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The third and final collaboration between Mozart and librettist Lorenzo Da Ponte is a fascinating paradox: a frothy comedy of manners with an intensely dark take on human nature; an old story (it has antecedents in Boccaccio, Shakespeare, and Cervantes, among others) with a startlingly modern tone; and a beautiful score depicting questionable behavior. Così fan tutte was only moderately successful at its premiere and remained just outside the standard repertoire for more than a century. Così still poses unique challenges, and correspondingly unique rewards, for the public today. Every possible impression of love—from the loftiest to the basest—is explored in this extraordinary opera. The Met’s current production updates the action to an amusement park inspired by Coney Island in the 1950s.

Now at the Wrigley Mansion Come see one of the world’s premier close-up magicians perform breathtaking, impossible things, and prepare to have your mind completely blown. David Minkin won the title of International Champion of Magic from the world’s largest organization of magicians, and his show provides you with a wondrous experience like no other! Watch as solid objects melt through one another, witness time travel, experience mind reading, laugh and be inspired by the personal stories that weave it all together.

Las Vegas’ Top-Rated Underground Comedy Club Levels Up Las Vegas just got even funnier. Delirious Comedy Club, consistently ranked as the #1 comedy club in Las Vegas on Google, unveils its expanded showroom at Silver Sevens, continuing its reputation for delivering bold, unfiltered stand-up comedy in an electric atmosphere. A favorite among touring headliners, rising stars, locals, and comedy purists, Delirious is known for its killer sound, intimate setting, and nonstop laughs. “People come to Vegas to let go and laugh hard,” said founder Don Barnhart. “And right now, laughter is more important than ever.” With affordable tickets, drink specials, Denny’s comfort food, and FREE parking, Delirious delivers the ultimate comedy night out — without Strip prices or Strip stress.

The supernatural story takes place in the “bardo,” a transitional plane between the end of this life and the beginning of the next, populated by those who resist all the powers of light and darkness and refuse to accept their fates. The action revolves around 11-year-old Willie, recently deceased son of Abraham Lincoln, whose grief-stricken visits to Willie’s tomb prevent his son’s spirit from moving on. Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts an ensemble cast led by baritone Peter Mattei as Lincoln, alongside a superlative group of singers as the kaleidoscopic residents of the bardo, who band together to help Willie escape being trapped there for eternity—including soprano Christine Goerke, mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe, and countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo. Director Lileana Blain-Cruz has created an otherworldly setting for this unique and uniquely American tale, which arrives at the Met in time for the nation’s 250th birthday celebrations.

Truth Traveler is a 5D Virtual Reality journey through Biblical history. This is more than a show—it's a multisensory journey designed for all ages and backgrounds. The state-of-the-art VR technology transports you to Creation. From Eden, you'll travel through the flood, Noah’s Ark, the deserted Tower of Babel, the birth and crucifixion of Christ. The highlight comes as you step into Christ’s ascension, surrounded by sights, sounds, smells, & sensations. Throughout, you’ll be accompanied by P.O.D., a robot guide. Motion benches, wind, scents, & sensory effects ensure you don’t just watch—you feel it. The experience concludes with a powerful message of redemption, leaving you inspired. After your 5D VR journey you'll then see the award-winning "Fear Not" film. An original storyline where Mary tells Baby Jesus of the prophecies of His birth & their fulfillment. The panoramic production immerses you in a dramatic, beautiful story & brings home the enormity of unconditional Love.

A night of intrigue and culinary delight awaits at The Hornsby House with the Masquerade Murder Mystery Dinner. Guests are invited to don their masks and immerse themselves in a thrilling evening filled with mystery, laughter, and sumptuous food. Engage your inner detective as you work to unravel the crime before dessert is served. This captivating event offers not just a meal but an interactive experience that combines dining with live entertainment, ensuring a memorable night out with friends or loved ones.

From heartfelt ballads to honky-tonk hits, you'll hear the songs that defined a generation- performed with authenticity, passion, and energy by world-class musicians. This more than a show, it's a journey through the golden age of country music.

Often cited as Italian opera’s greatest tragedy, Otello is a miraculous union of music and drama—a masterpiece as profound philosophically as it is thrilling theatrically. Shakespeare’s tale of an outsider, a great hero who can’t control his jealousy, was carefully molded by the librettist Arrigo Boito into a taut and powerful libretto. All three lead roles are demanding—making the opera a challenge to produce—but the role of Otello in particular requires an astounding natural instrument capable of both powerful and delicate sounds, superb musical intelligence, and impressive acting abilities. Otello is set on the island of Cyprus, originally in the late 15th century. The island itself represents an outpost of a European power under constant attack from an encroaching, hostile adversary. The current production by Bartlett Sher moves the action to the time of the opera’s creation. The score of Otello is remarkable for its overall intensity and dramatic insight.

Set in an idealized Vienna of the past, Strauss’s most popular opera concerns a wise woman of the world who is involved with a much younger lover but ultimately forced to accept the laws of time, giving him up to a pretty young heiress. Hofmannsthal’s fascinating libretto deftly combines comedy, dreamy nostalgic fantasy, genuine human drama, and light but striking touches of philosophy and social commentary. Strauss’s magnificent score, likewise, works on several levels, combining the refinement of Mozart with the epic grandeur of Wagner. The opera is originally set in Vienna in the 1740s. Genuine historical references are merged with fictitious inventions (like the “noble custom” of the presentation of the silver rose to a fiancée, which never actually existed) and anachronisms (like the Viennese Waltz, which did not yet exist at that time) but The Met’s current production moves the setting to the last years of the Habsburg Empire.

Escape to a tropical paradise at Wastin' Away, one of the best live music shows in Las Vegas, where poolside performances, island vibes, and Jimmy Buffett’s greatest hits come together for the ultimate feel-good night out. Hosted at the Alexis Park Resort, this energetic tribute show features live music, dancing, cocktails, and all the laid-back Margaritaville spirit fans know and love. Perfect for Parrotheads, couples, and groups looking for fun Las Vegas nightlife away from the Strip, Wastin’ Away delivers an unforgettable evening of beach-party energy under the Vegas sky.

A beloved New York holiday tradition, Mozart’s enchanting fable takes the stage in the Met’s abridged, English-language production by Julie Taymor—the Tony Award–winning director of Broadway’s The Lion King. Running under 90 minutes and dazzling audiences with vibrant sets, colorful costumes, and eye-popping puppetry, it’s the perfect show for the holidays and a delightful introduction to opera for audiences of all ages. At every performance of The Magic Flute, audiences can enjoy free activity books and themed photo opportunities throughout the lobby. Special downloadable activities are also available online to explore before or after your visit. Complimentary face painting will be available before all matinee performances. Holiday Open Houses will take place prior to the performances on December 13 and 19.

Join us for a brand-new, high-energy production at the Hot Hits Theatre as Tommy James presents an authentic tribute to the legendary George Strait. Known throughout the region as "The Singing Golf Pro", Tommy brings a lifetime of musical passion to the stage, honoring the man who defined modern country music

Following his smash-hit company debut with The Hours, composer Kevin Puts returns to the Met with his Pulitzer Prize–winning first opera, inspired by the true events of the 1914 Christmas truce, when soldiers spontaneously set aside the horrors of the First World War and crossed the trenches to mingle, exchange gifts, and sing carols with the enemy. A poignant depiction of shared humanity in the most inhumane circumstances, Puts’s grand, cinematic opera—with a libretto by Mark Campbell based on the film Joyeux Noël—has been widely acclaimed since its 2011 premiere, hailed as “an overwhelming emotive experience” by The Guardian. Silent Night receives an evocative staging by James Robinson that takes the audience directly to the battlefields of the Western Front. The star-studded cast, featuring soprano Elza van den Heever and tenors Ben Bliss and Rolando Villazón, among many others, is conducted by debuting maestro Dalia Stasevska.

Experience an unforgettable night where history and innovation come together—AURA by Moment Factory transforms Grace Cathedral into a breathtaking living masterpiece. Through stunning projection mapping, immersive lighting, and powerful original music, the space comes alive with captivating scenes of swirling storms, blooming ceilings, crashing waves, and star-filled skies. This one-of-a-kind experience blends art, technology, and timeless beauty to inspire and amaze audiences of all ages. Step into a world that connects past and present in the most spectacular way—secure your tickets now for AURA in San Francisco!

The opera is set in the Greek city of Corinth, a wealthy and sophisticated locale already ancient by the time of the events in the opera. Medea herself is a foreigner from Colchis, a land thought by Greeks to be wealthy but primitive and which was associated with overly empowered women. Beyond its obvious dramatic power, the score of Medea shows Cherubini’s abilities in vocal, choral, and instrumental writing. The overture demonstrates the orchestral mastery that was so admired by Beethoven, and the vocal writing is magnificent for the entire cast in both ensembles and solos. It is the lead role, of course, that reigns supreme—from her confrontation aria with Giasone in Act I and their duet at the end of that act to her poignant moment of pity for her children in Act III and her final scene of unalloyed fury.

Wagner’s final opera is a musical journey unlike any other. The composer preferred to call his mature works “music dramas,” but he set Parsifal even further apart by naming it a Bühnenweihfestspiel, a “festival play for the consecration of a stage”—the stage in question being that of his Bayreuth Festival House. The opera tells the tale of a young man who is destined to renew a brotherhood of knights charged with guarding the relics of Christ’s last days. The psychological, mythical, and mystical possibilities of such a story are obvious, and Wagner’s accomplishment results in an air of reverence that surrounds this piece. Parsifal takes place in and around the sanctuary of the knights of the Holy Grail, at the mythical location of Monsalvat in Spain, during the Middle Ages. The Met’s current production, directed by François Girard, places the action in an unspecified, timeless setting.

Experience the raw energy of genre-bending southern rock icons Whiskey Myers live in concert as they bring their massive catalog of multi-platinum hits to legendary venues nationwide. This highly anticipated tour showcases the independent band’s signature blend of gritty country and hard-hitting rock anthems in a spectacular, high-energy stage production. Don't miss your chance to experience a powerhouse, must-see live performance from an independent force at the top of their game.

The season opens with hair-raising drama and spectacular singing as two of opera’s most extraordinary artists star in Macbeth, Verdi’s thrilling take on the immortal Shakespearean tale of the scheming couple determined to seize power at any cost. Following past triumphs in many of Verdi’s signature baritone roles, Quinn Kelsey is the Scottish king haunted by the ghosts of his murderous ascent to the throne, opposite Lise Davidsen—the world’s reigning dramatic soprano—as the power-mad Lady Macbeth, whose ruinous ambition damns them both. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for a penetrating production by Louisa Proske, a brilliant young director making waves around the world. Rounding out the all-star cast are tenor Freddie De Tommaso as the heroic Macduff and bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green as Macbeth’s friend-turned-victim Banquo.

La Bohème, the passionate, timeless, and indelible story of love among young artists in Paris, can stake its claim as the world’s most popular opera. It has a marvelous ability to make a powerful first impression and to reveal unsuspected treasures after dozens of hearings. At first glance, La Bohème is the definitive depiction of the joys and sorrows of love and loss; on closer inspection, it reveals the deep emotional significance hidden in the trivial things—a bonnet, an old overcoat, a chance meeting with a neighbor—that make up our everyday lives. The libretto sets the action in Paris, circa 1830. This is not a random setting, but rather reflects the issues and concerns of a particular time when, following the upheavals of revolution and war, French artists had lost their traditional support base of aristocracy and church. The story centers on self-conscious youth at odds with mainstream society—a bohemian ambience that is clearly recognizable in any modern urban center.

The legendary true crime story that captivated audiences in the acclaimed film is now a live, pulse-pounding Broadway event. Step back into the sweltering summer of 1972, New York City—a time when the Vietnam War looms large, Watergate headlines flood the news, and one man’s desperate act captivates the nation. Emmy Award winner Jon Bernthal (The Odyssey, The Bear) and two-time Emmy Award winner Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Fantastic Four: First Steps, The Bear) ignite the stage with grit, heart, and humor.?Witness the gut-wrenching twist as it unfolds, immersing you in the unfiltered chaos of a man—and a city—on the edge. With masterful direction by two-time Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold (King Charles III) and written for the stage by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Stephen Adly Guirgis (Between Riverside and Crazy), Dog Day Afternoon is a raw, gritty reminder of what happens when passion and desperation collide.

St. Louis’ most unforgettable nightlife experience, perfect for bachelorette parties, date nights, and group celebrations. Experience The Boom Boom Room, where burlesque, comedy, and high-energy entertainment come together in an intimate, speakeasy-style setting for a one-of-a-kind night out. The Boom Boom Room stands as St. Louis’ premier destination for burlesque and cabaret entertainment, offering an unforgettable nightlife experience in a vibrant setting. Guests can indulge in dazzling performances, high-energy acts, and immersive shows that blend vintage charm with contemporary flair. Ideal for celebrations such as birthdays, bachelorette parties, and date nights, this unique venue provides craft cocktails and delectable dinner options while showcasing thrilling entertainment every weekend. Join in the fun and make lasting memories at The Boom Boom Room.

Kick off your Lucha Libre night like a local. Step into the old-school charm of Cantina La Occidental, where your guide sets the tone with quick cantina etiquette, easy conversation, and the first cheers of the evening—two beers per person included. It’s the perfect warm-up: lively, authentic, and unmistakably Guadalajara. Then the bell rings at Arena Coliseo Guadalajara. For 2 electrifying hours, rudos and técnicos collide in a whirlwind of high-flying moves, classic holds, and iconic masks while the crowd shakes the rafters with chants. The energy is contagious, the drama is real, and every match feels like a final. Book now to lock in your spot—fight nights in Guadalajara go fast! The tour includes the entrance ticket to the Lucha Libre show, the company of a bilingual local guide, and one beer or soft drink. Food, additional drinks, tips, and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included.

Experience the mind-blowing spectacle of Now You See Me Live during its highly anticipated U.S. premiere at the MGM Grand Theater on the Las Vegas Strip from October 15, 2026, through January 5, 2027. Following completely sold-out international runs, this blockbuster production brings Lionsgate’s global hit franchise to life with four trailblazing illusionists. Don't miss your chance to witness the ultimate magic show from the producers of the record-breaking phenomenon The Illusionists—secure your tickets today!

Jenůfa takes place in a remote Moravian village in the last decades of the 19th century. Janáček’s focus on common people with real problems connects his work conceptually to what Puccini, Mascagni, and others were doing in the verismo operas of Italy at roughly the same time. The score features one of opera’s most evocative uses of the orchestra. It is the sung music, however, that makes Jenůfa indelible. Because the vocal writing is so closely related to the Czech language, even audiences who don’t understand Czech can appreciate the acoustical resonance of the original setting. Among the notable vocal highlights are the Kostelnička’s Act II monologue, tracing her mental gyrations with both drama and subtlety, and Jenůfa’s final narrative, in which the music takes the audience through the transformative process of forgiveness as words alone never could.