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The ERRC's free tickets are limited. As part of our commitment to serving the UCLA retiree community, our free programs are prioritized for UCLA retirees. If space allows, we may be able to accommodate guests.
One ticket per registrant - interested partners need to register separately as we only have 17 tickets...
If registration is full, please sign up on the Waiting List - as people's plans may change.
"Akhnaten"
Tickets will be mailed from the ERRC office at 1116 Rolfe Hall
- Sunday, March 8, 2026
- 2pm
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
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135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Hailed by critics and beloved by audiences, this eagerly anticipated revival transports you to Ancient Egypt in Philip Glass’s enthralling portrait of a trailblazing pharaoh. Countertenor John Holiday is the titular Akhnaten, determined to lead Egypt into a new age even as his plan to abandon the old gods puts his kingdom (and his life) in peril. Mezzo-soprano Sun-Ly Pierce is his queen Nefertiti, soprano So Young Park is the powerful dowager Queen Tye, and Grammy winner Zachary James reprises his memorable role as Amenhotep III, leading the audience through the ritualistic action on the stage.
Director Phelim McDermott revives his visually arresting production, replete with soaring acrobats, astonishing jugglers, and towering sets. With a libretto drawing on ancient texts like The Book of the Dead and a hypnotic, atmospheric score, Akhnaten portrays a doomed visionary with all his feats and foibles. Finland’s Dalia Stasevska makes her company debut conducting this tribute to one of the most transformative chapters in Egyptian history.
Parking and Arrival
Please try to arrive at least 30 minutes early so you have ample time to find parking.
- TRAVELING BY CAR — If traveling by car, you may park in The Music Center garage entering on Grand Avenue. Parking is $10 per vehicle.
- TRAVELING BY BUS — Buses may unload on Hope Street. Your driver will need to park elsewhere and return for pickup.
LA Opera Connects is generously supported by:
The Emanuel Treitel Senior Citizen Fund, The Green Foundation, and The Music Man Foundation.
LA County Department of Arts and Culture is a part of Creative Recovery LA, an initiative funded by the American Rescue Plan
The ERRC has a small dynamic workforce dedicated to serve our constituents.
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