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A Strange Loop

Ahmanson Theatre 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Nominated for 11 Tony Awards, A Strange Loop follows a young, gay, Black writer who hates his day job who writes a musical about a young, gay, Black writer who's writing a musical about a young, gay, Black writer.

Beethoven’s Ninth

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Beethoven’s crowning achievement—a monumental fusion of soloists, chorus, and music all set to Schiller’s magnificent “Ode to Joy.”

Peter Sprague Trio

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, United States

Award-winning jazz guitarist and composer Peter Sprague teams up with pianist Danny Green and bassist Mack Leighton to play music that jumps around jazz, samba.

Joel Thompson’s Fire and Blue Sky

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Tenor Russell Thomas, LA Opera's Artist in Residence, premieres a major new commission: a deeply personal, evening-length concert work created expressly for him by the Emmy Award-winning composer Joel Thompson with an original libretto by the celebrated poet Imani Tolliver.

The Charles McPherson Quintet

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 7600 Fay Ave, La Jolla, CA, United States

Jazz guest curator Charles McPherson’s New York band performs in their San Diego debut with the best jazz musicians on the scene for two intimate shows at the JAI.

Barber of Seville

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Join Figaro, the clever barber, as he helps the brilliant Rosina in her hilarious quest for true love. But is the object of her affections really who he says he is? Rossini’s thrilling opera is filled with catchy tunes, silly antics, and virtuosic singing. Concert Timings: June 8, 2024, 10:00 am June 8, 2024, 11:30 […]

Verdi Requiem

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Dynamic rhythms, sublime melodies, and virtuosic solo moments express both the heights of salvation and depths of damnation in the composer’s epic and dramatic ancient Catholic funeral mass.

The Reverend Shawn Amos

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, United States

Dance in The Plaza in the blackbox series curated by American songwriter, blues singer, author and record producer The Reverend Shawn Amos. On this night, The Reverend, performs his one-of-a-kind harmonica driven, blues roots revival.

Sunday Morning Music/Santa Monica

broadstage 1310 11TH STREET, Santa Monica, CA, United States

The Sunday Morning Music/Santa Monica series was crafted and curated with such care and passion by the late Antonio Lysy, and in only two short years, it became one of our biggest success stories in Chamber Music. The series will continue in celebration of his passion for music, and for bringing our community together.

Ode to Joy

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

A celebration of brotherhood and humanity. Beethoven’s crowning achievement—a monumental fusion of soloists, chorus and music all set to Schiller’s magnificent “Ode to Joy.”

Tiny Father

Geffen Playhouse 10886 Le Conte Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

When a “friends with benefits” relationship unexpectedly results in the early arrival of a baby girl, Daniel must choose between being a biological parent or becoming a father.

Sweeney Todd

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Sondheim’s thrilling musical tale of the infamous barber seeking revenge comes to life! Featuring a full symphony orchestra this exciting performance will transport you to the dark and mysterious streets of Victorian London.

A New World: intimate music from FINAL FANTASY

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, United States

Experience the beauty and power of Final Fantasy music by the incredible New World Players chamber ensemble, led by acclaimed conductor Eric Roth. Specially featuring the music of composer Nobuo Uematsu, Masayoshi Soken and more,  A New World delivers an amazing communal music event. Saturday, June 15, 2024 • 6 PM & 9 PM

Renée Fleming in Recital

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The iconic soprano closes out the season with an enchanting evening of arias and songs. This is your chance to savor the exquisite voice and peerless artistry of this longtime audience favorite, treasured for her unforgettable LA Opera appearances in La Traviata, A Streetcar Named Desire and The Light in the Piazza, as well as numerous concerts […]

Pointeworks I

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, United States

Five ChoreograpHERs, five voices for a captivating world premiere by Reka Gyulai. This female-led program celebrates innovative women across creative fields including choreography, music, design and visual art.

The Joffrey Ballet’s Anna Karenina

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

One of the premier dance companies, the Joffrey Ballet has a 65+ year reputation for boundary-breaking performances. Anna Karenina, which won the 2019 Oscars of Dance Benois de la Danse International Prize for Best Choreography, makes its debut at The Music Center.

Kool & The Gang

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Grammy award winning R&B group, Kool & the Gang returns to The Rady Shell with their fan favorite hits. There are joined with special guests Sister Sledge and DJ Prince Hakim.

15th Anniversary Disney Hall Concert Extraordinaire

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States

South Pacific, Mary Poppins, Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto, The Planets and more. These are some of the fabulous pieces that the LA Lawyers Philharmonic and its chorus, Legal Voices, will perform at their 15th Anniversary Concert Extraordinaire under the baton of founder-conductor Gary S. Greene, Esq. The concert will be dedicated to the memory of legendary songwriter and LA Lawyers […]

Hauser Rebel with a Cello

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Famed cellist, Hauser's performance style may only be described as electric; a unique pairing of cello pyrotechnics that align beauty, elegance, and true rock muscle.

Musica en la Plaza—Sabrosas Latin Orchestra

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States

Sabrosas Latin Orchestra is San Diego’s first and only all-female salsa band and a 501(c)(3) organization. They are celebrating five years of community and music.

Men Are From Mars—Women Are From Venus LIVE!

La Mirada Theatre 14900 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, United States

The Off-Broadway hit comedy Men Are From Mars – Women Are From Venus LIVE!, is a one-man fusion of theater and stand-up, and is a light-hearted theatrical comedy based on the New York Times #1 best-selling book by John Gray.

Harlem Nights: Duke, Ella and the Legacy of the Harlem Renaissance

Pasadena Symphony and Pops 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States

In honor of Duke Ellington’s 125th birthday, the  POPS  celebrates the explosion of music in 1920s New York that gave birth to the Jazz Age, Swing Era and beyond. Hear favorites from Gershwin and Ellington to Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald and more.

The Magical Music of Motown

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, United States

Internationally acclaimed artists recreate the dynamic performances of: The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Martha and The Vandellas, The Four Tops, The Jackson Five, Smokey Robinson and more MOTOWN legends.

Henry 6 Part One: Flowers and France

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

The plays chronicle two ruling families of medieval England, the Yorks and the Lancasters, as they fight each other in a civil war known as the Wars of the Roses. A two-part event.

tick, tick … BOOM!

Cygnet Theatre 4040 Twiggs St., San Diego, United States

Fans of Rent will love this production about Jonathan Larson before his score redefined a genre. It follows his struggle as he seeks his big break and all the pressures mounting on his life as he approaches his 30th birthday. Will he lose the love of his life? Will he write a song that will […]

An Evening with Marc Shaiman and his Music

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Award-winning composer Marc Shaiman is joined on stage by the San Diego Symphony Orchestra in a world premiere evening that celebrates his beloved music from TV, film, and theater (Mary Poppins Returns, Sleepless in Seattle, Patch Adams and more).

July 4 Spectacular: Music of Chicago

Great Park Live 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, United States

Celebrate the Fourth with the music of Chicago — known as the “rock and roll band with horns”— including hits like “You’re the Inspiration.” Brass Transit brings together accomplished and award-winning musicians for the...

Fourth of July with the Commodores

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Celebrate the 4th of July at the Rady Shell with Grammy award-winning legends of Motown, the Commodores and stay to watch the Big Bay Boom fireworks display.

Ziggy Marley with the San Diego Symphony Orchestra

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Eight-time Grammy and Emmy winner, musician, producer, activist and humanitarian Ziggy Marley joins the San Diego Symphony Orchestra for an evening of music.

Duel Reality

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

Love, honor, and betrayal come to life through a blend of acrobatics, theatre, and music by the 7 Fingers, in this one-act romp perfect for all ages. The exhilaration and danger of competition provide the thrilling backdrop to The 7 Fingers’s one-of-a-kind daredevil theatrical extravaganza.

Harry Connick, Jr.

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Grammy and Emmy award winning talent, Harry Connick, Jr. continues to establish himself as a best-selling musician, composer, and actor with millions of recordings sold world-wide

Kodachrome: The Music of Paul Simon

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Maestro Ted Sperling brings the music of legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon to The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Simon's far-reaching catalog of songs have unquestionably become part of America’s, and the world’s, shared musical history.

Tom’s Elton Tribute

The Baker-Baum Concert Hall 7600 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, CA, United States

Tom Cridland plays the part of Elton John on lead vocals and piano in the world’s number one Elton John tribute band. The level of attention to detail in recreating the music and costumes is unparalleled.

Henry 6 Part Two: Riot and Reckoning

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

The plays chronicle two ruling families of medieval England, the Yorks and the Lancasters, as they fight each other in a civil war known as the Wars of the Roses. Presented as a two-part event

Dixie’s Tupperware Party

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Dixie Longate is the fast-talking, gum chewing, ginger-haired Alabama gal who is bringing your grandma’s Tupperware party into the 21st century.

Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Ballet Hispánico, the largest Latinx cultural organization in the U.S., brings to life an explosive portrait of Eva “Evita” Perón, one of the most recognizable and controversial women in Argentinian history.

Beethoven by the Bay

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

The San Diego Symphony's annual all-Beethoven concert featuring violinist Geneva Lewis. Nicolas Ellis leads the orchestra in the indominable Symphony No. 5..

Waterloo: A. Tribute to ABBA

L.A. County Arboretum 301 N Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA, United States

The top ABBA tribute group in the world, audiences will be dazzled by dancing to ABBA’s most iconic hits with “Mamma Mia,” “S.O.S,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Waterloo,” “Dancing Queen” and more.

Don’t Dress for Dinner

North Coast Rep 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr Suite D, Solana Beach, CA, United States

Playwright Marc Camoletti’s recipe for comedic confusion combines some sexy hanky-panky, mistaken identity, and, of course, dinner in a French country house. Witty dialogue, funny sight gags and a touch of slapstick are just a few ingredients that make Don’t Dress for Dinner simmer into action.

The Old Man and The Moon

Mission San Juan Capistrano 26801 Old Mission Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA, United States

The Old Man who keeps the moon filled with light wakes up one morning to find his wife has gone, lured away by a mysterious melody. In his quest to find her, he encounters colorful characters, gets caught in an apocalyptic storm and is swallowed by a giant fish. Can he find her before the […]

Disney in Concert: The Sound of Magic

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

The San Diego Symphony Orchestra brings the Sound of Magic to life, a symphonic celebration of Disney music, animation, and memories—a century in the making. This newly imagined concert brings together the most memorable song, score, and movie moments.

Clue

Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Murder and blackmail are on the menu when six mysterious guests assemble at Boddy Manor for a night they’ll never forget! Was it Mrs. Peacock in the study with the knife? Or was it Colonel Mustard in the library with the wrench? Based on the cult 1985 Paramount movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro […]

Derecho

La Jolla Playhouse 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA, United States

A series of intense storms – a “derecho” – is bearing down on an affluent Virginia neighborhood near D.C., where Eugenia Silva is preparing for a crucial meeting. On the night of the storm, tensions between two sisters reach boiling point as the personal and political collide. World-premiere play by Noelle Viñas.

Jewel & Melissa Etheridge

The Rady Shell at Jacob Parks 222 Marina Park Way, San Diego, CA, United States

Award winning musicians Jewel and Melissa Etheridge are singer-songwriters join together to take the Rady Shell stage with their fan favorite hits.

Musica en la Plaza—Manny Cepeda Orchestra

California Center for the Arts, Escondido 340 N Escondido Blvd, Escondido, CA, United States

Manny Cepeda, a Puerto Rican composer and arranger, leader of the Manny Cepeda Orchestra has been inducted as a recording artist of his new CD productions “Roots/Raices” and “Padre Querido” featuring his original lyrics and musical arrangements.

Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B

The Old Globe 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego, United States

A present-day reimagining of Holmes and Watson: steampunk hipster Shirley Holmes and her spunky new roommate Joan Watson become entangled in a series of cases all related to the same supervillain, who always seems to be one step ahead of them. Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego

Michael Feinstein’s Tribute to Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra

Pasadena Symphony and Pops 131 S St. John Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United States

“The Best is Yet to Come” as Michael Feinstein remembers the larger than life personas of Tony Bennett and Ol’ Blue Eyes. LA County Arboretum, 301 N Baldwin Ave, Arcadia.

Rhapsody in Blue at 100

Great Park Live 8000 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA, United States

George Gershwin composed it all—taking Broadway by storm, selling out concert halls and opera houses and defining an era! In his ever-popular Rhapsody in Blue, premiered 100 years ago, he married classical music to the most unique of American art forms, jazz! Great Park, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine.

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