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The Program: Mark your calendar for these December SoCal performances.
Note: Though hours and formats are updated regularly, they can change without notice; best to confirm at venue websites.
LA PHILHARMONIC
New Year’s Eve with Pink Martini
Dec. 31. Pink Martini, featuring China Forbes, return for another quintessentially eclectic New Year’s program that mixes Brazilian samba, party sounds of ’30s Cuban dance music, and a dash of Parisian café cool. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
LA PHILHARMONIC
Arturo Sandoval Swinging Holiday
Dec. 23. The multiple-Grammy-winning Arturo Sandoval makes it a jumping, jiving, jingling night at Walt Disney Concert Hall, performing a program of holiday favorites. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Disney Tim Burton’s the Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert
Dec. 23. The San Diego Orchestra will present the musical score of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Concert performed live to film of this Disney holiday classic. Jacobs Music Center, 1245 7th Ave, San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO
The Nutcracker—City Ballet of San Diego
Dec. 21-23. The City Ballet of San Diego is joined by the City Ballet Orchestra to present the classic Victorian-era story set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score. Concert Hall, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. artcenter.org
LA PHILHARMONIC
Home Alone in Concert
Dec. 20-22. A true holiday favorite, this beloved comedy classic features renowned composer John Williams’ charming and delightful score performed live to picture. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Derek Hough Symphony of Dance
Dec. 20. Derek Hough brings you an All New Spectacular Symphony Of Dance with an incredible cast of dancers for a fast-paced show that features a wide array of dance styles. The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park, 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego. theshell.worg | Performances+
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Dec. 19-24. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the holiday loving Whos. Magnificent sets and costumes inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville and help remind us of the true meaning of the holiday season. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org | Performances+
LA MASTER CHORALE
Messiah Sing Along
Dec. 18. Join in singing one of the great musical treasures. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles.lamasterchorale.org | Performances+
BROADSTAGE
Alchymia: Antonio Lysy and Friends
Dec. 17. Delight in the mesmerizing piece Alchymia, a newly crafted masterpiece by the internationally acclaimed composer Thomas Adès, which draws inspiration from the themes of Elizabethan London. 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. broadstage.org
CAP AT UCLA
Dan Tepfer
Dec. 17. Pianist-composer Dan Tepfer, in his recent video album Natural Machines, explores the intersection between science and art, coding and improvision, digital algorithms and the rhythms of the heart. UCLA Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. cap.ucla.edu
LA MASTER CHORALE
Handel’s Mesiah
Dec. 17. Celebrate the season with our glorious soloists, Baroque orchestra and, of course, “the best-by-far chorus in America!” Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. lamasterchorale.org | Performances+
THE SORAYA
Nochebuena
Dec. 16-17. Nochebuena: A Christmas Spectacular featuring Ballet Folk órico de Los Ángeles and Mariachi Garibaldi Jaime Cuéllar celebrates the holiday traditions of Mexico. Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge.thesoraya.org | Performances+
BROADSTAGE
Spanish Harlem Orchestra: Salsa Navidad
Dec. 16. Spanish Harlem Orchestra brings its energy, hard-hitting rhythms, and musical precision to BroadStage with Salsa Navidad, a special holiday concert of American Christmas classics done in a Latin/Salsa style. 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. broadstage.org
PASADENA SYMPHONY
Holiday Candlelight
Dec. 16. Pasadena’s most sought-after holiday concert sells out quickly. Top off your holiday season and enjoy fully reserved seating arrangements in the architecturally exquisite and acoustically sonorous All Saints Church. Pasadena’s equivalent of a classic European cathedral. All Saints Church, 132 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena. pasadenasymphony-pops.org | Performances+
LA PHILHARMONIC
Holiday Sing-Along
Dec. 16. Walt Disney Concert Hall’s massive pipe organ, a choir, and a jazz combo lead a cheerful selection of seasonal favorites in this favorite Los Angeles holiday tradition. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
CAP AT UCLA
UnCabaret
Dec. 16. It’s the UnHoliday Show! a legendary and intimate forum for wildly fun, conversational comedy. For more than 35 years, creator, host and producer Beth Lapides has fostered an inclusive space for comedians to assemble and tell their stories. UCLA Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. cap.ucla.edu
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO
The Nutcracker: A Christmas Dream Comes to Life with Live Orchestra
Dec. 16. San Elijo Dance and Music Academy celebrates the magic of the holiday season with Tchaikovsky’s uunforgettable score. It is a treasured 20-year North County tradition that brings together the San Elijo Dance & Music Academy/West Coast Ballet and the San Diego Civic Youth Orchestra. Concert Hall, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. artcenter.org
THE SORTING ROOM @ THE WALLIS
Halie Loren: A Season of Light
Dec. 16. International, award-winning jazz/pop singer/songwriter Halie Loren spends the evening at The Wallis for an evening of jazz that celebrates the holiday season. Lovelace Studio Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org | Performances+
NORTH COAST REP
2 Pianos 4 Hands
Dec. 15-31. Laugh as Jefferson McDonald and Matthew McGloin take audiences on a musical comedic journey. This duo trade stories about piano lessons, pushy parents, and eccentric teachers as would-be career concert pianists. 987 Lomas Santa Fe, Solana Beach. northcoastrep.org
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Noel Noel
Dec. 15-17. Experience the spirit of Christmas and holiday cheer led by the artistic tour-de-force team consisting of guest conductor Christopher Dragon and Director Jonathan Gilmer. The San Diego Orchestra, San Diego Master Chorale and the San Diego Children’s Choir returns to create a magical holiday evening. Jacobs Music Center, 1245 7th Ave., San Diego. theshell.org | Performances+
BROADSTAGE
The Tallis Scholars: While the Shepherds Watched
Dec. 15. The Tallis Scholars celebrate their 50th anniversary year with a special holiday concert “While Shepherds Watched.” This program takes a slightly different look at the Christmas story and is focused on the point of view of the shepherds who came to worship at the crib. 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. broadstage.org
SACRA/PROFANA
A Light in the Darkness
Dec. 15. Celebrate the winter solstice as the holiday season begins with a transcendent musical experience. Sts Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox, 3459 Manchester Ave, Cardiff. sarcraprofana.org
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
Charlie Brown Jingles & Jazz
Dec. 15. Get into the holiday spirit with San Diego icon Peter Sprague as he puts his touch to the soundtrack of the beloved holiday television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas. The Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla. theconrad.org
THE SORTING ROOM @ THE WALLIS
Doris Anahì
Dec. 15. Los Angeles-born, Doris Anahì will be bringing her unique blend of bolero, ranchera and soul sounds to The Sorting Room as she performs her debut EP Aprendiendo Por Las Malas and her upcoming EP Por Las Buenas in full. Lovelace Studio Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org | Performances+
LA PHILHARMONIC
The Manhattan Transfer 50th Anniversary & Final World Tour: The Final Concert
Dec. 15. The legendary quartet, The Manhattan Transfer, celebrates 50 years with a final bow at the Walt Disney Concert. After five decades, 11 Grammys and countless celebrity collaborations, The Manhattan performs their final concert ever. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
LA PHILHARMONIC
Beethoven Symphonies with Zubin Mehta
Dec. 14-17. Zubin Mehta shows Beethoven’s full gamut of emotions with the serene Pastoral and triumphant Eroica symphonies.Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
A Merry Little Christmas with Megan Hilty
Dec. 14-16. Megan Hilty’s (WICKED) sweetness, humor, and magnificent singing first charmed us when she made her debut in Samueli Theater in 2019, and she’s returned two times since. With each visit back her warmth, sincerity, and immense talent have won more fans. Samueli Theater, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
SAN DIEGO CONCERT BAND
Season of Joy
Dec. 14. Join the San Diego Concert Band in its Holiday Celebration Concert, “Season of Joy”. Joan B. Kroc Theatre. 661 University Ave., San Diego. sandiegoconcertband.com
THE SORTING ROOM @ THE WALLIS
Sunny War
Dec. 14. Nashville-based singer/songwriter and rising star makes her Wallis debut to serenade audiences with her unique blend of folk, punk and blues. Lovelace Studio Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org | Performances+
LA PHILHARMONIC
A Chanticleer Christmas
Dec. 13. The much-celebrated, Grammy-winning vocal ensemble makes its return for a classic holiday program of a cappella choral music. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
LA MASTER CHORALE
Nuestra Navidad: December in the Americas
Dec. 10. ¡Feliz Nochebuena! ¡Feliz Navidad! It’s December in the Americas with Christmas carols sung in the music traditions of the composers’ homelands of Argentina, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Cuba and more. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. lamasterchorale.org | Performances+
SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Celtic Christmas: “Outlander” and “Titanic” Piper Eric Rigler with Dirk Freymuth
Dec. 10. Eric Rigler and multi-talented guitarist Dirk Freymuth return to Soka PAC by popular demand for a night of acoustic holiday cheer. Special guests join them for a holiday program of Irish and Scottish melodies that were featured in their PBS Special, Celtic Journeys: Songs & Soundtracks. Concert Hall, 1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo. soka.edu
BACH COLLEGIUM SAN DIEGO
Messiah via à vis El Mesías
Dec. 10. Handel’s beloved oratorio Messiah performed both in English and Spanish featuring Bach Collegium’s commissioned Spanish libretto by Mario Montenegro. All Souls’ Episcopal Church, 1475 Catalina Blvd., San Diego. bachcollegiumsd.org
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO
The Nutcracker
Dec. 10. The West Coast Dance complex presents the classic holiday story that takes audiences on a journey through the Land of Snow where young Clara meets the Sugarplum Fairy and her court in the Land of Sweets. Concert Hall, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. artcenter.org
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
Matthew Whitaker Quartet
Dec. 10. The phenomenal 22-year-old pianist, Matthew Whitaker, has performed in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center and now the La Jolla Music Society. The JAI, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla. theconrad.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
123 Andrés
Dec. 9-10. Andrés and Christina are the Latin Grammy®-winning music duo 123 Andrés (pronounced “uno, dos, tres, Andrés”). Their catchy songs and lively, interactive concerts get the whole family dancing and learning—in Spanish and English. Samueli Theater, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
THE ROUSTABOUTS THEATRE CO.
A Light in the Darkness
Dec. 9. The music of Andrew Lloyd Weber comes alive in full technicolor. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat follows the biblical story of Jacob’s favorite son Joseph and his eleven brothers. Scripps Ranch Theatre, 9783 Avenue of Nations, San Diego. therousttabouts.org
BACH COLLEGIUM SAN DIEGO
Messiah via a vis El Mesias
Dec. 9. Handel’s beloved oratorio Messiah performed both in English and Spanish featuring Bach Collegium’s commissioned Spanish libretto by Mario Montenegro. Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 3459 Manchester Ave., Cardiff. bachcollegiumsd.org
SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center: The Complete Brandenburg Concerti
Dec. 9. Bach’s six masterpieces, which have delighted audiences for centuries, is performed by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center—one of eleven constituents of the largest performing arts complex in the world, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Concert Hall, 1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo. soka.edu
THE SORAYA
A Very Irish Christmas
Dec. 9. The Trinity Irish Dance Company presents the dramatic power and precision rooted in Gaelic dance traditions—like the reel, hornpipe, and jib— in this holiday celebration. Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org | Performances+
THE SORTING ROOM @ THE WALLIS
Seth Rudetsky’s Big Fat Broadway Show
Dec. 9. Radio star Seth Rudetsky returns to The Sorting Room @ The Wallis for an intimate session to discuss the brilliance and the bizarre performances to come out of Broadway. It is a hilarious 90-minute deconstruction of the good, the bad and the evil in theater. Lovelace Studio Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org | Performances+
OCEANSIDE THEATRE
The Ultimate Christmas Show
Dec. 8-24. The acts for the Annual Holiday Variety Show and Christmas Pageant have arrived so three members are pressed into service to perform the entire show by themselves. This irreverent, heartwarming show is a hilarious celebration of our favorite holiday traditions. The Brooks, 217 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside. oceansidetheatre.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
ABT’s The Nutcracker
Dec. 8-17. SoCal’s favorite holiday tradition returns with American Ballet Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Nutcracker.This dazzling holiday treat features ABT’s roster of superstar dancers along with gorgeous sets and costumes and Pacific Symphony playing Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO
Carols by Candlelight
Dec. 8-9. Multi-platinum recording artist Deana Carter welcomes Charlie Worsham, Anna Vaus, Back to the Garden and Steve Vaus to sing their hits and favorite Christmas songs in this benefit concert for Rady Children’s Hospital. Concert Hall, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. artcenter.org
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
The Airborne Toxic Event
Dec. 8. Known for their dramatic blend of rock and electronic music with orchestral arrangements, The Airborne Toxic Event joins the San Diego Symphony in an electrifying concert you won’t want to miss! Jacobs Music Center, 1245 7th Ave, San Diego, theshell.org | Performances+
THE SORTING ROOM @ THE WALLIS
Broadway Barbara’s Holiday Spectacular
Dec. 8. Stage legend and social media sensation, Broadway Barbara, makes her Wallis debut with a one-of-a-kind holiday performance. Barbara performs her own versions of classic Christmas tunes and Hanukkah medleys. Lovelace Studio Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org | Performances+
PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
The Pasadena Playhouse Holiday Spectacular
Dec. 7-23. Tony nominated and creator/director Sam Pinkleton returns to the Playhouse with a brand-new holiday show that is sure to delight audiences. 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. pasadenaplayhouse.org | Performances+
LA PHILHARMONIC
Zubin Mehta Conducts Mahler 1
Dec. 7-10. Zubin Mehta conducts Mahler’s masterful First Symphony, with Seong-Jin Cho playing Schumann’s glorious Piano Concerto. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
THE SORAYA
Samara Joy: A Joyful Holiday
Dec. 7. Grammy award winner Samara Joy makes it a ‘Joyful Holiday’ as she returns to Soraya following her sold-out debut for the 2023 Jazz at Naz Festival. She delivers a sparkling evening of time-honored songs of the season featuring the McLendon Family. Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org | Performances+
THE SORTING ROOM @ THE WALLIS
Our Lady J
Dec. 7. Known for her writing and groundbreaking TV series “Pose” and “Transparent, Our Lady J returns to The Sorting Room stage for an evening of comedy and music. Recommended Age 15+. Lovelace Studio Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org | Performances+
CENTER THEATRE GROUP
A Christmas Story, The Musical
Dec. 5-31. The songwriting team behind the smash hit musical Dear Evan Hansen and the critically-acclaimed films La La Land and The Greatest Showman, A Christmas Story, The Musical, brings the classic 1983 comedy about young Ralphie’s Christmas wish to life. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. centertheatregroup.org | Performances+
SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Seong-Jin Cho
Dec. 5. Pianist Seong-Jin Cho, in high-demand, makes his way to Los Angeles with his latest solo album entitled The Handel Project and to perform a program that will feature Haydn, Ravel, Mozart and Liszt. Concert Hall, 1 University Dr., Aliso Viejo.soka.edu
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO
Irish Christmas in America
Dec. 5. The seasonal Irish traditions of music, song, and dance return for the 18th season to kick off the holidays with its captivating energy. Center Theater, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. artcenter.org
SACRA/PROFANA
Christmas Brass and Organ Concert
Dec. 4. Christmas Brass and Organ Concert featuring Pacific Sound Brass, SACRA/PROFANA and San Diego’s Christmas Brass Ensemble presents a free concert for the holidays. First Presbyterian Church of San Diego, 320 Date St., San Diego. sacraprofana.org
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
Davina and the Vagabonds
Dec. 3. The incomparable Davina returns to The JAI for two fun, high-energy holiday-themed shows that will have you singing along.The JAI, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla. theconrad.org
THE SORAYA
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
Dec. 3. Mannheim Steamroller boasts more holiday albums on the Billboard Top 25 than any other artist. At its’ helm is Chip Davis who has led the arena-style spectacle for 35 years. Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. thesoraya.org | Performances+
SAN DIEGO MASTER CHORALE
Messiah Sing
Dec. 3. Join the San Diego Master Chorale singers in a communal celebration and sing selections from Handel’s Messiah. Featured soloists will be accompanied by organist Martin Green. Be a part of this timeless holiday favorite that is in its 13th season. St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral, 2728 Sixth Ave., San Diego. sdmasterchorale.org
LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY
Seong-Jin cho
Dec. 3. With overwhelming talent and innate musicality, Seong-Jin Cho is one of the consummate talents and most distinctive artists of his generation. Program includes a prelude lecture by Kristi Brown Montesano (4 p.m.) Baker-Baum Concert Hall, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla. theconrad.org
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO
The Nutcracker
Dec. 2-3. Clara and the children of the Evolution Dance Center present the classic holiday story of The Nutcracker. Concert Hall, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. artcenter.org
LA MASTER CHORALE
Festival of Carols
Dec. 2. Delight in the traditional Christmas carols and festive folksongs from around the world. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. lamasterchorale.org | Performances+
CAP AT UCLA
Alarm with Sound
Dec. 2. This 20-member ensemble has established a reputation for performing innovative music ranging from the arch-modernist to pop-influenced. They will be joined on stage by Haitian-American artist, performer, composer and flutist Nathalie Joachim and violinist Alyssa Pyper. UCLA Nimoy Theater, 1262 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. cap.ucla.edu
CYGNET THEATRE
A Christmas Carol
Dec. 1-30. The holiday classic tale adapted from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol returns to Cygnet Theatre for its eight season. This production features original music, puppetry and live effects for a performance that is sure to delight the entire family.Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego. cygnettheatre.com
LA PHILHARMONIC
Esa-Pekka Salonen and Ravel
Dec. 1-3. Salonen’s Karawane and Ravel’s Daphnis and Chloé break down sound barriers in this kinetic feast for the ears. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
SAN DIEGO OPERA
El Milagro del Recuerdo (The Miracle of Remembering)
Dec. 1, 3. This new mariachi opera about two women raising their family in a small town in Mexico while their husbands work in the U.S. is a heartwarming program full of family traditions, love, and dreams of a better tomorrow. Sung in Spanish with English and Spanish text. San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd Ave., San Diego. sdopera.org | Performances+
LATINO THEATER CO.
La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin’
Dec. 1-2. The signature holiday pageant that has been an L.A. holiday tradition since 2002 is back. The city’s largest theatrical holiday pageant has a cast that features over 100 actors, singers and indigenous Aztec dancers as community members. Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, 555 W. Temple St., Los Angeles. latinotheaterco.org
CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS, ESCONDIDO
James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash, Live in Concert
Dec. 1. James Garner has been faithfully recreating Johnny Cash’s biggest hits and now he graces the art center stage to pay tribute to the ‘Man in Black’. Concert Hall, 340 N. Escondido Blvd., Escondido. artcenter.org
CENTER THEATRE GROUP
Dog Man: The Musical
Through Jan. 7. Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming new production following the chronicles of Dog Man, who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. centertheatregroup.org | Performances+
THE OLD GLOBE
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole
Christmas!
Through Dec. 31. The annual musical production celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The Grinch discovers there is more to Christmas than he bargained for and audiences will delight in how the Grinch learns the magic and meaning of Christmas. Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. theoldglobe.org | Performances+
THE OLD GLOBE
Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show
Through Dec. 24. Based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, this Scrooge parody is set in San Diego while all the traditional elements of Dickens’s A Christmas Carol remain intact. This reimagining of one of the most beloved holiday stories ever told is a family favorite. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, , 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla. theoldglobe.org | Performances+
LAMBS PLAYER THEATRE
R-E-S-P-E-C-T-F-U-L-L-Y Christmas
Through Dec. 24. Cast members from Lamb’s musical hits R-E-S-P-E-C-T and Million Dollar Quartet come together for a holiday celebration of song and carols. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado. lambsplayers.org
DIVERSIONARY
The Glass Menagerie
Through Dec. 23. The Glass Menagerie is a story of love, regret and letting go by Tennessee Williams is brought to life on the mainstage for the first time. Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., San Diego. diversionary.org
LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE
Babbitt
Through Dec. 10. Award-winning star Matthew Broderick and Tony Award-winning playwright Joe DiPietro (Diana, Memphis) join forces with our own Christopher Ashley for this comedic, unmissable theatrical event based on a literary classic. Mandell Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla. lajollaplayhouse.org | Performances+
LOS ANGELES OPERA
El Ultimo Sueno de Frida & Diego
Through Dec. 3. When a desperate wish on Day of the Dead reunites Diego Rivera with his wife Frida Kahlo, he jumps at the chance to seek forgiveness. The artists’ paintings merge with a folklore-inspired score under the command of Resident Conductor Lina González-Granados. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laopera.org | Performances+
LA MIRADA THEATRE
Beautiful. The Carole King Musical
Through Dec. 3 Follow the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable rise to stardom. Along the way, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation. 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. lamiradatheatre.com | Performances+
NORTH COAST REPERTORY
I’m Not a Comedian … I’m Lenny Bruce
Through Dec. 3. Ronnie Marmo stars as Lenny Bruce (with the blessings of Lenny Bruce’s daughter, Kitty) to bring to life the voice of the 60s that exposed many “untouchable subjects that are in the news again now: religion, racism, immigration, xenophobia, gender inequality, sexual identity, the criminal justice system, capital punishment, bail reform, government aid, police brutality, corrupt capitalism, the opiate epidemic, marijuana legalization, censorship… “ (Playwright Ronnie Marmo) 87 Lomas Santa Fe Dr., Solana Beach. northcoastrep.org
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