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The Music Center convenes artists, communities and ideas with the goal of deepening the cultural lives of every resident in Los Angeles County. The $70 million non-profit performing arts organization has two divisions: TMC Arts and TMC Ops. TMC Arts, The Music Center’s programming engine, provides year-round programming inside The Music Center’s four theatres, on Jerry Moss Plaza, outside at Grand

Park—a 12-acre adjacent green space—in schools and other locations all over Los Angeles County and on a digital platform called The Music Center Offstage. TMC Arts presents world-class dance with Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, free and low-cost public concerts and events, as well as live and digital K–12 arts education programs, workshops, performances, interactive experiences and special events. TMC Ops manages the theatres, the Plaza and Grand Park, which comprise $2 billion in county assets, on behalf of the County of Los Angeles. The Music Center is also home to four renowned resident companies—Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera and LA Phil. Follow The Music Center on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter .

"21" choreographed by for Grupo Corpo is a captivating ballet divided into three movements. 🩰🪘Set to a striking score ...
04/13/2025

"21" choreographed by for Grupo Corpo is a captivating ballet divided into three movements. 🩰🪘Set to a striking score by Marco Antonio Guimarães, featuring his one-of-a-kind instrumental creations, this piece weaves rhythmic and timbral combinations of movement and sound together seamlessly. 🎶🪢

Don't miss your chance to see it here at next month!

Start your with some wellness ! ☀️🎉 Join us TONIGHT to celebrate at the Whittier Wellness Community Center for a FR...
04/11/2025

Start your with some wellness ! ☀️🎉 Join us TONIGHT to celebrate at the Whittier Wellness Community Center for a FREE event with Los Angeles County Department of Public Health! 👏🎨

Enjoy an exciting lineup of live music and dance performances, along with a resource fair and wellness workshops—including yoga, meditation, sound baths and candle making. 🙏❤️Be sure to stop by the Gloria Molina Grand Park booth and catch a performance by Performing Artist Alfredo Rolando Ortiz. 🎵🌍

We'll see you there! 💙👋

04/10/2025

For Grupo Corpo, rhythm is more than music—it’s a language. 🎶🪘Bringing Brazilian culture and Afro-Brazilian spirituality to life, this amazing Company returns to for the first time in 14 years! 👏💥

Audiences will be left in awe as they execute flawless technique, performing 2 pieces guaranteed to stir your soul, senses and heart. ❤️🙏

04/10/2025
04/09/2025
04/08/2025

Today, our 6th grade class took a special trip to the The Music Center: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles’ Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to attend the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater student matinee! In , have been studying Ailey’s iconic work “Revelations”, and this live performance brought their learning to life on stage. The experience offered a powerful look at how dance can tell stories, celebrate culture, and inspire connection—an unforgettable day of movement, meaning, and artistic excellence!

4 powerful nights of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater here in done and 1 more to go! 👏✨You have 2 more chances to se...
04/06/2025

4 powerful nights of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater here in done and 1 more to go! 👏✨

You have 2 more chances to see here at THIS weekend. 📍🩰 Don't miss out!

We had so much fun together at Special Edition last week! 🤍✨Thanks for showing up with your best moves and all your in...
04/04/2025

We had so much fun together at Special Edition last week! 🤍✨Thanks for showing up with your best moves and all your infectious energy 🎶🌟

📸: Will Tee Yang for The Music Center

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater had an unforgettable opening night in 🙌🏿✨ Made even better by some special guests b...
04/04/2025

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater had an unforgettable opening night in 🙌🏿✨ Made even better by some special guests backstage! ❤️ Thanks to Debbie Allen, Taraji P. Henson, Michael Ealy and Jussie Smollett for joining us for an amazing night!

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04/03/2025

Dancing together, no matter what! 🤍✨🫶 We love you 🎶🌆

04/02/2025

Here's an exclusive first look at 'Many Angels,' choreographed by the legendary for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 🪽✨ Set to Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, this breathtaking new work pairs stunning choreography with timeless questions of faith and existence. Don’t miss its West Coast premiere here at TONIGHT!

📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to recognize the creation of the Grand A...
04/02/2025

📢 JUST ANNOUNCED: The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to recognize the creation of the Grand Avenue Cultural District. 📍

Spearheaded by The Music Center: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles in collaboration with more than 18 DTLA-based arts, cultural and civic organizations, the new Cultural District seeks to promote greater public participation in the arts, stimulate economic growth, increase tourism, create workforce development opportunities, support the revitalization of DTLA and position the area as a global arts destination.

Thank you to Supervisor Hilda Solis for all her support in leading this motion.

See the full Los Angeles Times story at: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2025-04-01/la-county-board-of-supervisors-grand-avenue-cultural-district-broad

Feel every moment and live every story this week with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater! 🙌🏿💥 Join us here at for a pe...
04/01/2025

Feel every moment and live every story this week with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater! 🙌🏿💥 Join us here at for a performance of Sacred Songs, Many Angels, Treading, Grace, Ailey Excerpts, Cry and Revelations! 🪽
Five unforgettable nights of dance in await—moving beyond the stage and into history. Who’s ready?!

'Tis the season! ⚾🧢
03/28/2025

'Tis the season! ⚾🧢

03/28/2025

Take a behind-the-scenes look (and listen) at 'Sacred Songs', choreographed by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Interim Artistic Director, 🩰🙌🏿 A vivid reminder that through our trials and troubles, there is always a path to hope! 🎶

In this extraordinary work, Matthew and Music Director, Du'Bois A'Keen resurrect and reimagine the spirituals that were part of the original version of ’s seminal 'Revelations' but were later omitted. 'Sacred Songs' is not a sequel or a prequel, but a heartfelt tribute to one of the most iconic pieces of repertory.

See it here NEXT WEEK!✨

Joining us for Special Edition tomorrow night?!🌙🎶💃📢 Here are some friendly do's and don'ts to make sure you have the b...
03/27/2025

Joining us for Special Edition tomorrow night?!🌙🎶💃

📢 Here are some friendly do's and don'ts to make sure you have the best time during your visit! 🚗👉 We're in a brand new venue this weekend, so before you head downtown, check out our Know Before You Go so you don't miss anything!

To see the full list please visit: https://www.musiccenter.org/visit-explore/visit-explore/prohibited-items-activities/

🙌🏿 The power and precision of this company SHINES in the portion of our program titled "Ailey Excerpts"💥Made up of 5 pie...
03/27/2025

🙌🏿 The power and precision of this company SHINES in the portion of our program titled "Ailey Excerpts"💥

Made up of 5 pieces of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater repertory this stunning set of dances moves from a spirited, modern dance translation of a pas de deux to a lyrical solo piece about love and longing to 3 distinct and electrifying tributes to Jazz legends Charlie "Bird" Parker, Jay McShann & Hugh Masekela. 🎷✨ This is modern dance at its absolute best.

Onstage in next week! April 3 & 5 at 7:30 PM, April 6 at 2 PM!

🎨🎶 A day of fun, creativity & play awaits! Join us on for our Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day—a FREE outdoor ev...
03/25/2025

🎨🎶 A day of fun, creativity & play awaits! Join us on for our Very Special Arts Festival: Family Day—a FREE outdoor event for kids & artists of all abilities! 🌟

Enjoy live performances, hands-on art-making, a student art gallery and more in a vibrant, inclusive space! 📅Save the date for a Saturday, May 3! 🎭✨

03/25/2025

The legendary created 'Cry' in 1971 as a birthday gift for his mother, dedicating it ‘to all Black women everywhere—especially our mothers.’ ❤️💫 This powerful piece takes the audience on a journey through sorrow, struggle and ultimate triumph. 🙌🏿

Originally performed by the iconic and in celebration of her life and legacy, all performances of 'Cry' in will feature four Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancers onstage! 🩰

Don't miss your chance to see being made here at April 3 & 5 at 7:30 PM, April 6 at 2 PM!

🙌🏿🕊️ A journey to the promised land unfolds in Ronald K. Brown’s spellbinding "Grace"—a powerful fusion of modern dance...
03/22/2025

🙌🏿🕊️ A journey to the promised land unfolds in Ronald K. Brown’s spellbinding "Grace"—a powerful fusion of modern dance and West African rhythms. 🎶 This spiritually charged masterpiece performed by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater flows between serenity and fireball intensity.⚡️✨

Set to the soulful sounds of and , Grace is a whirlwind of movement, spirit, and raw energy. See it here at April 3 & 5 at 7:30 PM, April 6 at 2 PM!

NEXT FRIDAY 🎶🪩We'll see you in for a night of joy and renewal at Special Edition! 🙌💙With beginner-friendly lessons b...
03/22/2025

NEXT FRIDAY 🎶🪩We'll see you in for a night of joy and renewal at Special Edition! 🙌💙

With beginner-friendly lessons by Contra Tiempo at 7 and 8:30 pm and DJ CQUESTT + DJ Ethos dropping the beats all night! It's going to be an unforgettable way to start the ! 🎉FREE and fun for all ages!

The world-renowned Grupo Corpo will make their triumphant return to for 3 performances only this May!💥Experience the p...
03/20/2025

The world-renowned Grupo Corpo will make their triumphant return to for 3 performances only this May!💥

Experience the passion, power and precision of "21" and "Gira"- two mesmerizing works that fuse classical ballet, Brazilian folk tradition and bold choreography here at the ! 🩰👏

🎟️ Tickets on sale now!

Last week, we had the joy of welcoming over 11,000 5th graders to for our 55th Annual Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival!...
03/19/2025

Last week, we had the joy of welcoming over 11,000 5th graders to for our 55th Annual Blue Ribbon Children’s Festival! 🤸‍♀️💙

Students from more than 165 Los Angeles Unified School District schools stepped into the to experience the magic of live performance with Parsons Dance and then danced together on ! 🩰👏 It's always one of our favorite weeks of the year- even in the rain! ☔✨

📸: Photos by John McCoy for The Music Center

🔥 GIVEAWAY ALERT🔥 It’s the perfect pairing to experience world-class dance and soulful dining in ! 🩰🍽️ The Music Center...
03/18/2025

🔥 GIVEAWAY ALERT🔥 It’s the perfect pairing to experience world-class dance and soulful dining in ! 🩰🍽️ The Music Center: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles is teaming up with Joyce Soul & Sea to celebrate the return of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater to the with an exclusive giveaway!

💯 To enter the giveaway, visit this link: https://themusiccenter.typeform.com/to/BDALZHsi

The winner will be announced on Friday, March 28, 2025. 🍀 Good luck!

When Elisa Monte’s mesmerizing duet "Treading" premiered at NYC Center in 1981, The New York Times called it “much to ma...
03/18/2025

When Elisa Monte’s mesmerizing duet "Treading" premiered at NYC Center in 1981, The New York Times called it “much to marvel at.” 💥🎷 Fluid, intricate, and set to Steve Reich’s evocative music, this sculptural ballet by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is pure magic.

Don’t miss it—April 2, 4 & 6 at 7:30 PM, April 5 at 2 PM!

Spring is in full BLOOM in Gloria Molina Grand Park 🌸✨
03/17/2025

Spring is in full BLOOM in Gloria Molina Grand Park 🌸✨

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For Grupo Corpo, rhythm is more than music—it’s a language. 🎶🪘Bringing Brazilian culture and Afro-Brazilian spirituality to life, this amazing Company returns to #musiccenterla for the first time in 14 years! 👏💥 Audiences will be left in awe as they execute flawless technique, performing 2 #contemporary pieces guaranteed to stir your soul, senses and heart. ❤️🙏

A moment that felt like Hozier’s yell ✨
A moment that felt like Hozier’s yell ✨

Dancing together, no matter what! 🤍✨🫶 We love you #losangeles 🎶🌆 #dancedtla #musiccenterla #dance #dtla #lastrong

Here's an exclusive first look at 'Many Angels,' choreographed by the legendary #LarLubovitch for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. 🪽✨ Set to Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, this breathtaking new work pairs stunning choreography with timeless questions of faith and existence. Don’t miss its West Coast premiere here at #musiccenterla TONIGHT! #AlvinAiley #ManyAngels #openingnight #losangeles #dance #DancePerformance

POV: you catch a glimpse of #ronaldkbrown's 'Grace' from the wings and it leaves you speechless! 👀💥 As we prepare to welcome Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater BACK to #losangeles in just 1 week, we are getting more and more excited to witness this rapturous celebration of spirit and strength! Tickets are selling fast! Get yours today!

Take a behind-the-scenes look (and listen) at 'Sacred Songs', choreographed by Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Interim Artistic Director, #MatthewRushing 🩰🙌🏿 A vivid reminder that through our trials and troubles, there is always a path to hope! 🎶 In this extraordinary work, Matthew and Music Director, Du'Bois A'Keen resurrect and reimagine the spirituals that were part of the original version of #alvinailey’s seminal 'Revelations' but were later omitted. 'Sacred Songs' is not a sequel or a prequel, but a heartfelt tribute to one of the most iconic pieces of #ailey repertory. See it here NEXT WEEK!✨

The legendary #alvinailey created 'Cry' in 1971 as a birthday gift for his mother, dedicating it ‘to all Black women everywhere—especially our mothers.’ ❤️💫 This powerful piece takes the audience on a journey through sorrow, struggle and ultimate triumph. 🙌🏿 Originally performed by the iconic #JudithJamison and in celebration of her life and legacy, all performances of 'Cry' in #losangeles will feature four Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancers onstage! 🩰 Don't miss your chance to see #dancehistory being made here at #musiccenterla April 3 & 5 at 7:30 PM, April 6 at 2 PM!

Let’s turn the rhythm into renewal, Los Angeles! 🎶✨ Join us for #DanceDTLA Special Edition—a FREE, one-night-only dance party bringing Angelenos together through the universal language of music and movement. 💃🎧 In the wake of devastating wildfires, let’s #dance together and honor L.A.'s strength, unity and resilience! 🤍💖

✨ Feel the rhythm, live the story! ✨ Don’t miss the legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater here at #musiccenterla next month! 🩰 Join us for 7 powerful performances highlighting the strength, grace and soul of the African American cultural experience through #dance! - #alvinailey #musiccenterla #dancethatmovesyou #aileyontour

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As Los Angeles’ performing arts center, The Music Center has served millions of patrons for more than five decades and is one of the largest and most respected performing art centers in the nation. With four world-class resident companies and five exceptional venues, we have enjoyed bringing Los Angeles the very best in music, dance, opera and theatre.

We have also developed models for arts education initiatives that continue to impact students and teachers in and outside of the classroom. From The Music Center’s Spotlight program, an annual scholarship and training program for high school students, to The Music Center On Tour, which brings world-class performing artists to the classroom, The Music Center’s lauded educational initiatives are committed to inspiring the minds of students in Los Angeles County.

As the 21st century has ushered in new ways of communicating and creating, the arts are no longer the exclusive purview of those who purchase tickets to sit in a concert hall or theatre. The Music Center is one of the first arts organization to recognize this with a slate of innovative low-cost or free arts programming that is relevant to a range of audiences and interests. These successful programs engage the community and bring the arts alive. Sleepless: The Music Center After Hours, Dance DTLA, Grand Park + The Music Center’s 4th of July Block Party, and N.Y.E.L.A. are all designed to gather and connect people across lines of race, ethnicity, gender, class and age in an interdisciplinary and multi-sensory art experience, engaging thousands of Angelos.

We hope you will join us in shaping the future of The Music Center and the arts in Los Angeles.