Seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, songwriter, musician, and activist Alanis Morissette is bringing one of the most ambitious projects of her celebrated career to Southern California. Following a sold-out run in Las Vegas, Morissette has announced “Butterfly with a Machete,” a limited-run residency at the iconic YouTube Theater in Los Angeles on November 5, 6, 10, and 11, 2026.
Produced, performed, and co-written by Morissette, Butterfly with a Machete is far more than a traditional concert experience. It is a multimedia, multidisciplinary stage production that combines music, storytelling, visual art, therapeutic reflection, and personal narrative into an intimate exploration of identity, trauma, healing, and transformation.
The production continues the momentum generated by its highly successful debut in Las Vegas, where audiences packed eight sold-out performances and critics praised Morissette’s fearless vulnerability. The Los Angeles engagement marks the first residency ever staged at YouTube Theater, further elevating the venue’s growing reputation as one of the world’s premier destinations for immersive live entertainment.
At the heart of Butterfly with a Machete is Morissette’s own life story. The production traces her remarkable journey from Ottawa, Canada, to becoming one of the most influential artists of the last three decades. Through a blend of live performances, spoken-word storytelling, theatrical elements, humor, and emotional reflection, Morissette invites audiences into the triumphs, challenges, and personal evolution that have shaped her life and career.
What makes the show particularly compelling is its authenticity. Throughout the production, Morissette addresses deeply personal experiences while connecting them to universal human emotions. Themes of fame, resilience, heartbreak, recovery, empowerment, and self-discovery are woven together through some of her most beloved songs and newly reimagined storytelling moments.
For decades, Morissette has been celebrated for her willingness to explore emotional complexity in her music. Her songs have resonated with generations of listeners because they embrace vulnerability without compromise. Butterfly with a Machete expands on that legacy, creating a shared experience where audiences can reflect on their own stories while witnessing hers unfold on stage.
The residency also arrives during another milestone chapter in Morissette’s career. Since the release of her groundbreaking album Jagged Little Pill in 1995, she has become one of contemporary music’s most influential voices. The landmark album transformed popular music and introduced a fearless style of songwriting that inspired countless artists across multiple generations.
Over the years, Morissette has continued to evolve creatively through critically acclaimed albums, acting roles, activism, podcasting, and Broadway success. The adaptation of Jagged Little Pill into a Tony Award-nominated musical further demonstrated the enduring impact of her work and its relevance to modern audiences.
Beyond her accomplishments in entertainment, Morissette has become a respected advocate for women’s empowerment, emotional wellness, spiritual exploration, and mental health awareness. Those passions are deeply embedded throughout Butterfly with a Machete, making the production both an artistic event and a meaningful conversation about the human experience.
Key Highlights of “Butterfly with a Machete”
- Four exclusive Los Angeles performances at YouTube Theater on November 5, 6, 10, and 11, 2026.
- Continuation of Morissette’s sold-out Las Vegas residency.
- Features a blend of live music, storytelling, visual media, theater, and personal reflection.
- Explores themes of healing, trauma, resilience, fame, and self-discovery.
- Marks the first-ever residency presented at YouTube Theater.
- Produced, performed, and co-written by Alanis Morissette herself.
Ticket Information
Fans eager to experience the production can participate in several presale opportunities before tickets become available to the public.
- Citi Cardmember Presale: Begins June 15
- Artist Presale: Begins June 16
- Live Nation and Venue Presales: Begin June 16
- General Public On-Sale: June 17
As one of music’s most enduring and influential artists, Alanis Morissette continues to redefine what a live performance can be. With Butterfly with a Machete, she delivers more than entertainment—she offers a transformative experience rooted in truth, healing, and human connection. For Los Angeles audiences, this limited residency promises to be one of the most compelling and emotionally resonant live productions of the year.
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