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Ford Theatres… the place to be.Los Angeles. Where all roads lead and intersect in interesting and unexpected ways. Nestled in the rugged beauty of the Hollywood Hills, the Ford finds itself at the nexus of this exciting global cross section. We welcome you, and all of Los Angeles, to explore the newly refurbished Ford Theatres, to connect over shared experiences…the memorable and the surprising, the iconic and the newly discovered. For unforgettable moments, the place to be is the Ford. The time is now.

Olga Garay-EnglishInterim Executive Director

FordTheatres.org I 323.461.3673

FORD THEATRES 2019 SEASON Events marked with are part of IGNITE @ the FORD!, a series presented by the Ford Theatre Foundation comprised of world-renowned contemporary artists whose work is thought-provoking and reflects the world in which we live. Supported by Los Angeles County and Third District Supervisor Sheila Kuehl.

9/14

FRIDAYAUG 308:00PM

Urban Bush Women: Hair & Other Stories This multidisciplinary dance-theatre experience challenges American values and celebrates our choices around “who we be” and “how we do.” Crafted from personal narratives, the piece explores perceptions of beauty, identity and race, and how we rise beyond our ordinary selves in extraordinary times.

SATURDAY SEPT 148:00PM

Son of the Wind by The Leela Dance CollectiveBased on the adventures of the Indian mythological figure Hanuman as he helps rescue the princess Sita, this all-female kathak dance drama is a retelling of India’s ancient epic, the Ramayana, directed by Rina Mehta, Seibi Lee and Rachna Nivas.


“Olga Pericet in a powerhouse performance...”

- The New York Times

Olga Pericet Company: La Espina The Thorn that Dreamed of Being a Flower or the Flower that Dreamed of Being a Dancer presented with the Fountain Theatre

Blending a respect for tradition with a contemporary vision, award-winning flamenco dancer Pericet embarks on a personal journey, creating a world in which feminine and masculine, humor and drama appear in equal parts.

SATURDAY NOV 98:00PM

“raw, raucous, redemptive, majestic, vital and empowering.”

- Irish Times

Michael Keegan-Dolan/Teac Damsa: Loch na hEala (Swan Lake) presented by CAP UCLA with Ford Theatres | at Royce Hall, UCLA

From Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Michael Keegan-Dolan comes a magical new adaptation of Swan Lake that weaves storytelling, song and live music. Featuring actor Mikel Murfi and a new score by Slow Moving Clouds. Single tickets go on sale July 15 at cap.ucla.edu.

FILMTHURS-SUNJUNE 27–308:00PM

SAG-AFTRA Foundation presents Game ChangersCelebrate the power of film and television to broaden cultural understanding with four nights of cinema. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to view groundbreaking hits from a new perspective or discover iconic films for the first time. Moderated discussions with original cast and/or directors kick off each show.

7/20

DANCE/THEATRESATURDAY JULY 68:30PM

Magia del Sureste by Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet CompanyExperience Mayan-inspired dance pieces, along with dances from Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Tabasco, presented in a mosaic of movement, color, and sound that represent the pride and diversity of indigenous Southeast traditions.

SATURDAY JULY 20 8:00PM

Rennie Harris Funkedified The Ford Theatres’ Benefit Concert is a celebration of funk music and 1970s street dance that is pure joy on stage. Dancers from Rennie Harris Puremovement, The Hood Lockers and Versa-Style will perform to a live band playing funk favorites by James Brown, George Clinton and more.

FRIDAYAUG 168:30PM

Brockus Project presents Women Rising: Choreography from the Female PerspectiveThis tribute to the female pioneers of modern dance and to the innovative women choreographers working in Los Angeles today will feature performances by JazzAntiqua, LA Contemporary Dance Company, Blue13, Heidi Duckler Dance, Luminario Ballet, Rosanna Gamson/World Wide and more.

SATURDAY AUG 248:00PM

Tales from Mount Sumeru: The Golden Peacock by Mantra SiamDancers from Thailand and Los Angeles will reenact the tale of the reincarnation of Buddha as The Golden Peacock. Zarot Wayuchot directs this evening of ballet, modern dance and jazz mixed with traditional Thai classical movement.

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Ford Theatres… the place to be.Los Angeles. Where all roads lead and intersect in interesting and unexpected ways. Nestled in the rugged beauty of the Hollywood Hills, the Ford finds itself at the nexus of this exciting global cross section. We welcome you, and all of Los Angeles, to explore the newly refurbished Ford Theatres, to connect over shared experiences…the memorable and the surprising, the iconic and the newly discovered. For unforgettable moments, the place to be is the Ford. The time is now.

Olga Garay-EnglishInterim Executive Director


DANCEFRIDAY JUNE 88:30 PM

Lula Washington Dance Theatre A joyous evening of dance featuring work by three renowned choreographers: Kyle Abraham, Rennie Harris and David Roussève, alongside pieces by Lula Washington and Tamica Washington-Miller.

FRIDAY JULY 13 8:30 PM &SATURDAY JULY 148:00 PM

La Ruta Del Norte by Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet CompanyFrom Baja California to the Rio Grande, take a dance journey north and celebrate the sister cultures of the North American Southwest.

SATURDAY AUG 118:30 PM

Al paso de la Mujer by Pacifico Dance Company A spectacular evening of dance in homage to the strength and courage of the women of Mexico.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY AUG 24 & 258:30 PM

Memoirs of a…Unicorn Choreographer Marjani Forté-Saunders will perform a new solo evening-length dance piece of fragmented histories, unabated love and warriorship inspired by her father. Audiences will be seated on the stage for this intimate event.

SUNDAYAUG 268:30 PM

moon& by szalt (dance co.) presented with Los Angeles Performance Practice

This new work by Stephanie Zaletel will be performed under the full moon by an all-female company of dancers, with live music by electro-acoustic composers Louis Lopez and Jonathan Snipes.

FORD THEATRES 2018 SEASON

6/8 7/13 & 7/14

Events marked with are part of IGNITE @ the FORD!, a series presented by the Ford Theatre Foundation comprised of world-renowned contemporary artists whose work is thought-provoking and reflects the world in which we live. Supported by Los Angeles County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl.

9/288/11

WEDNESDAY–SATURDAY JULY 24-278:30PM

Outfest Under the StarsFour outstanding films will be screened as part of the 2019 Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ Film Festival.

TUESDAYSJULY 30 AUG 27 SEPT 248:30PM

Hollywood Shorts presented with HBO

This monthly series will return to the Zev Terrace for three evenings celebrating short filmmaking and animation under the Hollywood stars.

MUSICSATURDAY APRIL 278:00PM

The Spring Quartet: Jack DeJohnette, Joe Lovano, Esperanza Spalding and Leo Genovese This jazz supergroup stars NEA jazz master DeJohnette, among the most influential drummers in history; GRAMMY®-winning saxophonist Lovano, one of the era’s definitive improvisers; the formidable Argentine pianist Genovese; and interdisciplinary creator Spalding stepping back into bass playing for this rare gathering.

SATURDAY JUNE 158:00PM

TAIKOPROJECT presents Rhythmic Relations 2019 A mix of classic and contemporary songs will be played by 50 taiko drummers, with koto (Japanese harp), vocals, marimba, shinobue (bamboo flute), and dynamic choreography.

SUNDAYJUNE 237:30PM

Element Band with Miqayel Voskanyan Element Band’s large-bodied vocals and contemporary sounds both preserve and refresh traditional Armenian songs. Direct from Armenia, Miqayel Voskanyan and band will open with a set of folk and jazz-fusion combinations.

SATURDAY JULY 138:00PM

Meshell Ndegeocello This visionary vocalist and bassist will perform music from her new album Ventriloquism, which is lush and investigative, subversive and sublime. This collection of cover songs comments on the sound and structure of black music, while offering a musical refuge during these uncertain times.

10/11

SUNDAY JULY 288:00PM

Nic Harcourt Presents Kinky with special guest M.I.S. Curated by radio/TV host and journalist Nic Harcourt, electronic/funk/rock band Kinky will perform music off of their album, Nada Vale Más Que Tú, with opening set by DJ Mexican Institute of Sound.

SUNDAY AUG 118:00PM

[Up]Rising – an Afro-Future Jazz Her Story by The NonsemblePerforming as her alter-ego, “Ippyfuze,” Siya Makuzeni and her jazz sextet will bring her signature post-punk and blacktronica sounds. Also on the bill: soulful singer-songwriter Thandi Ntuli; new-soul, jazz and hip-hop artist Georgia Anne Muldrow; and alternative rock band Fishbone.

SUNDAYSEPT 15 7:00PM

4th Annual Boleros De NocheHeadlining this celebration of bolero music from Latin America is Trio Los Panchos, led by “Gaby” Vargas Aguilar, adopted son of one of the original members. Trio Ellas will kick off this magical summer evening filled with nostalgia and love. Presented by Ánimo Production.


Jail Guitar Doors presents Rock Out 5! Former MC5 guitarist and Jail Guitar Doors USA co-founder Wayne Kramer will once again take the stage in support of this nonprofit organization that uses music to help rehabilitate prisoners and youth offenders. All-star lineup to be announced.

FRIDAY OCT 118:00PM

Hassan Hajjaj: My Rock Stars Experimental – Live presented with CAP UCLA

Artist Hassan Hajjaj’s world-renowned My Rock Stars series comes alive in this musical art installation. Styled and designed by Hajjaj, these “Rock Stars” bridge the culture gap between now and then, us and them, reflecting a fusion of Moroccan craftsmanship and contemporary performance.

SATURDAY OCT 128:00PM

Mixed Feelings: We Are KINGWe Are KING will make their Ford debut, performing a fusion of dream-pop and R&B. Their debut album We Are KING was charted #1 on Billboard’s Heatseekers and on Billboard’s Independent and R&B Top 10.

6/23

TICKETSFordTheatres.org 323.461.3673 The Box Office opens two hours before show time. Check the website for daytime phone and window hours.

SUBSCRIBE AND SAVE! Create your own or choose a series and save 20%.

PARTY LIKE IT’S 1999, AGAIN.Bring your squad and make it a night. Groups get a discount and save big on fees.

All prices and show times subject to change. Service fees apply.

JUNEJUNE 1 Flamenco Sketches

JUNE 8 Lula Washington Dance Theatre

JUNE 10Anna Wise

JUNE 15 & 16 Considering Matthew Shepard

JUNE 18 JAM Session: Samba Dance

JUNE 23 Rhythmic Relations 2018

JUNE 25 JAM Session: Japanese Folk Dance

JUNE 28 & 29 The Collective Memory Project

JUNE 30 Big World Fun: Le Ballet Dembaya

JUNE 30 Yo Te Recuerdo: Homenaje a Juan Gabriel

JULYJULY 2 JAM Session: Hip-hop Dance

JULY 6 Boleros De Noche

JULY 7 Big World Fun: Impro Theatre

JULY 9 JAM Session: Drum Circle

JULY 13 & 14La Ruta Del Norte

JULY 16 JAM Session: Tango Dance

Ford Theatres… the place to be.One of LA’s best kept secrets, the Ford has everything you need for a magical night out:

• Nestled in a canyon, the stage has the natural beauty of the hillside as a backdrop

• There’s no bad seat – at only 1,200 seats, you can see your favorite artists up close

• You can do your night out your way – bring a picnic or pick up food on site

• Did we mention the night sky?

Make 2019 the year you get to know your city better by seeing the best live performances Los Angeles and the world have to offer. Share the secret as you gather with friends and create new memories. For an unforgettable night out, the place to be is the Ford. Olga Garay-EnglishExecutive Director


MULTIDISCIPLINARYFRIDAYJUNE 148:00PM

Last Whispers – Oratorio for Vanishing Voices with LACMA and the Natural History Museum

At an unprecedented speed, our linguistic diversity – the very means by which we know ourselves – is eroding. Dedicated to the extinction of languages, this immersive oratorio is simultaneously a spatially-designed sound composition and film. Created by Lena Herzog with sound design by Mark Mangini and Marco Capalbo.

SATURDAYSEPT 78:00PM

¡Viva La Tradición! Viva LA Mujer Colibrí Entertainment will celebrate major milestones of women in mariachi music with performances by America’s First All Female Mariachi, Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles, Las Colibrí and more, accompanied by Ballet Folklorico Ollin.

FRIDAYSEPT 278:30PM

GAME THEORY: Modern Indie Game Music Live Large-scale symphonic, electronic and rock will be played live by the Hollywood Studio Symphony Orchestra for this exhilarating night of video game music. Conducted by Chad Seiter (Star Trek, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses). Presented by Musicians at Play Foundation.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY OCT 19 & 20

Día de los Muertos Concert and Community Celebration This two-day extravaganza honoring the traditions of Mexican and native Mesoamerican cultures includes free daytime activities for the whole family followed by ticketed evening concerts. While the headlining star is yet to be announced, this very special artist will be joined on stage by Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company.

Media and Promotional Sponsorship:

FREE & FAMILY PROGRAMSBring your sense of adventure and your curiosity too!

JAM SESSIONSThese FREE interactive events invite you onto the Ford stage to dance and play music with the artists!

BIG WORLD FUNMusic and dance events perfect for kids ages 4 to 12 – who get in FREE – and their families.





APRILAPRIL 27The Spring Quartet

JUNEJUNE 14Last Whispers – Oratorio for Vanishing Voices

JUNE 15Rhythmic Relations 2019

JUNE 17JAM Session: Afro-Cuban Dance

JUNE 23Element Band with Miqayel Voskanyan

JUNE 24JAM Session: Celtic Dance

JUNE 27-30Game Changers

JULYJULY 6Big World Fun: El Santo Golpe

JULY 6Magia del Sureste

JULY 8JAM Session: Mexican Folk Dance

JULY 13Big World Fun: Viver Brasil Dance Company

JULY 13Meshell Ndegeocello

JULY 15JAM Session: Old School Street Dance

JULY 20Rennie Harris Funkedified

JULY 22JAM Session: Drum Circle

JULY 24-27Outfest Under the Stars

JULY 28 Nic Harcourt Presents Kinky with M.I.S.

JULY 29JAM Session: African Dance and Drums

JULY 30Hollywood Shorts

AUGUSTAUG 3Big World Fun: The Get Down Boys

AUG 5JAM Session: Caribbean Dance

AUG 10Big World Fun: The Leela Dance Collective

AUG 11 [Up]Rising – an Afro-Future Jazz Her Story

AUG 12JAM Session: Ukulele and Hula

AUG 16Women Rising: Choreography from the Female Perspective

AUG 19JAM Session: Chicago Style Stepping

AUG 24Tales from Mount Sumeru: The Golden Peacock

AUG 26JAM Session: Funk Dance Party

AUG 27Hollywood Shorts






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APRILAPRIL 27The Spring Quartet

JUNEJUNE 14Last Whispers – Oratorio for Vanishing Voices

JUNE 15Rhythmic Relations 2019

JUNE 17JAM Session: Afro-Cuban Dance

JUNE 23Element Band with Miqayel Voskanyan

JUNE 24JAM Session: Celtic Dance

JUNE 27-30Game Changers

JULYJULY 6Big World Fun: El Santo Golpe

JULY 6Magia del Sureste

JULY 8JAM Session: Mexican Folk Dance

JULY 13Big World Fun: Viver Brasil Dance Company

JULY 13Meshell Ndegeocello

JULY 15JAM Session: Old School Street Dance

JULY 20Rennie Harris Funkedified

JULY 22JAM Session: Drum Circle

JULY 24-27Outfest Under the Stars

JULY 28 Nic Harcourt Presents Kinky with M.I.S.

JULY 29JAM Session: African Dance and Drums

JULY 30Hollywood Shorts

AUGUSTAUG 3Big World Fun: The Get Down Boys

AUG 5JAM Session: Caribbean Dance

AUG 10Big World Fun: The Leela Dance Collective

AUG 11 [Up]Rising – an Afro-Future Jazz Her Story

AUG 12JAM Session: Ukulele and Hula

AUG 16Women Rising: Choreography from the Female Perspective

AUG 19JAM Session: Chicago Style Stepping

AUG 24Tales from Mount Sumeru: The Golden Peacock

AUG 26JAM Session: Funk Dance Party

AUG 27Hollywood Shorts

AUG 30Urban Bush Women: Hair & Other Stories

SEPTEMBERSEPT 7¡Viva La Tradición! Viva LA Mujer

SEPT 14Son of the Wind

SEPT 154th Annual Boleros De Noche

SEPT 21Olga Pericet Company – La Espina

SEPT 24Hollywood Shorts

SEPT 27GAME THEORY: Modern Indie Game Music Live

SEPT 28Rock Out 5!

OCTOBEROCT 11Hassan Hajjaj: My Rock Stars Experimental – Live

OCT 12Mixed Feelings: We Are KING

OCT 19 & 20Día de los Muertos Concert and Community Celebration

NOVEMBERNOV 9Loch na hEala (Swan Lake)

Owned by the County of Los Angeles, the Ford Theatres are operated in partnership with the Ford Theatre Foundation and the Department of Parks and Recreation.






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THE ESSENTIALSLOCATION: 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood, CA 90068 Located just off the 101 Freeway between Hollywood and Universal City.

PARKING: Plan ahead for a stress free night. Onsite parking is stacked and limited. Go Metro or park at our off-site lot and hop on a FREE Ford shuttle. Better yet, ride share and let someone else do the driving. FordTheatres.org/visit/parking

EPIC VIEWS & TASTY GRUB: Pack a picnic or pick-up something yummy at the Ford. Dine in our entryway gardens, on The Zev or in your seat. Whatever you choose, share your culinary creativity! #FordFoodies

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Join us for the 2019 Benefit Concert on July 20:

Rennie Harris Funkedified A preshow reception, an artist meet & greet, premium seating and more. Details: FordTheatres.org/benefit

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Ford Theatres… the place to be.One of LA’s best kept secrets, the Ford has everything you need for a magical night out:

• Nestled in a canyon, the stage has the natural beauty of the hillside as a backdrop

• There’s no bad seat – at only 1,200 seats, you can see your favorite artists up close

• You can do your night out your way – bring a picnic or pick up food on site

• Did we mention the night sky?

Make 2019 the year you get to know your city better by seeing the best live performances Los Angeles and the world have to offer. Share the secret as you gather with friends and create new memories. For an unforgettable night out, the place to be is the Ford. Olga Garay-EnglishExecutive Director


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