor, the event showcases those who have significantly impacted and improved of the lives of Black women and girls throughout the State.
Our inaugural events were held in 2022 in both Northern and Southern California and honored 100 women and honored such stalwart individuals such as Hon. Karen Bass, Hon. Maxine Waters, Tia Orr, Crystal Crawford, Yolanda Richardson, among others. This year’s event, held at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre on June 14, 2024, will combine both regions.
Parking for this event limited, so please plan ahead.

05/30/2024

It's Theatre Facts Thursday!

Do you know why we use say upstage and downstage? It all began when theatre stages were built slightly sloped--this was called a raked stage. The stage would be angled so that the further away from the audience an actor travelled, the higher they went. Actors would literally travel downwards towards the audience giving that space the name "Downstage." Part of the reason for this building technique was to help the forced perspective of the set pieces. Essentially it tricks the audience's mind into thinking the set and stage are larger and deeper than they actually are!

05/29/2024

🎉LIVE at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre 🎭

May 30 | 7pm

We'll see you there!

05/28/2024

At the Ebell of Los Angeles!
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2024 — 7:30 PM

Shefali Luthra is a distinguished health reporter known for her insightful and impactful investigative journalism. With a focus on reproductive health and policy, Luthra’s work sheds light on complex issues surrounding abortion access, maternal health, and healthcare disparities. Her writing provides a voice to those facing challenges in accessing care, making her a respected advocate for reproductive freedom and healthcare equity.
Author of UNDUE BURDEN: Life and Death Decisions in Post-Roe America, Shefali Luthra will delve deep into her investigation of the crisis faced by women living in states that have outlawed abortion. This urgent and important topic will be explored through compelling stories from patients, abortion providers, legal activists, and lawmakers, shedding light on the profound obstacles faced by individuals seeking abortions.
Moderated by Melanie Mason: Melanie Mason knows how to steer a tough conversation. You might remember her from the first Senate candidate debate, where she patiently demanded that candidates answer the question that was asked. Melanie is a senior political reporter with Politico, covering California politics. Prior to Politico, she covered state and national politics for 12 years at the LA Times, won awards for her coverage of sexual harassment in California politics, and was part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team that covered the leaked audio tapes that still roil City Hall.
All books must be picked up at the event. Books will not be held or mailed.

05/26/2024

Check out our upcoming shows at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre!

05/24/2024

🎟️ON SALE NOW! Get your tickets before it's too late! 📢

All links can be found in our bio and on our website!

05/24/2024

🎭LIVE at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre 🎉

Only one more week until CDI's show! Be sure to get your tickets now! Link in our bio.