This special engagement event will feature readings from Murasaki Shikibu’s The Tale of Genji and Sei Shonagon’s The Pillow Book to provide a deeper understanding of the real Murasaki and Sei, and the brilliance and legacy of their writing. These excerpts will be paired with readings by contemporary AAPI poets writing in Los Angeles today to honor the […]
Get outside, get moving and have fun with our awesome Playhouse Village instructors! We’re bringing a FREE group exercise program at the new Playhouse Village Park, led by local fitness studios on every second and fourth Thursday. We invite you to find the class that best suits your fitness goals and to come discover your […]
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan's most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak. This performance will also feature post-show Illuminations discussions on Design […]
Boston Court’s continues their 20th Anniversary season with an evening classical music! Andrew Sords (violin), John Walz (cello), and Timothy Durkovic (piano) return to Boston Court with a dazzling program that includes works by Brahms, Robert and Clara Schumann, and Mendelssohn. PROGRAM Johannes Brahms: Sonatensatz (violin + piano) Clara Schumann: Piano Trio in G minor […]
The ninth season of the Third@First concert series offers something for everyone: from Schubert to Schumann, from distinguished women composers to outstanding young musicians. Join us for excellent music performed in First United Methodist Church’s historic sanctuary in the Pasadena Playhouse district. “4 Hands on 1 Piano” Vicki Ray and Junko Ueno Garrett Piano duets […]
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan's most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak. This is Student Night performance. This night also feature post-show […]
New York City-based actor, singer, and musician Eleri Ward brings her “harmonious marriage of musical theater and indie folk music” (Forbes) to the Pasadena Playhouse Courtyard, highlighting her swirling harmonies and original point of view.
Boston Court’s continues their 20th Anniversary season with an evening classical music! Oakwood Brass brings to Boston Court a unique blend of music for brass quintet, featuring brilliant Renaissance fanfares, luxurious Argentinian tangos, flourishing Spanish marches, and lyrical Russian romanticism. Selections include works by Malcolm Arnold, JS Bach, Jaime Teixidor Dalmau, Victor Ewald, Astor Piazzolla, […]
A virtual class series for anyone interested in learning more about Stephen Sondheim, his works, and how he flipped the script on the American musical theater. Taught by Sondheim expert and scholar Gail Leondar-Wright, students of all ages will be immersed in the masterful theater creator’s brilliant rhymes, diving deep into legendary songs like “Finishing […]
Song by Song by Sondheim is a special musical presentation bringing together community choirs from all over LA to sing the works of Sondheim. Featuring the Gay Men’s Chorus of LA, Pasadena Chorale, VOX Femina LA, and ACABELLA (Academy of Music for the Blind), this once-in-a-lifetime choral celebration will be held at the First United Methodist […]
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan's most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak. This performance will also feature post-show Illuminations discussions on Directing […]
Boston Court’s theatre season begins with the world premiere of a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena, Unrivaled by Rosie Narasaki and directed by Margaret Shigeko Starbuck. Unrivaled tells the story of 11th-century Ladies-in-Waiting Murasaki Shikibu and Sei Shonagon, two of Japan's most beloved writers, and their rivalry, friendship, and heartbreak.
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