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Southland Sessions
The Music Center’s Spotlight Grand Finale
Season 1
Episode 19
“Spotlight” alum Josh Groban hosts The Music Center’s 33rd annual Spotlight Grand Finale featuring Southern California’s most talented young artists. While showcasing the 14 finalists’ individual performances in acting, ballet, dance and music, the program shines the light on their stories and their Spotlight experience, from virtual auditions to mastery classes with industry experts.
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