Honor the traditions of Dia de los Muertos with one of the most influential artists of Mexican music. Known as much for her social justice, Lila Downs is both singer and activist, bridging traditions from across the Americas through her music.
David McFadzean presents this world premiere adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s brilliant English novel, Jane Eyre. Hours vary.
"The Little Fellow" is a daring comedic drama inspired by the life of the renowned 19th-century courtesan, Harriette Wilson. From a young age, Harriet ascended the ranks of British regency's elite underworld, becoming the eminent "Queen of Tarts." Her unconventional choices drew the attention of high-society men. Now, seeking an escape from her life, Harriet […]
Sit beneath the trees of Balboa Park and listen to new commissioned work by Andres Martin—a rhapsodic tribute to maternal love. Other highlights include Picnic Suite by Claude Bolling, Berbol Suite by Claire Vazart and John Clayton’s Bach to Blues. .
The San Diego Symphony Orchestra presents "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back In Concert" with John Williams' Grammy®-winning score performed live, under the baton of Norman Huynh. Experience the Oscar®-winning film with its iconic soundtrack. After an Empire attack, the rebels scatter from Hoth. Han Solo and Princess Leia evade Imperials, Luke Skywalker learns from […]
This cherished favorite returns to the theater, mesmerizing spectators with its ageless narrative and entrancing tunes. Located in Austria as World War II looms, the tale unfolds around Maria, a lively governess with an ardor for song, assigned to care for the seven von Trapp children. In navigating her trials with this fractured household, Maria […]
Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic, "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," presents a bold exploration of the human soul's duality. This intense drama entwines love, terror, and the perennial struggle between good and evil. The narrative seduces the audience into a moral quandary, challenging perceptions of right and wrong amid a thrilling power […]
"Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" returns for its 26th year at the Old Globe Theatre, enchanting audiences with beloved tunes like "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." This one-hour and 25-minute musical adaptation of the Seuss classic transforms the venue into a festive Who-ville, complete with snow and Who-hash. Note: The show is […]
"Beautiful" tells the extraordinary true story of a teenage songwriter's ascent to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, highlighting Carole King's journey from penning pop hits for top artists to her own groundbreaking triumph with "Tapestry." This captivating show, featuring more than two dozen iconic songs like “You’ve Got a Friend” and “Natural Woman,” […]
It is the classic fairy tale brought to life by a cast of 40 professional ballet dancers accompanied by Sergei Prokofiev’s passionate score and rich details in the hand-sewn and hand-crafted sets.
Part of the California Festival, Silkroad’s newest initiative, American Railroad, illuminates the impact of African American, Chinese, Indigenous, Irish, and other immigrant communities on the creation of the US Transcontinental Railroad and connecting railways in North America.
The San Diego Symphony presents an evening of magnificent music, starting with "Wake Up: A Concerto for Orchestra," a fresh composition by Grammy-nominated composer, curator, and activist Carlos Simon, specially commissioned for the event. Music Director Rafael Payare also guides an auditory and visual odyssey with Richard Wagner’s "Ring Without Words," a masterful condensation of […]
