The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is stepping up its game in more ways than one. Today, the performing arts center not only announced its upcoming 2016/17 season of more than 300 performances of dance, theater, music and more, it's also introducing the Sorting Room, a new and intimate part of the center that will feature cabaret, comedy acts, contemporary music and more—the full schedule will be announced in the fall.
The upcoming season will be the first with artistic director Paul Crewes at the helm. "In this, my first season as artistic director, I was keen to continue to present and produce work by world-class artists and companies, hailing not only from the US and abroad, but also from the enormous pool of talent right here in Los Angeles," said Crewes in a statement. "It is this vital blend of diverse performance and artistry that is building the Wallis’ fast-growing reputation, both nationally and internationally, as a center for creativity and excellence."
The season will begin with WelcomeFest, a weekend of free events held from Saturday, September 10, to Sunday, September 11. Also, on select Sundays (exact dates have yet to be announced), Debbie Allen will curate a free outdoor event series featuring various dance styles including salsa, African, tap, hip hop and more.
Below is a look at some of what you can expect during the 2016/17 season at the Wallis.
Theater
Sept 21-Oct 16: Scorsese: American Crime Requiem, presented by the Wallis and For The Record
Nov 22-Dec 18: Merrily We Roll Along, directed by Spring Awakening's Michael Arden, presented by the Wallis and Cody Lassen
Feb 9-March 5, 2017: 946: The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips, presented by Kneehigh in association with Birmingham Repertory Theatre and Berkeley Repertory Theatre
March 7-26, 2017: Edward Albee’s At Home at the Zoo, presented by the Wallis and Deaf West Theatre
March 14-19, 2017: Twelfth Night, presented by Filter Theatre in association with the Royal Shakespeare Company present
April 6-16, 2017: The Encounter,presented by Complicite/Simon McBurney
May 24-28, 2017: Battlefield, adapted and directed by Peter Brook and Marie-Hélène Estienne
June 6-30, 2017: The Pride, presented by the Wallis
July 19-Aug 6, 2017: Tchaikovsky: A Play with Music, presented by Hershey Felder
Concerts
Nov 4-5, 2016: Kyle Riabko: Bacharach Reimagined
Jan 29, 2017: Dan Zanes & Friends
April 29, 2017: Santa Cecilia Orchestra Trio
June 3, 2017: Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles
Dance
Oct 28, 2016: As I Remember It: Celebrating Carmen de Lavallade’s 85th Birthday
Jan 13, 2017: Jacob Jonas The Company
March 24-25, 2017: Limón Dance Company
May 5-7, 2017: Paul Taylor Dance Company
May 18-21, 2017: Matthew Bourne’s Early Adventures
July 13-14, 2017: Ezralow Dance: Primo Passo
To find out about the Wallis' full 2016/17 season, watch below or click here.
