performing arts

The jazz guitar great celebrated his 85th birthday with a concert that raised money for an endowed chair in his name.

The UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television's Department of Theater has announced its upcoming Mainstage theater season for the academic year 2016-17, which includes "Carrie the Musical," an adaptation of the popular Stephen King novel "Carrie."

Four new plays written by UCLA M.F.A. playwrights and performed by undergraduate actors from the UCLA Department of Theater

Gordon Davidson, the late artistic director of the Center Theatre Group/Mark Taper Forum, began his career in Los Angeles at UCLA and the university library is home to his papers.

The diverse array of performances, exhibitions and lectures by esteemed professionals, UCLA students and faculty will showcase the depth of UCLA Arts activities and creative programming.

All proceeds from “The Kenny Burrell 85: Artist, Legend, Legacy" concert will help establish an endowed chair in jazz studies in Burrell’s name at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.

UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television professor Myung Hee Cho helped create a new musical show for Shanghai Disney's fairytale castle.

Developing a story and a character as the basis for their floor routines have become the hallmark of UCLA gymnastics, thanks to coach Valorie Kondos Field and her talented team.

The Greek tragedy, named after the first extant Jewish play by Ezekiel the Poet, highlights the shared struggles of ancient and modern peoples.

Take advantage of this offer, valued at $100, by Wednesday, June 22.

Take in a dazzling display of innovative costume, scenic, sound, lighting and production designs by students from the nation's top graduate design programs.

The UCLA Hammer Museum’s popular biennial exhibition highlights the practices of artists working throughout Los Angeles.

Familiar faces in dance, theater, music and spoken word will come to campus, alongside a fresh approach to Shakespeare and ambitious multi-disciplinary events.

The UCLA alumna and faculty member was said by Martha Graham to have the rare ability to “capture the instant of a dance and transform it into a timeless gesture.”

The 12th annual concert features outstanding student soloists from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.

Talented students of the Ray Bolger Musical Theater program stage a new revival of the classic musical.

A U.S. Army veteran, playwright and actor, Wolfert explores the trauma of war and post-war in his riveting one-man show.

Cornerstone Theater Company presents readings, poems and songs inspired by the struggles of California's migrant workers.

Jake Heggie, who earned a B.A. and M.A. in music at UCLA, was a PR writer when the general director of the San Francisco Opera handpicked to compose a score for a libretto by playwright Terrence McNally. Today, he has three operas currently in the pipeline.

Fairytale, puppetry, music and more combine to chronicle 5,000 years of human and environmental change.

More than 125 public events will showcase the depth and diversity of UCLA Arts activities and creative programming.

The bequest from the David Dobrow Trust establishes an endowment that will help ensure the long-term financial security of the Herb Alpert School of Music.

A unique interpretation of the Bard's popular comedy features graduate students from the UCLA Department of Theater.

Music in all its forms has been a big part of UCLA's first century. Acclaimed alumni include John Williams, Jim Morrison, Sara Bareilles and Kamasi Washington.

The confirmation creates UCLA’s 12th professional school. Judi Smith, dean and vice provost emerita of the UCLA College, will serve as interim dean.