Cayleigh Capaldi as Maria Rainer (left) and Christiane Noll as Mother Abbess (right), are shown. “The Sound of Music” has returned to Pantages Theater for the 65th anniversary of its theatrical debut. (Courtesy of Jeremy Daniel)
“The Sound of Music” returns to the stage as a faithful representation of the original story with a cast that embodies the essential charm of the Von Trapp family.

From a Koreatown karaoke bar to Mojave highways, five short films celebrating the Asian and Pacific Islander community arrived at UCLA on May 8.
The annual API Film Night returned for its fourth year at the James Bridges Theater, held by the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.
Drake is back with not just one album, but three.
The artist had not dropped a solo album since 2023. That changed Friday with the simultaneous release of the previously teased “ICEMAN,” as well as “MAID OF HONOUR” and “HABIBTI.” Collectively, the three LPs include 43 fresh songs across 150 minutes of new music.
This post was updated May 20 at 12:33 a.m.
Christina Curlee designs worlds – and her worlds are just getting bigger.
The UCLA alumnus has spent the past seven years working as a video game designer for Insomniac Games.
This post was updated May 18 at 9:16 p.m.
Spring air carried song into Royce Hall.
With 12 acts throughout the night, Spring Sing returned to Royce Hall on Saturday night after taking place at the Los Angeles Tennis Center last year.
The “Scatt” sound is making its way to the Spring Sing stage.
For the first time since 2023, the student-led a cappella group ScatterTones will perform at Spring Sing today in Royce Hall.
This post was updated May 17 at 8:05 p.m.
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson paints a clear map toward decolonization with her latest book.
As part of a special speaker series, the UCLA American Indian Studies Center welcomed Simpson on Tuesday for a book talk and signing.
This post was updated May 20 at 12:22 a.m.
Raye’s concert was a form of escapism, allowing audience members to lose themselves in stage design, energy and vocal performance.
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