Events / Los Angeles

Battleship Potemkin + George Sarah

Sierra Madre Playhouse
Saturday, August 15, 2026•8:00 PM
Experience Sergei Eisenstein’s silent film Battleship Potemkin re-imagined with a live score by George Sarah, featuring a string quartet, vocal ensemble, and electronic elements. This multisensory event transforms the cinematic masterpiece into a concert, revival, and connection between film, sound, and live presence.
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Sierra Madre Playhouse

Since opening its doors on February 2, 1924, this non-profit venue has served as a cornerstone for the performing arts in the region. It occupies a historic cinema building that has transitioned from a movie house into a dedicated stage for live entertainment.story_potoo

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87 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
sierramadreplayhouse.org
+1 626-355-4318

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