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Mystic Pizza at La Mirada
2024-01-19 00:00 - 2024-02-11 00:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | La Mirada Theatre, 14900 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, 90638, United States
A new musical you’ll love at first slice! The Julia Roberts classic 1988 movie is now a delightful new show! Mystic Pizza charts the lives and loves of three unforgettable waitresses in the harbor town of Mystic, CT.

Times:

Thursdays at 7:30pm
Fridays at 8pm
Saturdays at 2pm & 8pm
Sundays at 1:30pm & 6:30pm

Tatiana Eva-Marie
2024-01-19 | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Brooklyn-based singer and bandleader Tatiana Eva-Marie was born into a musical family. She has been nicknamed “the Gypsy-jazz warbler” for musical influences of jazz and Klezmer and Gypsy folk music.
Friday, January 19, 2024 • 6 PM & 8:30 PM

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY
2024-01-18 08:00 - 17:00 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and its music director Vasily Petrenko, who was honored with the Artist of the Year award at the prestigious annual Gramophone Awards, leads audiences on an evocative musical journey through Rimsky-Korsakov’s nautical and imaginative Scheherazade.
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Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone, A Play with Music
2024-01-18 - 2024-01-28 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
The legendary songbook of great American composer, George Gershwin cones to life by the talented performance of Hershey Felder.

Michelle Cann, Piano
2024-01-17 19:30 - 21:30 | The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 92010, United States
Michelle Cann makes her Wallis recital debut for a program of works by African American women composers. This world class pianist honors gems of Chicago’s Black Renaissance like Margaret Bonds, the first African American to perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive
2024-01-17 - 2024-02-18 | Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90024, United States
It’s a bad day at the White House. The President spins a PR nightmare into a global crisis, and seven women he relies on the most are left to clean up the mess. Take a raucous romp through the halls of the West Wing.

KATE
2024-01-17 - 2024-02-11 | Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Avenue, Pasadena, CA, 91101, United States
In her highly acclaimed solo performance, esteemed comedian Kate Berlant delves into the experiences that have shaped her journey to the present. Through her remarkable portrayal of numerous characters in this captivating display, she skillfully undergoes transformations right before the audience, unveiling a long-concealed truth. The show is directed by Bo Burnham.

Diavolo: Existencia
2024-01-17 - 2024-01-19 | The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, 91330, United States
In January 1994, Cal State University Northridge experienced the worst natural disaster to hit the university campus. What followed next was an extraordinary act of perseverance and a fledgling dance company was born to meet the omement with innovative works that celebrated the human spirit. Existencia, a Soraya commissioned work, reflects how a community resets and evolves in the face of disaster.

In Momentum: Time and Space
2024-01-16 20:00 - 22:00 | CAP AT UCLA, 10745 Dickson Ct., Los Angeles, 90095, United States
Join acclaimed pianist Althea Waites for ‘Momentum: Time and Space’, an evening of music featuring the works of Margaret Bonds, renowned for her African American spiritual arrangements and collaborations with Langston Hughes, and other lesser-known but remarkable African American composers. Waites is dedicated to promoting her peers and fostering new musical experiences. Her influential album ‘Black Diamonds’ showcases recordings of pieces by underrated African American composers deserving wider recognition and acclaim.
This concert is a collaborative effort with Piano Spheres, an organization committed to supporting new piano compositions and performances, and nurturing upcoming pianists.

Art of Elan @ The JAI: Death and the Maiden
2024-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
Art of Elan returns to The Conrad with a performance that features the epic “Death and the Maiden” string quartet by Franz Schubert. A complimentary pre-concert talk with Alex Greenbaum will take place at 6 p.m. in the Wu Tsai Courtyard.

SHEN YUN 2024
2024-01-16 - 2024-01-18 | California Center for the Arts, Escondido, 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, 92025, United States
Shen Yun Performing Arts, a non-profit group from New York, brings ancient Chinese culture and traditions to life on stage, showcasing China’s history from before communism. Currently, Shen Yun cannot be performed in China. The name ‘Shen Yun’ translates to ‘the beauty of divine beings dancing.’ The performance features classical Chinese dance, one of the oldest art forms, combined with modern multimedia and original music. Shen Yun offers a captivating journey through 5,000 years of history, filled with action, humor, and stunning visuals. It’s an inspiring and heartwarming show that leaves a memorable impression.

Sean Mason Quartet
2024-01-14 | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
New York-based jazz pianist and composer, Sean Mason, has performed and toured with jazz legends including Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis and Herlin Riley. Hear him and the members of his quartet for the first time in San Diego.
Sunday, 5 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Both And (a Play About Laughing While Black)
2024-01-13 - 2024-01-28 | The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 92010, United States
Experience a unique and powerful theater performance with ‘Both And (A Play About Laughing While Black)’, created and performed by Carolyn Ratteray. This show combines clowning, poetic language, and an impressive solo performance to explore the essence of Black happiness. The story follows Teayanna, who finds herself in a mysterious realm between life and death while trying to assist her dying mother.
During her journey, Teayanna encounters ancestral wisdom, reflects on the history of the Middle Passage, and discovers unexpected secrets in her mother’s purse. This play is a captivating blend of humor, raw truth, and enthusiasm, offering a profound reflection on reconnecting with joy.

TOMÁS AND THE LIBRARY LADY
2024-01-12 - 2024-01-21 | Casa del Prado Theatre, 1600 Village Place, San Diego, 92101, United States
In this heartening true tale, a young Mexican-American, Tomás, the offspring of migrant agricultural laborers, encounters a compassionate librarian. This librarian opens the door to the enchanting universe of literature for him. With her mentorship and the allure of narratives, Tomás uncovers a realm of wisdom, triggering his innate abilities and setting off on a path of self-realization. These stories not only enrich Tomás and his family’s lives but also cultivate a deep-seated passion for reading in them. This adaptation from a beloved book joyously celebrates the significance of literary access and the ability of the imagination to transcend limits.

Hours vary, check website for more details.

Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
2024-01-11 - 2024-01-13 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Guest conductor Matthew Halls leads the Pacific Symphony and violinist Paul Huang in Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, a masterpiece of emotion.

Concert Timings:
January 11, 2024, 8:00 pm
January 12, 2024, 8:00 pm
January 13, 2024, 8:00 pm

Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa.

Hopelessly Devoted: The Music of Olivia Newton-John
2024-01-11 - 2024-01-13 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Broadway stars are coming together to celebrate the life and career of the beloved singer and actress Olivia Newton-John!
Thursday, Jan. 117:30 PM
Friday, Jan. 127:30 PM
Saturday, Jan. 137:30 PM

Samueli Theater, 615 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa

Mahler 6 with Dudamel
2024-01-11 - 2024-01-12 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Hammer blows fall when Dudamel leads Mahler’s emotionally complex “Tragic” Symphony.
Thursday, January 11 at 8 p.m.
Friday, January 12 at 11 a.m.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles

Intimate Apparel
2024-01-10 - 2024-02-04 | North Coast Rep, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Suite D, Solana Beach, CA, 92075, United States
Jasmine Bracey directs the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning dramatist Lynn Nottage’s powerful tale of humor, heartbreak and resiliency—the story about a lonely, talented Black seamstress dreaming of a more fulfilling life.
Hour vary, check website.
987 Lomas Santa Fe, Solana Beach.

The Wiz
2024-01-09 - 2024-01-14 | San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 3rd Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The Tony Award-winning musical makes its San Diego debut with its groundbreaking twist on the Wizard of Oz. The iconic score is packed with soul, gospel, rock and 70’s funk.
San Diego Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., San Diego.

Tue, Jan 9
7:00 pm

Wed, Jan 10
7:00 pm

Thu, Jan 11
7:30 pm

Fri, Jan 12
8:00 pm

Sat, Jan 13
2:00 pm

Sat, Jan 13
8:00 pm

Sun, Jan 14
1:00 pm

Sun, Jan 14
6:30 pm

Christian Schmitt
2024-01-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
A regular performer on the global stage, the German virtuoso returns to Walt Disney Concert Hall to breathe life into its organ “Hurricane Mama” once again.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles.

Outside Mullingar
2024-01-06 - 2024-02-18 | Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Avenue, Coronado, 92118, United States
The Tony Award, Oscar, and Pulitzer Prize winning author, John Patrick Shanley, delivers a delightful Irish story about family, love and property boundaries featuring two of the region’s leading theatre couples Robert and Deborah Gilmour Smyth and Brian Mackey and Rachael Van Wormer. 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado

Mozart's "Prague" Symphony
2024-01-06 - 2024-01-07 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Former Dudamel Fellow Gemma New and the LA Phil capture the complexities and sophistications of Mozart’s “Prague” symphony.
Saturday at 8 p.m.
Sunday at 2 p.m.
Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra
2023-11-30 20:00 - 22:00 | The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, 91330, United States
Bach’s six pieces of the Baroque era, the Brandenburg Concertos, is presented by the Los Angeles Orchestra.

The Glass Menagerie
2023-11-30 - 2023-12-23 | Divisionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., San Diego, 92116, United States
This production brings Tennessee Williams’ seminal work, a poignant exploration of love, regret, and release, to Diversionary Theatre. It delves into the story of Tom, haunted by guilt over leaving his mother Amanda and sister Laura, as he revisits past events that fractured his family and possibly his own essence. This evocative memory play raises a critical question: What is the price of personal freedom?

I’m Not a Comedian … I’m Lenny Bruce
2023-11-30 - 2023-12-03 | North Coast Rep, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Suite D, Solana Beach, CA, 92075, United States
“I’M NOT A COMEDIAN.. I’M LENNY BRUCE” is a portrayal of the life and legacy of the groundbreaking comedian Lenny Bruce, known for his bold, freestyle comedy and profound influence on modern culture, from poetry to politics and film. His commitment to free speech led to legal battles, culminating in a Supreme Court case. Bruce’s life, marked by controversy and a tragic end in 1966, is vividly brought to life by Ronnie Marmo under Joe Mantegna’s direction, with endorsements from Bruce’s daughter, Kitty, and the Lenny Bruce Foundation. The show, rated R, contains explicit language, mature content, and brief nudity.

Flor de Toloache
2023-11-30 | The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center, 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
The Latin GRAMMY Award–winning, all-female Flor de Toloache mixes tradition and innovation, breaking boundaries with its edgy, versatile, and fresh take on traditional Latin American music. The members’ diverse ethnicities and musical backgrounds transcend culture and gender by forging new paths.
Thursday • 6 PM & 8:30 PM

Flamenco! Maria Bermudez' Sonidos Gitanos
2023-11-25 20:00 | Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
Walt Disney Concert Hall hosts an extraordinary evening of flamenco, showcasing the elegance, majesty, and power of this traditional Spanish art form. This premier event features revered gypsy artists, known both in Spain and globally, presenting a blend of traditional and contemporary flamenco. It’s an unmissable night that promises to transport the audience to the heart of Spanish culture.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T-F-U-L-L-Y Christmas
2023-11-24 - 2023-12-24 | Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Avenue, Coronado, 92118, United States
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.

A Christmas Carol
2023-11-24 - 2023-12-24 | Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626, United States
Orange County’s beloved holiday tradition lives on with this timeless production of Dickens’ classic. Experience the journey from Scrooge’s initial ‘Bah humbug’ to the festive ‘Wassail,’ all designed to reignite your holiday spirit. Meet iconic characters like Tiny Tim, the Cratchits, the Fezziwigs, the Ghosts of Christmas, and the unforgettable Ebenezer Scrooge, played by SCR Founding Member Richard Doyle.

Love Actually Live at The Wallis
2023-11-22 - 2023-12-09 | The Wallis, 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 92010, United States
LOVE ACTUALLY LIVE, the highly praised theatrical event, returns to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film. Featuring a London cityscape backdrop, the show combines iconic scenes from the movie with performances by all-star singers and a live orchestra. This beloved L.A. holiday tradition creates a stunning winter wonderland, blending film with live action for a memorable experience.
