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The Program: Mark your calendar for these November SoCal performances.
Note: Though hours and formats are updated regularly, they can change without notice; best to confirm at venue websites.
A NOISE WITHIN
Come From Away
Through Nov. 1. Hit musical Come From Away tells the remarkable true story of 7,000 airline passengers stranded in a small Newfoundland town on 9/11. As fear and uncertainty give way to compassion and connection, a community opens its doors to the world. Come From Away is a moving and uplifting celebration of kindness, resilience, and the power of coming together in extraordinary times. 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. anoisewithin.org
BROADSTAGE
Kaiju
Through Nov. 1. In partnership with A Road Theatre, BroadStage presents Kaiju, a satirical take on the destruction of monster movies through two 250-foot-tall monsters who debate the morality of the destruction they caused. The Road Theatre Company, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. broadstage.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Outsiders
Through Nov. 1. Adapted from S.E. Hinton’s seminal novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s iconic film, this Tony Award-winning musical navigates the complexities of self-discovery and the sense of belonging. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
LA OPERA
Carmen
Through Nov. 7. Domingo Hindoyan opens his inaugural season as Music Director with Georges Bizet’s masterpiece. Behind the world’s most iconic score is a passionate love triangle centered around the desirable, defiant and driven Carmen. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave.,Los Angeles. laopera.org
CENTER THEATRE GROUP
Music Man
Through Nov. 8. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy The Music Man follows fast-talking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. centertheatregroup.org
SOUTH COAST REPERTORY
Blind Runner
Through Nov. 8. Blind Runner interweaves the destinies of three Iranians: a political prisoner, her husband and a blind woman. The husband agrees to help the blind woman train for a race in Paris. Can they run the 38-kilometer Channel Tunnel from France to the UK to avoid being hit by the morning train? (Performed in Persian with English subtitles) Julianne Argyros Stage, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scr.org
LA MIRADA THEATRE
Dear Evan Hansen
Through Nov. 22. This modern classic features a Tony Award-winning book and a score by Grammy. Tony, Emmy, and Academy Award-winning artists. Follow Evan Hansen as he is thrust into the center of a community controversy, and his web of well-intentioned lies begins to unravel. 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. lamiradatheatre.com
LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE
Grim
Through Dec. 6. The Grim Reaper is retiring and passing along the role to his daughter in this hilarious and heartbreaking world premiere musical that celebrates life … and death. Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla. lajollaplayhouse.org
LA PHILHARMONIC
Seasons of America with Teddy Abrams & Ray Chen
Nov 1. Violinist Ray Chen joins conductor/composer Teddy Abrams for a tour of American symphonic music, which will include the world premiere LA Phil-commissioned piece Seasons of America. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphi.com
LA MASTER CHORALE
Building Bridges
Nov. 1. For the first time in history, the Los Angeles Master Chorale will perform with the National Chorus of Korea. The program will feature music spanning the ages, both as individual choirs and in harmony. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles lamasterchorale.org
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
The Ring in Concert
Nov. 1. The Ring – the landmark psychological horror film directed by Gore Verbinski – comes to Jacobs Music Center for a one-night-only concert performance. The film will be shown on the big screen as the San Diego Symphony Orchestra performs Hans Zimmer’s haunting score, conducted by Susie Benchasil Seiter. Jacobs Music Center, 1245 Seventh Ave., San Diego. sandiegosymphony.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Brentano String Quartet
Nov. 1. The Brentano Quartet presents a program shaped by the themes of loss, reflection and quiet drama. At the center of the program is Mozart’s String Quartet in D minor, K. 421, one of the composer’s most emotional chamber works, and it concludes with Beethoven’s String Quartet in F major, Op. 59, No. 1. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Blue’s Big Play
Nov. 4-5. Presented by BBC Studios and Andrew Kay in association with Windmill Theatre Co. is Bluey’s Big Play, a theatrical adaptation of the Emmy award-winning children’s television series. Blue and Bingo are brought to life for the whole family with new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
PASADENA PLAYHOUSE
Passing Strange
Nov. 4-Nov. 29. Celebrating 20 years since its world premiere, Passing Strange – the Tony Award-winning Broadway sensation based on the life of singer-songwriter Stew – finally makes its long-awaited L.A. premiere. Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. Molino Ave., Pasadena. pasadenaplayhouse.org
THE OLD GLOBE
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Nov. 4-Dec. 31. For the 28th year, The Old Globe presents this family favorite show based on the classic Dr. Seuss book and animated feature. This whimsical musical transforms the theatre into the snow-covered Who-ville and features the familiar holiday songs, “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch”, and “Santa for a Day”. Donald and Darlene Shiley Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. theoldglobe.org
BROADSTAGE
Nat Geo Live: Discovering the Galápagos
Nov. 5. Go on assignment with National Geographic Explorer and disease ecologist Sarah Knutie and explore iconic species like blue-footed boobies, hammerhead sharks, giant tortoises, and other amazing wildlife that call the Galápagos Islands home. 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. broadstage.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Joaquina Kalukango
Nov. 5-7. Tony Award winner (Paradise Square) Joaquina Kalukango returns to Samueli Theater with the power and vulnerability of her voice for a night of cabaret that is part concert, part storytelling that draws from her time on Broadway. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
PACIFIC SYMPHONY
Idina Menzel
Nov. 6-7. Tony Award-winning vocalist best known for her performance as Elphaba in the musical Wicked and Elsa in Frozen, Menzel brings her signature strength to the stage. Reneé and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 615 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. pacificsymphony.org
LA PHILHARMONIC
Brahms’ Second Piano Concerto
Nov. 6-8. Daniel Harding leads the Los Angeles Philharmonic in Bernstein’s prophetic symphony and Brahms’ concerto of refined beauty. The concert begins with the colorful, jazz-infused Latest by Paris-based composer
Betsy Jolas, who turns 100 years old in 2026. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
THE WALLIS
Radio Galaxy, a new play
Nov. 6-22. Follow a brilliant 17-year-old from a working-class New Jersey town find the courage to reach for the stars as he is pulled into a world he never knew existed after discovering he has a half-sister in need of a life-saving bone marrow transplant. Tino must make an impossible choice: save a life or pursue the dreams that define his own. Lovelace Studio Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org
PACIFIC SYMPHONY
Barber, Beach & More
Nov. 8. Jonathan Leshnoff’s moving Radiance, In Memory of Christina Tarsell opens the program. It will be followed by Dayton’s Fantasy for Viola and Piano ; Barver’s Sonata for Cello and Piano; and Amy Beach’s Piano Quintet. Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. pacificsymphony.org
PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY OF ORANGE COUNTY
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra & Isata Kanneh-Mason
Nov. 10. Grammy Award-winning classical ensemble Orpheus Chamber Orchestra and pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason perform classical-era standards by Mozart and Haydn. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Water for Elephants
Nov. 10-22. The best-selling novel Water for Elephants comes to life in Tony Award-nominated director Jessica Stone’s heart-filled production. Follow the journey of a young man who finds a new home with a traveling circus and finds life beyond his wildest dreams. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
CENTER THEATRE GROUP
Oh, Mary!
Nov. 10-Dec. 6. This dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination has been declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times. Oh, Mary! has received two Tony Awards, including Best Direction of a Play, and was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. centertheatregroup.org
SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Simply Ina: An Evening Conversation with Ina Garten
Nov. 11. Spend an evening with beloved cookbook author and television host known to the world as the Barefoot Contessa. Garten will reflect on the remarkable path that brought her from running a small specialty food shop in the Hamptons to becoming one of the most recognizable culinary personalities in the world. She will also spotlight her new cookbook, Simply Ina, a vibrant collection of recipes that prove the most delicious cooking is often the simplest. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
CENTER THEATRE GROUP
Destiny of Desire
Nov. 11-Dec. 20. On a stormy night in Mexico, two baby girls are born—one into wealth and the other into poverty. When the newborns are swapped, the stage is set for two outrageous misfortunes to grow into an extraordinary destiny. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. centertheatregroup.org
BROADSTAGE
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with Isata Kanneh Mason
Nov. 12. Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason joins Orpheus Chamber Orchestra for a program that delivers Old World sophistication in a New York minute. The program features Mozart’s Viennese concerto and Handel’s Water Music suites, as well as an Orpheus Commissioned piece by Welsh composer and New York transplant Katie Jenkins. 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. broadstage.org
THE WALLIS
Las Migas
Nov. 12. One of Spain’s most electrifying all-women ensembles, Las Migas is a powerhouse quartet with multiple GRAMMY wins that fuses traditional flamenco with bold contemporary sensibilities. The program reimagines flamenco with soaring vocals, fierce guitar work, and propulsive percussion. Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org
PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY OF ORANGE COUNTY
San Diego Symphony with Daniil Trifonov
Nov. 13. Led by their energetic music director, Rafael Payare, the San Diego Symphony performs Shostakovich’s powerful Tenth Symphony. Grammy Award-winning pianist Daniil Trifonov joins the orchestra for Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
THE WALLIS
Preacher Lawson
Nov. 13. Comedian Preacher Lawson brings nonstop laughter with his brand of unfiltered, fast-paced stand-up comedy to The Wallis for one night only. Lawson had his breakout on America’s Got Talent and has since energized stages with his personal experiences and unmistakable physicality and quick comic instincts. Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org
LA PHILHARMONIC
Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony
Nov. 13, 15. The simple but powerful joy of Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony closes out a program led by Finnish conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste. At the center of the program is Diaspora, a saxophone concerto by LA-based composer Billy Childs that uses poetry by Maya Angelous, Claude McKay and Nayyirah Waheed as guideposts for the music. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
LA PHILHARMONIC
Jorge Drexler
Nov. 14. Oscar-winning songwriter Jorge Drexler is a legend in his native Uruguay, known for his knack for lovely melodies. A 16-time Grammy-winner performs songs from his forthcoming album TARACÁ and more. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
PASADENA SYMPHONY
Beethoven Symphony No. 7
Nov. 14. Dr. Michael Kaufman is an internationally acclaimed cellist and celebrated for his dynamic artistry. Under the baton of Music Director Brett Mitchell, Kaufman will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. The program will also include Elgar’s Cello Concerto and Carlos Simon’s Fate Now Conquers. Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S. St. John Ave., Pasadena. pasadenasymphony.org
THE WALLIS
Screening: The Importance of Being Earnest
Nov. 14. In partnership with National Theatre in America, The Wallis presents The Importance of Being Earnest with three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke, joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who, Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy. Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich: Majesty and Tragedy
Nov. 14, 15. Rafael Payare leads two profound masterworks composed a century apart: Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1, performed by Daniil Trifonov, and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10. Both works unite the intensely personal with the powerfully public. Jacobs Music Center, 1245 Seventh Ave., San Diego. sandiegosymphony.org
LA OPERA
Jamie Barton
Nov. 15. Jamie Barton has solidified herself as one of the most distinctive voices in opera, presents an intimate mix of opera standards and contemporary classics at the Wallis theater. The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. laopera.org
THE WALLIS
LA Opera: Jamie Barton
Nov. 15. One of the most exciting voices in opera today, Jamie Barton brings her powerhouse mezzo-soprano and magnetic stage presence to The Wallis for an intimate recital. Barton combines vocal richness with an unforced warmth and immediacy that makes every song feel direct and personal. Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org
THE WALLIS
Naghash Ensemble
Nov. 18. Three extraordinary female vocalists join Armenia’s finest instrumentalists on duduk, oud, dhol, and piano to create a sound described that is at once ancient and urgent – “part folk music, part classical, and profoundly moving. Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org
PACIFIC SYMPHONY
Nobu Plays Rachmaninoff’s Mighty Third
Nov. 19-21. One of the most electrifying piano works ever written takes center stage as Nobuyuki Tsujii performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, a masterpiece of sweeping melody, white-hot virtuosity, and towering emotional power. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scfta.org
LA PHILHARMONIC
Ravel, Falla & Ortiz
Nov. 20-22. Ravel expert Gustavo Gimeno taps into his Hispanic heritage and love for the French composer during a special night of romance, Spanish and Mexican rhythms, and more. The program will also include Venezuelan trumpet wizard Pacho Flores who returns to the LA Phil with Altar de Bronce, a concerto made for him by Grammy-winning composer Gabriela Ortiz. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Voices of Destiny: Liszt’s Concerto and Mahler’s 6th
Nov. 20, 22. Conductor Rafael Payare and pianist Inon Barnatan join forces for two Romantic masterpieces: Franz Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 6. Jacobs Music Center, 1245 Seventh Ave., San Diego. sandiegosymphony.org
THE OLD GLOBE
Ebenezer Scrooge’s BIG San Diego Christmas Show
Nov. 20-Dec. 27. The Old Globe puts a comedic twist on the classic Dickens’s A Christmas Carol as they bring back the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. theoldglobe.org
LA OPERA
Candide
Nov. 21-Dec. 13. Bernstein’s stunning score under the baton of Resident Conductor Lina Gonzales-Granados, comes to life in opera-meets-Broadway hybrid fashion. Follow the optimist Candide as he faces romantic rejection, natural disasters, and the everyday ups and downs of life. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laopera.org
BROADSTAGE
Lise Davidsen Holiday Concert
Nov. 22. Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen brings her “one-in-a-million voice” to BroadStage for an evening of warmth, reflection, and vocal brilliance that promises to be the highlight of the holiday season. 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. broadstage.org
THE WALLIS
LACO: Ruo, Bates, Noone, Mendelssohn
Nov. 22. French conductor Ludovic Morlot opens the program with Huang Ruo’s Folksongs for Orchestra and continues with the world premiere of Mason Bates’ Pip Concerto performed by Wu Man. The second half of the program features another world premiere, Eímear Noone’s autobiographical Flute Concerto and concludes with Mendelssohn’s beloved “Scottish” Symphony. Bram Goldsmith Theater, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. thewallis.org
LA PHILHARMONIC
The Mountain Goats
Nov. 24. The highly acclaimed Indie-folk band helmed by Jon Darnielle, The Mountain Goats, celebrates 35 years of poignant anthems and poetic, story-driven songs. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
LA PHILHARMONIC
Home Alone in Concert
Nov. 27-28. The Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, under the baton of David Newman, presents composer John Williams’ charming score from the beloved holiday classic Home Alone, starring Macaulay Culkin performed live to picture. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY
Miles Davis’ Milestones (Celebrating Miles Davis’ 2026 Centennial)
Nov. 28. Curated by Gilbert Castellanos, Jazz @ The Jacobs returns to celebrate Miles Davis’ 100th birthday with a concert honoring Davis’ 1958 hard bop album, Milestones. Castellanos and a lineup of some of today’s most sought-after jazz musicians will play the record side 1 to side 2, featuring “Straight, No Chaser”, “Dr. Jekyll”, and “Billy Boy”. Jacobs Music Center, 1245 Seventh Ave., San Diego. sandiegosymphony.org
A NOISE WITHIN
A Christmas Carol
Nov. 28-Dec. 24. The longest-running holiday tradition returns to A Noise Within. A timeless story of redemption, filled with merry music that the entire family can enjoy. Witness the joyful transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge in this holiday classic. 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. anoisewithin.org
LA PHILHARMONIC
Elf in Concert
Nov. 28-29. Conductor John Debney leads the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in his heartwarming holiday classic score played live to picture. Relive the joyous holiday adventure with Buddy the Elf as he travels to New York in search of his real father. Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. laphil.com
SOUTH COAST REPERTORY
A Christmas Carol
Nov. 28-Dec. 27. The cherished family holiday classic returns to the Segerstrom Stage in South Coast Repertory’s presentation of A Christmas Carol. Celebrate the season with this heartwarming story come to life. Segerstrom Stage, 655 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa. scr.org
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