Sierra Madre Playhouse welcomes to its stage Street Symphony, one of the Southland’s most impactful musical treasures, on Sunday, August 31, 2024, 4:00 pm. This intimate, unconventional concert features Street Symphony’s jazz band and vocal ensemble — no more than eight exceptional professional musicians in total — creating a personal, powerful program rooted in human connection. Narrated by Street Symphony Founder/MacArthur Fellow/violinist Vijay Gupta alongside a community storyteller, the evening flows through classic American jazz standards by greats like Thelonious Monk, West Coast cool jazz, and surprising moments of modern pop and rhythmic soul.
Free from orchestral formality, the concert embraces warmth and immediacy, breaking the fourth wall to draw the audience into a shared music-making experience through communal singalongs. Every artist on stage is dedicated to using music as a force for dignity, renewal, and community — on stage, on the street, and beyond.
Through the exceptional artistry of Street Symphony, music becomes a bridge to connection, healing, and hope. A musical beacon founded in 2011, Street Symphony has transformed the lives of Los Angeles’ homeless and incarcerated communities by bringing world-class music directly into Skid Row shelters, clinics, and LA County jails.
Proceeds from the event directly support Street Symphony’s mission, helping the organization continue its vital work of bringing transformative music and connection to those who need it most.
For tickets ($12-$35) and information, please call 626.355.4318 or visit www.sierramadreplayhouse.org. Sierra Madre Playhouse is located at 87 West Sierra Madre Boulevard, Sierra Madre, CA 91024.