Multi award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter and pianist Laila Biali “masterfully mixes jazz and pop, bringing virtuosity and unpredictability to songs that are concise and catchy” (Washington Post), and has headlined festivals and venues spanning five continents. Her shimmering arrangements and...
Five-time GRAMMY Award–winners and living legends, the Blind Boys of Alabama both defined and innovated traditional jubilee gospel, turning their live shows into roof-raising musical events. The Blind Boys will join forces with a soon-to-be-announced legendary blues artist for...
Sponsored by Ellen and Doug WeitmanTwo-time GRAMMY- nominee Tommy Emmanuel, one of Australia's most respected guitarists, has a repertoire that spans pop, jazz, blues, gospel, classical, flamenco, and aboriginal styles. Known as one of this planet’s greatest guitarists, Tommy...
Celebrate the season with Damien Sneed, the multitalented composer, conductor, musician, and vocalist, in his Joy to the World: A Christmas Musical Journey. Sneed will perform on keyboards and vocals with a group of phenomenal singers and musicians as...
Ryan Board and Long-Tao Tang, Directors Thursday, December 1, 2022, 7:30 PM $10 Smothers Theatre
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Hollace Starr, Director With the Pepperdine University Orchestra Long-Tao Tang, Conductor A childless baker and his wife endeavor to lift their family curse by journeying into the woods, where...
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Hollace Starr, Director With the Pepperdine University Orchestra Long-Tao Tang, Conductor A childless baker and his wife endeavor to lift their family curse by journeying into the woods, where...
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Hollace Starr, Director With the Pepperdine University Orchestra Long-Tao Tang, Conductor A childless baker and his wife endeavor to lift their family curse by journeying into the woods, where...
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James Lapine Hollace Starr, Director With the Pepperdine University Orchestra Long-Tao Tang, Conductor A childless baker and his wife endeavor to lift their family curse by journeying into the woods, where...
Born and raised in Hawaii of Hapa Samoan descent, ukulele virtuoso and songwriter Taimane morphs genres that stretch her instrument far beyond the familiar melodies of the island, whether delicately finger picking through Bach or radically ripping through Led...
Shades of Django is a musical celebration and journey paying tribute to the legendary musician, Django Reinhardt curated and directed by the French-born, now Maplewood, N.J. resident, Stephane Wrembel. From swing to bebop, impressionism to New Orleans Jazz, Wrembel and his world-class band will explore...
Guitarist Django Reinhardt (1910–1953), the creator of what is now known as "gypsy jazz," is regarded as one of the most influential musicians to emerge from Europe in the 20th century. Shades of Django, created by French-born guitarist and...
Two-time GRAMMY and Oscar Award–winner Peabo Bryson is one of the premier vocalists of contemporary music over the last quarter century. Possessing a beautifully rich, almost operatic voice, Bryson has released more than 20 albums, enjoying an unprecedented level...
Long-Tao Tang, Director
Syncopated Ladies is a Los Angeles-based all-female tap dance band renowned for its “rhythmic virtuosity” (New York Times) and electrifying performances. With 100 million views on its viral videos and counting, the band has worked with pop icon Beyoncé,...
Jane Austen's ultimate romantic comedy Pride and Prejudice has stood the test of time. Filled with unforgettable characters, including Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, Austen humorously skewers the hypocrisies and absurdities of the English class system. Aquila Theatre brings...
