BEAU BRIDGES IN GUYS AND DOLLS Bridges, one of America's best-known actors, joins Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jessica Biel, Scott Bakula, and Ellen Greene in Guys and Dolls in concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Bridges will play Arvide Abernathy, and sings “More I Cannot Wish You,” an audience favorite from the Frank Loesser score, which includes some of the most popular songs of the era including “I'll Know,” “A Bushel and Peck,” “If I Were A Bell,” “Guys and Dolls,” and “Luck Be a Lady.” July 31^st, August 1^st,  August 2^nd

ARETHA FRANKLIN Aretha Franklin returns to the Hollywood Bowl for the first time in 35 years! Join the queen of soul on Friday, June 26th, for an evening under the stars featuring her innumerable classic hits. Don’t miss the sizzling, gospel-charged voice that Rolling Stone declared Number One in its “100 Greatest Singers of All Time.”  June 26^th

NATALIE COLE Vocalist Natalie Cole brings her warm, supple tones to the treasures of the American songbook from her new album Still Unforgettable, and delights with her intimate renditions of classic melody and lyrics. July 15^th

GRACE JONES / OF MONTREAL / DENGUE FEVER Legendary new wave disco dominatrix Grace Jones makes her Bowl debut. Sharing this one-of-a-kind bill is the wildly imaginative and theatrical Of Montreal, and Cambodian psych-pop group Dengue Fever. Henry Rollins, hosts. July 26^th.

DIANA KRALL Understated elegance and sophisticated song stylings mark Diana Krall as one of jazz’s leading ladies. Celeberating the release of her brand new album, Quiet Nights, Krall takes us on a romantic and intimate journey through the lush textures of her ballads and bossa novas, all beautifully arranged and performed with orchestra. August 21^st and 22^nd.

LIZA MINELLI The fabulous Liza Minnelli, an icon of stage and screen, queen of cabaret and winner of virtually every major award including an Oscar, three Tonys, two Golden Globes, a Grammy, and an Emmy – and recent inductee into the Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame – makes her triumphant return after her sold-out Broadway show. An unstoppable force, she commands the stage with irrepressible musical style and showbiz star power. August 28^th and 29^th. 

INDIA CALLING! Celebrate the intoxicating riches of India’s music and dance – from the irresistible Punjabi pop of bhangra king Malkit Singh to the soulful Indipop of Kailash Kher and beyond. Plus Bollywood and Kathak dancers galore! September 20^th

THE LITTLE FOXES Greed knows no time or place is an adage that holds true in 2009 as much as it did in 1900. Hellman masterfully crafts a tale of family politics and corporate greed that is at once dizzyingly deceptive while being devilishly fun.

The Hubbards can only be described as ravenous - a family with an uncanny ability to manipulate each other in ways that rival the mega-corporations of today. Discover the lengths the family will go to for success.

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AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’ Ain't Misbehavin' is a rollicking, finger snapping, toe-tapping, Tony Award-winning, musical revue - a tribute to black entertainers of the early 1900's that centers on the music of one of the most prolific musicians of the time, Thomas "Fats" Waller.

April 21^st – May 31^st

DAME EDNA This is to be a First Last Tour because Dame Edna has decided to devote more quality time to her seriously dysfunctional family. The jewels she will be wearing, her famous face furniture and her glorious gowns are all made from organic materials and very few animals have been significantly hurt in their making.

June 12^th –31^st